plastic recycling sector News
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MACPRESSE@ EXPOSUCATA, São Paulo, Brazil, 13-15 September 2016
From 13th to 15th September, São Paulo, Brazil is hosting EXPOSUCATA, Latin America’s biggest trade show for the municipal solid waste recycling industry, which is opening its doors for the eleventh time. An unmissable event for all companies operating in the waste collection, transport and treatment sectors. A unique chance to network, get a sneak preview of the industry’s ...
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REY invests £55k in plastic recycling firm
Not-for-profit business Resource Efficiency Yorkshire has invested £55,000 in a Sheffield-based plastics recycler Reclaim, to help transform it into the “UK’s largest social enterprise in the plastics recycling sector”. REY’s investment is part of a package of support that will help Yorkshire and Humber to cut landfill tax, reduce greenhouse emissions and boost employment opportunities. Reclaim ...
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Aylesford newprint`s chris white to take up plastics recycling role
Aylesford Newsprint's commercial manager Chris White is leaving the paper recycling industry for the plastics recycling sector. After 41 years at Aylesford Newsprint, the well-respected paper expert has accepted an offer to be managing director at a PET recycling firm. Although White was unable to disclose which firm he will be working at, he revealed that it is due to open a 20,000 tonne a ...
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Sorting plastics: a new device for the recycling industry
There is a clear need to increase the amount of plastic that is recycled to conserve and recover resources and energy and to relieve pressure on landfill sites. However, recycling plastic waste is problematic as there are many types of plastics: each type has different physical and chemical properties. A recent study has assessed the effectiveness of a new separating technology which sorts ...
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Axion Engineering expands its recycling machinery range
Axion Engineering has signed a sales and marketing agreement with NESTRO Lufftechnik GmBh to promote and sell NESTRO’s air separation products and technologies in the UK and Ireland. Established in 1987, NESTRO operates from several sites across Europe and has over 250 employees. NESTRO designs and produces innovative air separation products and vacuum systems for sorting lightweight ...
By Axion Group
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New analysis of UK recovered plastics gives clarity to market situation
The report, compiled by the UK’s resource efficiency experts WRAP, includes detailed analysis of recovered plastic flows, prices and the sustainability of end markets, including the risks and opportunities. It reviews trends past and present, and updates on data reported by the organisation since the previous Plastic Market Situation Report was published in 2011. Three key themes covered ...
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Plastics Recycling Expo welcomes UNTHA UK
In June 2014, the Telford International Centre will open its doors to the Plastics Recycling Expo, the only dedicated plastic recycling exhibition and conference in Europe. Designed to stimulate debate, knowledge transfer and networking in the plastics recycling sector, this two day event will welcome industry professionals from across the country. And as a plastic shredding specialist with a ...
By Untha UK Ltd
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Axion: Balancing the needs of the circular economy and a toxic-free world
Growing pressure to transition to the circular economy and the desire to eliminate legacy additives is proving to be a conundrum for the plastics recycling sector. Richard McKinlay, Head of Consulting at resource recovery specialist Axion, explores the issues and impacts on the industry. Plastic products have been an integral part of our modern lives for some decades now, providing excellent ...
By Axion Group
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Industry debates EU end of waste criteria
Letsrecycle.com organised an End of Waste conference which consisted of debates regarding the figures from the glass, organics, paper and plastic recycling sectors. Concerns were raised about the EU criteria for paper and also that the status for glass is only eligible for materials used in remelt. Ulrich Ix, president of the European Federation of Glass Recyclers, which has more than 32 members ...
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End of Waste Conference debates how the industry can maximise the potential of end of waste and quality protocols
Experts from the glass, paper, plastics and organics recycling sectors discussed and debated the current status of EU end of waste criteria at the End of Waste and Quality Protocols Conference in London last week. (30th January). At the event, organised by letsrecycle.com, concerns were raised about the quality of materials, cross–border variations in rules and regulations and that the ...
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Lindner Keeps on Trailblazing: Further Developments in Plastics Recycling Call for All-in-One Solution and Strategic Partnership
The Lindner family business has been active in the recycling market for many decades and is known for innovative shredding technology, system solutions and washing systems. Of all the sectors, plastics recycling is the most dynamic. To provide the industry with recyclates of the required quality, in the necessary quantities and at low production costs, strategic partnerships and an optimised ...
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Recofloor celebrates its 2018 vinyl flooring recycling champions
“We’re ahead of the game!” was an appropriate theme running throughout the Recofloor 2018 Awards Event at Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield Ground which celebrated the environmental commitment of its vinyl flooring recycling champions. Flooring companies, contractors and distributors received trophies and certificates in ten major award categories, plus Gold, Silver and ...
By Axion Group
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Custom recycled polymer blends are new focus for Axion Polymers
Plastics recycler Axion Polymers has recruited a dedicated polymer technologist to its technical sales team with a specific focus on expanding its range of Axpoly and Axplas high-grade 100% recycled polymers for new markets and specific end user requirements. Shaun Phizacklea, a Manchester University chemistry graduate with extensive experience in rigid plastic recycling, joins Commercial ...
By Axion Group
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Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 Degrees Celsius Requires Deep Decarbonization Across All Sectors
By Theresa DuqueLimiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels will require severely cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Doing so calls for the immediate, large-scale adoption of renewable energy like solar and wind, electrified transportation, energy-efficient systems, alternative fuels, and carbon capture and storage technologies across all sectors ...
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