Fire Reduction by Employing AI

The German company Korn Recycling has reduced a major safety risk in its sorting plant in Albstadt: fires caused by improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries. Battery.Sort by WeSort.AI provides preventive protection for sorting facilities. As reported by the provider, the AI-powered Battery.Sort solution from Würzburg-based company WeSort.AI was integrated into the commercial waste sorting facility earlier […]

Sunnking Sustainable Solutions enhanced Capacity

To increase its recycling capacity, the New York-based company Sunnking Sustainable Solution was seeking a robust shredder with a high throughput rate that could quickly and efficiently produce a homogeneous output material, particularly suitable for shredding electronic scrap. It also needed to be possible to adjust the speed and torque for process optimization. Now the […]

First AI Optical Sorter for C&D Waste in Europe

Recycleye, the British developer of AI-powered sorting technology, has successfully commissioned its Recycleye QuantiSort unit at Heydt’s construction and demolition (C&D) waste facility in Germany. “Delivered in partnership with global plant builder specialist Stadler, the project marks a European first: the use of AI-only optical sorting to separate mineral fractions – including brick from concrete”, […]

German Technology for Polyurethane Recycling in Mexico

H&S Anlagentechnik has successfully launched a new polyurethane (PU) recycling plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The facility is operated by the Mexican division of Ikano Industry and marks the second joint project between the two partners. According to the German manufacturer, the plant is designed to recycle post-industrial PU foam waste and convert it into […]

Wire Screens for Demanding Applications

Compass Wire Cloth, a North American manufacturer of separation, sifting, and screening solutions, highlights its Piano Wire Screens – also known as Harp Wire Screens – as a “high-performance solution for operators seeking efficiency, durability, and precision in demanding screening applications”. Engineered with long wires, these screens would eliminate cross wires to achieve “the highest […]

Successful Testing of a Hydrogen-Powered Melting Furnace

In May 2025, the aluminum recycling and rolling group Speira informed about an advancement in its sustainability journey: As part of the EU-funded HyInHeat project, it has successfully converted a melting furnace with a capacity of 1.5 tons to hydrogen operation. Initial tests with various scrap types show promising results with no impact on melt […]

German Aluminum Alloy Sorting Project

Tomra Recycling and Gerhard Lang Recycling collaborate in KANAL, a pioneering aluminum alloy sorting project. As reported by Tomra Recycling Sorting, Gerhard Lang Recycling GmbH was one of the first companies globally to implement the manufacturer’s AUTOSORT PULSE system for the precision sorting of aluminum alloy stamping scrap generated from automotive production in early 2024. […]

Cloud-based Solutions for Waste Collection

Innovation4Waste, the new Partitalia brand that develops IoT (Internet of Things) waste-tracking solutions, has presented its cloud-based technologies at Waste Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, the leading trade show in North America focused on solid waste, recycling, and sustainability. At this event, the Italian company presented its “Smart Waste Management” IoT ecosystem. According to the […]

TANA From Waste to Value®

Tana Oy is a Finnish environmental technology company with a bold mission: to turn waste into value. Founded in 1971, Tana has grown into a globally recognized provider of mobile equipment and intelligent solutions for solid waste management. With exports to over 50 countries and a strong global presence, the TANA machines are known for […]

Scrap Dealer with New 830 G Material Handler

With the new generation of the 830 G, SENNEBOGEN is expanding its portfolio with a powerful material handler that impresses above all with its comfort, ergonomics, and user-friendliness. TSR Czech Republic s.r.o., a leading scrap dealer headquartered in Prague, had the opportunity to test the machine extensively at its site in Pilsen. Versatile use in […]