Even in challenging times, environmental technologies continue to represent a strong future market, according to a long-term analysis conducted by IFAT Munich. This analysis evaluated exhibitor surveys from the past 13 years. According to Messe München GmbH, the analysis illustrates how resilient the sector is in responding to external shocks. “Neither economic fluctuations nor severe […]
According to Valuates Reports, a market research firm based in India, the global clothing and textile recycling market is projected to reach a value of 20.2 billion US Dollars by 2031. As stated, the global clothing and textile recycling market was valued at 13.6 billion US-Dollar in 2024 and is projected to grow at a […]
According to the study “Circularity Gap Report (CGR) The Value Gap: Sweden”, the country is losing more than 54 billion Euro (or about 600 billion Swedish Krona) each year due to linear economy practices. This sum of money corresponds to 19 percent of the total economic value created in the country and is equivalent to […]
This is the title of a new eBook published by internationally active sorting solutions provider Tomra Recycling. Aim of the guide is to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), in the global recycling industry. As underlined, the free-to-download eBook aims to demystify deep learning, explaining its mechanisms and highlighting its […]
The global certified-circular plastic market, estimated at 2.03 billion US-Dollar in 2025, is forecast to expand to 5.77 billion US-Dollar by 2035, according to Towards Packaging, a sister firm of the international active consulting and market intelligence company Precedence Research. As described, technological advancements and the increasing need for investments in infrastructure development fuel this […]
According to Sid Argawal (Lead, Plastics and Technology) and Clemence Schmid (Director, Global Plastics Action Partnership) from the World Economic Forum, the AI-driven circular economy is the key to overcoming data fragmentation and managing global resource cycles. They wrote in an article, which was part of the organization’s annual meeting: Transitioning to a circular economy […]
In metalworking, chips are generated in large volumes every day during turning, milling and sawing. Yet their loose form creates multiple disadvantages: they take up space, complicate handling and transport, often retain cooling lubricants, and can lead to material losses in downstream recycling. For recyclers, foundries and machining companies alike, the question is no longer […]
At IFAT 2026 in Munich, Trojan Technologies will present AQUAFIDES and TrojanUV systems for water disinfection. Last year, internationally active Veralto Corporation, the mother company of Trojan Technologies, acquired Austria-based ultraviolet (UV) disinfection company AQUAFIDES. This acquisition allows Trojan Technologies to better serve small and mid-sized municipalities by offering an expanded portfolio of certified products […]
At IFAT 2026, Clearstream Water Treatment GmbH will showcase its modular STP-PRIME platform for municipal and decentralized wastewater treatment. The focus is on a compact, high-performance Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) that can be expanded with modules for the fourth treatment stage when required. The vertically configured high-load reactor design would deliver high throughput capacity with […]
According to the organizers, cities and municipalities are under significant pressure to improve water and wastewater management due to stricter regulations, climate change impacts, and increasing investment demands, all while facing limited resources. As emphasized, IFAT Munich 2026 will show, which technical, regulatory and organizational solutions municipalities need now. From May 4 to 7, 2026, […]