Laser object detection system identifies black objects and glass, boosting purity levels at recycling...
Tomra Sorting says its new Laser Object Detection (LOD) system, when used in combination with its own AUTOSORT and FINDER recycling products, boosts the...
Firm claims to offer improved ballistic separation
A new range of high-capacity ballistics separators has been launched by Stadler UK, seemingly designed to achieve a higher throughput to meet market demands.
The...
Scotland to host global trade mission dedicated to the circular economy
Following a successful, competitive pitch against other nations, Scotland has been chosen to host the Circular Economy Hotspot, described as a unique international trade...
Landfilling, rather than incineration, might be best for low grade waste plastics, says recycling...
With levels of waste plastics rising in the UK as a result of China's National Sword scrap import policies, the debate is picking up...
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District launch MetalMatters campaign
The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council has launched its first MetalMatters campaign of 2018, to...
Firms team up to offer high mobility separation equipment
Separation technologies firm Eriez Europe has teamed up with Northern Ireland-based equipment manufacturer Ecohog to address a perceived demand for more transportable separation equipment....
Tests showcase plant pot possibilities for kerbside recycling
Recoup, a charity that aims to support plastics recycling, has recently worked with plant pot maker Aeroplas to showcase the possibilities for including this...
Thermal imaging takes the heat off scrap metal theft risks
With the value of scrap metal only heading in one direction recently, dealers are having to turn to ever more advanced security solutions to...
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
How the motor repair industry works with the circular economy
Dr Hugh Falkner of the AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) looks at the circular economy and the motor repair industry
Zero Waste Scotland calls for local music groups to join national instrument amnesty
Musical Scots are being called upon to keep instruments in good use by signing up for a ‘Musical Instrument Amnesty’.
Zero Waste Scotland is encouraging...
Plant in Ghent will be first in Europe to recover non-ferrous metals from bottom...
Water and waste expert Suez has announced a new process to recover non-ferrous metals from bottom ash produced by waste-to-energy plants
Global Circularity Report reveals the world is only 9% circular
New Global Circularity Metric shows how much our current linear economy is failing people and the planet, say authors
With over 90% of the raw...
Special bins for single-use drinks containers to be trialled in Cornwall
Closed Loop scheme aims to establish the viability of a new ‘Beverage Bin' for single-use containers
Europe gets serious about plastic waste
The European Commission has announced the adoption of a new strategy with respect to the way plastic products are designed, produced, used and recycled in the EU
Design for recycling service launches
Circular economy specialist Axion has launched a new ‘Design for Recycling’
MPs recommend coffee cup charge to fund recycling infrastructure
The EAC has called on the government to introduce a 25p charge and for all coffee cups to be recycled by 2023
Research collaboration strikes optimistic note on wood recycling
A collaboration between DSM-Niaga and ECOR announced on 20 December will focus on developing fully recyclable and healthier alternatives for particleboard, MDF and other...
Survey reveals incentives and challenges for the use of recycled plastic
European Plastics Converters (EuPC) — a European trade association — has surveyed plastics converters across Europe to look at the current and future use...
British Metals Recycling Association expresses disappointment with the Home Office review of the Scrap...
The British Metals Recycling Association says it is extremely disappointed by the Home Office’s announcement that it will simply retain the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
