USA: Heidelberg Materials Acquired Concrete Recycler

In July 2024, Heidelberg Materials North America acquired all assets of Aaron Materials, an established concrete recycler and materials producer in the Corpus Christi area (Texas). The operations include concrete crushing, stabilized materials, and a volumetric concrete business. “The acquisition of Aaron Materials further strengthens our existing materials footprint in Texas and accelerates our focus […]

Recofloor: 15 Years of Vinyl Flooring Recycling

Recofloor, the UK’s leading vinyl take-back scheme, celebrated 15 years of recycling waste vinyl flooring in 2024. As reported, an estimated 7,250 tons of waste vinyl flooring have been collected and recycled through Recofloor since it was founded by the flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor in 2009. “To date, the sustainable collection service for commercial […]

Turboden Contributes to Grid Independence for First Nation Community

Italy-based company Turboden S.p.A., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group Company, had a role in achieving grid independence for the remote community of Opitciwan in Canada. Using a 4.8 MWe ORC biomass power plant, the company – a worldwide leader in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology – contributed to a Biomass Cogeneration Plant Project, supported […]

The Global Paper-Based Laminate Market

Will the revival of the construction sector benefit the paper-based laminate market, asked Future Market Insights Global and Consulting Pvt. Ltd., and published a new market outlook. The global paper-based laminate market, valued at 603.4 million US-Dollar in 2024, is expected to reach 876.2 million US-Dollar by 2034. Emerging economies like India, China, Brazil, and […]

Global Carbon Black Market Size Expected to Rise

According to Canada-based Precedence Research, the global carbon black market size is predicted to increase from 19.45 billion US-Dollar in 2023 to approximately 34.83 billion US-Dollar by 2033. As reported, the carbon black market encompasses the global industry involved in the production, distribution, and utilization of carbon black, a fine black powder composed of elemental […]

Increasing Demand for Plastic Recycling Machines

The global plastic recycling machine market is experiencing strong growth due to rising environmental awareness, supportive government policies, and technological innovations, AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd. stated. According to the report, this market is projected to reach a valuation of 5,342.2 million US-Dollar by 2032 (from 3,127.3 million US-Dollar in 2023). As underlined by the company, […]

European Recycling Conference 2024: Circularity and Decarbonisation in the Face of Legislative Challenges

Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s conference celebrated EuRIC’s 10th anniversary under the theme “Recycling Today. Resourcing Tomorrow.” It brought together more than 150 participants including key stakeholders in the recycling industry to explore the role of circularity in Europe’s decarbonisation and raw materials autonomy, as well as how current and upcoming EU legislation affects recycled […]

EuRIC Expands into Ship Recycling, with New Working Group

EuRIC, the voice of Europe’s recycling industries announces the launch of its Ship Recycling Working Group (ESRG) on 19 September 2024. Chaired by Antonio Barredo (ES), the group includes founding members Galloo (FR), Smedegaarden (DK) and Fornaes (DK). This ESGR aims to address current barriers in ship recycling within the EU. Although the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR), implemented on […]

Textile Traders Defend African Markets as Industry Strives for Circular Solutions

The used textile market is at a ‘turning point’ and requires collaboration and innovation to deliver a truly global circular economy throughout a vibrant international supply chain. That was the key message from the very well-attended first-ever Textile Circularity conference organised by the Bureau of International Recycling. Speakers stressed the importance of trade between developed […]

Eco Expo Asia 2024: Unveiling New Energy Innovations for a Carbon-Zero Future

Eco Expo Asia 2024 is set to return from 30 October – 2 November at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, promising to be a premier event for sustainability and green technology in the Greater Bay Area. This year’s edition will introduce a brand-new “New Energy and Energy Efficiency” zone, demonstrating the fair’s commitment to advance […]