SuperCleanQ project
EC funding for research to develop processes and quality procedures for the valorisation of recycled plastics for food contact applications.
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Vacurema – the PET recycling technology of the future
A unique process has become the world's most successful PET recycling technology within only a short space of time: the patented Vacurema technology from Austria's plant engineering specialists Erema.
Commission proposes strategy for sustainable bioeconomy in Europe
The European Commission has adopted a strategy to shift the European economy towards greater and more sustainable use of renewable resources.
Green Tech to save environment from empty cartridges
Green Tech are dedicated in this wake up call for the environment and saving natural resources by recycling your printer cartridges in the UK and across the country since 2000.
Recyclable lid made strong
Walki’s fibre based lid is made of paper and plastics that can be separated from each other as a part of the normal paper recycling process.
PlasticsEurope: progress towards capturing the full value of used plastic
To capture the full value of plastics waste, it is necessary to combine different waste management options. Solutions vary from one country to another depending on the infrastructure, the national waste management strategy and the available technologies.
22 PET bottles mean the seat fabric for each Ford Electric
REPREVE® is Ford’s plan for a cleaner environment. About 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles are planned to be used as the seat fabric in the new Focus Electric and other new vehicles for the next model year.
More plastics diverted from landfill
According to PlasticsEurope, thanks to continuous improvement in plastics end-of-life management options and a growing public awareness, the amount of plastics ending up in landfills is constantly decreasing despite an increase of 2.5% in post-consumer plastic waste in 2010 (last year analyzed by PlasticsEurope).
PET is fashion
By international standards, Switzerland can be proud of a high PET recycling quota of more than 80%. The trade organization PET Recycling Switzerland wants more and, with this in mind, engaged top Swiss photographers. The project “PET is fashion” attracted much attention way beyond the country’s borders.
Pallmann partners with GMN in tyre recycling joint venture
Two market leaders have come together to provide a new concept for tyre recycling.
A new game 'Bin It' challenges people to recycle
'Bin It' it is a new game launched by Plastics Make it Possible®, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council. A goal of the game is simple: to encourage more plastics recycling through fun.
Increase in demand for Ecosheet, the green alternative for plywood
Luton-based 2K Manufacturing, producer of Ecosheet, the recycled alternative to plywood is going to double production of the board to 1300 items per week from early next year.
