Robotics manufacturer Fanuc is breaking into the waste management industry by partnering with intelligent waste management start-up Recycleye.

Weltec Biopower is currently setting up two agricultural 250-kW biogas plants for one of Japan's major milk producers.

Since the introduction of LNP ELCRIN IQ materials in late 2019, Sabic has helped divert more than 100 million single-use PET water bottles from landfills and incinerators.

The European Commission published the final report on the study to support the review of the list of restricted substances and to assess a new exemption request under RoHS 2 on 11 February 2021. The report includes assessment, for possible restriction, seven substances including Tetra Bromo Bis-Phenol-A (TBBPA).

The European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC) calls upon the Commission to strengthen its commitment to the Circular Economy.

Zero Waste Europe welcomes the European Parliament's own initiative report on the new Circular Economy Action Plan and its call on the Commission to deliver a strong legislative framework for a circular economy which is low-carbon, toxic-free and timely.

The recycling industry has become more complicated in recent years. The increasing economic strength of China and recent trade tensions with the US have greatly reduced the market for recycled waste.

Europe is falling behind on its race to meet the European Union (EU) target of 90 per cent collection of plastic bottles by 2030 according to new research by ICIS.

MotorNuts is a leading car parts and accessories retail specialist, supplying customers through an extensive online store.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and Cronimet Ferroleg have developed a laser-based sorting process for metal scrap. A new sensor makes the recycling more efficient than previously possible.