Michael Brunn

Pforzheim University and Polysecure want to jointly develop a new sorting technology for the recycling of plastics and other materials.

Novelis has announced it is investing approximately $90 million to increase recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBCs) at its plant in Latchford, UK.

Steinert Splitcontrol, the latest add-on for Steinert eddy current separators, optimises the sorting quality of incineration bottom ash and additional fine-grain applications.

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH is planning to expand its production capacity by building an additional manufacturing plant for small wheel loaders in Wildon, Styria.

A new version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass.

In 2023, 35.8 million tons of ferrous slag were produced in the European Union and Great Britain.

In 2022, environmental tax revenue in the EU amounted to €317.2 billion (2.0% of the EU's GDP) compared with €330.2 billion recorded in 2021, indicating a 4% decrease (-€13 billion).

A new industry consortium called Avidens focuses on real-time detection of anomalies during the molding process, allowing in-line adjustments.

The General Assembly of VinylPlus has unanimously elected Carsten Heuer, Chief Executive Officer of REHAU Windows Solutions, as the new vice-chairman for the next two years as from May 22, 2024.

BIR President Susie Burrage OBE has appointed Emmanuel Katrakis as the new Chair of the organization's International Trade Council.