Michael Brunn

For independent certification of its plastic recyclates, APK AG relies on the Flustix recycled certification.

The European Climate Law, one of the key pillars of the European Green Deal, sets ambitious targets ranging from climate neutrality by 2050 to a 55% reduction of net emissions in 2030 compared to 1990. The recycling industry from the outset plays a major role in saving emissions as well as energy.

In light of the adoption of the Taxonomy's delegated act on activities substantially contributing to climate mitigation, FEAD stresses the need to reassess waste-to-energy as an activity positively contributing to climate mitigation objectives.

BASF, Quantafuel and Remondis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate a cooperation in chemical recycling including a joint investment into a pyrolysis plant for plastic waste.

A new generation of asphalt that recycles 10 used tyres into every tonne of the road surfacing product, is being laid on Gold Coast streets in a world-first trial.

RREUSE's latest briefing, Job creation in the re-use sector: Data insights from social enterprises, highlights the opportunities for job creation in the re-use sector.

ICLEI World Congress 2021 - 2022 has been virtually launched with more than 1500 participants from over 115 countries. ICLEI's President, First Vice-President and two Vice-Presidents were also elected as part of the proceedings.

Sesotec has now developed Visudesk - a new visualization software for sorting equipment.

For the new "EVO 5.0" generation of machines, Steinert provides a 4-year warranty on the x-ray source and x-ray sensors.

In view of the upcoming delegated acts on the EU Taxonomy, FEAD yesterday held a successful online event on the topic of Energy Recovery from Waste (Waste-to-Energy), hosting the views of the EU Commission, the waste management industry, and of one NGO.