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 […]

Italy: On Track to Reach the 2025 Targets

With 175 million tons produced, Italy shows the fourth highest amount of waste. On the other side, the country has one of the highest recycling rates in the EU. In 2021, the country recycled at least 51.3 percent of its municipal waste. According to the latest report of the Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile (Sustainable […]

Saudi Arabia: SIRC Exported Recycled PET Flakes to UK and Spain

In August this year, the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) exported its first recycled and heat-washed PET flakes through its joint venture project under municipal solid waste recycling companies “Yadoum” and “Masab” (a plastic recycling company) to one of the largest manufacturers of recycled PET bottles in the United Kingdom. SIRC, owned by the Saudi […]

European-American Collaboration: Turning Carbon Emissions into Plastics

eNaphtha from Infinium to serve as feedstock alternative. US-based eFuels company Infinium and Borealis, an European supplier of plastic solutions, have agreed to enable the production of low-carbon-footprint plastics generated from waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, both companies announced in a joint press release. These plastics, known […]

PRC Europe 2025: Where Industry Leaders Drive Transformation

The Petrochemical and Refining Congress: Europe 2025 brings together top industry players to explore technological advancements and trends on 19-20 May in Milan, Italy. The Congress is known for its networking opportunities and practical discussions, covering low-carbon hydrogen production, future of petrochemical products and feedstock changes. To discover challenges and opportunities of the downstream sector, […]

Pekutherm Intends to Double Recycling Volume

German plastics recycling company Pekutherm Kunststoffe GmbH plans to double its recycling volume and wants to expand in Europe. According to the specialist in recycling thermoplastics such as acrylic glass (polymethylmethacrylate, PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC), Heiko Pfister, Managing Partner of Pekutherm, has identified Italy, Spain, France, and the Baltic States as key target markets for […]