Austrian know-how heads west
Austrian recycling equipment specialist Pure Loop has taken its latest ISEC shredder-extruder into the US market. Pure Loop is a…
Posts from Robin Latchem
US fibre exports shift from traditional markets
Paper and fibre exports from the US in 2020 were down 12.7% on 2019, according to the latest official data…
ISRI welcomes Biden infrastructure drive
US recyclers have welcomed President Joe Biden’s commitment to prioritise sustainable and energy efficient materials as part of his recent…
Bunting kit backs rare earth recycling research
The University of Birmingham has purchased a laboratory-scale roll separator for rare earths as part of its research into the…
Suez gives in to Veolia takeover pressure
Veolia has succeeded in its takeover of Suez after a long and bitter battle, ending months of resistance from Suez….
WEEE Forum add new members in three continents
The WEEE Forum, the global group for e-waste producer responsibility organisations (PROs), has boosted its membership to 43 and is…
‘Lone star’ state gets no stars for toxic waste
Texas has the worst record among US states when it comes to the illegal disposal of hazardous waste, according to…
Coastal litter recovered for new SABIC compound
SABIC has introduced a new product using PET recovered and recycled from waterways and inland areas near coasts. The intention…
UK plastic plant is ‘world-first’ commercial-scale chemical recycler
A new facility being built in the UK is said to be the world’s first commercial-scale chemical plant for converting…
‘We fight on’ says Liberty owner
The boss of the struggling Liberty steel operation has vowed not to close any of its 12 plants in the…
Rare earth sustainability critical for green revolution
Investment in the supply of rare earths, including better waste management and recycling, is essential if the UK is going…
