African E-Waste Experts Trained in Inclusive Recycling
Johannesburg, 22 July 2019 A successful Training of Trainers course on inclusive e-waste recycling was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8-12 July. E-waste experts from 13 African countries were selected
Call for Strong Political Leadership at Raw Materials Summit
Berlin, 21 May 2019 It is imperative for industry, governance and independent bodies to attain an intersectional point. Leadership to sustainable mining is needed in all different silos of the
CEWASTE Critical Raw Materials Project Comes on Stream
Amsterdam, 8 May 2019 The consortium meeting of the EU-funded critical raw materials CEWASTE project held a coordination meeting in Amsterdam from 7-8 May. During this meeting progress and intermediate
New Project on Certification for Raw Materials Kicked off
Brussels, 5 December 2018 The new project “Voluntary certification scheme for waste treatment” (CEWASTE) has been launched in Brussels this month. Over the coming two years this European Horizon 2020 project
Clear Potential for Cooperation on Raw Materials Governance
Brussels, 29 October 2018 There is a clear potential and interest for further exploring areas of cooperation in raw materials governance. This was concluded at the H2020 FORAM project meeting in
Sustainable Recycling Principles Showcased at ISO Innovation Space
Geneva, 25 September 2018 The new ISO IWA “Guidance principles for the sustainable management of secondary metals” on sustainable recycling were showcased at this week’s ISO General Assembly, held in
International Coalition on Resources Governance Essential, MEP Gerbrandy Said at FORAM Event
Nancy, 27 June 2018 Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy (Member of the European Parliament) stated that it is essential to have an international coalition to harmonize global resources governance in today’s world of
Copper Recycling Important for Sustainable World
Brussels, 31 January 2018 The European Copper Institute (ECI) and the International Copper Association (ICA) discussed the key role of life cycle data in achieving a shift toward a more sustainable
Health Threats Circular Economy Need to be Addressed
Nairobi, 4 December 2017 “If we want to promote business opportunities in the circular economy of developing countries, accelerating the sound management of chemicals and waste, it is pivotal to