News archive
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Chemical recycling
Gasification stalled: Why common pitfalls are holding back the next wave of facilities
The gasification* of mixed waste, including plastics and non-plastics, has consistently faced various challenges.
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In 2011, the decision by Novelis to focus the company’s business model on recycling, has led to great investments in increasing recycling capacity and capabilities.
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Non-ferrous metals
Redwave and Tomra announce agreement to offer complete solution for Zorba sorting
Redwave and Tomra have announced a strategic agreement aimed at providing customers with a seamless supply of sorting systems based on XRF and XRT technology. Effective from November 1st, …
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The latest edition of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) report reveals that the 2022 capture rate of food waste across the EU stood at only 26%.
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As Europe strives to lower greenhouse gas emissions and decouple economic growth from resource consumption, various social groups and regions face unequal challenges.
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Chemical recycling
Take-up of mechanically recycled polymers to be limited, chemical recycling could bridge gap
Mechanically recycled polymers’ share of the total market is set to increase in the coming decades but penetration, defined as domestic recycling production versus total polymer demand, is likely to remain limited through to 2050.
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There are just over 70 days to go before all EU countries must include 25% recycled content in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage bottles, yet the market was described as being in ‘chaos’ due to huge levels of uncertainty around the single-use plastics directive.
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Total net greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union dropped by 8% last year, marking significant progress towards climate neutrality for the EU.
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Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this new facility represents a significant investment to support the company’s growing customer base across North America.
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The Cabka Group is a recycling company specialised in producing pallets and large containers made from recycled plastic.
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The entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 has been extended until 18.00 CET, Monday 04 November 2024. The judging panel for the 2025 awards has also been announced.
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Esposito has signed an agreement with Picvisa for the installation of an automatic clothing sorting line by composition and color at its Marcianise plant.
