The HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative has announced its engagement in a new project aimed at testing the capability of the CurvCode watermarking technology to close the loop on HDPE milk bottles in the Netherlands. The packaging industry is abuzz with the application of mandatory EU-wide rules for packaging and packaging waste approaches, the digital watermarks initiative […]
The Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Market is driven by increasing demand for EVs due to environmental concerns, supportive government policies, and advancements in battery technology, leading to longer ranges and faster charging times. The worldwide market is projected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25.1 percent from 2024 (value 63.51 […]
The rise in the need for efficiency and accuracy in waste sorting, coupled with the increased application of robotic arms in waste management facilities, is boosting the value of the global robotic waste sorting market, Transparency Market Research Inc. stated. In 2023, the market stood at 2.3 billion US-Dollar, the market research company informed. According […]
As reported by Polaris Market Research, the global construction and demolition waste market is expected to reach a value of over 265.68 billion US-Dollar by 2032 from an estimated 126.79 billion US-Dollar in 2022. The global demand for construction and demolition waste management is anticipated to be propelled by growing administrative schemes globally, the company […]
With 175 million tons produced, Italy shows the fourth highest amount of waste. On the other side, the country has one of the highest recycling rates in the EU. In 2021, the country recycled at least 51.3 percent of its municipal waste. According to the latest report of the Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile (Sustainable […]
In August this year, the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) exported its first recycled and heat-washed PET flakes through its joint venture project under municipal solid waste recycling companies “Yadoum” and “Masab” (a plastic recycling company) to one of the largest manufacturers of recycled PET bottles in the United Kingdom. SIRC, owned by the Saudi […]
eNaphtha from Infinium to serve as feedstock alternative. US-based eFuels company Infinium and Borealis, an European supplier of plastic solutions, have agreed to enable the production of low-carbon-footprint plastics generated from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, both companies announced in a joint press release. These plastics, known […]
The Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2025 brings together top industry players to explore technological advancements and trends on 19-20 May in Milan, Italy. The Congress is known for its networking opportunities and practical discussions, covering low-carbon hydrogen production, future of petrochemical products and feedstock changes. To discover challenges and opportunities of the downstream sector, […]
German plastics recycling company Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH plans to double its recycling volume and wants to expand in Europe. According to the specialist in recycling thermoplastics such as acrylic glass (polymethylmethacrylate, PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC), Heiko Pfister, Managing Partner of Pekutherm, has identified Italy, Spain, France, and the Baltic States as key target markets for […]
Canada-based company RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. has announced the registration of the European Unitary Patent (Patent Application No. 17870326.0) for its hydrometallurgical recycling solution. This patent grant would solidify the company’s intellectual property portfolio in Europe, “a key market focused on electrification and sustainable battery technologies”. According to RecycLiCo, this patent is the 16th issued […]