Tomra was invited to the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) Plastic Talks in Ha Noi, Vietnam.

Unifi collects used plastics, including PET bottles, especially near the coasts of developing countries and regions, ensuring that plastics do not end up in the ocean in the first place.

What about the circular economy in the EU? A special report by the European Court of Auditors deals with this question. The title "Circular economy: Slow implementation in the member states despite EU measures" already anticipates the answer.

CFRP and GRP are becoming more and more important as materials, but recycling of these materials is practically impossible today for various reasons. The report "Closing digital cycles using the example of the recycling of recreational boats, light aircraft and consumer goods made of fibre composites" by Ramboll Germany, Fraunhofer ICT and Fraunhofer Umsicht on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency shows the current situation for three product groups and names proposed solutions.

With new UK packaging waste regulations now in full force and fixed penalty fines for those failing to meet their legal obligations, the concept of a circular economy has gained significant traction.

As part of the EU Textile Strategy, the introduction of extended producer responsibility for textiles is also being considered. On behalf of Policy Hub - Circularity for Apparel & Footwear, Eunomia analysed how this extended producer responsibility could be structured.

The European Commission has proposed measures to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles.

The newest addition to the Tana Shark shredder series, the Tana 440ET, uses electricity as its power source.

The international community is negotiating an agreement to get the global plastic problem under control. The UNEP report "Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy", which was published in the run-up to the next consultation meeting in Paris at the end of May, is intended to contribute to finding a solution.

Steinert will start a three-part online seminar series on different waste sorting technologies scheduled for mid-June.

Air pollutants are considered one of the main causes of numerous diseases and pose a significant environmental risk, making it essential to find solutions to mitigate this issue. The DACCO2 project, led by Aimplas, aims to improve urban air quality by significantly reducing pollutants in both indoor and outdoor environments through the development of active coatings capable of directly adsorbing and/or transforming these pollutants into less harmful compounds.

How will we meet our needs for food, housing, energy and mobility in 2050? What major disruptions—from global unrest to climate breakdown or digital collapse—could reshape them? And how can we future-proof these vital production and consumption systems against disruptions? These are the questions explored in an EEA report released today. 

The European Commission has fined 15 major car manufacturers and the European Automobiles Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) a total of around €458 million for participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle recycling. Mercedes-Benz was not fined, as it revealed the cartel to the Commission under the leniency programme. All companies admitted their involvement in the cartel and agreed to settle the case.

For example, under the European Green Deal, 55% of plastic packaging waste will have to be recycled by 2030. This means a better design for the recyclability of materials, but also better sorting performance. With more technical and fragmented waste, guaranteeing the quality and capture of recoverable products is becoming a real challenge. Innovation therefore takes centre stage in the strategies of industrial recycling companies.

President von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Steel sector. This dialogue marks the start of an inclusive and collaborative process to address critical challenges faced by the sector and ensure its continued success as a key driver of the European economy.

Scott Hawthorne, Managing Director at Skips & Bins, who offer bin and 8-yard skip hire, stresses the importance of having the appropriate waste management and recycling strategy for businesses: "Strategy for your business is crucial, especially when you consider the amount of commercial and industrial (C&I) waste generated by the UK in 2020 was around 40.4 million tonnes."

Europe has set ambitious goals to create a competitive circular economy that can be key in supporting innovation, decarbonisation and security. 

Europe's textile sorting and recycling industry is currently experiencing an unprecedented crisis, even more significant than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lindemann Metal Recycling has announced the launch of a mid-size shredder, the TXS 69x90, aimed at customers in Asia, the Middle East and South America looking for efficient solutions with a strong performance-to-cost ratio.

Carbios and Selenis have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in the production of PETG.