Michael Brunn

The machine processes film rejects with high levels of fluctuating moisture from sorting systems on a large scale to produce agglomerates with a high bulk density that are an ideal feedstock for chemical recycling, among other applications.

Abstract submission is open until 31 July 2025.

Lisbon is the first European capital to roll out a city-wide reusable cup system backed by a local deposit-return model. The initiative - driven by a collaboration between the City of Lisbon, Tomra, and AHRESP (Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal) - is designed to tackle plastic waste, slash emissions, and bring a smarter reuse model to the city's bustling nightlife and hospitality sector.

While recent growth in these two markets has been strong, the EU has not yet matched the pace of establishing major commercial-scale hydrometallurgical or refining capacity to produce battery-grade metals salts from LIB recycling. Meanwhile, in the US, industry stakeholders are seeking clarity on how the tariff war will impact Li-ion battery recycling market growth in the US.

Presona will be integrated into the System Solutions business area. The transaction will close on June 30, 2025. 

Reiling was previously represented with 10 glass recycling plants and 2 glass logistics centres in Germany, Poland, Denmark and Sweden. In Sweden, Reiling has been operating its own collection logistics for flat glass for over 20 years. To date, this has been carried out by the subsidiary in Nastved (DK) and its Swedish company Swede Glass United AB.

In this context, the BIOPROCESS project, led by Aimplas, aims to improve the mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics to produce films for high-performance flexible packaging in sectors such as food, cosmetics and personal hygiene, detergents, and cleaning. The research involves two collaborating companies: Potato Bioplastics, a manufacturer of new bioplastics from renewable sources, and Gaviplas, a flexible film manufacturer.

The European Commission yesterday adopted a new State aid framework accompanying the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF) to help Member States support the development of clean energy, industrial decarbonisation and clean technology.

The result is that maintenance measures can be scheduled in good time and, in contrast to routine preventive maintenance, are only performed if they are really necessary. Personnel deployment and spare parts procurement can be better coordinated, reducing maintenance costs and increasing system uptime. PredictOn provides instructions on recommended maintenance tasks, supported in part by video tutorials.

A new study by CE Delft, commissioned by Zero Waste Europe and Reloop, confirms that including waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) would deliver powerful climate and employment benefits.