These pendant shades shine a light on recycled materials
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 18, 2020
LightArt is moving "from waste to watts" with its newest line of pendant light shades made from recycled materials.
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Mixed waste processing technology begins trial in Seattle
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 12, 2023
Innovative waste processing technology Juno began processing waste from a municipality in Seattle in February, part of a 12-week mixed waste processing pilot project. During the pilot, Juno® will process municipal solid waste from King County. Juno is proven to help solve this problem.”
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Busting waste and recycling myths
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 1, 2023
Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process. If it’s going to be sorted anyway, it doesn’t hurt.
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£4m investment in new Central Scotland recycling facility
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 10, 2022
Recycling and waste management business Levenseat has announced plans to invest £4m upgrading a new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which it purchased for an undisclosed sum from Avondale Environmental on 10 May.
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Projected EV battery recycling capacity outstrips expected supply
Charged
APRIL 5, 2024
Afraid there won’t be enough recycling plants to recycle EV batteries when they start reaching end of life in large numbers? According to new research from technology intelligence firm ABI Research, companies are planning to build enough EV battery recycling capacity by 2030 to recycle 1.3
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Beyond the bale: Viridor unveils plan to eliminate waste plastic exports
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Viridor says its soon-to-be-opened Avonmouth plastics recycling plant will reprocess over 80,0000 tonnes of plastic, creating recycled raw material ready to be returned to the economy. The circular economy for plastics report highlights the significant role that recycling plastics can play in ensuring the UK achieves net zero.
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New grades of recycled steel: Project shortlisted for award
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2023
A project that seeks to create new high-quality grades of recycled steel – and produce a sustainable alternative raw material for the cement industry – has been shortlisted for the External Partnership Award at this year’s World Sustainability Awards.
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From Trash to Treasure: The Role of Technology in Modern Waste Management
The Environmental Blog
JANUARY 19, 2024
There is a lot of latent energy in our waste. The adage, ‘one man’s trash is another’s treasure, applies to the world of waste management. From waste segregation to state-of-the-art WTE plants, innovative technology is helping transform trash into valuable resources.
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Firms combine expertise to test and validate systems to chemically recycle waste plastics
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2020
grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been awarded to three firms for an ambitious chemical recycling project that aims to make hard-to-recycle plastic packaging recyclable.
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Cool collaboration? Firms showcase SIM card made from recycled refrigerators
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 24, 2021
Electrical systems developer Thales and resource recovery firm Veolia have joined forces to create what is seemingly the first eco-designed SIM card made from recycled plastic. The polymer plastic found in high concentrations in waste electrical and electronic equipment is processed at Veolia’s recycling plant in France.
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Demo plant produces industrial sugars from mixed household waste fractions
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 8, 2022
A UK-based demonstration plant that generates industrial biotechnology sugars and other recycled material streams from the paper and card in mixed household waste has come online in May 2022. The products will be used in the production of several high-performance bio-based materials.
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Nina+Co sustainably furnishes a zero-waste London restaurant
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 1, 2020
Locally sourced and recycled materials by Nina+Co decorate the London location of Silo, a zero-waste restaurant focused on sustainability. Launched in Australia in 2011, Silo was heralded.
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Consortium project will capture and recycle more plastic packaging
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
Mixed waste feedstock. A three-year £10 million large-scale demonstrator project focused on the capture, recovery and recycling of plastic packaging currently lost to landfill and incineration is being led by resource recovery expert Fiberight. Flexible plastics waste sorted by the process.
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State-of-the-art plant for post-consumer plastic waste sorting and advanced mechanical recycling opens in Germany
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Having just launched the new Circular Economy Division, it is clear what a large role waste management and pivotal projects like this have on moving towards a sustainable future. We are proud to have initiated one of the most advanced mechanical recycling plants when it comes to post-consumer polymer waste. Polypropylene bales.
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Circulor, TotalEnergies and Recycling Technologies unveil plastic waste traceability software
Business Green
AUGUST 11, 2021
Backed by Innovate UK, the blockchain innovation aims to provide fully traceable and accurately-labelled record of recycled material. These incoming regulations underscore the need for more for accurate information on plastic recycling and its use in new materials, according to Circulor.
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Project secures EU funding to create sugars, chemicals and plastics from household waste
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
An 11-strong European consortium has secured funding for a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of generating waste sugars derived from household waste and producing a range of high-performance bio-based materials and products. Reduce environmental plastic pollution levels.
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5 opportunities of a circular economy
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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Sustainable Innovation: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Materials for Exhibition Booths
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
This shift extends to the realm of exhibition booths, where a new wave of eco-friendly materials is gaining prominence. This article explores a diverse range of sustainable materials for constructing exhibition booths, emphasizing their environmental benefits and innovative applications.
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Major milestone reached for international grass-roots waste management platform
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 30, 2021
One of the projects, AACEAM Ambiental, collects plastics from the Amazon rivers and other natural areas, and sorts and recycles it. Each of the 100 initiatives involved are providing important environmental waste recovery services and are displayed in this international showcase, aimed at connecting projects with funders.
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Coronavirus grant boosts safety at waste management firms
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Two of the new bays at Forth Resource Management, which were installed to hold recycled material made from organic waste delivered by local councils. The organic waste includes garden clippings and trimmings, and waste material produced by gardeners and landscapers.
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Plastics Recycling Show Europe goes virtual from 9 to 11 December
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. The PRSE Virtual conference will examine the latest developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better design for recycling.
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Latest and Greatest Recycling Technologies
GreenTech Gazette
MARCH 1, 2023
There are several new and emerging technologies for recycling that are being developed and implemented around the world. Here are a few examples: Chemical recycling: Chemical recycling is a new technology that breaks down plastic waste into its basic building blocks, which can then be used to make new plastic products.
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How Robots Can Pick Up after the Recycling Crisis
The Environmental Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Given that no individual can spend countless hours picking up and sorting the recyclable wastes in a pile of garbage. The invention of artificially intelligent robots is covering for our mess to prevent the recycling crisis from pushing through. Thus, here is how robots can pick up after the recycling crisis.
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Tesla says new recycling process recovers 92% of battery materials
Charged
AUGUST 24, 2021
Battery recycling will be a critical part of the future e-mobility ecosystem, as Tesla has understood from the beginning. The California carmaker has been working with various firms to recycle its end-of-life battery packs for several years.
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LIVDEN decorative tiles are made with recycled materials
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 7, 2022
The fresh and innovative patterns add a unique flair to walls and countertops with minimal environmental impact. Each tile is made using upcycled post-consumer materials. The PaperStone tiles are created from recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin comprised of 90% recycled melamine and 100% recycled phenolic saturated papers.
Research finds people want Apple and Samsung to go green
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Such a massive industry has the potential to have an extensive environmental impact, from production, to the waste cycle. Smartphone manufacturers are showing signs of accountability through efforts to incorporate recycled materials into product design and work towards carbon neutrality.
WAMA underwear are made with sustainable hemp
Inhabitat - Innovation
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The plastics, the waste, the non-recyclable materials…it has all added up to the biggest environmental crisis humankind has ever faced. Modern methods of fashion have led to worldwide global catastrophe. WAMA Underwear is turning to hemp, one of the most sustainable fabrics in the world.
KALOs PVC Bench is made from plastic waste and wood scraps
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 4, 2020
This stylish piece of minimalist furniture is made out of recycled materials and fit for two. The piece, simply titled “PVC Bench,” is made up of four different components. Broken and discarded plastic pipe parts make up the main top part of the seat while.
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How the UK can become a leader in wind turbine recycling
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
With over 14,000 wind turbine blades expected to reach the end of their usable life within the next three years in the UK, recycling them will help the sector reduce its carbon footprint, according to the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling P2 report released by the Energy Transition Alliance.
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Volm Companies: Material and Equipment Manufacturer Committed to Waste Reduction
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 14, 2023
As a complete design, equipment, and consumables supplier, Volm Companies believe they have a unique and exciting opportunity to provide thoughtful solutions that help reduce landfill waste and meet the demands of a more environmentally conscious world. PGA netting manufactured for PGA tournaments – this material is then recycled.
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These pendant shades shine a light on recycled materials
AGreenLiving
MAY 18, 2020
Innovative companies around the world are looking at everyday objects in a new light, and custom lighting fabrication and design studio LightArt is no exception. In fact, LightArt is moving “from waste to watts” with its newest line of pendant light shades made from recycled materials. Read the rest here:Â .
Rocket Industrial: A Packaging Distribution Company Tackling Our Global Waste Crisis
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.
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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business
The Environmental Blog
MAY 7, 2020
Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials.
‘We can’t recycle our way out’
Grist
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.
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PepsiCo to switch to fully recycled plastic bottles across nine European nations
Business Green
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The goal is a marked acceleration of targets previously announced by the firm, reflecting technological innovations and market development in the use of recycled plastics. We are committed to immediate action to address the plastic waste challenge.
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Italys 2020 World Expo pavilion celebrates sustainable, circular design
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 28, 2019
The temporary structure embodies circular principles to minimize waste and integrate recycled materials such as coffee grounds, mycelium and ocean plastic.
Black bag waste powers new Leeds low carbon heat network
Business Green
MARCH 17, 2020
Veolia has this week started delivering low carbon heat through a new district heating scheme powered by unrecyclable waste in Leeds. The Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF), operated by Veolia on behalf of Leeds City Council, was opened in 2016 in support of the city's zero waste goals.
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Evian debuts sparkling water in recyclable cans
Business Green
JANUARY 11, 2022
Leading bottled water brand rolls out new product in recycable cans and recycled plastic bottles. Bottled water brand Evian is to launch its first-ever sparkling water product, which will be available in both recyclable aluminium cans and 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles.
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'Fantastic opportunity': UK gears up £2.6m recycling project for electric car motors
Business Green
MAY 31, 2020
Innovate UK-backed initiative aims to scale up recycling process for rare earth metals used in electric vehicles. Dubbed 'Rare Earth Recycling for E-Machines' (RaRE), the initiative is being supported by a £1.9m I believe this is industry, technology, recycling and innovation working together at its impressive best.".
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Cathedral City launches solution to cheese's plastic recycling challenge
Business Green
JULY 13, 2020
Leading brand launches new effort to recycle flexible film packaging. A new frontier in plastic packaging recycling was opened this week, as Cathedral City announced a scheme to recycle flexible film cheese packaging. Without a standard recycling solution in the industry, consumers are unsure what they can recycle and where.
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Coca-Cola brings its first 100 per cent recycled plastic bottle to the US
Business Green
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Firm plans to begin rolling out 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles for select Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and Dasani water brands in coming months. The world has a plastic waste problem," the company admitted in a statement. "In In fact, plastic waste is among the top environmental concerns globally.
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Recycled components and plastic-free packaging: Samsung powers up 2025 sustainability plan
Business Green
AUGUST 15, 2021
All Samsung phones are to feature recycled materials from 2025, the company has pledged as part of a new set of wide-ranging sustainability targets. We believe that everyone has a role to play in providing innovative solutions that protect the planet for generations to come.
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'Infinitely recyclable': Viridor unveils plans for circular economy plastics hub
Business Green
MAY 18, 2020
Waste and resource giant Viridor has today announced that it has commenced feasibility work on a new project that would allow 30,000 tonnes of previously unrecyclable thin film plastic to be processed each year using a new technology that makes such materials 'infinitely recyclable'.
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Siemens to produce high-conversion-rate incinerator
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2021
A new waste incinerator is claimed to be “turning heads” in the recycling and waste processing world because of its ability to process previously unrecyclable materials and its efficiency in using the exhaust heat generated by a vortex to produce electricity, district heating and food production.
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