Oman: Novel Glass Recycling Plant

In the Sultanate of Oman, a new glass recycling plant is to be built and is expected to be operational by the end of 2019. The fully-automated facility (capacity: 650 tons/day) is to be built in Sohar. According to the information, it will be the first glass recycling plant in the Cooperation Council for the […]

Canada: New Producer Responsibility Organization

The new organization operates under the name YES Environmental Services & Solutions (YESS) and is run by “female power”. YESS President Sarah Webb, Operations Director Carmelina Macario and Customer Service Representative Megan Chivers have over 35 years of combined experience in developing and running waste management and product stewardship programs for both governments and businesses. […]

New Sustainable Water and Waste Fund

The provider of investment services, Fidelity International has unveiled a Sustainable Water and Waste fund. As reported by special media, the new fund – which is managed from Luxembourg – will look for sustainable investment opportunities within the water and waste management sectors. The aim is to provide investors with long-term capital growth, primarily through […]

Global Recycling Day is inspiring events across the world from Europe, to Africa and USA

Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18th March 2019, has inspired a host of events and initiatives across the world to raise awareness of the importance of ‘Recycling into the Future’ (this year’s theme) for the wellbeing of the planet. The Global Recycling Foundation is proud to be collaborating with various organisations across the globe […]

British Company with New Distributor in Jordan

UK-based Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc – a company, which has developed oxo-biodegradable plastics – has announced a new distributor in Jordan. EVA Plastic Industries, an affiliated company to the Sughayer Group, specialized in supplying raw materials and additives to the plastics industry in Jordan, Iraq, the Palestinian Authority and Ethiopia. According to the information, EVA […]

ACE Launched Platform

The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has launched a new platform named “EXTR:ACT – Driving Value for multimaterial recycling”. The goal is to drive the industry’s engagement in carton recycling across Europe. The platform, which will be based in Frankfurt and complement ACE’s work, has been set up by ACE members BillerudKorsnäs, […]

A Recycling Plant for the Dominican Republic

In September last year, Cibao Metal Recycling (CIMER) Srl, a subsidiary of the Yeyo Ochoa Group in the Dominican Republic, announced the startup of its new three-in-one recycling plant. It is designed to process up to one ton per hour of oil filters, two tons per hour of electronic scrap, and approximately five tons per […]

India: Waste Treatment Plant Inaugurated

As reported by The Times of India, in December last year a new facility was inaugurated in Noida. According to the information, it is able to process 40 tons per hour. The so-called waste remediation plant is a joint venture of the Indian company Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt Ltd. and the South Korean firm […]

CHINAPLAS 2019 Shaping a Brilliant Future for Packaging Industry

Driven by the dynamic economic development, accelerating urbanization and improvement in people’s quality of life, the consumer market has a surging demand for safe, convenient, unique and environmentally friendly packaging. Meanwhile, the packaging industry is in a difficult position due to more stringent VOC regulations, fluctuating raw material prices, regional industrial transfer, uncontrollable costs, and […]

The Global Recycling Foundation looks at the best recycled fashion ahead of London Fashion Week

With London Fashion Week around the corner (15th – 19th February), the Global Recycling Foundation is calling on the fashion industry to champion recycling by shining a spotlight on the brands already leading the way on recycled fashion. It’s also calling on the industry to support Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18th March 2019. […]