Brands make sustainability moves, but use more plastic
In 2021, major brands increased their use of PCR and cut back on “problematic plastics,” but the amount of plastic...
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Few EU member states hit collection targets
A report from the United Nations on the European Union found that very few member countries are achieving their e-scrap...
Brands advance sustainability – but use more plastic overall
In 2021, major brands increased their use of PCR and cut back on "problematic plastics," but the amount of plastic...
European panel approves PET recycling technologies
A scientific review panel has given the green light to several different technologies to recycle post-consumer PET and polyolefins into...
Partners planning AI-powered e-scrap battery removal system
A European R&D project aims to create an AI-powered system that can detect and automatically remove batteries from e-scrap before...
EU eyes higher recycled content requirements
Online delivery packaging, takeaway cups and plastic drink bottles could see new targets for reuse and recycled content under proposals...
European project tests circular business models
Four years of work on circular business models in the electronics sector wrapped up in mid-October, when the C-SERVEES Project...
Energy crisis threatens European plastics reclaimers
The European energy crisis has driven electricity prices up to 70% of plastics reclaimers' operating expenses, and without help, they...
Global roundup: New facilities, pollution-reduction partnerships
From France to Kenya to Thailand, a number of companies are building new facilities, cleaning up waterways and keeping an...
EU seeks comments on device sustainability
The European Commission is requesting feedback on draft regulations for designing mobile phones and tablets to be more environmentally friendly,...
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