ECO Plastics criticises UK mixed plastics collection
United Kingdom – ‘The UK should be focusing on capturing greater numbers of plastic bottles instead of turning its attention…
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CEPI warns of ‘frightening’ scenario
Europe – The waste guidance issued on June 28 by the European Commission’s Environment Department risks ‘seriously downgrading’ the quality…
China raises priority of EV market growth
China – China has set its sights on a new objective: having a total of 500 000 active electric vehicles…
DS Smith/SCA deal creates recycled packaging giant
United Kingdom/Sweden – UK-based DS Smith Plc has completed the acquisition of the packaging division of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA),…
Münster University wins Urban Mining Award
Germany – A cutting-edge pilot concept for the recovery of raw materials, conceived by Münster University Professors Bernhard Gallenkemper and…
‘Encouraging’ status report on sustainable packaging
Europe – ‘Progress is undoubtedly being made in spite of, or maybe even assisted by, the protracted economic downturn,’ states…
Automotive recyclers exchange ideas
Global – ‘Japanese recyclers have begun to expand their businesses to Asia,’ announced Japanese Automotive Recycling Association (JARA) Vice Chairman…
Danes request delay in ship recycling rules
Denmark/Sweden – According to a recent Danish EU presidency proposal, the draft regulation on ship recycling would prove most effective…
German PET study group makes its bow
Germany – Although Germany has the largest volumes of collected PET in Europe, the country’s recyclers are claiming that they…
Aircraft retirements to almost double in next decade
United States – Due to accelerated fleet renewal driven by the competitive fuel-burning performance of modern airplanes, ‘the number of…
E-waste legislation gains ground in Israel
Israel – The e-waste bill introduced recently by Israel’s green advocacy group Adam Teva V’Din has been approved by the…
