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Highest aluminium purity powers the circular economy

Steinert’s dry density separation technology based on x-ray transmission (XRT) is being successfully used for heavy and light metal separation…

China’s recovering economy ready to host long-awaited plastics expo

Recyclers are getting ready for ChinaPlas 2023, which will be held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from…

Focus on Africa’s green economy

The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) is backing moves by the African Union to develop a ‘green economy’ for the continent…

Car-maker tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles

Audi has accelerated the desire for circular solutions for its end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) by establishing a research project with 15…

Solar panels a vital piece of the circular economy puzzle?

‘Two decades after the rapid expansion of photovoltaics (PVs), the number of solar panels reaching end-of-life is increasing,’ observes the…

Circular economy approach for US textiles

Only about 15% of used clothes and other textiles in the United States get reused or recycled – the other…

Brussels accelerates its Circular Economy drive

A strategy to make textiles more durable, repairable, reusable and recyclable has been set out by the European Commission in a package…

Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase

Target Audience: Downstream brands and components manufacturers of home appliance/3C electronics, automobiles, fast consuming products and packaging, sports and recreation…

Bird: Free scrap trade fundamental for a successful circular economy

The Bureau of International Recycling supports the recent initiative of its European member federation EuRIC regarding the potential impact of…

Leyland sees the benefits of Reconomy

Leyland SDM, a leading decorating and do-it-yourself retail brand in central London, has appointed Reconomy to manage its waste and…

In the ‘Star Wars’ economy, one thing doesn’t pay

Junkyards and scavengers are everywhere in the film series. So why do they waste so much valuable scrap? Originally published…