WRAP: Tackle data security to increase device recovery
A new report identifies data security concerns as a major barrier to more recycling and claims there is growing interest...
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GHG study draws headlines challenging value of recycling
A research paper on individual steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has precipitated a host of mainstream media stories, many...
PET bale yields on the decline in Europe
European PET reclaimers have seen their average bale yield decrease from 73 percent to 68 percent in the past six...
EU body takes aim at planned obsolescence in devices
A branch of the European Union is calling on stakeholders to improve the repairability of electronics and ferret out devices...
Firm set to scale up ‘bio-recycling’ method
A French company developing an enzymatic depolymerization process for PET has signed a deal to bring its technology from the...
Irish effort seeks to deploy LCD separation equipment
An automated LCD disassembly machine is gearing up to be presented to the public after several years in development. The...
In My Opinion: Are we ready for reusable packaging?
Single-use packaging is easy to spot. A short walk along a beach, anywhere in the world, will reveal the consequences...
Details on processing tech for hard-to-recover plastics
As Loop Industries pushes forward its depolymerization method on multi-layer packaging, the startup is also highlighting the potential of recycling...
Project aims to save PS foams from incineration
European groups are backing an initiative to recycle polystyrene materials containing a banned flame retardant. They recently reported key progress in...
Group says recycling stream can handle PET alternative
A bio-derived plastic that could replace PET in food and drink packaging has received interim recycling approval from an industry...
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