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RecyClass publishes certification scheme for plastics recyclers
| RecyClass extends its scope with the first European-wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fullfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065.
Calls for better utilization of Italian waste resources
| Of the 30 million tonnes of household waste that is produced in Italy every year, close to 50 percent goes to landfill.
250 000 tons of sorted wood waste for the longest MDF press in Europe
| Founded in 1882, the wood processing company Fantoni Spa has been focusing on sustainability and recycled materials in its production for over 20 years.
Nextloopp’s full-scale production trials a success
| Nextloopp has successfully undertaken the first full-scale packaging production trials using its unique PPristine food-grade resins.
Approval of 2LIFES’ Action Plans to promote re-use
| RREUSE welcomes the approval of the action plans developed by the partners of the 2LIFES project, which aims at promoting re-use through public policies.
International E-Waste Day to focus on small electronic items
| This year, the main focus of International E-Waste Day (#ewasteday) taking place on 14 October, will be those small electrical devices that we no longer use but keep in drawers and cupboards or often toss in the general waste bin.
Winners of the plastics recycling awards Europe 2022 announced
| Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Opinion: Energy recovery can contribute to a more sustainable Europe
| In the energy crisis that Europe currently is facing, the importance of energy recovery is more recognized than ever. But if EfW is to play a more important role in the green transition, we need to overcome a number of obstacles.
Erema Group acquires stake in start-up company plasticpreneur
| As of 30 May 2022, Erema Group GmbH acquired 19.8 percent of plasticpreneur gmbh.
New AI vision system to improve yield and quality for PET & HDPE recyclers
| TrueCircle AI now enables 24/7 real time composition analysis by weight for PET and HDPE recyclers.
Mondi’s mono-material retort pouches evidence effective sorting
| Mondi has carried out a series of tests to prove its mono-material polypropylene (PP) pouches and rollstock material can be sorted into their appropriate recycling streams.
Waste Free Oceans launches first projects in the Caribbean
| Following the success of the WFO African Roadshow, which started in 2021 and which ends this year with projects in Egypt, Kenya and Tanzania, Waste Free Oceans is proud to announce new projects in the Caribbean.
RecyClass publishes design book to support plastic industry
| RecyClass Design Book is a practical guide clarifying the concepts of recyclability and design for recycling which are based on a science-driven approach.
BASF to build commercial scale battery recycling black mass plant
| BASF wants to build a commercial scale battery recycling black mass plant in Schwarzheide, Germany.
