Michael Brunn
Chefredakteur
BIR launches Global Recycling Foundation
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has launched the Global Recycling Foundation at its World Recycling Convention in London, where it also invited members to become the first cohort of Foundation „Friends" when they donate.
First International E-Waste Day aims to raise public awareness of e-waste
The very first International E-Waste Day is being held on the 13th October to promote the correct disposal of electrical and electronic equipment throughout the world.
ICBR 2018 shows new trends in battery recycling
What challenges will the battery recycling industry face in the future? How will the market and recycling technologies develop? And what progress has been made in the safe handling of lithium-ion batteries?
Andritz starts up new Universal Granulator UG in France
Andritz has successfully completed the start up of a Universal Granulator UG supplied to Péna Group in Mérignac, France. The granulator, which was installed at the existing recycling plant, shreds industrial waste used for the production of Refuse Derived Fuels (RDF).
Experts urge drastic waste reduction measures
The new World Bank report, "What a Waste 2.0," gives a clear and indisputable case for waste reduction, according to an international network of NGOs and waste experts, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA).
Recoup conference with record number of attendees
Plastics resource and recycling charity, Recoup, hosted 400 attendees at their annual Plastics Recycling Conference this year. Discussions covered the whole of the plastics resource and recycling value chain, as did the delegates in attendance.
Two new machine types from THM
THM recycling solution has announced two new granulators as well as extensions of size variants for existing machine types.
WCRS calls for more consistent approach to plastics recycling across the UK
Waste management company Waste Cost Reduction Services (WCRS) Ltd has called for a more consistent approach to recycling across the United Kingdom following a recent report by the BBC into the variations in recycling practices.
Traditional methods restraints growth of automatic waste collection system market
Increasing focus on environmental health continues to remain a task of high importance as governments and local facilities worldwide are striving to reduce accumulation of waste and garbage.
Waste-to-Energy makes circular economy happen
On 20th September 2018 CEWEP together with its Spanish member AEVERSU held its 9th Waste-to- Energy Congress in Bilbao, entitled "Making Circular Economy Happen".