Entries by msv2016

BIR Postpones World Recycling Convention in Istanbul

BIR has announced that the World Recycling Convention 2020 in Istanbul will be rescheduled to (11) 12-14 October 2020.  Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), and with the well-being of participants, exhibitors and staff as the number one priority, BIR has decided that rescheduling the event is the only responsible course of action […]

Lithuania Said Yes to Plastic Pact

On 6 March, Denmark, Finland, France, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders), Slovenia, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Latvia and Lithuania expressed support to the Plastics Pact initiative.  The European Plastics Pact is a frontrunner initiative, bringing together the leading countries and private organisations from the entire plastics value chain and from across the European Economic […]

The First Collection Scheme in the World to Close the Loop on Electronic Plastic Waste

Recipo opens its own recycling plant and manufactures recycled plastic to be used in new electronic products. Recipo is excited to launch Recipo Material, a purpose-built recycling plant for plastic from electronic waste in Riga, Latvia. In association with their members, Recipo continues to set an example by providing a viable European recycling solution for […]

Cities Across the World are Preparing for Global Recycling Day 2020

Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18th March 2020, has already inspired 24 (and counting) organisations and communities across the globe to organise events and initiatives to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and the ways we can turn ‘waste’ into a valuable resource.  From educational talks in schools to beach clean-ups and performances […]

Lindner’s DEX Drive for Twin-Shaft Shredders Wins the Global CemFuels Award for Innovation of the Year

Lindner is setting new standards in efficiency with their asynchronous twin-shaft shredders’ innovative and purely electromechanical drive with smart DEX (Dynamic Energy Exchange) energy management system. This novelty won the Global CemFuels Award in the category ‘Alternative Fuels Innovation of the Year’ at the 14th Global CemFuels Conference and Exhibition in Paphos, Cyprus. The specialist […]

Two Weeks Left to Nominate the World’s #RecyclingHeroes for a Chance to Win $1,000

With Global Recycling Day 2020 rapidly approaching (18 March), there are just two weeks left to nominate the world’s unsung #RecyclingHeroes and join the ranks of David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg as champions of the environment and recycling. The Global Recycling Foundation, the team behind Global Recycling Day, is inviting people from across the globe […]

Just one Month to go until Global Recycling Day 2020

This year the Global Recycling Foundation is focusing on #RecyclingHeroes – celebrating individuals, communitites and organisations which are leading the way in sustainable practices. The celebrations will culminate on Global Recycling Day, 18 March, just one month away. On Global Recycling Day cities and organisations all over the world will take part in the annual […]