The 2026 edition focused on the theme "Don't Think Waste - Think Opportunity", highlighting the role of waste as a secondary raw material and its economic relevance within circular value chains. Participants were required to submit short video presentations outlining their projects and their contribution to resource recovery and sustainable waste management.

Electric high-torque drive for shredders reduces operating costs and maintenance while improving energy efficiency and system integration at IFAT 2026.

Jeonbuk National University researchers have investigated how pyrolysis temperature influences the environmental safety of sewage sludge from chemical-enhanced primary treatment (CEPT). The results indicate that controlling the pyrolysis temperature is a decisive factor for managing heavy metal stability and reducing environmental risks.

At the core of the new Micromat generation is a synchronous reluctance motor of energy efficiency class IE6, operating without rare earth elements. The motor's low winding and bearing losses contribute to durability and reduced energy consumption.

Italian company Sebigas ,through its Brazilian branch, Sebigas Do Brasil, has been commissioned by Raízen-Geo for the construction of a 17.5 MW biogas plant located in the city of Guariba, São Paulo State.

Grocers should consider introducing more widespread deposit and return schemes instead of waiting for government action, since 88.9% of UK consumers stated that they would be likely to use a scheme as environmental concerns move higher up their agendas, says GlobalData, a data and analytics company.

When the UK Plastics Pact launched in April, OPRL, the recycling label not-for-profit, set itself some commitments in supporting its members to deliver against their pledges. Today it reported significant progress against key commitments