Posts from Kirstin Linnenkoper

06-06-2018

K 2019 show already sold out: plastics shape the future

More than 3000 plastics and rubber processing firms will exhibit their latest solutions at the ‘already fully booked’ K2019 show,…

06-06-2018

Business Rubber

Europe’s tyre recycling specialists unite

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has partnered-up with the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) to further strengthen the representation…

05-06-2018

E-scrap Plastics Research

E-scrap plastics are causing ‘widespread contamination’ of toxic substances

There is ‘mounting evidence’ suggesting that ‘inefficient’ recycling of discarded electronics has enabled toxic chemicals to enter new products. The…

05-06-2018

Research Rubber

There is a much quicker way to recycle old tyres

Have you heard of fast pyrolysis? Tyre producer Continental is sharing its rubber expertise with the Dutch University of Twente…

04-06-2018

Research Textiles

What are the impacts of recycled fibres?

The European Outdoor Group is pioneering a new project seeking to compare the impacts of recycled and virgin polyester and…

01-06-2018

Business Editors’ Top Picks

Business now vs. in the future: Beware of the trolls!

‘Whether you’re in the recycling business or working in retail or the media, one question on our minds is “How…

01-06-2018

Business

Suez eco-manifesto could help boost UK economy by £9 billion

Growing public and political concern for a sustainable future offers a ‘golden opportunity’ for Britain to create a new recycling-friendly…

01-06-2018

Business Textiles

Reinventing the world’s US$ 1.4 trillion fashion industry

The Cradle-to-Cradle Institute’s Fashion Positive+ programme is celebrating its first anniversary. Backed by major brands like Stella McCartney and H&M,…

31-05-2018

Gallery IFAT

IFAT 2018

This May, the latest recycling solutions were on display again at the IFAT trade show in Munich, Germany, attracting over…

31-05-2018

Batteries Business

EV growth could be great news for battery recyclers

The global automotive battery market value is estimated to reach US$ 34,967.2 million by 2023, according to new data released…

31-05-2018

Business

Can the UK overhaul its recycling sector to reach circular economy heights?

England’s household recycling rate has plateaued most notably with change of just 2% between 2010 and 2017. New policies to strengthen…