New Network for sustainable Plastic
The Fair Plastic Alliance is a new network of international for-profit and non-profit stakeholders (including NGO Oxfam) with a common goal: to develop a new business model for plastic recycling, designed to create a 100% positive social and environmental impact based on an inclusive and fair value chain.
Nordic coalition to accelerate the transition to a Circular Economy
Today key actors from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark join forces to accelerate the Circular Economy in the Nordic Countries at the World Circular Economy Forum in Helsinki.
Solid Wastes in Base Metal Mining, Smelting and Refining
A Comprehensive Study for the Copper, Lead, Zinc and Nickel Industries - this research project report presents the results from a study commissioned on behalf of the International Copper, Nickel and Lead-Zinc Study Groups by a team of experts coordinated by RMIT University, Melbourne.
World Council of Recycling Associations
Dubbed the "United Nations of Recycling", the World Council of Recycling Associations (WCRA) convened in Singapore on May 21 to hear about a hugely successful Global Recycling Day 2019.
Transboundary movements of new Basel Convention listings now controlled
There are "major implications" for the recycling industry following the recent decision to list non-hazardous plastic waste that is not recyclable or is difficult to recycle under Annex II of the Basel Convention, it was confirmed to the BIR Plastics Committee meeting in Singapore on May 22.
Textiles and fashion industry must "embrace design for recycling"
Recent months have brought higher-than-normal collection volumes but quality is declining owing to the combination of "fast fashion" and "an increasing awareness from consumers that textiles can be recycled", observed Martin Böschen of Switzerland-based TEXAID * Textilverwertungs AG in his opening comments as the new President of the BIR Textiles Division.
The Optimum Stationary Waste Wood Shredder
The Wurzer Group has been relying on Lindner's shredding technology for over ten years and has been successfully using the manufacturer's new Polaris 2800 in waste wood processing for over a year now. The result: few fines in the output, the highest throughput with the best machine availability - consistent, reliable and safe.
Waste Masters Africa
"Waste Masters Africa" is a project launched by Global Recycling Foundation jointly with Mr. Van Kooten from Dutch Waste Management Association, to raise awareness about the need to stop dumping of waste.
Packaging: Better Essential Requirements for Better Recyclability
In the framework of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, FEAD, the European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services presents its new position paper.
Plastic Waste Management Market to grow
The global Plastic Waste Management market is estimated to have been valued at US$ 33,681.2 Mn by 2017 end and is expected to reach US$ 45,642.4 Mn by the end of 2026 while expanding at a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period.