Marius Schaub
Redakteur
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.
New pigments for packaging intended to be compostable
New pigments from Clariant are certified "OK compost Industrial", meaning they can be used to color plastic products, including packaging, intended to be compostable. The certification was awarded by the TÜV Austria.
A Blockchain Solution for Cobalt Traceability
Metals and mining companies CMOC, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and Glencore in collaboration with battery material supplier Umicore are piloting Re-Source, a solution to trace responsibly produced cobalt from the mine to the electric car.
New Project to drive Textile Recycling
Fashion for Good launches the Sorting for Circularity Project to address textile recycling. Bringing together key brands and industry leaders from across Europe, the project aims to conduct a comprehensive textile waste analysis using accurate NIR technology, while also mapping textile recycler's capabilities.
New member for R-Cycle initiative
Multivac joins the cross-company initiative R-Cycle. The aim is to jointly drive forward the circular economy for plastic packaging on the basis of an open and globally applicable tracing standard.
General Assembly of FEAD
On Tuesday this week, FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, representing the private waste management industry across Europe, held a successful General Assembly of its members.