Recycling news: 2023

Global ISWA Welcomes Ecosteryl as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Aug 2023 Global The impact of mining: how many raw materials do we really need? As Europe accelerates its pursuit of transition materials, concerns arise over potential compromises to crucial environmental and social safeguards. Some are beginning to ask if the type of transition which depends on further exploitation of resources and environmental harm is really the best way forward? Is there a fairer way to achieve the green transition which benefits everyone? This interv… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Aug 2023 Global Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2023 by CRE partner, nova-Institut Taking place on 28-29 November 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online, the Advanced Recycling Conference will introduce the diversity of advanced recycling solutions and brings together stakeholders along the entire plastics value chain. The unique concept of presenting all advanced recycling solutions and related topics at one event will guarantee a comprehensive and exciting conference […] The … Chemical Recycling Europe · 22 Aug 2023 Global Member Testimonial: JONO ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 18 Aug 2023 Global Maguire Expanded Weigh Scale Blenders Series According to US-based manufacturer Maguire, growing demand for the use of post-consumer content, surcharges on virgin resign, and global legislative policy proposals and adoptions are being enforced around the globe. “These new challenges have plastics processors looking for economical solutions to incorporate additional materials, more diverse materials and changing material content in their f… Global Recycling · 18 Aug 2023 Global Plastic Recycling: Cost Efficiency in Melt Filtration Recyclates of the highest quality are a highly sought-after commodity in the plastics processing industry. In line with demand, stricter requirements are also being placed on the productivity of the recycling systems. German-based company Ettlinger, the center of competence for recycling in the MAAG Group, offers a solution for providing corresponding product quantities for the […] Global Recycling · 17 Aug 2023 Global The Outcomes of Uganda’s 2022 Brand Audit Uganda's communities and people find themselves in the clutches of top-polluting corporations. Incidentally, plastic pollution is an injustice to the environment, wildlife, climate, human health and general social life, making it a growing global problem. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 16 Aug 2023 Global Steinexpo 2023: Kleemann Presents Sustainable Solutions for Quarrying and Recycling At this year’s Steinexpo, Kleemann showcases innovative mobile crushing and screening plants and the SPECTIVE operating concept from its comprehensive product portfolio. A wheel loader from John Deere will also be on show for the first time at Steinexpo. The trade fair appearance will focus on cost-effectiveness, operability and sustainability. Powerful: Quarrying and Recycling With […] Global Recycling · 16 Aug 2023 Global Guidelines for the use of the Seedling logo Open the document The Seedling logo is a registered trademark owned by European Bioplastics. It proves that a product is certified industrially compostable according to the European standard EN 13432. When successfully certified, the product is compostable in an industrial composting plant under controlled conditions such as temperature, moisture and time frame – [...] European Bioplastics News · 15 Aug 2023 Global Rokbak RA40s at Indonesian Nickel Mine On an island on the edge of the Pacific Ocean – 2,000 kilometers northeast of Java – a trio of Rokbak haulers “RA40” operate across a 45,065-hectare mining site. At this remote location in North Maluku, Indonesia, the haulers operate up and down steep inclines, through mud, dirt, grit and gravel, for close to 24 […] Global Recycling · 15 Aug 2023 Global Global Zero Waste Cities Summit 2023 GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Aug 2023 Global Panizzolo Recycling Plants for Metal Waste Treatment Panizzolo recycling offers a refining plant for the recovery of the metallic fraction from mixed waste that allows to obtain a high level of purity of the secondary raw material. The refining plant offers high efficiency on large quantities and flexibility, allowing you to modulate the plants started up based on market changes and always […] Global Recycling · 14 Aug 2023 Global Torque Limiter for Direct Drives The series ECPB from German manufacturer ENEMAC is a combination of a torque limiter with a clamping hub and a metal bellows coupling to avoid expensive damages through overload in the drive chain of recycling machines. The metal bellows ensure axial, angular and lateral offset compensation between the input and output shaft. Available for disengagement […] Global Recycling · 13 Aug 2023 Global #YouthLead 2023 International Youth Day The shift towards an empowered youth population for Environmental Justice has already begun! In the struggle for environmental justice in Africa, our team is shining a light on youth activists […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 12 Aug 2023 Global Eriez Magnetic Separators are Helping the Growing Glass Industry Remove Impurities High-intensity magnetic separation equipment from Eriez is gaining recognition among glass manufacturers for its ability to remove tramp metal particulates from the mixing and blending of raw ingredients such as silica, soda ash and limestone before the melting process in a furnace. “The glass industry needs effective magnetic separators to eliminate metallic, magnetic and non-magnetic […] Global Recycling · 12 Aug 2023 Global Japan: Testing of Biogas Purification System at Sewage Treatment Plant Japanese company Asahi Kasei and Kurashiki City (Okayama prefecture, Japan) intend to hold a trial to evaluate and demonstrate the performance of a biogas purification system at the Kojima sewage treatment plant in the city. The installation of the system was scheduled for May this year. The start of operation is planned for the end […] Global Recycling · 11 Aug 2023 Global New Reloop discussion paper exploring Takeaway Reuse LCA Discussion paper exploring the vital need for informed policy decisions around reusable packaging in the take-away sector. Reloop Platform · 10 Aug 2023 Global TOMRA Launches AUTOSORT™ PULSE with Dynamic LIBS Technology Global sensor-based sorting technology provider, TOMRA Recycling Sorting, introduces a new machine featuring dynamic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Designed for high throughput sorting of aluminum alloys, AUTOSORT™ PULSE redefines industry standards. Leveraging decades of experience in the metal recycling industry, the company celebrates the introduction of AUTOSORT™… Global Recycling · 10 Aug 2023 Global Europe’s path to revive industrial policy Industrial policy returns, but which one, how and for what purpose? This proposed method aims to find the right combination in the interest of the European Union. Report by Luke Haywood, Policy Manager for Climate and Energy, and Patrick ten Brink, Secretary General of the EEB. This article was originally published on Le Grand Continent, in French and Spanish. The EU is poised to adopt at break… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 Aug 2023 Global Strong Need for Pipe Crushers According to this latest study by Fact.MR, a provider of market research and competitive intelligence, the global pipe crusher market is expected to reach a value of 1.34 billion US-Dollar by 2033, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate of 5.1 percent over the next ten years. In 2023, the market is valued at 817.64 million […] Global Recycling · 9 Aug 2023 Global The “Second Life” of Plastics?: On Toxic Recycling By Xavier Sun, Taiwan Zero Waste Alliance We know most plastics can be recycled, turned into recycled plastic pellets in recycling facilities, and sold to other plastic manufacturing factories (domestic […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Aug 2023 Global Encuentro de Break Free From Plastic reunió por primera vez a organizaciones de América Latina en la lucha contra la contaminación por plásticos Durante dos días 18 miembros de 15 organizaciones de 7 países de América Latina y el Caribe se reunieron en el primer encuentro regional miembros para fortalecer el movimiento, mejorar […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 8 Aug 2023 Global Reimbursing Farmers Who Utilize Compost The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is launching the Compost Reimbursement Program to encourage on-farm use of commercial compost. BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global Mixed Waste MRF, AD And Composting Combo The Santa Barbara County, California ReSource Center processes about 550 to 600 tons/day of mixed MSW via its materials recovery, anaerobic digestion and composting facilities. BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global Save More Than Food Campaign Assessment The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) and dozens of Central Ohio organizations joined forces in 2018 to identify a shared set of strategies for cutting food waste in half in the region by 2030, including the creation of the Save More Than Food (SMTF) campaign, which uses public outreach channels to provide information on food waste prevention and diversion. BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global Creating More Food Waste Composting Capacity “We were raising the funds to upgrade the site to expand its capacity and were applying for a medium-scale food waste composting facility permit, which allows up to 5,000 cy of food waste and a total of up to 40,000 cy of other organics.” BioCycle · 8 Aug 2023 Global New Recycling Center in Sweden Relies on Telehandler In Vara, on the Västgötaslätten plain, the new and highly modern Heljeved Recycling Center has opened, receiving waste from private households in the municipality. The facility, operated by Avfall & Återvinning Skaraborg, covers an area of 30,000 m², the equivalent of four football fields. As a result, a traffic-safe, sustainable and flexible recycling center has […] Global Recycling · 8 Aug 2023 Global Plastic Pollution Facts Connection to Fossil Fuels: Over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuel chemicals, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and non-renewable resource dependence. (Source: Center for International Environmental Law - "Plastic & Climate: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet" - 2019) Impact on Climate Change: Plastic production, transportation, and incineration release greenhouse gases, while […] Break Free From Plastic · 7 Aug 2023 Global Connections: How Much N And P Are In Urban Residuals? The quantity of nitrogen and phosphorus in food waste is much less than expected. In terms of nutrient capture, it is time to talk toilets. BioCycle · 7 Aug 2023 Global The Global Number of Shredders The international Shredder industry is growing. According to the latest “World Shredder List” presented at the recent World Recycling Convention & Exhibition of the BIR (Bureau of International Recycling), the number has grown to 1,181. 334 Shredders of 1000 HP or more are located in the USA and 257 in the EU Member States and […] Global Recycling · 7 Aug 2023 Global Lithium Carbonate from Geothermal Brines According to Watercycle Technologies Ltd, a UK tech company focused on mineral extraction and water treatment systems, it has, for the first time, successfully produced lithium carbonate from naturally occurring geothermal brines in the North East of England. “This represents a major step forward in the UK’s ambitions to produce a domestic supply of lithium […] Global Recycling · 6 Aug 2023 Global The clock is ticking on greenwashing The post The clock is ticking on greenwashing appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 5 Aug 2023 Global Singapore: Pilot Recycling Plant to Tackle Battery Waste with Fruit Peels Following a successful proof-of-concept to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries using reagent extracted from fruit peel waste, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is collaborating with Singaporean company Se-cure Waste Management Pte Ltd (SWM) to scale up the technology in a pilot plant. According to the university, the pilot battery recycling plant has the capacity to […] Global Recycling · 5 Aug 2023 Global Recycled PET for India’s first 100 % rPET Beverage Bottle Produced by Srichakra Polyplast on Starlinger Equipment Coca-Cola India recently launched its new 100 % rPET bottle for water – a significant milestone as it is the first time that a packaging made of 100 % recycled plastic is used for food or beverages in India. The food-grade rPET for the new bottles is produced by Srichakra Polyplast (India) Pvt Ltd on […] Global Recycling · 4 Aug 2023 Global ESWET joins the European Net Zero Alliance The European Net Zero Alliance (ENZA) fosters collaboration among diverse organizations across sectors and the entire value chain to drive... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 4 Aug 2023 Global Health Environment and Climate Action Foundation (HECAF 360): Actions define us Interview with Mahesh Nakarmi by Dan Abril Mahesh Nakarmi, professionally a Disaster Risk Management Specialist, with a qualification of Masters degree in Civil Engineering underwent a transformative experience that led […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 4 Aug 2023 Global Water and Wastewater Technology Exports from Germany As the elixir of life par excellence, the importance of water in our daily lives is undeniable. Therefore, clean water for everyone is one of the United Nations’ 17 sustainability goals. However, to achieve this goal state-of-the-art technology is indispensable. Thus, it is hardly surprising that the mechanical and plant engineering sector reports that innovative […] Global Recycling · 4 Aug 2023 Global CONAI publishes the 2022 recycling results EXPRA · 3 Aug 2023 Global Upholding communities’ rights in the raw materials rush In March 2023, the European Commission proposed the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) with an aim to boost the domestic production of materials deemed critical to the green and digital transition, thus reducing dependency on other countries. Setting too much store by this autonomy drive would be naïve, since the EU only has limited reserves of these materials in its territory. And yet, the Comm… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Aug 2023 Global Australia: Taskforce Intends to Restore Soft Plastics Recycling After the collapse of the countrywide recycling scheme for soft plastic waste from any source suspended in November 2022, a task force is working on a solution. The Soft Plastics Taskforce, made up of major Australian supermarket retailers Aldi, Coles and Woolworths, has released a roadmap to restart, outlining the steps needed to launch a […] Global Recycling · 3 Aug 2023