Entries by msv2016

EuRIC Announces Inaugural Board and Executive Committee Members for its Construction & Demolition Branch

EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation is delighted to announce the newly elected Board and Executive Committee members for its Construction and Demolition Branch (ECDB). The ECDB was established in spring 2023, marking an important step towards advancing sustainable practices in the construction and demolition recycling sector. During the Branch meeting held on 19 October […]

Partnership to Manufacture Fiber from Polycotton Textile Waste

Circ, a USA-based mixed textile recycling company, and Acegreen Eco-Material Technology Co, sub­si­diary of Taiwan-based Acelon Chemicals & Fiber Corporation, have established a strategic partnership. The partners aim to manufacture filament lyocell for the fashion industry and collaborate on research and development projects. As reported, the partnership builds upon the commercial success that Circ and […]

“Chemical Recycling has Huge Potential”

According to the German industry association Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA), chemical recycling has recently been presented more and more often as a solution to the plastics problem. As emphasized, the future perspective is that plastics from various applications that cannot be recycled mechanically can be broken down to their basic components using chemical […]

Poland: New Recycling Line for Beverage Cartons

The plant has the potential to recycle the entire volume of beverage cartons sold in Poland, with additional volumes from Central and Eastern Europe. With a joint investment of approximately 29 million Euro by Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons started operations in Poland. As reported by both […]

Why are Standards Needed for Managing Global E-Waste?

On top of the growing volumes of e-waste generated by their own populations, several countries are facing an additional problem: illegal e-waste shipped from other countries. Various studies conducted over the years identify China, India, Pakistan, several African countries such as Ghana and East-European countries like Ukraine, as the victims of the dumping of millions […]

Aktid Intends to Accelerate its International Growth

French private equity fund Initiative & Finance “Tomorrow” has recently acquired a significant stake in the provider of solutions for sorting solid waste, Aktid. The investment was accompanied by Crédit Agricole des Savoie, historical partner of the Chambéry based company. According to the company, Aktid has now all the cards in hand to implement its […]

Bonfiglioli’s Complete Range of Solutions for Recycling Processing and Machinery

Bonfiglioli conceives, designs and produces custom solutions for collection, downsizing and sorting of waste materials. Recycling is a key component of waste management to reduce pollution and landfill waste; in order to ensure high-quality operations and the best result in the recycling process, the company provides a complete range of innovative products for Mobile and […]

An Innovative Approach to E-Waste: Newicon Collaborates with The Royal Mint

Tech company Newicon has partnered with The Royal Mint to address one of the UK’s most pressing environmental challenges – managing electronic waste. Newicon joined forces with The Royal Mint’s Commercial Director Mark Loveridge and Darren Hunt, Head of Business Development, and Geoffrey Sampson, Director at Circulogic, at a workshop in Bristol to explore the […]

Fornnax Adds 430 HP Secondary Shredder to R-Series Lineup

Fornnax Technology Establishes a New Benchmark by Introducing R4000-HD. Fornnax possesses a trump card in aspects of making the tyre recycling business profitable, with formidable performance efficacy criteria. The introduction of the new Fornnax R4000-HD is going to be a game changer in the recycling industry. “Waste is a Human Invention, & It’s Time to […]

Meeting Targets under EPR for E-Waste Recycling: An Evidence-Linked Approach

In today’s fast-paced digital age, electronic devices have revolutionized our lives, making them more convenient and efficient. However, this digital evolution comes with a shadow: the exponential rise of electronic waste, or e-waste. As countries grapple with the environmental and health hazards of e-waste, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has become a global imperative. In this […]