New Diagnostics Tool for Batteries of E-Vehicles

The new analysis software BattMan ReLife is used as a means of initial diagnosis in battery recycling at the pilot plant of Volkswagen Group Components in Salzgitter (Germany). A high-voltage battery may be reused in a vehicle either in whole or in part. That depends on the capacity that the inspection system detects. The battery […]

DGrade Plastic Flake Recycling Factory Opens in KIZAD to Support a Closed Loop in the UAE

DGrade, the UAE company known for recycling plastic into sustainable clothing, has announced the opening of a 4,000 square meter recycling factory in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). The facility will process up to 1 billion plastic bottles a year into recycled plastic flake for the company’s Greenspun™ yarn, and to provide material for […]

USA: Project to Modernize Recycling Collection in Baltimore

Funded by a public-private partnership, the project would advance safer, more efficient, and equitable recycling access for nearly 200,000 Baltimore households, The Recycling Partnership informed. Last year, the City of Baltimore had launched the delivery of nearly 200,000 curbside recycling carts, which was expected to be completed in early 2022. The project (worth about 10 […]

Kosovo: Nearly 20 Million Euro for Wastewater Treatment

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, continues to support vital infrastructure in Kosovo by investing 19.8 million Euro for constructing a new wastewater treatment plant and the rehabilitation and extension of the existing wastewater collection system in the municipality of Mitrovica. “The project will provide access to modern sanitation services […]

Innovations Ensure Speed, Precision and Flexibility in Windsifting, Conveying, Dosing and Spreading

Westeria will be presenting innovations and further developments at IFAT (30 May to 3 June 2022, Messe München, Booth B6.329/428) that are designed to significantly increase speed, precision, cost efficiency and flexibility in the processing of residual materials. The focus will be on the WeKea® system, which increases efficiency and speed in the project planning […]

Polyester Recycling: BB Engineering GmbH Records Order Intake from Thai Polyester for Four VacuFil Recycling Systems

BB Engineering GmbH (Germany), a subsidiary of Oerlikon Textile, is pleased to announce that Thai Polyester Co., Ltd (Thailand) has placed a major order for four VacuFil systems for recycling bottle flakes with connected direct spinning. The polyester manufacturer, established in 2001 and with an overall annual capacity of 316,800 tons, is one of Thailand’s […]

Teknor Apex: NEW Monprene TPEs

Teknor Apex announces NEW Monprene® TPEs that contain 25-35% recycled content – meeting consumer and regulatory demands for higher levels of recycled content in products. This significant added value helps brands achieve their sustainability goals. Trusted by major consumer brand owners and processors alike, Monprene® thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) allow designers more flexibility and give manufacturers […]

STADLER Designs and Installs State-of-the-Art Light Packaging Sorting Plant

Environmental services provider PreZero is driven by the ultimate goal of reducing the consumption of natural resources in a world where they are no longer wasted through closed loops – aiming for 100 percent reusable material. As part of this strategy, it commissioned STADLER, the globally active German company specialized in the planning, production and […]

Global Recycling Foundation announces #RecyclingHeroes of Global Recycling Day 2022

The Global Recycling Foundation today announces the 10 winners of their Recycling Heroes 2022 award marking Global Recycling Day 18th. March. The winners of $ 1000 each are drawn from individuals and business leaders, sole traders, and multinationals who despite continuing hardships have managed to sustain their efforts to promote the value of recycling. Ranjit […]

Antwerp to Host the Entire Circular Economy for Plastics Value Chain at Go Circular Event

Go Circular is a business conference focused on sharing success stories about achieving transformation towards circularity and sustainability. In collaboration with the Port of Antwerp, the 3rd edition of the Go Circular conference will take place on 28th and 29th of April in Antwerp.  With the recent news on the development of a legally binding […]