AI-powered WEEE and Metal Sorting

In January this year, SWEEEP Kuusakoski and Recycleye announced the first successful commercial application of AI computer vision in detecting and sorting WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in the UK. According to the two companies, this announcement would bring the use of artificial intelligence for automated sorting to WEEE and metals, “which although is […]

Eriez Strengthens its Capabilities with Cardiff University Collaboration

Eriez has announced the inauguration of its Research and Development hub, Eriez at sbarc, located at Cardiff University in Wales. According to the company, this strategic partnership with Cardiff Innovations would underscore its dedication to fostering innovation and expanding its research and development initiatives. In the meantime, Eriez’ Wales-based R&D team operates primarily from this […]

IFAT Munich 2024

Municipalities are among the most important users of the products and processes presented at the IFAT Munich 2024 environmental technology trade fair. From May 13 to 17, 2024, IFAT Munich will bring the global environmental technology industry together again in one place, the organizers announced. The exhibitors at the Munich exhibition center would then once […]

Hensel Recycling Acquired Californian Red Fox Resources

Hensel Recycling, a company in precious metals recycling headquartered in Germany, has completed acquiring California-based precious metals recycler Red Fox Resources. According to the German company, the partnership will strengthen Hensel Recycling’s position in the USA and North American markets. “We welcome the Red Fox team to the Hensel Recycling Group family. Both companies share […]

ISCC PLUS Certification for Greenback’s Operations in Cuautla

Greenback Recycling Technologies has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS for its recycling facility in Cuautla, Mexico, and its final product. This recognition is granted to companies voluntarily committed to global sustainability objectives. According to Greenback, the company’s adherence to the rigorous ISCC PLUS criteria would signify […]

Two Companies Intend to Partner in PGM Recycling Business

Elemental Holding SA and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to form a strategic partnership in platinum-group metals (PGM) recycling, covering Elemental’s global operations from collection to refined metal. According to the information, the strategic partnership will combine Elemental’s and Mitsubishi’s expertise and resources in collecting and pre-processing of spent automotive catalytic converters and the smelting, refining […]

UNTHA Shredding Technology Fully Acquires German Business

Austrian-headquartered UNTHA shredding technology has announced the 100 percent acquisition of UNTHA Germany – in the same month, the company revealed 98 Million Euro global orders from the last financial year. Over 500 single, two and four shaft UNTHA shredders are already installed throughout the country – not to mention the wider DACH region. But […]

New Partner in Eastern Europe

German-based company Hellweg Maschinenbau, a global manufacturer of digitally controlled grinders for effective, energy-saving plastics recycling, has a new sales partner in Poland. FLEXAL Group Sp. z o. o. in Posnan will be responsible for sales, maintenance and technical advice for Hellweg grinders; the portfolio ranges from small units for grinding sprues to high-performance systems […]

Mobile Application for Recycling in Lebanon

As reported by the Lebanese platform Berytech in January this year, “ReList” was launched, “the first mobile application in Lebanon for recyclables trading”. Lebanese municipalities would face mounting difficulty in managing the growing volumes of unsorted waste with little to no funding, as many were looking to recycling as a sustainable solution for waste management, […]

E-Commerce Boom and Sustainable Packaging Needs Let the Containerboard Market Grow

According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the containerboard market is forecasted to grow by 27.08 billion US-Dollar during 2023-2028, accelerating at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 3.12 percent during the forecast period. “The market is driven by a booming e-commerce industry, increasing need for sustainable packaging solutions, and increasing rate of urbanization,” the Ireland-based market research […]

Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Powered by Sensoneo’s IT Solution

In February this year, Ireland became the 15th European country to introduce the Deposit Return System (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging. Slovakian firm Sensoneo accompanies the project with its IT solution, serving as the central infrastructure for the entire DRS system in Ireland. The Irish DRS administrator is the company Re-turn. The entire scheme is […]

Good Outlook for the Aircraft Recycling Market

According to US-based business research and consulting company MarketDigits, the aircraft recycling market was valued at 5.2 billion US-Dollar in 2023 and is projected to reach 9.3 billion US-Dollar by 2030. The market size is predicted to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8.7 percent during the forecast period of 2023-2030. As […]

Mechanical Plastics Recycling Production to Grow by 2030

According to UK and USA-based Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI), mechanical recycling capacity surpassed 54 million tons in 2022, and over 36 million tons of recyclate was produced globally. By 2030, mechanical recycling output will reach close to 55 million tons, AMI Consulting estimates; that would be an increase of 52 percent on 2022 volumes. […]

The Global Recycled Carbon Fiber Market

The increased environmental regulations established by regulatory bodies like the European Union and the US Environmental Protection Agency to reduce carbon emissions are driving the demand for recycled carbon fibers, market intelligence company Straits Research pointed out. The need for lightweight car materials has also increased due to rising pollution limits in China and India. […]

Report on Paper Cup Recycling in the USA

The NextGen Consortium, an industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners (a company comprised of three key business segments: Closed Loop Capital Management, the Center for the Circular Economy and Circular Services), released a report with findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the USA. It assesses the role of each stakeholder across the recovery […]