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[Position paper] On the road to ambitious Deposit Return Systems all over Europe
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@ While the general ambitions of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), especially regarding the reuse targets, have been largely watered down by industry lobbies, we do still welcome the direction given to DRS in the new revision of the PPWR. With this joint letter – signed by 50 European organizations – we comment on the regulation, which consecrates DRS as a solution to increase selective collection, foster reuse
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Let’s Reshape EPR
Policy recommendations for a game changing policy tool that supports prevention, reuse, separate collection and high-quality recycling.
#EndDoublePackaging: Your pictures can end double packaging
RNB joins forces with other Belgian NGOs to launch the #EndDoublePackaging campaign to encourage consumers to report cases of overpackaging.
03 Litter – Review of EPR for Packaging Waste in Belgium
We slagen er niet in om het land schoon te krijgen. De Belgische straten, pleinen en parken blijven geplaagd door zwerfvuil. Uit een studie van milieuorganisatie RNB (Recycling Netwerk Benelux) blijkt dat België er niet in slaagt om een daling te realiseren. In Brussel en Wallonië is er zelfs geen betrouwbare data over de hoeveelheden en de samenstelling van het zwerfvuil.
Study: tackling litter mainly helps producers of single-use products
Full report (EN) Each region of Belgium has a different litter policy. Flanders has a -20% target for 2022 compared to 2015, which has not been achieved. In Wallonia and Brussels, agreements on litter are less clearly formulated and there is a lack of proper monitoring. In no region is litter tackled at the source. Full report (EN) Each region of Belgium has a different litter policy. Flanders has a -20% target for 2022
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Towards DRS in Europe: a crucial tool for meeting ambitious targets
Call for an effective DRS regulation in the PPWR
50 organizations advocate for effective DRS in the PPWR
While the negotiations about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) are still open, fifty organizations from 13 European countries make a call for the implementation of a solid and effective Deposit Return System (DRS) for beverage containers in all members states.
02 Recycling – Review of EPR for Packaging Waste in Belgium
Fost Plus publiceert al jaren de meest spectaculaire recyclagecijfers. De cijfers werden al meermaals in vraag gesteld en bekritiseerd. Nu komt RNB met een gedetailleerd rapport dat duidelijk laat zien dat de cijfers van Fost Plus niet kloppen.
Fost Plus is exaggerating: Belgian recycling figures are incorrect
Fost Plus has been publishing the most spectacular recycling figures for years. For some materials we even achieve more than 100%. How is it possible that we recycle more in Belgium than we consume?
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Let’s Reshape EPR
Policy recommendations for a game changing policy tool that supports prevention, reuse, separate collection and high-quality recycling.
03 Litter – Review of EPR for Packaging Waste in Belgium
We slagen er niet in om het land schoon te krijgen. De Belgische straten, pleinen en parken blijven geplaagd door zwerfvuil. Uit een studie van milieuorganisatie RNB (Recycling Netwerk Benelux) blijkt dat België er niet in slaagt om een daling te realiseren. In Brussel en Wallonië is er zelfs geen betrouwbare data over de hoeveelheden en de samenstelling van het zwerfvuil.
Towards DRS in Europe: a crucial tool for meeting ambitious targets
Call for an effective DRS regulation in the PPWR