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‘International Year of Glass’ Launches with Celebrations in Geneva

Glass has been a touchpoint of celebration, commerce, culture and science for over two thousand years – now, 2022 is being marked as the ‘International Year of Glass’, with hundreds of events taking place around the world to celebrate the unique characteristics of glass in all its forms. An ancient material with a rich cultural heritage, glass is more important to modern life than ever before: versatile and easily innovated, it is a potential enabler of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

D2Solar agreement enhances technology development in the US

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Fostering taxpayer education to enhance public trust in tax and help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

Global and EU experts discussed how to contribute to the UN SDGs and enhance public trust in tax through taxpayer education at a webinar jointly organised by ACCA and IFAC in collaboration the OECD, attended by over 1,200 participants from over 110 countries globally.

To make responsible tax decisions, people need to have the knowledge, skills and confidence in tax systems.

RECHARGE calls on decision-makers to aim for global leadership in sustainable battery value chains while strengthening a competitive European industry

PRESS RELEASE - Brussels, 09.02.2022 – Tomorrow the European Parliament Environment Committee votes on the Compromise Amendments to the Commission proposal for a new Batteries Regulation. RECHARGE, the European industry association for advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries, calls on the decision-makers to prioritise measures that will establish environmental regulation world leadership through a strong and competitive European battery industry.

Progressive health ministers adopt declaration promoting quality healthcare for all Europeans

Social democrats will ensure health systems are well-resourced, supported by excellent public services, affordable and accessible to all – this is a fundamental part of Europe’s social model and social cohesion. This is the message in a joint declaration adopted by health ministers from the Party of European Socialists (PES).

European Chip Act is a bold step towards European technological autonomy that should benefit small and medium enterprises, say S&Ds

The Group of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament welcomes the European Chip Act, presented today by the European Commission. The S&D Group considers this legislative proposal for regulation as an important step towards greater European technological autonomy. The Socialists and Democrats agree with the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen that it is crucial for the European Union to compete in open and connected global markets.

On the EU "Chips Act "Chip factories in Europe must fit the industry"

Frankfurt, 7 February 2022 – VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says about the EU Commission's "Chips Act" and the role of mechanical and plant engineering for the technological sovereignty of the EU:

The EU transport climate objectives can only be met with more sustainable biodiesel

European biodiesel producers publish their contribution to FF55 debate

BRUSSELS, 2 February 2022: the European Biodiesel Board (EBB), gathering European producers of biodiesel (FAME & HVO) from all types of sustainable feedstocks, is publishing its High-Level Position Paper on the Fit for 55 legislative package.[1]

Moderate recovery set to continue in 2022, as energy prices and substantial uncertainty put growth at risk

Brussels, 04 February 2022 – In the third quarter of 2021 EU apparent steel consumption increased for the fourth consecutive time in a row (+14.3%), albeit easing with 36 million tonnes compared to 40 million tonnes in the second quarter. Recovery is expected to continue but at a moderate rate and subject to considerable uncertainty, including the ongoing energy crisis, until at least mid-2022.

IMPROVING THE LOOPS OF PLASTICS IN ELECTRONICS

Author: Chris Slijkhuis (cs@eera-recyclers.com) – January 2022

During the IERC 2022 conference in Salzburg from 18 – 21 January, BSEF organized a workshop about WEEE plastics, consisting of a block with presentations and a block consisting of a discussion round table.

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