New Doosan DX250WMH-5 material handler
Doosan is launching the new DX250WMH-5 25 tonne Stage IV compliant material handler for use in the solid waste, recycling, demolition and forestry industries.
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China approves first list of pre-shipment inspection agencies
The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GAC) with its Announcement No. 163 published its "First list of approved pre-shipment inspection agencies for solid waste imported as raw materials".
Gregory Schnitzer new President of BIR Ferrous Division
Mr Schnitzer is Vice-President of Ferrous Sales at Oregon based Schnitzer Steel Industries (USA) and has been with the company since 2003.
September sees another increase in crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 151.7 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2018, a 4.4% increase compared to September 2017.
Greener future for batteries
A new report prepared for the European Commission presents the way for more sustainable batteries by exploring how new battery technologies could be designed to ensure strong performance with minimal environmental impact. Design features which make batteries easier to reuse and recycle are key, it argues.
E-scrap compliance costs much larger than margins
A study commissioned by the European Electronics Recyclers Association (EERA) has concluded that compliance requirements are substantial.
Plastics Committee: Chairman signs off with rallying call to plastics recyclers
In his final Chairman's address to the BIR Plastics Committee after 12 years at its helm, Surendra Borad Patawari of Gemini Corporation NV in Belgium enthused: "There cannot be a better proposition than the business of plastics recycling."
New Kompogas plant for Germany
Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) builds Germany's 22nd Kompogas plant and is supplying the plant in Anröchte (in the district of Soest in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia) with a Kompogas steel digester with integrated feeder, a gas storage facility and two cogeneration plants for needs-based power generation.
Science must be allowed to prevail in rubber infill debate
In addition to PAHs, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will continue to look into the possible health impacts of other substances contained in the granules and mulches derived from end-of-life tyres (ELTs).
First International E-Waste Day aims to raise public awareness of e-waste
The very first International E-Waste Day is being held on the 13th October to promote the correct disposal of electrical and electronic equipment throughout the world.