German Plant Manufacturer Broadens Product Portfolio

Germany-based Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in weeeSwiss Technology AG, which specializes in the design, construction and operation of turn-key waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling plants. The two companies intend to harness their combined know-how in the joint development of new solutions, processes and technologies for WEEE […]

A New Wheel Loader for Recycling

USA-based Taylor Machine Works, Inc. has introduced the T-1025, RECYCLER Wheel Loader. By the company’s own account, for more than 90 years, the Taylor name has become synonymous with purpose-built machines specifically designed to meet the requirements of its customers. “We listened to the needs of those working in the recycling industry and made the […]

“First Steel Recycling Plant in India”

End of July this year, Tata Steel – a globally active steel producer belonging to the Indian Tata Group – has announced that the company would soon commission its steel recycling plant being set-up in Rohak in the Indian state of Haryana. Some days before, the first raw material consignment of ferrous scrap for trials […]

USA: New Solution for Plastics Recycling

In August this year, ePac Flexible Packaging and RePurpose Technologies (RPT) announced their partnership to help create solutions that ensure plastics are recycled and kept from landfills. The intention is that the companies create recycling facilities starting in 2021. According to the information, ePac – a company based entirely on digital printing from HP – […]

Japan: PLANIC to Begin with Plastics Recycling in 2021

The company aims to launch operations in 2021, to annually recycle roughly 40,000 tons of plastics, taken mainly from automobiles and home appliances. In 2019, Japan-based Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading arm of the Toyota Group – in collaboration with Veolia Japan K.K. and Kojima Sangyo Co., Ltd. – have established PLANIC Co., Ltd. It […]

Goal: Development of Polystyrene Containing Recycling Material for Use in the Dairy Industry

US-headquartered manufacturer of plastics, latex, and synthetic rubber Trinseo collaborates with Coexpan, the Grupo Lantero division that specializes in the manufacture of rigid plastic foils and thermoformed products, to provide solutions for the packaging industry at a global level. The two companies aim to validate various polystyrene recycling technologies “to develop polystyrene containing recycled content […]

Maximizing the Economic Value of Scrap Metal

Ecofuturo is a young family-run industrial company. Located halfway between Lisbon and Porto, over the years, it has decided to specialize in the refining of electric motors and small waste from WEEE, to enhance the individual granulated metals. Owner Guilherme Pina has a clear vision of the future, both in Portugal and throughout Europe. Having […]

Cross-Industry Platform BatteriesTransport.org

The industry associations of the European Union and the USA for advanced rechargeable, portable and automotive batteries – in cooperation with the battery recycling, medical equipment, automobile and electric mobility industry – have launched BatteriesTransport.org, an information platform on the legal requirements for the safe transport of batteries and battery-containing vehicles and equipment. The professional […]

Initial Sales Success

According to Metso Waste Recycling, its new K series of pre-shredders has got off to a strong start. The machines of this series have been sold to customers in many different countries, the provider underlined. In Germany, three major recycling companies have already made purchases – and many more have shown an interest. Two models […]

Tidy Planet Delivered its First Rocket Composter in Australia

The company Tidy Planet has shipped its first-ever Rocket Composter unit to Australia, where it will help a not-for-profit community farm to divert 200-300 kilograms of food and green wastes from landfill per day. The A900 Rocket Composter was expected to be installed on the Rail Trail near Buckley Park Community Farm and to be […]

Ice Cream Brand Uses Tubs Made with Recycled Plastic

Ice cream brand Magnum became the first to use SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene “TruCircle” that uses feedstock made from recycling used, mixed plastic. Over seven million tubs made with recycled plastic are rolled out across Europe in 2020 and due to be launched globally from 2021 onwards. According to manufacturer SABIC, after a successful pilot […]

USA: Steel Producer Bought Mexican Metals Recycling Company

Steel Dynamics, Inc., one of the largest steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, has announced the completed acquisition of Mexican company Zimmer, S.A. de C.V. as part of its raw material procurement strategy to support its new Texas flat roll steel mill, which is planned to begin operations mid-year 2021. The transaction […]

Partnership for Circular Economy Solutions

Stora Enso, a global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper, and Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland, have signed a partnership agreement to develop low-carbon, eco-friendly operations at the stadium by promoting the use of renewable materials and circular economy. As reported by Stora Enso, the company and Helsinki Olympic Stadium […]

USA: Waste Management in the Cities

Reportlinker.com has announced the release of the report „Opportunity Assessment of Waste Management in US Cities – by Waste Management Outlook, Key Initiatives and Cities – Forecast to 2023“. According to the information, there is an increasing focus on waste recycling and energy generation and adoption of smart waste management systems – based on Internet […]

European Cooperation for Improving Waste Management

The new OptiWaMag project – launched by six partners – is made possible by the financial support from the European Union – the Interreg Europe program and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). According to the information, Europe faces major challenges in waste management due to the high population density and growth in waste generation. Moreover, […]