Michael Brunn
Editor-in-Chief
Robust recycled content for plastics in vehicles essential
In light of the ongoing discussions on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), EuRIC calls on the legislators to maintain a high level of ambition and bring forward recycled content targets for plastics in vehicles.
ReBioCycle project on recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs.
Aluminium recycling at its best
The Parona site of Intals alone produces 150,000 tonnes of aluminium from scrap each year.
Recover profits from quarry waste
The 250tph wash plant is allowing Swerock AB to repurpose its quarry overburden for use in the local construction market
Circularity and decarbonisation in the face of legislative challenges
This year's conference celebrated EuRIC's 10th anniversary under the theme "Recycling Today. Resourcing Tomorrow."
Addressing the environmental and climate footprint of buildings
Construction, use and demolition of buildings causes major environment and climate pressures but smart renovations that focus on efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase the sustainability of its housing sector, according to a EE) report published today.
New recycling technologies for the recovery of critical materials from e-waste
Current environmental awareness, supported by sustainability, circular economy and emission reduction policies, have opened the way towards an energy and digital transition.
Food waste: 132 kg per inhabitant in the EU in 2022
In 2022, around 132 kilograms (kg) of food per inhabitant were wasted in the EU.
Obtaining sustainable chemical products and fuels from waste wood
The SusValEn Project transforms lignocellulosic waste into biofuels to produce renewable hydrogen, biomethane and biomethanol, thereby reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Geminor strengthens Swedish energy supply with reopened facility
Waste management company Geminor has reopened its processing facility in Landskrona, Sweden. The facility, which supplies fuel to Landskrona Energi, is integral to maintaining the area's fully fossil-free district heating system. The reopening follows extensive upgrades after a fire in 2019. The facility now boasts improved capacity and safety measures, making it more efficient at