Entries by msv2016

European Recyclers Urge Tougher Scrutiny of EPR Schemes

European recyclers are urging European and national policymakers to exercise greater scrutiny before establishing new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes. Often portrayed as a silver bullet to improve waste management, EPR Schemes have significantly multiplied in recent years as the burden of the polluter-pays principle has shifted to producers. In its latest position paper, European […]

European Recyclers Support Japan’s Objection to Proposed OECD Rules on E-waste Trade

In its latest position paper, European recyclers have united in support of an objection raised by Japan to new international rules that risk subjecting shipments of non-hazardous e-waste to burdensome administrative requirements. Currently, around 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste are generated globally on an annual basis, and this is anticipated to increase to 110 million […]

Air-based Technology Facilitates Plastics Recovery

According to England-based company Impact Air Systems, utilizing air-based technology to conduct waste sorting tasks is in huge demand due to its cost-effective and efficient technique. This is why this kind of technique is being selected for use in many recycling facilities around the world, saving thousands of tons of recyclable plastics, and other materials, […]

Continuous Improvement Ensures Performance Capability

According to plant manufacturer Stadler, the firm has supported UK-based company J&B Recycling in achieving the best quality output material possible. The latest upgrade, completed in March 2022, has improved quality and increased capacity to anticipate the growing demand. Stadler’s relationship with J&B Recycling began in 2008 when it designed and built its dry mixed […]

Clothes Hanger Recycling in Colombia

In the manufacturing of plastic clothes hangers, the Colombian company Plásticos Ojara benefits from the advantages of internal recycling. The Colombian company is located in the idyllic south of the city of Medellin, Germany-based manufacturer Weima reported in a success story. “Thanks to the use of a WLK 4 single-shaft shredder, it is possible to […]

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 Open for Entries

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 are now open for entries. Brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers, raw material suppliers, plastics recycling machine manufacturers and suppliers of recycled plastic products from across the whole value chain are invited to enter the prestigious awards. The seven award categories are: Automotive, Electrical or […]

Recycling to Create New Value: Solutions for Aluminum Processing

FOR REC’s commitment to a more efficient recycling process. The increasing consumption of resources and the rapid technological change are contributing to a rising need of investment in advanced and material-specific recycling systems. One of the most valuable materials that can be recycled is aluminum. Indeed, thanks to its characteristics, this metal is considered a […]

Cost-saving Torque Limiter for Direct Drives

To protect – also in the recycling sector – machines and systems from expensive overload damage, safety clutches, overload clutches or torque limiters are used. If an overload in the drive train occurs, the torques set too high can damage or even destroy the drives. A cost-saving alternative for direct drives is offered by the […]