Envirotec Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

Hamburg-based start-up cirplus has entered into the UK market in a bid to digitalise the plastic and recycling industry. Coming into force on April 1st 2022, the tax increases costs for packaging companies who fail to use recycled materials by 20 to 40 percent. million tons of recycled plastics listed for sale.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 130

Business Green

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Chemically-recycled plastic could be in high demand by the end of this decade, major companies predict. In a letter published this morning, the firms said there was potential demand for at least 800,000 tonnes a year of chemically recycled plastic in Europe by 2030 from 40 firms alone.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Demand 78

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

A circular supply chain for wind turbines in Scotland is one step closer, says sustainable materials firm EMR, thanks to a pilot processing centre the group has opened at its Glasgow South Street site.

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Recycling Recycling Wind power Recycled materials 279

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

PET plastic bottles collected at a recycling plant. Specialist PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycler Enviroo has had its planning application approved for its first plastic recycling facility in the UK. The firm says the facility will be able to re-use 100% of the PET it takes in and help recycle some of the 4.9

Plastics 130

Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 130

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 26, 2021

The recycled materials are being used initially on Super Duty F-250 trucks. The firms say the resulting injection molded parts are better for the environment with no compromise in the durability and quality standards Ford and its customers demand. Three other companies helped Ford and HP make the project outcome possible. .”

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Automotive Waste Waste Recycling 130

GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. Use of resources has tripled (automatic PDF download) since 1970 and could double again by 2050 if business continues as usual.

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Plastics Fossil fuels Recycling Recycling 451

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Loop Industries and SUEZ reveal plans to build giant plastic recycling facility, as pressure grows for sector to boost capacity across Europe. A giant recycling plant capable of producing infinitely-recyclable, virgin-quality plastic is being planned to cater for soaring European demand for recycled materials, it has been announced.

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Recycling Recycling Demand Plastics 93

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, storing up a potentially huge waste management problem for the future, according to a new study. To recycle these efficiently, they must be disassembled and the resulting waste streams separated.

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Electric vehicle Waste Waste Batteries 164

Charged

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The alliance’s software connects to electric vehicles wirelessly and “manages the flow of electrons in line with real-time grid conditions,” temporarily reducing demand when the grid is constrained through smart charging. The storage system will help offset building power consumption while extending the useful life of the EV batteries.

Batteries 83

Batteries Power grid Recycled materials Demand 83

Business Green

JULY 24, 2022

Firms behind major recycling plant on Teesside announce major expansion of partnership. Advanced plastic recycling firm Mura and leading chemicals giant Dow have announced they plan to work together to construct multiple large-scale recycling facilities in the US and Europe.

Plastics 83

Plastics Recycling Recycling Europe 83

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 31, 2020

Sorting technologies manufacturer TOMRA Recycling considers the limitations of existing sorting methods and explores the issues facing European scrap metal processors and aluminium producers investing in equipment to sort their own scrap material.

Recycling 130

Recycling Recycling Plastics Europe 130

Charged

JUNE 29, 2023

The new regs, which will come into force once the European Council has formally endorsed the text, affect the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. Eight years after the regulation goes into force, battery-makers will be required to use minimum amounts of recycled cobalt, lithium, nickel and lead.

Batteries 137

Batteries Recycling Recycling Recycled materials 137

Business Green

APRIL 13, 2022

Nestle, Danone, Unilever and PepsiCo among firms to set out united vision for how nascent chemical recycling industry can be delivered in a way that is sustainable and green. Just last month, 175 national governments agreed to draw up a legally-binding global treaty to combat plastic waste and pollution by 2024.

Plastics 90

Plastics Recycling Recycling Packaging 90

Business Green

AUGUST 16, 2022

Wagamama is removing most of the plastic from the packaging used in its food deliveries and shifting instead to fully recyclable materials, in a move the restaurant chain claims could remove up to 330 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain each year.

Recycling 36

Recycling Recycling Waste Waste 36

Green Business Bureau

APRIL 14, 2023

Material and equipment manufacturer working to meet the demands of an environmentally conscious world Volm Companies and Yellowstone Plastics is a material and equipment manufacturer and supplier. Their portfolio now includes recyclable materials, paper, biobased, compostable, and lightweight products.

Waste 78

Waste Waste Plastics Packaging 78

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Rocket Industrial helps organizations reduce waste with their innovative packaging solutions. ? of landfill garbage is packaging material of some kind, meaning waste reduction demands a global shift to avoid throwaway solutions, and supporting this shift is the packaging distribution company Rocket Industrial.

Packaging 78

Packaging Waste Waste Organic 78

Hydrogen Fuel News

MAY 30, 2024

The AVCHI Initiative is a multi-stakeholder, public-private partnership with the goal of transforming waste biogases into clean hydrogen to help fuel the growth of the local clean energy economy and provide energy and economic resilience in the Antelope Valley.   Michael Schmitz ReCarbon, Inc. +1

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Hydrogen Waste Waste Resilience 124

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

Sitting alongside the Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, in 2018 the Treasury first announced the tax on plastics and in April 2022 the Plastic Packaging Tax will be introduced in the UK. The Plastic Packaging Tax is Government policy aiming to directly increase plastic recycling in the UK and cut carbon emissions.

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Packaging Plastics Recycling Recycling 130

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For the plastics that do not end up recycled or as pollution, the incineration process also emits a lot of carbon. ” The plastics industry can switch to using recycled plastics to reduce the carbon involved in production. .” Some manufacturers are hesitant to use recycled plastic as the polymers weaken upon recycling.

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Carbon Plastics Building Energy Monitoring Recycling 234

Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels. The report also notes that raw material consumption dropped between 2013 and the end of 2017.

Waste 85

Waste Waste Policy Building Energy Monitoring 85

Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Recycled Aluminum: Shaping the Future Responsibly Aluminum, renowned for its lightweight and pliable characteristics, is extensively utilized in the construction of exhibition booths. It holds a remarkable position as one of the world’s most recycled materials. million European homes for an entire year.  

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Innovation Sustainability Recycling Recycling 111

Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Producing hydrogen on-site can be achieved cheaply and easily by the gasification of waste and non-recyclable materials. Small production facilities situated near recycling facilities and waste sites could create local fuelling hubs for nearby businesses. The solution again lies in the hands of our politicians.

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Hydrogen Building Energy Monitoring Investment Energy Monitor 83

Business Green

JULY 29, 2022

Regulation, consumer demand and shareholders are pushing for more recycled textiles. Imagine if a significant portion of the textiles that cannot be reused in their current form could be recycled. Fashion companies need to set ambitious targets for recycling textiles and designing for circularity.

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Recycling Recycling Europe Fashion 36

Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2020

The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels. The report also notes that raw material consumption dropped between 2013 and the end of 2017.

Waste 54

Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 54

Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Environmental Audit Commitee argues electronic and retail giants need to join their brick and mortar rivals in contributing more to a circular economy, but the tech powerhouses insist they are leading efforts to tackle global e-waste mountain. The UK generates the second highest quantity of e-waste in the world.

Waste 63

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 63

GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

Rebuilding recycling to go circular. The circular economy is a solution for our future health and wellness and recycling has a vital role to play. A circular economy is not possible without recycling, yet it can’t happen through recycling alone. The Recycling Partnership’s 2020 State of U.S. Keefe Harrison.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 511

Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel operations, when managed unsustainably, can lead to environmental disruption in various forms including: Generation of enormous waste in landfills, contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases. Reduce Waste and Recycle. According to Reconomy, food waste accounts for more than 50% of waste in the hospitality industry.

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Sustainability Waste Waste Recycling 135

Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

To pave the way for future generations to live in harmony with the environment, it is critical that we incorporate sustainable building and distribution practices such as reducing waste, lowering emissions and sourcing from local eco-friendly providers. Long-distance sourcing of materials that contribute to extensive transportation emissions.

Construction 148

Construction Sustainability Waste Waste 148

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

London-based recycling tech business, Sorted, has raised £1.65 The group’s technology enables human pickers to better sort and recover targeted materials. Using computer vision, spectroscopy and coloured lasers driven by AI, their solution identifies, differentiates and pinpoints valuable items on recycling lines.

Recycling 162

Recycling Recycling Startups Recycled materials 162

Charged

JULY 26, 2023

As demand rises for battery raw materials, EV industry players are working to reduce the environmental costs of extraction. Closing the loop: recycling, end-of-life, and recycled materials markets. Extending EV battery life spans through second-life applications.

Batteries 88

Batteries Fossil fuels Recycling Recycling 88

AGreenLiving

JANUARY 12, 2022

Many cheaply-made skillets lack a durable design and contribute to the waste stream with their short lifespans. When a company invests in that quality and makes the pan from recycled materials, it’s a double win. Each size is made from 100% recycled aluminum. The company even ships the pan using recycled paper packaging.

Recycling 28

Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 28

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has released a Review on the EU actions required to address the increasing amount of hazardous waste. ” “The European waste industry is at the forefront of innovation, safety, and environmentally sound management practices, and we work every day to achieve the best results.”

Waste 195

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 195

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

Waste 148

Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 23, 2022

Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 were announced on 23 June at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Launched in 2017, the awards have witnessed a dramatic and inspirational rise in the circular use of plastics through increased recycling and recyclability over the last the five years, said the organisers.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Europe 264

Eco-Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Regulation, alongside consumer pressure, has developed a strong appetite to progress delivery of more sustainable solutions into the market, thus generating higher demand for recycled materials.

Recycled materials 10

Recycled materials Sustainability Asia Plastics 10

Green Business Bureau

JULY 23, 2020

The ever-increasing global population and the rise in environmental consciousness have created a demand for sustainable business practices. In the agriculture and food industry, sustainable business practices are intended to protect the environment, reduce waste production, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs.

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Agriculture Sustainability Waste Waste 99

Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

The company's first clean power deal - which will see it purchase power from a Texas wind project that broke ground this January - will cover half of its US power demand, it said. Whirlpool has also pledged to enhance its environmental footprint by curbing plastic pollution and extending the life of its products.

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Recycled materials Recycling Recycling Law 92