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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Established in 2005, Black-Ram Recycling is a waste tyre collector and processor based in Somerset, England. Born out of a need for waste collection in the area, Black-Ram initially processed tyres for land engineering purposes, including drainage applications and roadways. With a vision to be financially and environmentally responsible, Black-Ram’s mission is to deliver zero […]
Plastics previously considered not recyclable are becoming a valuable raw material using the new Coperion ZS-B MEGAfeed, the German company assured. Coperion has developed a new version of its ZS-B side feeder with the goal of making recycling of lightweight, high-volume fiber and flake recyclate more economical. “Using the innovative ZS-B MEGAfeed, plastic recyclate with […]
Many companies use the VEZ 3200 pre-shredder for more than just RDF tasks, German manufacturer Vecoplan says. According to the company, since its market launch in 2018, the feedback from manufacturers of RDF (Refuse-derived fuels) for the VEZ 3200 (Vecoplan RDF shredder) has been outstanding. “With the VEZ 3200, plant operators can process materials such […]
During the recent BIR World Recycling Convention 2022 in Dubai, the organisation’s Ambassadors Committee received new impetus with the appointment of Susie Burrage of Recycled Products Ltd (GBR) as its Chair by BIR President Tom Bird. Ms Burrage is the fourth generation of her family in the recycling business and stands at the helm of […]
With the occasion of the last Basel Convention e-waste amendments and the ongoing discussion about their integration into the OECD Decision, FEAD and EERA consider it crucial to bring the need for clear and efficient shipment rules to the negotiation table. To enable the circular economy in a competitive and innovation driven way, with the […]
The EU-funded CIMPA project united experts from across the European recycling value chain to tackle the mounting challenge of managing the more than 2.6 million tonnes of multilayer plastic films that are incinerated or landfilled. Multilayer plastics consist of several layers of materials from plastics (PET, PE, PA) to aluminium and beyond. They are mostly […]