SiC Processing hit by trimmed wafer capacities
Germany – Wafer slurry recycling specialist SiC Processing has been forced to react to the manufacturing shift from Europe to…
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BRIC countries drive aluminium demand
Global – With China, Brazil and India becoming growth centres for aluminium-based products, the demand for primary aluminium is set…
Opening of UK’s largest PVC profiles recycling plant
United Kingdom – Through its subsidiary Eurocell, industrial conglomerate Tessenderlo Group has invested Euro 3.5 million in creating the UK’s…
Report highlights recycling’s huge contribution
Europe – A new report from the European Environment Agency has highlighted the financial contribution of the recycling industry to…
Research into rare earths from electric motors
Germany – A new research project, conducted by a German-led consortium of major industrial organisations, aims to investigate the extraction…
Millions invested in Israeli recycling programme
Israel – The Ministry of Environmental Protection in Israel has granted 250 million shekels (US$ 70 million) to private entrepreneurs…
PVC firm to add recycling line
Belgium – PVC-based structural elements manufacturer Deceuninck has acquired recycling equipment from fellow Belgian company Verpola. The move will increase…
PwC: Strategic metal scarcity seen worsening
Global – Global manufacturers may face a critical shortage of 14 raw materials over the next five years affecting industries…
Ikea switches from wooden to paper pallets
Sweden – Major Swedish retailer Ikea is giving up wooden pallets in favour of single-use, recyclable paper versions. The home…
Fridge recycling venture for Bavaria
Germany – Electronic waste processor Stena Technoworld has built a recycling facility, capable to convert 360,000 refrigerators per annum. The…
Green light for Sri Lankan bulb recycling venture
Sri Lanka – Orange Electric, a Sri Lankan electrical and lighting products manufacturer and exporter, has invested US$ 500 000…
