The plastic waste crisis is still a key focus of the industry. We have some new concepts to help tackle the problem. And is the circular economy concept really as good as we think it is?
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A journey into the unknown
Although the concept of a circular economy has been widely embraced by politicians and companies alike, many aspects of the notion remain vague at the very least.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/29_ICBR-1C_volvo-238x134.jpg)
Batteries are booming
The revision of the EU Battery Directive, the booming battery markets and the recycling of EV batteries were the main topics at the ICBR.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/16_nanjing-7866_Source-pixabay-238x134.jpg)
Beware of the rebound
What is the best way to tackle the ever-growing volume of used textiles? According to a recent article, there is no such thing as an easy solution.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/14_lumber-84678_PublicDomainPictures_pixabay-238x134.jpg)
Cascading wood waste for the circular economy
Scientists of the Université de Lorraine want to show ways how the use of wood waste can be improved.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/22_paradox-238x134.jpg)
Claiming back the circular economy
While the circular economy concept is usually seen as very positive, a professor from the University of Warwick points out its many flaws.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/18_black-and-white-1619522_tma_pixabay-238x134.jpg)
Constraints on metal-bearing wastes
Past experience is invaluable when it comes to driving new global efforts towards an era of increased recycling.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/corona-5401250_Gerd-Altmann_pixabay_sw-238x134.jpg)
Innovations for tackling the crisis
In a current study, the European Patent Office (EPO) provides an overview of how different technologies are holding up in terms of patents.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/36_cover-6621482-238x134.jpg)
It’s all about knowledge
The European Environmental Agency explains why in the face of persistent environmental challenges, knowledge is the key.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/12_hydrangea-1241458_Michael-Gaida_pixabay-238x134.jpg)
Learning from nature
Scientists show that there may be even more options for recycling plastic waste by having a close look at nature.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/32_copper_bild1-238x134.jpg)
The circularity of medium-power electrical transformers
With their high economic value, substantial metal content and long life, transformers score highly in terms of circularity.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/10_DSCN0536_ok-238x134.jpg)
The right solution to avoiding single-use plastics
In a recent paper, OECD Environment analyses various approaches to avoiding single-use plastics.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/26_earth-3289810_1280_anncapictures_pixabay-238x134.jpg)
Transition in economy and technology is affecting our ecology
Innovation supersedes all challenges to become an invention or a discovery.![](https://www.recycling-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/34_garbage-4252118_Wolfgang-Stemme_pixabay-238x134.jpg)