The digital revolution has an impact on the physical world. A massive uptick in the use of electronic devices has led to high demand for critical materials and extremely resource-intensive manufacturing – for every kilogram (kg) of electronics produced, 25kg of CO2 are released into the atmosphere. Rapid shifts in consumer taste and technological performance […]
Fuelre4m promotes Styrex, according to the company “the world’s first revolutionary solution to the polystyrene crisis”. According to the company, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Styrex is not just a new product. “It is a global first, revolutionizing how we manage and repurpose polystyrene waste”, a press release said. Fuelre4m would already be […]
Investors looking for business chances in Africa can seek support in the selected country – or engage a service provider with a wide range of offers. Africa Events Limited (AEL) and its sister company African Investments Limited (www.africaninvestments.co) operate three business platforms matching Africa’s business, trade and investment opportunities at scale, the companies pointed out […]
EuRIC, the voice of Europe’s recycling industries announces the launch of its Ship Recycling Working Group (ESRG) on 19 September 2024. Chaired by Antonio Barredo (ES), the group includes founding members Galloo (FR), Smedegaarden (DK) and Fornaes (DK). This ESGR aims to address current barriers in ship recycling within the EU. Although the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR), implemented on […]
The used textile market is at a ‘turning point’ and requires collaboration and innovation to deliver a truly global circular economy throughout a vibrant international supply chain. That was the key message from the very well-attended first-ever Textile Circularity conference organised by the Bureau of International Recycling. Speakers stressed the importance of trade between developed […]
Eco Expo Asia 2024 is set to return from 30 October – 2 November at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, promising to be a premier event for sustainability and green technology in the Greater Bay Area. This year’s edition will introduce a brand-new “New Energy and Energy Efficiency” zone, demonstrating the fair’s commitment to advance […]
In April this year, Terra Electrorecycling, a subsidiary of the Elemental Group, opened one of the most modern e-waste processing plants in Poland. According to the company’s representatives, this will strengthen the firm’s position in the region and expand the scope and scale of its operations. The new installation in Grodzisk Mazowiecki near Warsaw “will […]
At AISTech 2024 in May, the Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, Tebulo Robotics presented the new Dross Removal Robot. According to the provider, it is a user-friendly system “with smart tools which may be integrated within any existing hot-dip galvanizing process, even when space is limited”. Since these robot systems function almost entirely […]
Caterpillar’s new Cat 973 Track Loader replaces the 973K worldwide. The 275 horsepower (205 kilowatt) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 pounds (29,892 kilograms). It joins the 953 (160 horsepower/119 kilowatt) and 963 (202 horsepower/151 kilowatt) in the Cat track loader line. The new track loader is powered by a Cat C9.3B engine. […]
The internationally active supplier of collection and sorting technology, Tomra, has further invested in artificial intelligence by acquiring a 25 percent stake in PolyPerception, a Belgium-based start-up offering AI-based waste flow monitoring. Tomra, one of the leading collection and sorting solutions providers, began collaborating with PolyPerception in December 2022. As reported, this investment in the […]