Bio-Based Fertilizers from Wastewater

On 30 March 2025 (International Zero Waste Day), the WalNUT project – a circular model for nutrient recovery from wastewater to produce sustainable bio-based fertilizers – joined the campaign by highlighting its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. As reported by the European initiative, which has received funding from the EU, current farming practices threaten soil […]

Germany: A Stamp on Recycled Paper

Deutsche Post is issuing its first postage stamp produced on recycled paper. The German company and the British paper manufacturer Tullis Russell developed the postal stamp with the motif „Flower Letter“ (Blumenbrief) jointly; the gummed version was produced from 12.8 metric tons of 100 percent recycled paper. 82.5 million stamps are issued in stamp sheets […]

Turning Weapons into Outdoor Workouts

UK-based European Metal Recycling Ltd. (EMR) and the British charity organization Steel Warriors transform seized knives into community gyms. As reported by the internationally active metal recycler in March this year, the partners have removed nearly six tons of knives from London’s streets. EMR and Steel Warriors would “transform these dangerous weapons into outdoor gym […]

Phosphorus: The Market Is Driven by Rising Demand

According to American company Transparency Market Research Inc., the elemental phosphorus (P4) and derivatives market is witnessing steady growth driven by rising demand in agriculture, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Innovations in sustainable phosphorus recovery and eco-friendly processing methods would shape the industry’s future. As stated, the market was valued at 2.5 billion US-Dollar in 2023 and […]

Cooperation to Offer Broader Insights for Sustainable Investing

Internationally active companies BlueOnion, headquartered in Hong Kong and Netherland-based Morningstar Sustainalytics, collaborate to expand sustainable investment and due diligence coverage. “This collaboration addresses the growing challenges of greenwashing in sustainable investment products,” the Chinese company underlined. With the surge in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) assets and heightened regulatory scrutiny – such as […]

“One Earth Summit” 2025: Hong Kong and Its Role as an International Financial Center

In March this year, the “One Earth Summit” was held in Hong Kong. The event attracted more than 300 participants from around the globe and was hosted by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology, co-organized by the One Earth Alliance, and the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative launched by the World Economic Forum. […]

Plastics Recyclers Europe Established a new Taskforce

The organization has announced the establishment of a new Dissolution Taskforce, which reflects recent technological advancements in the industry. This initiative follows a collaboration with DROP-IN, the Dissolution Recycling of Plastics Initiative. The goal is “to shape policies that enhance the recognition of dissolution recycling and to ensure a level playing field among all recycling […]

BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition: Ensuring Free Trade despite Tariffs and other Restrictions

The world is changing – but the answer is NOT blowing in the wind. More than 1,900 participants, drawn from well over 800 companies and more than 60 countries attended the recent convention of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) in Valencia 2025, the world association gave account. “We are more visible and better connected […]

Testing Separation Processes under Real-Life Conditions: How TRENNSO-TECHNIK® Test Centers Accelerate the Development of Efficient Solutions

In the recycling and bulk materials industries, tailor-made separation solutions are key to efficient, economical, and sustainable processes. But how can companies ensure in advance that a specific separation plant is suitable for their material, product, and objectives? TRENNSO-TECHNIK® has the answer: testing – in its in-house test center. This medium-sized, family-run company based in […]

Fornnax is Transforming Australia’s Tire Recycling Landscape with RPM Automotive Group

Fornnax is pleased to announce its significant project with RPM Automotive Group Limited, a prominent Australian automotive parts distributor. This ambitious initiative demonstrates RPM’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility within Australia’s tire recycling industry. To achieve its objectives, RPM strategically integrated Fornnax’s high-capacity SR-200 HD primary shredder into its operations in 2024. The crucial addition […]

E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling, ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference & Expos 2025 Enter Final Phase

The E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling, ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference & Expos 2025 will return to Messe Frankfurt on 11–12 June, delivering Europe’s most comprehensive free-to-attend trade show for the fast-evolving recycling and circular electronics ecosystem. With over 300+ exhibitors, the expo spans four core industry sectors and offers unparalleled access to next-generation […]

Austrian Technology for Indian Recycler Alpha Ecoplast

In mid-October 2024, Indian company Alpha Ecoplast Pvt. Ltd., a member of Alpha Group, commissioned a Starlinger recoSTAR PET 215 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling system in its new facility near Kosamba, Gujarat State (India). According to the Austrian machinery manufacturer, the recycling plant features Starlinger’s biggest single extruder size, reaching an output of up […]

XRF Technology for a Better Metal Sorting

Redwave, the center of excellence for recycling and sorting technologies within Austria-based BT-Systems GmbH, offers a new solution for the metal recycling industry with its latest generation of REDWAVE XRF sorting machines. By integrating the spectral analysis technology into this sorting system, the company is unlocking new opportunities for metal recycling, particularly in aluminum recovery, […]

Modern Separation Equipment Increases Ferrous and Nonferrous Recovery Rates for MSW/MRF Facilities

The business of collecting, processing and recovering valuable material, both ferrous and nonferrous, has spurred a wealth of mixed waste material recovery facilities (MRFs) to install the latest equipment to “mine” for the highest-grade product in municipal solid waste (MSW). A significant issue in the operation of the MRF is the choice between mechanical or […]

Glass Recycling with Artificial Intelligence

The new Ecoglass equipment from PICVISA incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing glass sorting and optimizing the recycling process. Spain-based PICVISA, a leading com­pany in optical sorting solutions for recycling and waste management, integrates artificial intelligence (AI) in its Ecoglass system, the company’s optical sorting system for glass treatment in recycling plants. “This technology enables more […]