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Google has concluded a multi-year agreement with Commonwealth Sortation LLC, an affiliate of AMP Robotics Corporation, to remove 200,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e by 2030. The collaboration focuses on advancing biochar carbon removal in the waste sector and addressing methane emissions from municipal solid waste.

Lindner will present its recycling solutions at IFAT Munich 2026, focusing on plant engineering, shredding technology and digital services. Key exhibits include the twin-shaft shredder Urraco Evo and the mobile single-shaft shredder Merak 2800 with a new drive concept.

The European research project GEAR-UP addresses circular manufacturing with the objective of achieving measurable environmental and technical improvements. The project targets a circular manufacturing CO₂ reduction of 25–50%, alongside reductions in material waste of 25–30% and component weight of up to 30%.

At IFAT 2026 in Munich, WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH will present a new high-torque drive for waste shredders in the W8 series. The technology will be introduced in the W8.15 PowerLine single-shaft shredder and is designed for processing demanding waste streams.

Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a project funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme.

At IFAT, Spaleck will present developments in screening technology designed to improve process stability and operational efficiency in recycling applications. The focus lies on the ActiveFLOW feed unit, the AutoCLEAN screening deck and an expanded cloud-based monitoring system.

Erema and the Arvind Mehta Technology & Entrepreneurship Centre (AMTEC) of the All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) signed a memorandum of understanding on 5 February 2026 to establish a plastic recycling training centre in Mumbai. The initiative focuses on practice-oriented training and aims to support workforce development in India’s plastics recycling sector.

At IFAT 2026 in Munich, Sennebogen will present solutions for material handling in recycling. The company will showcase machines and attachments designed for recycling and demolition applications, including a new orange peel grab developed in-house.

From May 4 to 7, 2026, the Baumüller Group will present an electric high-torque drive for shredders at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Hall B5, Stand 409. The system is aimed at recycling machine manufacturers and operators seeking to reduce operating costs and improve energy efficiency.

Climate-resilient agriculture can contribute to maintaining productivity and stabilising farm incomes while supporting food security and ecosystems in Europe. This is the conclusion of a recent briefing by the European Environment Agency (EEA), which emphasises the need for targeted investment and improved governance to support the transition at farm level.

Jeonbuk National University researchers have investigated how pyrolysis temperature influences the environmental safety of sewage sludge from chemical-enhanced primary treatment (CEPT). The results indicate that controlling the pyrolysis temperature is …

Sunkonnect has announced a plan to contribute to India’s climate targets by reducing up to 200 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions by 2030. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s objective to cut emissions by one billion tonnes within the same period under its commitments to the Paris Agreement.