Acording the PlasticsEurope yearly analysis Plastics - the facts 2010, the three EU Member States Belgium, Germany and Sweden all achieve high recycling rates for plastics packaging through different systems.
Accomplishing the "Four Rs" can be a challenge. Taking part in the current trend of waste minimization and energy conservation requires life-style changes and dedication.
Artenius PET Packaging Europe (APPE) is Europe's leading manufacturer of PET preforms and single and two stage containers as well as being a pioneer of PET recycling in Europe.
EREMA positions itself once again as the top address for plastics recycling systems at K 2010.
Weima Maschinenbau GmbH has presented its newly developed Spider modular shredder system for the first time at the K 2010 fair in Düsseldorf. The machinery producing company has been able to already conclude sales for the new shredder directly at the fair, as well as for other proven products.
Sita, the waste company owned by France-based Suez Environnement, says it will build 10 plants across the UK to convert end of life plastic into diesel fuel. The company will commission the first plant in London by the end of 2011.
3B-the fibreglass company has partnered with Reprocover, a local Belgian company, to develop very attractive sustainable solutions for sewage, drainage and water supply applications. Typically, the composite solutions are made of 90% of recycled materials and have proven their ability to replace efficiently commonly used cast iron for the production of sewage trapdoors, manholes, utility access holes, etc.
Weima Maschinenbau GmbH is unveiling its newly developed, modular shredding system at the K 2010 trade fair in Dusseldorf.
This month 2010 marks the first anniversary of the nationwide launch of Recofloor, the UK's first vinyl flooring recycling scheme.
Erema, the Austrian recycling system specialists, will be focusing on the latest developments and improvements in the field of efficient and economic plastics recycling at the K trade fair. The new Erema TVEplus recycling system will be premiered in Düsseldorf.
Melted used tires build an futuristic sink surface
Pieces of junk turned into brilliantly designed lamps
