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Today marked the global launch of Tomra Sorting Recycling’s latest advanced sorting solutions to meet demand for faster, more efficient and smarter material sorting – both now and in the future.
The new report from TCO Development, the organization behind the global leading sustainability certification for IT products TCO Certified, explains how everyone who buys and uses IT products can implement circular and more sustainable practices.
It is no wonder then that Earth Overshoot Day – marking the day when the demand for natural resources goes beyond the earth’s annual capacity to generate them – is creeping forward earlier and earlier each year.
PET is the most recycled plastic because of its multiple advantages over other types of plastic. First of all, it is a very inert polymer, which makes PET packaging ideal for storing food, as it has virtually no interaction with the contents.
A new look for a kitchen classic from the refrigerated section: Südpack is launching two innovative packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. What is more, the two concepts are mono-material packaging solutions based on PP.
Woodly Ltd has previously generated international media attention by redesigning plastics. Now Woodly has demonstrated the recyclability of its products with the help of plastic recycling machines from Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR).
Tomra Sorting Recycling to hold its first live digital launchevent under the motto "Symphony of all Sorts" on 9 June to present new complementary products that create a perfectly harmonized symphony for sorting all types of waste with high accuracy and sophistication.
Engel is committed to greater sustainability of plastic packaging. In collaboration with six other companies from the Austrian packaging industry, the injection moulding machine manufacturer founded the "Verpackung mit Zukunft” (Packaging with a Future) platform.
A new rPET extrusion system will be going into operation in early May 2020 at the recycling plant PET Recycling Team in Radomsko (Poland). As a result, the capacity for rPET (PET regrind material) will be doubled from 15,000 to 30,000 tonnes per annum.
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare.
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
According to business magazine Forbes, around 140 PET bottles per head are circulated in Europe each year, with this figure more than twice that in the USA at 290.
A virus which wasrelatively unheard of until just recently is nowwreaking havoc acrosspopulations and businesses. COVID-19hascalled fornew structures, new business continuity plans and new regulatory compliance - all in a very short space of time.
Plant design automation and technology advancements lead to increased purity rates, while requiring fewer manual sorters
Vecoplan AG’s new VEZ 3200 is one of this year’s winners of the Red Dot Award for Product Design.
In an open letter sent to the European Commission, EuPC advocates for a postponement of the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in view of the current COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Sikora AG, manufacturer of innovative measuring, control, inspection and sorting technology has appointed Dr. Jörg Wissdorf as a new member of the executive board since March 1, 2020.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained COTREP certification for its NIR-sortable black masterbatches REC-NIR-BLACK 1900302-EA and 4900147-E designed for polyolefin rigid applications.
Sources in the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market - the most widely recycled plastic across Europe - are already seeing a change in consumer behaviour, particularly around buying habits, and more importantly, recycling habits.
Styrenics Circular Solutions welcomes Exiba as a new member. Key contributor to European thermal insulation sector joins SCS’ drive for full circularity of styrenics.
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed that the 2020 event has been rescheduled to take place on 27 and 28 October at the RAI Amsterdam.
Reifenhäuser becomes a member of the European Union Circular Plastics Alliance. On March 10, 2020, Ulrich Reifenhäuser signed a declaration that commits over 175 companies and associations to reuse 10 million metric tons of recycled plastics in new products by the year 2025.
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have announced the postponement of PRSE 2020, scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 March 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam, in the light of the evolving novel coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.
Examining in detail the latest European regulatory developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics will be the primary focus of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference.
At this year's Propak East Africa in Nairobi from 17 to 19 March, visitors to the shared trade fair stand (D9 in the Tsavo Hall) can find out how the recycling company Mr. Green Africa combines social responsibility with the highest specification technology and cost effectiveness.
Recent research conducted on behalf of the Natural Source Waters Association clearly shows the need to be careful of the terms and language used when talking about plastics and recycling.
Packaging manufacturer Jokey SE, in cooperation with Jonas Farbenwerke, is already meeting the challenges of the future by further expanding its sustainability strategy.
Hard on the heels of the launch of the new Tomra R1 “multi-feed” reverse vending solution, global reverse vending leader Tomra is taking recycling automation up a notch with the unveiling of the Express returns concept.
Amcor’s partnership with the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) will help foster more sustainable practices and innovation across the healthcare industry.
Imitating human learning, deep learning shows promise to find solutions to sorting challenges where none currently exist
EuPC publishes the first results of its 3rd survey on the use of recycled polymers by plastics converting companies in Europe.
Speakers from European Commission, Electrolux, Werner & Mertz, Lexmark and many more
An independent laboratory testing of ‘S.-VF1’ known as ‘Samson Technology’ in the US by Colgate-Palmolive shows that it can be recycled in a high-density polyethylene containers (HDPE) recycling stream, with minor recyclability issues.
Following the successful recycling certification of its Propafilm™ Strata SL high barrier film earlier this year by Interseroh, an Independent German recycling and consulting company.