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Goudsmit Magnetics has developed a rotating magnetic separator intended for the metal-free processing of lithium-ion powder intended for batteries.

The Azcapotzalco Transfer Station and Sorting Plant, the largest and most modern in Latin America, has opened its doors in Mexico City.

European plastic recycling industry registered nearly a 10% increase in installed plastic recycling capacity for flexible film in 2020, demonstrating a solid growth despite the COVID pandemic that resulted in severe disruptions on the waste management market.

Legend Smelting and Recycling has joined the Elemental Holding Group. The acquisition strengthens the Group’s position in the global supply chain of critical raw materials. The total value of Elemental Holding’s investments in the US market has reached nearly USD 100 million.

The NWH Group, one of the UK’s leading waste management companies, announced today that it has marked a critical step in its transition to carbon negative by switching six of its company cars to electric vehicles.

Primobius has initiated the commissioning phase for the hydrometallurgical refining circuits in its showcase lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling demonstration plant at SMS group’s Hilchenbach location.

A Market study shows PVC is the most used polymer for single use medical devices and will retain its position in the years to come.

With the Green Alley Award, Landbell Group invites startups to showcase their technology, service or product for a circular economy, where ressources are saved and waste is minimized. Applications will be accepted until 23rd November 2021. Startups have the chance to win €25,000.

Korteks, one of the world’s biggest yarn producers based in Bursa, Turkey, has started the production of recycled polyester filament yarn in its production facility using a Starlinger recycling line.

Jacques David talks about the management of the so-called Black Mass produced from the treatment of lithium batteries ahead of the workshop at ICBR 2021 in Geneva on 24th September.

In 2021, packaging producer Fischbach and marker manufacturer Tailorlux qualified for the German Packaging Award.