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In our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, we actively align ourselves with organizations dedicated to sustainable practices and the reduction of pollution impact. By collaborating with these entities, we aim to contribute significantly to decarbonization efforts within our industry. Embracing sustainable actions and minimizing our carbon footprint are essential components of our corporate values, and through these partnerships, we strive to be at the forefront of positive change. At ZEABORN we are committed to shaping the present, to create a better future. "At ZEABORN Ship Management, we've taken proactive steps in minimising our environmental impact through initiatives and collaboration with our customers. Having laid the groundwork hand in hand, we now proudly join the IMPA SAVE program alongside industry giants, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable practices and the global fight against plastic pollution. Our pledge reflects our dedication to the well-being of oceans and supports the broader objectives of the maritime industry and the UN Sustainable Development Goals."-explains Sven Henze, SVP Procurement, ZEABORN Ship Management. About IMPA SAVE IMPA SAVE's mission is to support the UN Sustainability Goals, concentrating on carbon reduction, environmental protection and preservation and reducing consumption of resources. In 2020 the IMPA SAVE Pledge was launched with the commitment of reducing the use of plastic drinking wate bottles onboard by 2025. So far, almost 100 pledgers committed to taking actions today to make a visible change. Learn more in https://www.impasave.org/ IMPA - The International Marine Purchasing Association   #IMPASAVE #Sustainability #AllHandsOnDeck #ESG #followthezea

Day 2 of the Mediterranean Green Week we hear about 🏭 CBAM “Carbon Boarder Adjustment” certification scheme for high carbon producing industries outside of Europe 🏦Green Financing 🌊 Limiting plastic pollution including understanding the whole life cycle of plastics, the important policy frameworks and guidelines on aspects such as banning plastic polymers and supporting green entrepreneurship across the Mediterranean. MedWaves WES-MED Project Union for the Mediterranean #ufm4sustainability

🌟 Need Help Navigating the Trash Talks? 🗑️ Lobbying efforts from the single-use industry are in attack mode, attempting to dilute the proposed and urgently needed #packaging regulation. With packaging waste now hitting 189kg per capita in Europe, we need more - not less - ambition! With the crucial November vote in European Parliament approaches, environmental NGOs have compiled a set of FAQs to empower our decision-makers. These FAQs aim to support members in sorting facts from fiction and advocate for #reuse targets and tackling unnecessary packaging. This is a defining moment to shape the future of sustainable packaging. Let's stand together for positive and meaningful change! 🌿💪 FAQ: https://lnkd.in/gzt_UzAH Zero Waste Europe Rethink Plastic Alliance Break Free From Plastic ECOS Environmental Paper Network Recycling Netwerk Benelux Fern NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe Roberta Metsola Sirpa Pietikäinen Delara Burkhardt Mohammed Chahim ALESSANDRA MORETTI Stéphane Séjourné Frédérique Ries Pascal Canfin Nils Torvalds Martin Hojsik Philippe Lamberts Grace O'Sullivan #PPWR #Sustainability #EU

🌍 The European Parliament vote on the #ppwr is around the corner, and amendments are on the horizon. Zero Waste Europe, supported by a diverse coalition, is advocating for a crucial change in Article 43.5a of the ENVI report to ensure packaging waste not separately collected is sorted for recycling. Here's why it matters: 🔄 Recovering recyclable packaging waste is vital for EU recycling targets. 🌐 Mandatory sorting is key where separate collection is not feasible, keeping recyclable materials in the circular economy. 🎯 Achieving ambitious recycling targets and creating nearly 10 million tonnes of additional waste for recycling. 📈 Estimated 23,700 new jobs across the EU. 💡 Established mechanisms like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) can fund this step. Your support can make a difference! Contact me or share the post if you're on board. 🌱 #PPWR #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #ZeroWasteEurope

The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), representing nearly 60 percent of the industry’s value chain, has established a standardised assurance system. This system, which was agreed upon at a recent Extraordinary General Assembly, offers a step-by-step process for companies to implement and verify sustainable practices. Stefano Savi Bani Bains #gpsnr #sustainablerubber #assurancesystem #transparency #multistakeholder #naturalresources #sustainablefuture #singapore https://lnkd.in/dYuJ3-NB

Every year, April 22nd marks Earth Day, the day dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability. This year’s #EarthDay is focused on Planet vs. Plastics. At YBC we’re home to organisations in the bioscience sector which work hard to make sure the world is a cleaner, more sustainable place. Here’s some of the work our occupiers do to contribute to the global reduction of plastic… 🌏 Abingdon Health plc is an expert in developing and manufacturing high quality, effective lateral flow rapid tests. Last year it announced a partnership with Morrama | Certified B Corp to accelerate the development of sustainable plastic free lateral flow devices. The partnership aims to make its first plastic-free, compostable lateral flow casing available to customers this year. 🌍 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is responsible for the UK’s policy and regulations on the natural environment, environmental protection and pollution control. Defra introduced the plastic packaging tax on packaging that contains less than 30% recycled plastic as well as the ban on single-use plastics. Find out more about our occupiers here: https://lnkd.in/d3aYRJFC #EarthDay24 #Sustainable #Bisocience

🤝On Monday,December 18th, during the meeting of the European Union Council bringing together the 27 environment ministers, a compromise on the regulation of packaging and packaging waste was reached. The adopted proposal covers the entire life cycle of packaging, establishing strict requirements to ensure their safety, durability, and recyclability while minimizing the presence of concerning substances. In line with the waste hierarchy, the proposal aims to reduce waste generation by setting binding reuse targets and restricting certain types of single-use packaging. Once packaging becomes waste, the proposal outlines high standards for collection, sorting, and recycling. Criteria are established for extended producer responsibility schemes, providing Member States with sufficient flexibility to maintain well-functioning systems 🗑️ The objectives set until 2040 are aimed at significantly reducing the quantity of packaging waste, reinforcing our commitment to a more sustainable Europe. The new rules will also promote the use of reusable packaging and the implementation of deposit systems, while introducing restrictions on certain packaging formats ♻️ This major advancement reflects our collective determination to rethink our packaging consumption and promote a more circular approach to the economy. The details of this agreement will serve as a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament, representing a crucial step towards the realization of these new rules 🌱 Now negotiations will start between the Council and the European Parliament to finalise this regulation. #CircularEconomy #PackagingWaste #GreenEurope

Let’s talk straight: Opting for a “fuel-use excluded" method would be nothing but an economic incentive to the benefit of a few large chemical recycling companies. It would jeopardise around 4.4 million jobs in the European circular economy sector, notably with SMEs who have been investing in high-quality mechanical recycling. Not to mention of the risk of structural greenwashing!   A “polymer-only” compromise, on the other hand, would work for both chemical and mechanical recycling to meet the plastic recycling quotas set by the European Commission. Recent article by Politico on this topic: https://lnkd.in/ei7smr7U MVO Nederland Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft (BNW) CirEko Kaya - Belgian Coalition of Ecopreneurs Entreprendre Vert Grüne Wirtschaft Österreich

One week to go until the NL Waterway Cleanup on World Cleanup Day kicks off at various locations across the globe. If you join us you will be join millions of people around the world who are making a real difference. Direct positive action like World Cleanup Day is raising public awareness and moving decision makers in politics, business and civil society to make the changes we need to see. So far: 💦 175 countries at the United Nations have committed to draft an agreement by 2024 to end plastic pollution 💦 United States, Canada and the European Union have passed legislation to ban microplastics from some cosmetics 💦 Over 100 countries have imposed full or partial bans on plastic bags 💦 Some countries like the Netherlands have introduced deposit return systems for plastic bottles and tin cans 💦 The European Parliament has voted to phase out shipments of plastic waste to non-OECD countries within four years. But more needs to be done, worldwide 80% of plastic waste is sent to landfill or just ends up in the environment. With 8 million tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans 🌊 every year. https://bit.ly/3Yygbrc It’s working. Let's take water action together! #NLWaterwayCleanup #EUBeachCleanup #NLWaterAction #SDG6 #SolvingGlobalChallenges #SDG14 #WaterAction

The EU takes collection of beverage containers to the next level through the newly approved Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), driving a new wave of deposit return schemes (DRS) across Europe towards 2030. The regulation is designed to fight increasing packaging waste in the EU and reach EU targets of zero carbon emissions by 2050. It will require all packaging to be recyclable, amongst other measures. Get the full scope here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSYBkC6T #europeofcities #europe #envipco #packagingwaste #packagingrecycling #recycling #circulareconomy