Increasing the Performance of Industrial Sorting Lines

Austrian company EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH, a provider of sensor-based solutions for sorting and monitoring bulk material in recycling and other industries, has introduced EVK Alpha G100 CS, a real-time image-processing device with extended functionality for sorting applications. According to the company, EVK Alpha G100 CS is a data processing platform capable of supporting multi-sensory […]

REWAG Relies on SENNEBOGEN Machines for Waste Recycling

In the middle of the municipality of Kaiseraugust near Basel, REWAG Entsorgung AG relies on sustainable recycling technologies. Thousands of tons of waste, from household waste to construction and demolition waste, are recycled there every year. The work is done by several SENNEBOGEN machines – including one of the latest innovations, the SENNEBOGEN 824 G. […]

Efficiency Test in Recycling of Waste Wood

Two machines from Arjes demonstrated their respective capability in shredding wood. According to German manufacturer Arjes, the efficiency and performance of two shredding machines for processing waste wood were put to the test at the Biomassehof Chiemgau in Bavaria: the new EuRec S-850 (an Arjes brand) and the well-established ARJES VZ 850. The goal of […]

The Launch of “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program” at CHINAPLAS 2025

To further promote the innovations and applications of plastics and rubber technology, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. (Adsale), the organizer of CHINAPLAS, one of the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fairs, proudly announces its debut initiative, the “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program”. This initiative strategically partnered with the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) for the […]

Power and Efficiency: FOR REC’s Advanced Solutions for E-Waste Recycling

The rise in electronic consumption has brought with it a significant increase in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This waste stream is particularly complex, requiring specialized treatment to safely manage hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. Moreover, recycling WEEE not only ensures the safe disposal of harmful substances but also allows for […]

A Slag Called SiGS Can Be Turned into a Building Material

According to SINTEF – “Norwegian Stiftelsen for industriell og teknisk forskning” – greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production can be reduced, if a part of the cement is replaced by SiGS (Silica Green Stone), a slag waste resulting from the manufacture of silciomanganese, which is a key component in steel production. “In our tests, we’ve […]

Circular Construction and Decarbonisation at the Heart of EuRIC’s Event at Ecomondo 2024

At ECOMONDO 2024 in Rimini, stakeholders from across the construction and recycling sectors gathered for an event organised by EuRIC, ANPAR and ECOMONDO to discuss the road to circularity and decarbonisation in the construction industry. The conference, held on 6 November 2024, addressed crucial questions related to the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, which aims to […]

Government Interventions Putting Businesses, Jobs and Recycling Rates at Risk

Regulations and policy interventions that stifle the free trade of recycled materials are hampering achievement of sustainability goals and undermining the transition to a circular economy, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) insists in its latest position paper approved during the meeting of the organisation’s World Council of Recycling Associations on 30 October in Singapore. […]

FEAD and ČAObH’s Third International Conference

The third international conference on ‘Higher Energy and Material Security in EU Countries’, jointly organised by FEAD (European Waste Management Association) and ČAObH (Czech Association for Circular Economy), brought together various stakeholders, including waste management companies, universities, and Czech and European legislators. The conference was opened with introductory speeches by Zdeněk Horsák, President of ČAObH, […]

Battle for Legally Binding Agreements to Manage Global Plastic Production

Recyclers around the world are concerned regarding the inefficient progress on a Global Plastics Treaty being promoted by the United Nations. Discussion on the treaty at the Singapore Convention of the Bureau of International Recycling heard complaints that “low ambition” countries were delaying agreement on a legally binding instrument and that petrochemical plastics producers are […]

Goal: Direct Recycling of Spent Batteries

Researchers of the German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and seven industry partners have launched a collaboration to develop a more efficient recycling process for spent batteries, by means of which the active components are recovered while maintaining their functionality. According to KIT, electrification of the mobility sector is needed for Germany to reach its […]

HolyGrail 2.0 Collaborates with FiliGrade Sustainable Watermarks

The HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative has announced its engagement in a new project aimed at testing the capability of the CurvCode watermarking technology to close the loop on HDPE milk bottles in the Netherlands. The packaging industry is abuzz with the application of mandatory EU-wide rules for packaging and packaging waste approaches, the digital watermarks initiative […]

Electric Vehicle Battery Market Surges to more than 500 Billion Dollars by 2031

The Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Market is driven by increasing demand for EVs due to environmental concerns, supportive government policies, and advancements in battery technology, leading to longer ranges and faster charging times. The worldwide market is projected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 25.1 percent from 2024 (value 63.51 […]

Global Robotic Waste Sorting Market and Its Drivers

The rise in the need for efficiency and accuracy in waste sorting, coupled with the increased application of robotic arms in waste management facilities, is boosting the value of the global robotic waste sorting market, Transparency Market Research Inc. stated. In 2023, the market stood at 2.3 billion US-Dollar, the market research company informed. According […]

Construction & Demolition Waste Market with Growth Opportunities

As reported by Polaris Market Research, the global construction and demolition waste market is expected to reach a value of over 265.68 billion US-Dollar by 2032 from an estimated 126.79 billion US-Dollar in 2022. The global demand for construction and demolition waste management is anticipated to be propelled by growing administrative schemes globally, the company […]