Sabine Hatzfeld
Editor
FEAD welcomes Circular Economy Package
Following the adoption by the European Parliament of the final agreement on the Circular Economy Package, FEAD members welcome the progress made to pave the way for the transition to a circular economy.
Armando Ojeda Presented with ISRI's Golden Wrench Award
For exhibiting outstanding efforts, achievements, and contributions during a career in vehicle maintenance, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) presented its Golden Wrench Award to Armando Ojeda. Ojeda serves as a diesel mechanic for ISRI member Rocky Mountain Recycling (RMR) in Commerce City, Colorado.
FDA Approval for Total Circular Compounds Containing Recycled HDPE
The US Food and Drug Administration has determined that Total's secondary recycling process at its Antwerp Belgium site for the production of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Circular Compounds is effective in reducing contaminants from Post-Consumer Recycled HDPE (PCR-HDPE) material to an extent which allows for its use in food packaging.
IFAT: New products abound at Metso
N series, Shredder Drive Assistant, cast-steel hammers - Metso once again defends its role as a global leader in recycling technology for metals processing at IFAT 2018 in Munich.
BHS Releases New Max-AI and MRF Intelligence Offerings
The Max-AI Visual Identification System and Total Intelligence Platform will be on display at the upcoming WasteExpo and IFAT shows.
Zerocycle helps to increase Recycling
Zerocycle's initiative with the City of Buffalo doubled the rate of increase in recycling tonnage across target households, and the initiative with the City of Cincinnati led to a 15.7% increase in recycling participation.
Linear Vibratory Screens for steel factories and scrap yards
German based InterVIB GmbH delivered numerous Linear Vibratory Screens type VSL with special developed 3D-screening cassettes to various companies Europe-wide.
£5million project to develop the bioeconomy
The THYME project will build on the existing expertise and innovation in the region in a new collaboration between the Universities of York, Hull and Teesside.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service: Waste Contract
Mick George Ltd has made an agreement with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service that will see the Waste Management specialists serve each of the emergency services' fourteen operating locations (including their headquarters) across the county.
WCRS welcomes consultation on bottle and can return scheme
Waste management company WCRS Ltd has welcomed the Government's consultation on a bottle and can return scheme, which could see consumers paying a deposit in a bid to cut waste and boost recycling.