Technology

Australian researchers have developed a clean and cost-effective way to upcycle used plastic, transforming it into valuable nanomaterials and high-quality fuel. 

‘Sorting Evaluation Protocol for Plastic Packaging’ is a Standard Practice that is geared at evaluating the behaviour of a plastic product during the sorting process in Europe.

Scientists at Solvay have developed a process that could revolutionize the future recycling of PVDC food packaging

On September 22, 2021, Tomra Recycling officially opened its new flake sorting Test Center, where the company will develop new applications and solutions in the fields of PO and PET flake sorting while simultaneously expanding its service offering.

As part of a new effort to advance the use of recycled ocean plastic, Sabic and Microsoft have collaborated to create Microsoft’s first consumer electronic product – The Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse – with an exterior shell containing 20% recycled ocean plastic.

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.

The URBIOFIN project aims to demonstrate the techno-economic and environmental viability of an integrated biorefinery for the transformation of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) into new marketable bioproducts, chemical building blocks, biopolymers and additives.

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.