Technology

Following eight years extensive research, Nextek Ltd has launched a global multi-participant project (NEXTLOOPP) to address a missing link in the plastics recycling stream – Polypropylene (PP).

Evonik is pooling its activities for circular plastics in a global program.

A European consortium is working on the implementation of Uplift, a Horizon 2020 research and innovation project that kicked off today and which aims to design new de- and repolymerisation routes to upcycle food and drink packaging plastics with better end-of-life characteristics.

To mark Global Recycling Day (18 March), the Global Recycling Foundation announced the ten #RecyclingHeroes who have each won a $ 500 prize thanks to their dedication and innovation in local recycling.

The development of a circular economy to address the plastic waste emergency hinges on the creation of demand for high-quality recyclates.

Welten Biopower recently commissioned a biogas plant near Turku in southwestern Finland.

A new report by WWF for the first time provides detailed guidance on how to integrate plastic into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related performance assessment of companies.

Redwave decided to expand its product portfolio of sensor-based sorting technology with conveyor belts specially optimised for use in the recycling sector.

The German plant engineering company is building its new reactor plant for the recycling of end-of-life mattresses for and in cooperation with RetourMatras from the Netherlands.

Yesterday, the Council of the European Union adopted Conclusions on the new EU chemicals strategy for a toxic-free environment.