Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has announce the launch of the all-new SK400DLC-10 and SK550DLC-10 demolition machines.

The two-year Horizon 2020 IMPACTPapeRec project is reaching its final stages this month. To this end, a final conference was organised at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels.

A Manchester-based plastics recycler is calling for the creation of greater demand for recycled materials in the UK following China's decision to restrict imports of waste paper and plastics.

While the Plastics Strategy, which represents the Commission's vision for plastics in a Circular Economy was prominently noticed by the media and stakeholders, there was little or no attention paid to the Commission's Communication on the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation (Interface Communication) .

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) submitted comments to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to notifications made by the Government of China on November 15 regarding proposed scrap import standards

Tomra Sorting Recycling has announced its newest partnership with SKM Recycling (SKM), headquartered in Laverton North, Victoria, Australia.

The strategy was announced as "a part of the transition towards a more circular economy". According to the commission, it "will protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and innovation".

Out of 3.147.000 tonnes of PET bottles and containers placed in the European market in 2016, 59.8% - in total 1.880.900 tonnes - were collected and thereof 1.773.200 tonnes mechanically recycled.

The set of bales quality guidelines is intended to drive market transformation towards circularity.

A new study by Plastics Recyclers Europe shows that the 65% recycling target for plastic packaging is achievable by 2025. The study determines a set of measures and necessary tools that will result in attaining this recycling rate.