Stadler wins ‘The Great Award of Medium-Sized Enterprises’ in Germany

| Stadler was awarded the coveted recognition for its strong sustainable and social activities by the Oskar-Patzelt Foundation.

Universal Cross-Flow Shredder Bio-QZ for Swiss cheese factory

| Andritz has successfully completed the start-up of a Universal Cross-Flow Shredder Bio-QZ in the biogas plant of the Holzhof cheese factory in Bissegg, Switzerland.
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Tomra launches solution for sorting smallest metal fractions

| Tomra Sorting Recycling has launched a new machine, the X-TRACT X6 FINES, for the high-purity sorting of mixed non-ferrous metal fractions at Aluminum USA.

South Australia embraces the circular economy

| South Australia has embraced the circular economy with a state-wide ban of single-use plastics, a commitment to renewable energy and a roster of reputable companies driving reuse.
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SDGs: Scientists call for urgent, targeted, action

| A new relationship between people and nature is needed as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten progress

Carpet waste recycling plant pilot for polypropylene

| A consortium of internationally-based companies and organisations has secured European funding for the ISOPREP project which aims to recycle the polypropylene element found in synthetic carpet waste into a much higher quality polypropylene output that can subsequently be used in the manufacture of premium polypropylene-based products.
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Consumers demand action from manufacturers to tackle plastic pollution

| New research from Kantar’s Worldpanel division, in collaboration with GfK and Europanel, reveals that only one in five (19%) consumers believe they should be taking personal responsibility for their plastic waste, while half (48%) expect manufacturers to take the lead on tackling the issue.

Fast and affordable material ID

| The new Vanta Element XRF analyzer offers the essential features that the Vanta series is known for – speed, reliability, ruggedness, connectivity and smartphone-like ease of use – in a cost-effective model.

Eramet, BASF and Suez want to develop closed-loop recycling for Li-ion batteries

| The “Recycling Li-ion batteries for electric Vehicle” (ReLieVe) project, founded by Eramet, BASF and SUEZ, will receive a substantial funding of €4.7 million by EIT Raw Materials, a consortium initiated and funded by the European Union, and the three members.
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UN receives last ratification from Croatia for Basel ban amendmen

| The Basel Ban Amendment prohibits the export of hazardous wastes for ‘final disposal’ from Annex VII Countries to non-Annex VII Countries.
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Sustainability in the print industry

| When we think of sustainability, we don’t often think of the print industry and its abundance of paper.

EuPC launces 3rd edition of recycling survey

| Based on the findings of the first two surveys, and backed up by their success and the signature of the Circular Plastics Alliance Declaration, EuPC decided to conduct the third edition of its survey on the use of recycled polymers by plastics converters in Europe in cooperation with Polymer Comply Europe Sarl. (PCE).

Specialist seals for best selling recycling tool

| Apex Hydraulics were recently requested to manufacture a number of bespoke cylinders for a business specialising in the production of recycling plant equipment. The company uses cutting edge technology to remain at the top of their sector, providing market leading recycling tools and machinery.

CDEnviro makes its first appearance at Ecomondo

| Waste management company CDEnviro will share its expertise in landfill diversion, technologies, methodologies and circular economy practices at its first visit to the green expo during 5-8 November 2019.

Axion welcomes ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme proposal

| Proposals for an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers have been welcomed by Axion as a positive move to encourage people to recycle more and associate a value with waste plastic and other materials.