12-12-2017 Research and Development Philadelphia recyclers transform filthy discarded glass into ‘ultra lightweight’ rock United States – Have you ever heard of foamed glass aggregate? Philadelphia-based company AeroAggregates produces this special material, which is...
06-12-2017 Plastics recycling The ‘most sustainable’ sports team shines a light on carbon fibre recycling Global – ELG Carbon Fibre has joined forces with Land Rover BAR to recycle and reuse as much carbon fibre...
01-12-2017 Business How should taxpayer-funded car scrapping schemes be designed? United Kingdom – Following the introduction of scrappage schemes by a number of vehicle manufacturers, the UK government has launched...
10-11-2017 Ferrous metal recycling How car recyclers in one US state help reduce carbon footprint United States – By reclaiming auto parts for reuse and then recycling the steel and aluminium left in vehicles at...
06-10-2017 Battery recycling Relectricity revives car batteries to offer future-proofed energy storage Australia – Australian tech company Relectrify has received an investment of AU$ 1.5 million (US$ 1.17 million) from the government’s...
05-10-2017 Paper and cardboard recycling Capacity hike for US carton recycler ReWall United States – The ReWall Company is doubling the manufacturing capacity of roofing products and other construction materials made from...
02-10-2017 Plastics recycling India pioneers new tech to produce tiles from discarded bags India – Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory in India have found a way to transform plastic waste into stylish,...
06-09-2017 Plastics recycling Recycled carbon fibres used in rail vehicle project United Kingdom – ELG Carbon Fibre, a specialist in recycled carbon fibre products, is developing a novel composite bogie frame...
05-09-2017 Business ‘Thousands of flooded cars will need to be scrapped’ USA – Hurricane Harvey will have major impact on recyclers in Texas and beyond, according to Joe Pickard, chief economist...
31-08-2017 Technology news Another sorting robot heads to US carton recycler United States – Following a successful pilot scheme, a second robotic system is being installed to sort food and beverage...
29-08-2017 Business Ford UK launches take back scheme for pre-2010 cars United Kingdom – Ford Motor Company in the UK has launched a vehicle scrappage scheme for cars built before 2010....