Science

The TARPAULIFE Project is looking for more sustainable recyclable materials to replace the PVC-coated polyester tarpaulins commonly used in lorries and coverings.

On a global scale, an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of composite materials are currently in use in wind turbines.

According to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA), published today, the transport sector’s transition towards sustainability is made difficult by the increasing transport demand and sluggish growth in …

What is the material footprint of key European consumption sectors?

Nine industry associations have commissioned SGS INTRON to prepare a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report exploring the environmental impacts of treating End-of-Life composites by co-processing in a cement facility.

The SusValEn Project transforms lignocellulosic waste into biofuels to produce renewable hydrogen, biomethane and biomethanol, thereby reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The RECERCO Project has confirmed that it is possible to recover this waste, which currently goes to landfill, to manufacture new tiles, as well as composites for shutter profiles and urban furniture.

Single-use healthcare items – everything from gloves and blood bags to surgical equipment – have become a growing environmental problem worldwide.

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of our most pressing environmental issues with the increasing use of disposable plastics.

A new version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass.

A team of scientists has been looking at what effects different strategies for achieving a circular economy with lithium, cobalt and nickel for electric vehicles will have on the demand for materials in Europe. Their conclusion: eleven mines and 57 recycling plants fewer could be needed.