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Global Trade, Digitalization and Post-Pandemic Recovery

The global spread of the Coronavirus not only disrupted international value chains. It has also accelerated the digitalization process in many countries around the globe. According to the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), digital trade has an essential role in helping to mitigate some of the consequences of Covid-19. The benefits of digital […]

European Union: Raw Materials Alliance Officially Operational

Two months after the launch of the European Raw Materials Alliance by the European Commission, ERMA became officially operational in November last year. As reported by the newly established alliance, an “impressive number of over 300 partners from industry, research, government institutions and civil society” discussed how Europe’s raw materials supply could be secured to […]

Tana – 50 years of Innovative Technological and Operational Solutions

Tana’s first 50 years have been marked by exceptional innovativeness and a pioneering spit, right from its very first steps to the present day. The Finnish company has achieved unprecedented solutions not only in terms of its products but also its operating methods, refusing to stick with the most common solutions unless they are the […]

Unilever, PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, Colgate-Palmolive and LEGO Join New Summit Focused on Rethinking Materials: Innovation in Plastics and Packaging

A new summit on Rethinking Materials will take place on May 19-20, focused on innovation in plastics and packaging, integrating new materials into supply chains and the switch to bio-based alternatives and circular solutions. Consumer brands, from packaged foods and personal care to high-end fashion and well-loved toys, are actively seeking new materials to replace […]

Nextek Reveals Global Participants in Ground-Breaking Project to Tackle Post-Consumer Polypropylene Packaging

Following eight years extensive research, Nextek Ltd has launched a global multi-participant project (NEXTLOOPP) to address a missing link in the plastics recycling stream – Polypropylene (PP). PP accounts for around 20 percent of the world’s plastic. Mostly used in pots, tubs, trays and films for food packaging, it is also prevalent in non-food household and […]

Recycled Products Kickstarts Global Recycling Foundations Reforestation Initiative

CHESHAM-based metal recycling firm Recycled Products this week planted 20 trees to mark Global Recycling Day on 18 March. The firm has committed to planting a total of at least 250 saplings in the Chilterns in support of a reforestation initiative run by the organisers of Global Recycling Day. The event, held in conjunction with […]

Bjorstaddalen Opens Norway’s First AI-powered Robotic Sorting Station for Industrial Waste with ZenRobotics Technology

The new robotic sorting facility will substantially increase material recovery at Bjorstaddalen and make a major move from waste incineration toward a circular economy in the Nordic country. The AI-powered robots sort several fractions from industrial waste and are also trained to recognize new ones, opening up new business opportunities for the Norwegian waste industry […]

AMCS Launches 1st Platform Release for 2021 Unveiling its Smart Transport Solution

Delivering a best-in-class customer experience is at the heart of AMCS Platform 8.5 which includes process automation, digitalisation, greater business insight and richer functionality for customers’ transport and recycling operations. The world’s leading supplier of integrated software and vehicle technology for the waste and recycling sector, has today launched the first major release of the […]

COP 26 – Recycling Is the Key

The Global Recycling Foundation is calling for Recycling to be at the forefront of discussions when World leaders gather for the COP26 meeting in the UK in November 2021. Recycling, known as the Seventh Resource, is today having an effect, but is too often overlooked for its ability to help preserve our forests, oceans, and […]

Metal Recyclers Mark Global Recycling Day by Setting Ambitious Net Zero Emission Targets

Leading metal Recyclers mark the Fourth Global Recycling Day, on March 18th, by setting ambitious net zero emission targets. Every year, recyclables save over 700 million tonnes in CO2 emissions, according to the Global Recycling Foundation. The organisation projects this will increase to one billion tonnes by 2030. Major recycling companies, such as European Metal […]

Nextek Limited: Far From Sorted

According to a global analysis by The PEW Trusts, titled Breaking the Plastic Wave, one should be able to cut annual flows of plastic into the ocean by about 80 percent in the next 20 years by applying existing solutions and technologies. They continue to point out that no single solution is going to achieve […]

Coexpan Obtains ISCC Plus Certification

The certification will enable COEXPAN to use recycled material (rPS and rPP) from mixed plastic and biobased material, in line with the mass balance model. COEXPAN has passed the ISCC PLUS audit at its plant in Spain and will obtain the same certification for its sites in Mexico and France in the coming weeks. This […]

Turmec Signs Agency Agreement with the Environmental Group for Australia

New agency agreement appoints the Environmental Group Limited (‘EGL’) to represent Turmec in Australia. New agreement will improve customer access to Turmec’s innovative waste processing and recycling solutions throughout Australia. Turmec, the market leader in designing, building and installing waste processing and recycling solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Environmental Group Limited […]

REN Clean Skincare with Partners SABIC and Aptar Wins Beauty Shortlist Award in Best Beauty Brand – Recycling Category

SABIC is proud to announce that a successful collaboration between REN Clean Skincare and Aptar in the development of an innovative new EVERCALM™ Global Protection Day Cream airless packaging made with certified circular polypropylene (PP) has resulted in the acknowledgement of REN Clean Skincare as “Best Beauty Brand in the Recycling (innovation)” category of the […]

Emsur Group Obtains ISO 9001 and 14001 Certificates at all of its Plants

Emsur has successfully completed the ISO 9001 and 14001 audits on its quality management and environmental management systems. The Group further strengthens its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. EMSUR has obtained ISO 9001 and 14001 certification at all of its plants, highlighting its total commitment to manufacturing safe products that comply with the most […]