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Artificial intelligence in service of recycling
Artificial intelligence in service of recycling PICVISA is a company from Calaf that is applying artificial intelligence to the recycling and sorting of waste. After sorting glass and plastic, they have developed a machine that automatically classifies used clothing based on its composition and colors. This technology is very useful in view of the mandatory textile recycling starting from 2025. ...
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REDWAVE showcases new XRF Sorting Machine at IFAT 2016 New sorting possibilities for the Recycling Industry
REDWAVE will be located in Hall C1 at stand 226 at the IFAT in Munich (Germany) from May 30 to June 3. You will see different live sorting demonstrations with the innovative REDWAVE XRF sorting machine at our stand: Mixed heavy metals: separation of pure fractions (eg: copper, zinc, stainless steel) Mixed plastics: separation of brominated plastics Mixed glass: separation of lead glass and ...
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WRAP works with Sainsbury`s on mixed recycled glass project
The Waste & Resources Action Programme is working with supermarket Sainsbury’s in a trial to collect mixed glass and turn it into a range of containers without colour sorting it. The trial is part of WRAP’s GlassRite Wine initiative which aims to encourage the use of lighter weight glass wine bottles in the UK and to drive the increase of recycled glass content. WRAP manufacturing project ...
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REDWAVE XRF - new sorting possibilities for the Metal and Aluminium Recycling Industry
The sorting system REDWAVE XRF was initially used in the field of glass sorting, more precisely for the separation of heat-resistant and leaded glass from the waste glass cullet. Soon it became apparent that the fields of application go far beyond the glass sector. The use of this innovative technology together with the development of a new machine design set new standards in the metal sorting, ...
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Equal ejections help sort glass
What is your product? Redwave's three-way sensor-based sorting machine for glass fines from 2mm. How does it work? The Redwave CX is for material 6-50mm and the CXF for fine material 2-12mm, Both machines are equipped with a completely reworked three-way system. By rearranging the valve units, the same high performance at the first and second eject is guaranteed, even for fine material, and ...
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Redwave glass recycling day
The event was primarily dedicated to the presentation of the new glass sorting machines, Redwave CX for material 6-50mm and Redwave (XI for fine material 2-12mm. Redwave CX and CXF machines are equipped with a completely reworked three-way system. By rearranging the valve units, the same high performance at the first and second eject is guaranteed even for fine material, and air consumption is ...
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Redwave XRF: new sorting possibilities for a multitude of materials
Austrian sensor-based separation and sorting equipment specialist Redwave has introduced a new sorting system – the Redwave XRF – which analyses and evaluates materials according to chemical composition. The new Redwave XRF sorting system was initially used in the field of glass sorting, more precisely for the separation of heat-resistant and leaded glass from waste glass cullet. ...
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Innov-X Systems, Inc. and BT-Wolfgang Binder work together to develop automated plastics sorting system
Innov-X Systems, Inc. and BT-Wolfgang Binder GmbH recently announced they are increasing their level of cooperation by further developing their REDWAVE QXR technology; this time for the plastics recycling markets. Earlier this year, Innov-X and BT-Wolfgang Binder entered into an OEM agreement to develop and market a new high volume glass sorting system -- the REDWAVE QXR-G. This system combines ...
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PEL launch Jaws our latest volume fed bottle crusher at the RWM Exhibition in September 2013
PEL are delighted to announce the launch of Jaws: BB03, the PEL manufactured volume fed bottle crusher suitable in areas where space and height are restricted. The BB03 is smaller in size than Mega Jaws, PEL’s other volume fed bottle crusher. However it encompasses all the same space saving, and waste reduction features of the Mega Jaws bottle crusher also manufactured by PEL. The volume ...
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Innovative sorting of Aluminium and Zorba
REDWAVE XRF new sorting possibillities for the aluminium recycling industry Introduction There are no limits set to the recycling of metals, they can be reused without limitation and to one hundred percent. Of course, metals have to be separated from non-metal impurities and different metals have to be sorted in pure fractions to be able to use them as secondary raw material. Due to the use and ...
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New €5m Irish glass recycling plant unveiled
A new Euro 5m state-of-the-art glass recycling facility has been opened in Ireland which will be able to handle more than 50,000 tonnes of bottles and jars a year. Environment minister John Gormley officially opened the new Glassco Recycling plant, which has the potential to save more than 15,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Bosses say it will be the first of its kind in the country to use ...
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Latest packaging figures confirm effects of recession
Packaging recovery obligation figures for 2010 have fallen for the second year in a row. According to producer obligation tables published by the Environment Agency earlier this week, total recovery obligations for packaging producers have fallen to 6,719,905 tonnes from 6,842,574 tonnes in 2009 – a decrease of 122,000 tonnes. Scrap-ex commercial director Duncan Frearson said: “I don’t think ...
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Binder+Co order intake in Q1–3/2010 shows a clear upturn
During Q1–3/2010, Binder+Co, the innovative machine and plant manufacturer from Gleisdorf in Austria, was able to increase its order intake by a notable 50% over the previous year. However, company sales revenues and EBIT remained below the 2009 level. In view of these facts, Karl Grabner, from the Binder+Co Management Board is not dissatisfied: “Although our sales revenues and EBIT ...
By Binder Co
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How Rye River Brewing Company are Saving on Glass Disposal Costs
PEL Waste Reduction Equipment has installed a BB022 large capacity industrial glass bottle crusher in the Rye River Brewing Company. The BB022 will allow Rye River to efficiently manage waste glass bottles generated across their site and save on the overall handling and disposal costs of this waste. The Rye River Brewing Company, based in Celbridge, Kildare employs over 40 people across the ...
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Landfill bans consultation launched by Defra
The Government has launched a consultation on the prospect of introducing landfill restrictions or bans on nine waste streams including paper and card, textiles, metals, wood, food, glass and plastics. Waste electrical and electronic equipment and garden waste are also included in the options. The consultation was published jointly by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and ...
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In H1/2010, Binder+Co’s key indicators lagged behind those of the preceding year, but showed a marked upturn in order intake.
In the first half-year 2010, the Gleisdorf-based processing, environmental and packaging technology specialist once again achieved a clearly positive result, although sales revenues and EBIT remained below the figures for the preceding year. However, especially during the second quarter, positive signals emanated from an upswing in order intake. “As a company that is traditionally affected ...
By Binder Co
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Binder+Co starts 2011 with strong, first quarter growth
Binder+Co, the innovative machine and plant manufacturer from Gleisdorf in Austria, began the 2011 financial year in a highly successful manner. Company sales revenues were some 44% higher at EUR 17.34 million, EBIT more than trebled to EUR 1.10 million and order intake was 70% up at EUR 19.87 million. In view of these facts, Karl Grabner, from the Binder+Co Management Board is well pleased: ...
By Binder Co
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Environment Agency to confirm separate collection legislation in UK
As set out under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations, the Environment Agency is concluding a briefing note to stakeholders which will outline how it is likely to oversee the separate collection of recyclable materials as of this month. Under the new regulations which came into effect on the 1st of January 2015, the separate collections of paper, metal, plastic and glass for household and ...
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Binder+Co 2010 progressing well: sales revenues and EBIT above the level of last year, order intake up by a notable 39%
With sales revenues of EUR 63.25 million and EBIT of EUR 7.22 million, in 2010 we not only surpassed the figures for the preceding year, but also returned to our pre-crisis levels. Order intake in the second half-year even returned to the record level of 2008 and therefore we can be genuinely satisfied.” Karl Grabner, member of the Binder+Co Management Board. Generally difficult and ...
By Binder Co
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