Ferrous slag-based products replace 44 million tons of natural rock
| In 2023, 35.8 million tons of ferrous slag were produced in the European Union and Great Britain.
Environmental tax revenue shows slight decline in 2022
| In 2022, environmental tax revenue in the EU amounted to €317.2 billion (2.0% of the EU’s GDP) compared with €330.2 billion recorded in 2021, indicating a 4% decrease (-€13 billion).
AI enhanced in-mold monitoring improves part quality for products with recycled plastics
| A new industry consortium called Avidens focuses on real-time detection of anomalies during the molding process, allowing in-line adjustments.
New vice-chairman for VinylPlus
| The General Assembly of VinylPlus has unanimously elected Carsten Heuer, Chief Executive Officer of REHAU Windows Solutions, as the new vice-chairman for the next two years as from May 22, 2024.
Appointment of a new Chair of BIR’s International Trade Council
| BIR President Susie Burrage OBE has appointed Emmanuel Katrakis as the new Chair of the organization’s International Trade Council.
New light packaging plant for Vaersa
| Stadler has designed and built a state-of-the-art light packaging sorting plant for public enterprise Vaersa in Alzira, Spain.
Cronimet sells shares in Australian joint venture with EQ Resources Limited
| The Cronimet Group has sold its shares in the Australian joint venture with EQ Resources Limited (EQR), which specialises in the extraction of tungsten concentrate, to its business partner.
Reduce material losses in glass recycling
| The Reiling Group is a recycling specialists in Germany for glass, plastic (PET), wood and photovoltaic modules.
Hitachi Zosen Inova acquires Babcock & Wilcox Renewable Service A/S
| Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) announces the acquisition of Danish-based Babcock & Wilcox Renewable Service A/S (BWRS). The signing and closing both took place on 28 June 2024.
First time five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
| The exhibition and conference that took place recently in Amsterdam attracted more than 10,000 attendees for the first time in its history.
Zero Waste Europe urges comprehensive inclusion of waste incineration in EU ETS
| Municipal waste incineration must immediately and comprehensively be included in the EU’s Emission Trading System, says the environmental network Zero Waste Europe in a new report.
Erema receives Plastics Recycling Award Europe 2024 for Powerfil
| At PRSE in Amsterdam, the Discharge Pro control system from Erema's Powerfil business unit was presented with the Plastics Recycling Award Europe in the “Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year” category.
Aimplas studies the quality of recycled plastics from automotive waste
| The SURFTOP Project develops the technologies required for recycled plastic material to maintain the surface properties and vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) levels required by manufacturers.
Reuse of sound absorbers in Sweden
| Following a pilot phase initiated last year, Ecophon is operating Sound Circularity Reuse in Sweden. Contributing to the company's circular offer, the initiative aims to reduce the carbon footprint and resource usage of acoustic products.
Researchers propose measures to optimise battery recycling
| A team of scientists has been looking at what effects different strategies for achieving a circular economy with lithium, cobalt and nickel for electric vehicles will have on the demand for materials in Europe. Their conclusion: eleven mines and 57 recycling plants fewer could be needed.
