The Leather Manifesto has reached 30 signatories ahead of COP31 next week, according to International Leather Maker. The manifesto is backed by 30 signatories as the COP31 climate conference approaches.
The European Commission adopted a delegated regulation on 26 October 2026 adding BEU06 to Annex IIIB of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157, allowing non-hazardous fibre-reinforced polymer composite waste destined for recycling to use the green-list shipment regime.
Manufacturing & Process Note: The BEU06 green-list entry reduces administrative lead times for cross-border composite scrap, but plant managers must still verify non-hazardous classification and recycling destination per shipment; feedstock aggregation economics improve only if waste streams meet Annex IIIB wording.
The COP31 Leather Manifesto campaign is calling on the leather industry to spread its message, according to International Leather Maker. The source provides no further details on the manifesto's content, backers, or specific targets.
ACMA will hold its Composites 2027 Fly-In in Washington, D.C., from June 8-10, bringing industry leaders together to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers. Attendees will advocate for policies advancing composite materials across critical markets and gain insight into upcoming federal legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities. The event also targets partnerships in infrastructure, housing, and defense.
The Trump Administration expanded its Section 338 tariff actions against Canada, bringing finished composites into scope while carbon fiber, glass fiber, and the most common composites resin systems remain outside the tariffs.
Congress passed a continuing resolution last week that extends both current surface transportation funding and EPA's authority to collect fees under the Toxic Substances Control Act until December.
The SBA has proposed raising small-business size standards for 436 of the 1,037 industries it reviewed, expanding eligibility for SBA-backed loans, guarantees, lower taxes, and certain compliance exemptions.
Autoliv has published its Annual and Sustainability Report 2024. The report covers the company's annual performance and sustainability activities; no further figures or targets are disclosed in the source text.
