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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The number of fires in the recycling industry is increasing. As we move towards more sustainable practices, increased fire risks are changing, and it is paramount that waste handling sites are able to understand and mitigate these risks. Hannu Sartovuo, vice president of Dafo Vehicle, discusses why these risks are changing, the lack of regulation […]