Hourglass International Launches RenuCycle

The goal is to keep disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) out of landfills. The waste management program is available through distributors in USA and Canada as “a streamlined, eco-friendly alternative to landfill disposal for gloves, masks, gowns, and more”. RenuCycle provides purpose-built collection containers. Businesses order their collection containers through a partnered distributor, fill them […]

150 Tons of Recycled High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) for Products

As reported by Belgium based company Close the Loop (ClozDloop BV), it has delivered more than 150 tons of recycled HIPS resin from Toshiba toner cartridges to ETRIA’s Dieppe factory in France since 2018. According to the information, the French manufacturer, founded as joint venture by Ricoh Company Ltd. and Toshiba Tec Corporation, is “Europe’s […]

A Playbook for Climate Investment in Asia

In the “Asia 2030 Climate Playbook”, the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and the globally active independent investment management firm Invesco explain, “how Asian asset owners can deliver 2030 targets and scale climate investment”. Circular economy, deforestation, climate solutions, biodiversity/nature and the transition to non-fossil energy are – inter alia – important issues […]

New Report on Plastics Recycling

According to a recent report, published by the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) – a non-profit organization that serves as a public policy think tank in the USA – advanced recycling could increase plastic recycling. Expanding the activities at existing oil refineries and new standalone facilities nationwide could more than double the plastic recycling rates. As […]

“AI Won’t Save the Planet, But It Might Finally Fix our Trash Problem”

Everyone wants to talk about AI saving the planet. Fewer people want to talk about garbage. That is a mistake because waste management is one of the most broken, least digitized, and highest-impact systems on Earth. Unlike climate modeling or carbon markets, this is an area where AI can deliver immediate, measurable results without waiting […]

PICVISA Returns to Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 as Golden Sponsor and Awards Finalist, Unveiling Three Advances in AI-Powered Textile Sorting

PICVISA, one of the main players in AI-powered optical sorting technology for the recycling industry, will take part in the second edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo, held 24–25 June 2026 at Brussels Expo. The company returns as a Golden Sponsor and has been named a finalist in the Textiles Recycling Awards, in the Innovation […]

The Global Electric Arc Furnace Market

According to the latest study from USA-based company BCC Research LLC, the “Global Market for Electric Arc Furnace” is projected to reach 1.1 billion US-Dollar by the end of 2030, with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 5.6 percent from 2025 to 2030. The market researchers used 2024 as the base year, 2025 as […]

Construction & Demolition Waste Market: Growth Opportunities Ahead

According to company Market Research Future (MRFR), the global Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Market C&D was valued at 73.61 billion US-Dollar in 2024 and is forecasted to reach 147.95 billion US-Dollar by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.55 percent. With increasing urbanization and infrastructure projects worldwide, the volume of […]

Hook Lifts and Skip Loaders Market Report 2026

According to Irish company Re­search and Markets, the hook lifts and skip loaders market is set for robust expansion, transitioning from 2.7 billion US-Dollar in 2025 to 2.97 billion US-Dollar in 2026. Key drivers of growth would include the expansion of municipal waste management, construction and demolition activities, and the increasing use of roll-off containers, […]

Smart Waste Solutions by MOBA Mobile Automation and KWS

The waste management industry has to face new rules. Starting in 2026, EU regulations will tighten requirements for transparency, traceability, and efficiency. At the IFAT trade fair in Munich 2026, MOBA Mobile Automation AG plans to showcase how municipalities and waste management companies can practically and cost-effectively meet these new requirements. For the first time […]