| Evidence suggests that reuse systems are the way forward for various packaging sectors, including takeaway food and drinks, says a new report by Zero Waste Europe.
Optimize paper sorting with AI
| Data compiled by the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) shows that, in 2023, the recycling rate for all paper products increased to reach the record high of 79.3%.
ITC and AIMPLAS recycle fired ceramic tile waste
| 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.
Reuse and recycle lithium-ion batteries
| The METALLON Project investigates new recycling techniques with a lower environmental impact for these batteries, which are commonly used in electronic devices and electric mobility.
Mobile sorting container to tackle river plastic pollution
| Stadler and Everwave have launched a project for the development of the world’s first mobile sorting container, SortX, to combat plastic pollution in rivers.
Cronimet acquires Metallplast-Recykling
| The purchase of 100% of the shares was signed at the beginning of August 2024 and the closing conditions were met on September 6, 2024.
Geminor acquires Rømskog Industrial Park
| The Waste management company has acquired Rømskog Industrial Park, strengthening its logistics and potentially creating more local job opportunities.