Experts from all over the world working on hydrogen technologies, from basic research and the development of practical hydrogen applications, to hydrogen production, transport and storage, to related European and national strategies and legislation, will meet in Prague next spring. From 19 to 21 March 2025, the Czech capital will host the [...]
Last week, the European Parliament (EP) formally confirmed the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which requires a mandatory high recycling content in plastic packaging from 2030. However, without chemical recycling, it will be difficult to meet these conditions. The PPWR confirmed by the EP will also be formally approved by the Council in the coming weeks and will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the EU's Official Journal. The Regulation [...]
Biomethane as a local alternative to natural gas produced from biodegradable waste is one of the key components of the transition to sustainable energy. It contributes not only to decarbonisation but also to energy self-sufficiency. Yet, in the Czech Republic, the biomethane support system is not effective enough to allow its full development. Production thus remains below the expectations of the state. While biomethane production in many European [...]
Dne 28. 11. 2024 v Ústí nad Labem proběhla konference Cyklus 2030 – na akademické půdě propojení obcí a měst s podnikateli. Konference se soustředila na aktuální dění a dopady v cirkulární době i zákonné povinnosti v odpadech. V panelu odpadové hospodářství v roce 2025 dle zákona o odpadech vystoupil výkonný ředitel ČAObH Miloš Kužvart s […]
The ever increasing demand for cheaper plastic recyclate from Asia is influencing the gradual closure of recycling plants in the EU. The critical situation and the urgent need to address it are being highlighted by Plastics Recyclers Europe. Plastics Recyclers Europe President Ton Emans said: "This situation undermines progress and investment in improving recycling processes. Many recyclers are struggling to survive in a market flooded with uncontrolled imports that [...]
Prague, 31.10.2024 - The third edition of the international conference "Higher Energy and Raw Material Security of EU Countries" in Prague on 31 October 2024, organized in cooperation with the European Association of Waste Management (FEAD Brussels) and the Czech Association of Circular Economy (CAObH), brought together representatives of national associations working on the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy in [...]
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, good morning ladies and gentlemen, it is great to be here today to look together at the future of the circular economy and how we can better ensure the EU's energy and material security. Madam President of FEAD, Madam Chairwoman of the Environment Committee of the Czech Parliament, distinguished guests from the EU, honourable gentlemen, [...]
RNDr. Miloše Kužvart, Executive Director of ČAObH, will speak at the conference CYCLUS 2030 in the section Waste management in 2025 according to the Waste Act, which will take place on 28.11.2024 in Ústí nad Labem. Registration for the conference here.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has been revised by legal-linguists before final confirmation by the European Parliament. However, after analysis of the resulting linguistic corrections, changes were also made to the substantive content, which go beyond the usual procedure. In April this year, the European Parliament (EP) confirmed the preliminary agreement of the text of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ([...]
