Recycling

BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution
BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution
Barbara RuckerSep 16, 2024

The BIR commits to support efforts towards ending plastic pollution worldwide. Credit: Roman Striga…

PureCycle Technologies raises $90m through series of transactions  
PureCycle Technologies raises $90m through series of transactions  
Barbara RuckerSep 12, 2024

PureCycle Technologies develops purification recycling technology for PP. Credit: jantsarik via Shutterstock. Purification recycling…

Ambienta’s Previero acquires Parini to boost mechanical sorting 
Ambienta’s Previero acquires Parini to boost mechanical sorting 
Barbara RuckerSep 12, 2024

Parini develops equipment for the mechanical separation of plastic waste into various types. Credit:…

Packaging trade associations urge Defra to reconsider commingled collections 
Packaging trade associations urge Defra to reconsider commingled collections 
Barbara RuckerSep 10, 2024

The trade associations call for separate collections of paper and card, glass, and liquid…

Freepoint Eco-Systems opens new office in Düsseldorf
Freepoint Eco-Systems opens new office in Düsseldorf
Barbara RuckerSep 10, 2024

The office has operated since 1 September. Credit: Oscar Chamorro via Shutterstock. Eco-friendly products…

Schneider Electric partners with GR3N to improve plastic waste recycling
Schneider Electric partners with GR3N to improve plastic waste recycling
Barbara RuckerSep 10, 2024

GR3N’s process breaks down PET into its chemical building blocks. Credit: Teerasak Ladnongkhun via…

APR updates recyclability classification and stance on degradable additives  
APR updates recyclability classification and stance on degradable additives  
Barbara RuckerSep 9, 2024

The APR is an international non-profit organisation focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics.…

University of Waterloo researchers use 3D imaging to improve plastic recycling 
University of Waterloo researchers use 3D imaging to improve plastic recycling 
Barbara RuckerSep 6, 2024

The development will enable a more accurate observation of microplastics. Credit: SIVStockStudio via Shutterstock.…