Global Platform: ICLEI Circulars

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability has launched ICLEI Circulars, a global platform, which works across regions to facilitate the circular economy transition at the local level. “Through regional hubs, ICLEI Circulars will work with communities around the world to find the best circular solutions to address pressing local challenges and offer sector-specific guidance for […]

A Global Effort Against E-Waste

The proliferation of electric and electronic products has brought many advantages. Fuelled by innovation and ever lower costs, they have boosted growth and development, expanded education, and enabled connectivity. However, the growing volumes of e-waste have been the consequence. According to the latest Global E-waste Monitor, 53,6 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste was […]

Global Magnetic Separator Market to Grow

According to Research and Market, the global magnetic separator market is expected to grow from 725 million US-Dollar in 2020 to 928 million US-Dollar by 2025. The compound annual growth rate is projected at 5.1 percent. As reported, one of the major driving factors for the magnetic separator market is the increase in recycling rates […]

WEEE Forum Continues to Grow and Prosper

The WEEE Forum, which represents e-waste Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO) throughout the world, now has 43 members, at least one on every continent. The new members of the WEEE Forum are EcoCómputo and Red Verde from Colombia; ERA, South Africa; EEPA, Lithuania; and Ecolec, Spain. Now the global not-for-profit association and the world’s largest multi-national […]

Polystyrene Recycling: Agilyx and Technip Energies Collaborate

Technip Energies has announced the initiation of an agreement with Agilyx Corporation. The companies intend to collaborate and want to accelerate the implementation of Agilyx’s technology for the advanced recycling of post-use polystyrene. Under this agreement, Technip Energies will market and license the integrated technologies of Agilyx depolymerization and its proprietary purification technology, leveraging the […]

Software Supplier Expanded Business

AMCS, a global supplier of integrated software and vehicle technology for the waste, recycling and resource industries, has announced that it has expanded its Irish operation with the recent acquisition of Dublin-based Dataset Solutions. The company acquired was founded in 1986. According to the buyer, it is established “as a significant player in waste management […]

Ineos Styrolution Intends to Build a Demonstration Plant

Ineos Styrolution, a global leader in styrenics, plans to build a demonstration plant at its Antwerp site in Belgium to test the production of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic from recycled feedstock. As reported, the plans for the new plant are part of the project “ABSolutely Circular”, which is supported by the EU LIFE programme. […]

Pronar Opens its Own Exhibition Center in Siemiatycze

Pronar has opened its own Exhibition Center in Siemiatycze (Poland). On the area of 10 hectares and in two halls, the company presents every recycling, agricultural and municipal machine produced currently in Pronar’s 8 factories. Everyone interested in Pronar products in this modern center can not only see them, but also experience them during work. […]

The Virtual Experience: Get Ready for the Next Round

The Expo and Conference eREC proves to be a varied virtual event focusing on the recycling, waste management, and environmental service sector. The next trade fair for the recycling industry (from October 4 to 9, 2021) will once again go hand in hand with a wide-ranging and interactive program: information-packed presentations by leading industry representatives, […]

Fraunhofer, SABIC, and Procter & Gamble Join Forces in Closed-Loop Recycling Pilot Project for Single-Use Facemasks

The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE and its Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT have developed an advanced recycling process for used plastics. The pilot project with SABIC and Procter & Gamble serves to demonstrate the feasibility of closed-loop recycling for single-use facemasks. Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, SABIC and Procter & […]