Quantity criterion in the definition of municipal waste is important
| Leading federations representing the paper value chain call for the co-legislators to support the further increase of paper recycling and safeguard the “quantity” criterion in the definition of municipal waste.
Citizens recycle even in the absence of economic incentives
| A recent study from Malta shows that recycling can work even without economic incentives.
First waste-to-energy plant for Edinburg
| Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is to build Edinburgh’s energy-from-waste plant. The Swiss clean-tech company delivers the complete technology including its combustion technology and a dry flue gas treatment system. The latter will reduce water use and improve the energy efficiency of the plant.
Sustainable Steel – Policy and Indicators 2016
| The World Steel Association (Worldsteel) today launched the 2016 edition of Sustainable Steel – Policy and Indicators, highlighting how steel and the steel industry contribute to and perform in the areas of economic, environmental and social sustainability.
European paper industry welcomes call for new measures on food packaging
| The European paper and board industry welcomes the European Parliament report by the rapporteur Christel Schaldemose MEP on implementation of the Framework Regulation on Food Contact Materials.
New wet shredder from Lindner
| Used as a pre-shredder, the new Lindner Micromat WS wet shredder is the first step in washing systems for post-consumer plastic scrap.
European Copper Alloy Ingot Makers 2015 slight about previous year ́s level
| The situation of the European Copper Alloy Ingot Makers increased slightly com-pared to the previous year. This was pointed out by the President of OECAM, An-ton Bauer, during the last General Assembly in Vienna.
Starlinger wants to reduce post-consumer waste smells
| Starlinger is presenting a technology at K 2016 that reduces the smell during and after recycling significantly and allows recyclers to “upcycle” their end product.
Complete solution for plastic recyclers
| Bühler Sortex and National Recovery Technologies (NRT) will be showcasing their complete solution for bottle and flake sorting in at K 2016 in Düsseldorf on the 19-26 October.
Upstate Shredding to build new heavy media plant
| Upstate Shredding has announced the construction of its new heavy media plant in Owego with the assistance of a $1 million NY ESD grant awarded earlier this year from the State of New York.
Taking plastics recycling to greater heights
| Over 200 delegates from across the UK and Europe took part in discussion and debate at the Recoup Plastics Recycling Conference.
Yanmar aquires Terex Compact Germany
| On October 1st, Yanmar Holdings has completed the acquisition of Terex Compact Germany , a small to medium sized construction machinery business in Europe formerly owned by Terex Corporation as well as related business assets.
Sesotec focuses on contaminant detection and material sorting at K
| Sesotec intends to present the rapid pro-sense metal separator and the raycon D x-ray inspection system – both fit for “Industrie 4.0”.
Beverage carton recycling continues its growth
| Europe recycled 44% of beverage cartons in 2015, according to industry-wide figures. This corresponds to some 400.000 tonnes, or over 16 billion used beverage cartons recycled, in more than 20 paper mills in Europe.
Umicore wants to close facility in Germany
| Umicore today announced plans to consolidate its German production of automotive catalysts at one dedicated facility.
