Compliance 2030: Regrind Quality as a Key Factor in Plastic Recycling
The plastics industry is entering a new phase. The European regulations that will guide the sector toward 2030 are introducing increasingly stringent…
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Plastic Sorting: Are We Solving the Problem — or Just Managing It?
The recycling industry faces growing pressure to recover high-quality materials from increasingly complex waste streams. Black plastics, technical polymers, multilayer materials, and…
Circular Mattress Recycling: Closing Material Loops in a Complex Product
Mattresses are among the most challenging consumer products to recycle. Designed for durability, comfort and long service life, they consist of tightly…
AIK Technik AG: Laboratory Expertise as the Key to Efficient Environmental Technology
Where technical know-how meets chemical expertise: AIK Technik AG demonstrates how laboratory support is the key to efficient and sustainable environmental technology…
10 Paper Recycling Trends to Watch This Year
As the global recycling industry faces increasing pressure to enhance sustainability, reduce contamination, and optimize efficiency, paper recycling continues to evolve. The…
Closing the Loop on XPS Waste: Technical Insights for High-Efficiency Recycling
Expanded Polystyrene (XPS), widely used in construction as insulation, poses a growing challenge in waste management due to its bulky nature and…
A New Life for Solar Panels: One Step Closer
Maltha Glass Recycling, a European leader in glass recycling and subsidiary of waste-to-product company Renewi, is proud to announce the success of…
BASF and Research Partners Collaborate to Optimize Mechanical Recycling of Plastics
BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser and TechnoCompound as well as the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to study how the mechanical…
EnEWA research project aims to unlock the untapped potential of recyclable paper in mixed waste
STADLER, the globally active German company specialized in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, is participating in…
Revolutionizing Recycling: The Relevance of Artificial Intelligence in the Recycling Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the recycling industry, offering innovative solutions to address the complex challenges of waste management. By harnessing the…
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