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UN environmentalists stretch to turn off the plastic tap

Delegates from 175 countries have approved a provisional UN accord to tackle plastic waste and pollution. The draft resolution from…

Textiles: buyers’ market depresses trade values

Conflict in Ukraine, the biggest importer of used clothing in eastern Europe, overshadows day-to-day business. Markets for used clothing and…

Robust ship recycling sector sees early signs of disruptions

Strong demand in the ship demolition sector has been tempered by the war in Ukraine ‘which is creating some major…

How is the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacting your business?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to make headlines as politicians, businesses and individuals worldwide react with horror and incredulity…

It’s a mad world, our smart world

I was eyeing a rosé gold smartwatch at the electronics store that opened in my city last weekend. Though I…

Will we see you in Las Vegas?

Recycling International is attending the much anticipated ISRI Convention & Expo in Sin City. Naturally, we will publish a detailed…

SciAps’s new XRF handheld simplifies lead paint detection

SciAps has developed the world’s first handheld XRF not to use radioactive isotopes for detecting high levels of lead paint…

Photo of the week: Turning off the plastic tap

Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong created the three story tall sculpture titled ‘Turning off the Plastic Tap’ to support global…

Gigamine launches recycling solution for booming EV market

UK start-up Gigamine is promising a ‘step change’ in efficiency and sustainability by developing new technology and solutions for lithium-ion…

Tetra Pak invests in four new recycling facilities

Tetra Pak and its partners have invested over EUR 11.5 million in four new sites for recycling post-consumer carton packages…

Enviro Systems leads the way in recycling ‘premium’ tyres

Scandinavian recycler Enviro Systems has received an order for 60 tonnes of recovered carbon black from a major European tyre…