Entries by msv2016

China’s First AI-Powered Hyperspectral Optical Sorter for Mixed Textiles

This year, Chinese DataBeyond Technology, a high-tech company specializing in AI and optoelectronic integration-based intelligent sorting equipment, has launched the country’s first “AI-powered hyperspectral optical sorter for blended fabrics”. The new machine integrates – according to the information – advanced artificial intelligence algorithms with hyperspectral recognition technology. “This breakthrough successfully addresses the long-standing challenges in […]

Used Textiles in Europe: Separate Collection for More Recycling

The European Waste Framework Directive requires all EU member states to set up separate collection systems for used textiles from 2025. The European Waste Framework Directive is part of the implementation of the “EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles”. According to the European Union, this strategy addresses the production and consumption of textiles, whilst recognizing […]

PurFi Global and Arvind Limited Announce Plans for Facility in India

The large-scale project is to address textile waste. As reported, the plant would produce high-quality rejuvenated fibers “to meet the elevated standards required by the global textile industry”. PurFi Global LLC and its joint venture partner, Arvind Limited have announced plans for a significant manufacturing scaleup to support the sustainability goals of global fashion and […]

Polyplastics to Launch Glass-Filled Recycled Plastic

Japan-based Polyplastics Co., Ltd., an internationally leading company in engineering plastics, has announced plans to launch a 40 percent glass-reinforced grade of DURAFIDE (R) rG-PPS by December 2025 as part of its mechanical recycling business. The company would develop “high-quality optimum formulations” of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), which “will play a role in helping achieve 100 […]

Aim: Effective Management and Recycling of Mineral Waste in Europe

The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and the Fédération Internationale du Recyclage (FIR) have announced their cooperation to advance circular economy approaches within the mineral waste sector. By working together, the two organizations aim to promote effective management and recycling of mineral waste, “ultimately contributing to the European Union’s environmental and waste management goals”. Mineral […]

First IFAT in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Messe München is now collaborating with Saudi Arabian MWAN (National Center for Waste Management) to bring IFAT to the country in January 2026. As reported by exhibition corporation Messe München, it will be holding its first trade fair in Saudi Arabia in 2026 with IFAT, one of the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies. […]

France Needs a Long Breath

In the last 15 years, France’s raw material consumption has been exactly on the EU average and level. A new report by the European Environment Agency and European Topic Centre on Circular Economy and Resource Use shows what France did and wants to do to keep pace with the European transition to a circular economy. […]

South Korea: SK Chemicals to Establish Waste Plastic Recycling Innovation Center

Korean company SK Chemicals announced in February this year that it will establish a Recycling Innovation Center (RIC) at its Ulsan plant where eco-friendly chemical materials are produced. According to the company, it will invest in new pilot facilities for the chemical decomposition of waste plastics to produce recycled BHET (r-BHET), linking them with existing […]

New Software for the Textile Sorting and Recycling Industry

The Danish company NewRetex A/S, specialized in AI-based and automated sorting of textile waste, has presented its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) called “Huginn”. This system, as stated by the company, “provides the textile sorting and recycling industry with complete data traceability, realtime production monitoring, and detailed business insights.” Huginn has been developed to meet both […]

Veolia and Mistral AI Join Forces

In February 2025, France-based companies Veolia and Mistral AI announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the management and monitoring of industrial sites for water management, waste recycling, and local energy production. By combining Mistral AI’s generative artificial intelligence technology with Veolia’s data and expertise, the two companies would be “paving the way for a […]