Marius Schaub

On October 27th, Tomra held a live webcast entitled "The future of wood recycling". During the live stream, the wood recycling team and a material expert from Ikea outlined how a circular economy for wood can become a reality and a profitable business case for the panel industry.

Coperion is supplying a complete system for the chemical recycling of PMMA to Renov8, a subsidiary of Just Right based in Jafza, Dubai, a manufacturer in plastics processing and manufacturing, specializing in sustainable solutions.

At K 2022, Brüggemann presented three new additives for improved stabilization of polyolefin recyclates. These additives are said to result in recyclates with good mechanical and processing properties. All grades are supplied as dust-free additive blends in compacted granule form.

With complete systems for plastics recycling from a single source, Coperion intends to set new standards for the industry. At K 2022, the company presents complete plastics recycling solutions.

Resealable doypacks have been a preferred packaging concept. But the current barrier composites on the market are not very sustainable. As an alternative, Südpack has developed its first PP-based doypack, which is entirely aluminum-free and recyclable. This concept will be on display at this year's Fachpack.

The acquisition of Herbold Meckesheim has formally been completed. Herbold Meckesheim will be integrated with Coperion's recycling product lines into its new Recycling Business Unit that plans to offer complete solutions for plastics recycling processing.

The European Commission has published draft proposals for ecodesign and energy labelling regulations on smartphones and tablets. If agreed, they will establish a repair index and the first-ever EU-wide energy label for these devices.

A new report by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) identifies obstacles to the circularity of single-use glass. Key barriers presented in the study include ineffective collection methods, design, and logistical shortcomings, leading to material and energy losses.

The European Recycling Industries' Confederation (Euric) strongly rejects an EU proposal that according to Euric will indirectly ban materials from tyres as part of its effort to eradicate microplastics.

Enva and Frank Key have announced the formation of a 3-year strategic partnership that will see the independent builders merchant and plant & tool hire specialist outsource its skip hire and waste management services to Enva.