News archive
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The European Commission has published draft proposals for ecodesign and energy labelling regulations on smartphones and tablets. If agreed, they will establish a repair index and the first-ever EU-wide energy label for these devices.
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A new report by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) identifies obstacles to the circularity of single-use glass. Key barriers presented in the study include ineffective collection methods, design, and logistical shortcomings, leading to material and energy losses.
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The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (Euric) strongly rejects an EU proposal that according to Euric will indirectly ban materials from tyres as part of its effort to eradicate microplastics.
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Enva and Frank Key have announced the formation of a 3-year strategic partnership that will see the independent builders merchant and plant & tool hire specialist outsource its skip hire and waste management services to Enva.
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UK battery recycler Wastecare has welcomed the Environment Agency’s revised guidance on the classification of portable and industrial batteries, which was published last week.
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World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.3 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2022, a 6.5% decrease compared to July 2021.
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Technip Energies and Agilyx announced the launch of the Tru Styrenyx brand, an all-in-one solution for the chemical recycling of polystyrene. It is said to combine Agilyx’s pyrolysis process and Technip Energies purification technology.
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Geminor UK handled over 46,000 tonnes of waste for recycling and recovery in the month of July, a company record for July volumes and an increase of 75 percent from 2021. Domestic and overseas off-takers are preparing for a season of energy shortage, says Oliver Caunce from Geminor UK.
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Beverage cartons are the focus of a new initiative run by Circular Action, a BV Rio group company, in partnership with Tetra Pak and Packaging Recycling Organisation Vietnam (PRO Vietnam). The pilot project intends to provide a recycling solution and deliver additional income to around 200 informal waste pickers.
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The mobile cone crusher Mobicone MCO 90(i) Evo 2 and the mobile impact crusher Mobirex MR 110(i) Evo 2 can now be fitted with a double-deck post screening unit as an option.
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The Mediterranean Institute of Ecological Studies (IMEE), based in Valencia in Spain, has expanded its machinery fleet with a new Doosan DX380LC-7 crawler excavator. IMEE provides a construction waste treatment service in the region, covering a market area of 200,000 m².
