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Panelists delved into the details of the new Basel rule and what it meant for the international plastics scrap trade, particularly e-scrap plastics. Swaliha Shanavas reports.
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The association released a series of policy documents laying out its aims and objectives for a stronger US aluminum industry.
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CSR Label programme provides classification for companies based on performance in 7 main areas: national priorities, local added value, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and implementation, societal and environmental impact, risk and opportunity management, creativity and innovation.
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The policy comprises eight pillars including integrated waste management and environmentally sound chemicals management. Targets for waste management include treating 75% solid waste by 2025 and 85% by 2035, and reducing waste generation to 1.2 kg per person per day by 2035.
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The draft framework policy aims to facilitate the establishment of greenfield steel clusters along with development and expansion of existing steel clusters.
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OECD countries have agreed to update guidelines on global shipping of hazardous plastic scrap for recycling in line with international changes so advance consent from destination countries will be required ahead of shipping.
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There is also a need to constitute special designated zones for recycling on the outskirts of every major city of India, and this should be mandatory, he noted.
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Comments emphasise economic and environmental benefits of recycling driven by government purchases of products with recycled content.
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U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens of Michigan and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio have introduced the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act as bipartisan legislation to reduce plastic waste and improve the global competitiveness of the US plastics recycling industry.
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Government ruling underscores value of recycling, says ISRI
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India releases draft battery waste management rules
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Renewable energy projects located in Togo, Niger, and Liberia; Ventures set to benefit approximately 750,000 households in West Africa
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The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has issued certain guidelines for buyers, sellers and indentors for the overall improvement of the trade.
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Bahrain to phase out the use of plastic bags starting July
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Governments agree landmark decisions to protect people and planet from hazardous chemicals and waste, including plastic scrap
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The recycling industry is undeniably a major contributor to the economy and the international movement of recyclable materials has seen significant growth over the years. The sector has always advocated free and fair trade.
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Following the news announcing the temporary suspension of CCIC North America certification operations in USA, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has provided English translation of Notice No 152/2018 issued in Chinese by the General Administration of Customs
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In response to the publishing of the final Environmental Protection Control Standards for Imports of Solid Wastes as Raw Materials (GB 16487.2-13) – the quality standards for imported scrap by China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP)
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The Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) recently announced the release of the RIOS:2016 Implementation Guide (RIG) which includes a new, more effective, easy to develop Footprint Tool.
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China bringing in waste import policy changes with continued focus on environment - By Swaliha Shanavas
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Nickel is one of the most predominant metals used in the modern industry, with two-thirds of the world supply being used in the stainless steel sector.
