Marius Schaub
Redakteur
EU stays within air pollutant emission limits
The EU as a whole respected emission ceilings for four key pollutants in 2019, including nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds, sulphur dioxide and ammonia, according to a new European Environment Agency briefing.
First PCR Styrenics Solutions for the Automotive Industry
Ineos Styrolution will present the latest styrenics based automotive applications at the "Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference" in Mannheim, Germany. Exhibits will include the first tests with recycled specialty styrenics materials.
Valmet's climate program targets approved by SBTi
Valmet introduced its climate program in March 2021 with CO2 emission reduction targets for its entire value chain. Now Valmet has got its climate program targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Jelenia Plast and ML Polyolefins intensify cooperation
At the beginning of August, representatives of Jelenia Plast and ML Polyolefins companies met in Jelenia Góra to contract the supply of polypropylene recyclate in the next step of co-operation. The contract was signed by the presidents of the companies.
Holywell invests in Kiverco waste recycling plant
Holywell Haulage has chosen Kiverco to design, build and install a static waste processing system for their site in Hemel Hempstead (UK). The new plant will process Construction, Demolition, Commercial, and Industrial waste as part of an investment that underlines Holywell's commitment to sustainability by diverting all waste away from landfill.
Crude steel production increases in July
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 161.7 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2021, a 3.3% increase compared to July 2020.
Re-Gen Waste in export deal with Fortum
Irish recycling company Re-Gen Waste has signed a contract which will see the Northern Ireland company supplying 100,000 tonnes of refuse derived fuel to Oslo. The three-year contract with Fortum is for its combined heat and power facility at Klemestrud in the Norwegian capital.
APK receives EuCertPlast certification
In April 2021, the renowned recyclability certifier ARGE cyclos / HTP audited APK's recycling facility in Merseburg for conformance with the EuCertPlast certification scheme.
De Bree Solutions modernises operation with wet processing
De Bree Solutions, based in Belgium, has invested in a new wet processing solution from CDE as the company modernizes its operation to boost process efficiency and respond to growing demand.
Sabic to launch circular polycarbonate from PCR
Sabic launches certified circular polycarbonate, calling it a first in the industry based on advanced recycling. The company cites up to 23% potential reduction of greenhouse gas footprint compared to incumbent polycarbonate.