Video recordings of BIR Global Forum
| From 2 to 23 June 2020, BIR organised a series of 11 online commodity sessions. 1470 members participated online. Now highlights and full video archives are available for all BIR members.
Collaboration for closed-loop IT reuse
| Tech firms are called ‘big tech’ for a reason. In 2019, over 2.2 billion new phones, tablets and laptops were sold across the globe.
New material handler from Doosan
| Doosan has expanded the company’s Material Handler range with the launch of the new 23 tonne DX230WMH-5 model, which joins the recently introduced DX250WMH-5 25 tonne machine.
Solid waste management market set to reach $1.1tn by 2026
| The global Industrial solid waste management market is estimated to be valued at US$1.1tn in 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% between 2020 and 2026, according to Global Market Insights, Inc..
RAL-GZ 729 standard for demanufacturing CFC-blown foam products
| The last few years have seen increasing demand for climate-compatible and sustainable methods of treating the CFC- and hydrocarbon-blown foams used in the construction, automotive and other industrial sectors.
First large-scale end-of-life textile refinement plant in Finland
| The Nordic countries’ first industrial end-of-life textile refinement plant will open in Paimio in 2021.
ISRI adopts position on minimum recycled plastic content
| The use of recycled plastic in new products is an environmentally responsible activity that also strengthens the economy by creating jobs and investment opportunities.
Sorting solution for copper meatballs in ferrous products
| The purity of iron scrap (Fe) is crucial for guaranteed sales in the steel industry.
Analysis of plastic flakes and regrind
| The quality of plastic flakes and regrind is crucial in determining whether plastic processors and manufacturers can profitably use and sell plastic recyclate.
80% recycling rate with ZenRobotics AI robot arms
| Helvetia Environnement is a Swiss corporation with 13 different locations in Switzerland.
Recycled glass market to reach 7.5% CAGR over 2026
| According to Global Market Insigths, the increasing emphasis on waste management across both developing and developed economies may thrive the recycled glass market size.
BMRA updates Health and Safety Manual for metal recyclers
| The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has relaunched its Health and Safety Manual.
First waste company joins new OPRL membership category
| Veolia has become the first company to join On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) under the recently introduced waste management company membership category.
APK’s LDPE recyclate integrated into laminated tubes
| Huhtamaki Flexible Packaging Europe uses polyethylene (PE) recyclate by German Recycler APK for laminated tube applications.
Active prevention of fires with to Lindner’s Fire Prevention System
| To minimise fire hazards caused by lithium batteries, Lindner‘s FPS (Fire Prevention System) detects overheated particles in the material stream, cools them to a safe temperature and makes sure that objects that cannot be cooled can be safely removed by hand.
