Tyre tax controversy in South Africa
South Africa – In a bid to tackle related pollution issues, all South African tyre manufacturers and importers have been…
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Bioplastics may pose serious threat to traditional recycling
Sweden – Our modern world is hallmarked by the popularity of plastics. And with the global trend towards ‘green’ living,…
Funding boost for Enval
United Kingdom – UK-based Enval has attracted further backing for the commercialisation of its technology for the recycling of plastic…
Lloyd’s List mention for ship recycling ‘visionary’
United Kingdom – Lloyd’s List for 2011 – which ranks the 100 most influential people in shipping – features the…
New Swiss office for SSI Shredding Systems
Switzerland – In order to bolster its global sales network and European client communications, SSI Shredding Systems has opened a…
FiberVisions boosts Indorama’s capacity
United States – Asia’s world-leading integrated polyester chain producer Indorama Ventures Plc has acquired FiberVisions Holdings of the USA in…
KOM to enhance recovered paper recycling
Arabia – Oman-based Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) has unveiled a new initiative to improve recovered paper collection and recycling, to…
BIR World Mirror on Paper January 2012
BIR – The following article is based on the latest Paper World Mirror produced by the BIR world recycling body…
Guilty pleas over US$ 2.6 million metal theft
USA – Three men – Thomas Jefferson, James Robinson and Alan Verschleisser – have pleaded guilty to charges in connection…
China targets 72.1% paper recycling rate by 2015
China – The Chinese government is planning to raise the domestic paper recycling rate from 71.5% to 72.1% by the…
‘Light recycling’ for visual inspection
USA – A new LED point light launched by US firms Wavien, Inc. and WattWorks, Inc. is using the former’s…
