New LCA Study on tyre recycling
| Tyres are complex products subject to strict standards to fulfill mobility and safety requirements.
May 2020 crude steel production
| World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 148.8 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2020, an 8.7% decrease compared to May 2019.
Recovery funding should not go to waste
| European Heads of State and Government are meeting to discuss the Recovery Plan for Europe proposed by the European Commission in May.
Steinert: e-book on sorting non-ferrous metals and separating heavy metals
| The new e-book from the sorting specialist Steinert explains how to separate non-ferrous metals and heavy metals to the maximum.
Paper recycling sector needs to be “supported and grown”
| The paper recycling industry is little more than 20 weeks away from a turning point.
20th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2021
| The Call for Paper for the International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2021 has started.
What is next for increasing flexible packaging recycling?
| A new study reveals collection, design for recycling and uptake of recyclates as the main drivers.
Clariant presents IR-detectable black masterbatches
| Clariant's latest development is a range of deep, dark colors that normally would have required the use of carbon black pigments that makes them undetectable by NIR sensors.
Report: Companies fail to address plastic pollution crisis
| As You Sow has released its Waste & Opportunity 2020: Searching for Corporate Leadership report analyzing the actions, or inactions, of 50 of the largest U.S. consumer-facing companies to reduce plastic pollution.
Promising results from asphalt research project
| The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released results from its New End Market Opportunities (NEMO) for Film Asphalt Project in partnership with the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT).
Particularly wide filling opening for easy filling
| The ever-increasing use of plastic and cardboard, as well as the growing mountains of packaging waste, have also increased the demands on recycling.
New initiative to deliver recycled packaging in India
| Manjushree Technopack Limited (MTL), India’s largest rigid plastics packaging company and backed by Advent International, has launched its initiative “Born Again” to deliver recycled packaging material to the FMCG Industry and support brands in their journey of creating a greener world.
Recyclability protocol for PP containers published
| RecyClass’ Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PP (polypropylene) is a guidance for carrying out laboratory analysis of the various design features of rigid packaging made from PP resin.
The European plastics recycling industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plummeting...
| The European plastics recycling industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plummeting oil prices have resulted in a sharp decline of virgin plastics prices.
Ragg invests in mobile shredder
| Recycling specialist Ragg GmbH has invested in a new mobile shredder from Untha, as the waste management firm seeks to boost material throughput across its Austrian sites.
