Michael Brunn

The newly launched Urraco Evo series in its latest design combines proven Lindner technology with a multitude of new features. Modular design, robust construction, quality and precision manufacture - Lindner has focused more on automation and robotics while ensuring efficient processes and maintaining the high quality of the core components.

PTFE is mainly disposed of via incineration, landfilling, and defluorination. However, incineration requires high energy and involves the release of hydrogen fluoride, which is highly corrosive. Meanwhile, landfilling leads to an environmental burden of undegraded PTFE. By contrast, defluorination, in which PTFE is converted into its constituent fluorine compounds, is eco-friendly as it enables polymer recycling. Unfortunately, traditional PTFE defluorination either requires high-temperature reactions (>500 °C) or complex reagents for the more manageable low-temperature reactions (<100 °C). Moreover, in either case, the efficiency of fluorine recovery has not been explored.

Founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from the waste and construction sectors, Rogaland Gjenvinning operates a state-of-the-art sorting facility in Soma, the western part of the large municipality of Sandnes, Norway. The company offers tailored waste and recycling solutions to both private individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on customer service, competitive pricing, and environmental stewardship.

The second half of 2025 could see renewed investment in pyrolysis oil after the EU set out its approach to mass-balance accounting in early July. It has proposed a fuel-exempt model. A consultation on the proposals ended on 19 August. The Commission is currently conducting a review before presenting a final draft to its technical, with the aim of adopting the proposals under an implementing decision in autumn 2025. It is currently unclear the extent of any changes to the SUPD proposals resulting from the consultation

The new material handler features an 18 m (59.1 ft) reach plus two counterweight configurations to meet jobsite conditions. Its wide, 4.8 m (15.7 ft) track gauge retracts to a 4.1 m (13.5 ft) width to simplify transport. The wide operating track gauge combines with the undercarriage's 7.2 m (23.6 ft) track length to deliver smooth, stable operation at extended reach.

The report points to stalled renovations as the main cause. Only 1% of buildings are upgraded each year, while deep retrofits reach just 0.2-0.3% of the existing stock. At the same time, embodied emissions are rising, with cement and brick demand increasing by 18% over five years.

The impacts of accelerating climate change are also an urgent challenge, according to the European Environment Agency's (EEA) most comprehensive, 'state of environment' report, published today. The outlook for most environmental trends is concerning and poses major risks to Europe's economic prosperity, security and quality of life.

156 civil society organisations have issued a joint letter to President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners, and national ministers calling for an immediate moratorium on approving and building new waste incineration facilities across the EU.

Located to the south of Oslo in the municipality of Skien, the MRF is now fully operational and has demonstrated exceptional throughput and precision, processing 5 tonnes per hour of residual Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) without the need for any manual labour. This touch-free operation not only boosts efficiency but also enhances worker safety by eliminating exposure to hazardous materials and repetitive strain tasks.

Plastics are one of the most widely used materials. Their versatility and durability make them an integral part of many industries. However, these properties also pose a serious environmental problem. The European Patent Office (EPO) has examined the development of innovation in plastic waste management over a period of five decades on the basis of international patent families (IPFs). It shows that innovations in plastic waste management are increasing significantly and are showing remarkable momentum compared to other technology areas.