Plastics recyclers cease production
Recyclates demand impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID - 19: Is the future more plastic?
Now, while we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, plastics use is increasing again. But, while the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei (David) Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.
Furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare.
Vecoplan wins the Red Dot Award for its new VEZ 3200 pre-shredder
Vecoplan AG’s new VEZ 3200 is one of this year’s winners of the Red Dot Award for Product Design.
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation
In an open letter sent to the European Commission, EuPC advocates for a postponement of the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in view of the current COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Plastic pipes play a significant role in fighting COVID-19 spread
TEPPFA calls on EU and Member State authorities to list drinking water, sanitation and waste water and their supply chains as vital under COVID 19 restrictive measures.
Perform with PerforMem
Brand-new software from Lanxess for analyzing reverse osmosis and helps to localize interference factors in water treatment more easily.
Molecor reinforces its commitment to the environment
Molecor reinforces its commitment to the environment by joining the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program
Pour out your container recycling and walk away
Hard on the heels of the launch of the new Tomra R1 “multi-feed” reverse vending solution, global reverse vending leader Tomra is taking recycling automation up a notch with the unveiling of the Express returns concept.
Stadler delivers a future-proofed, sorting plant for the Schroll Group
The Schroll Group specializes in waste management and recycling, providing businesses, public administrations and local authorities services tailored to their specific requirements.
PET recycling strengthened on all fronts
With the expansion of the collection point network in public spaces and the commissioning of the most modern PET recycling plant in Europe, Swiss PET recycling was further strengthened in 2019.
Slovakia bans single-use plastics
Slovakia banned single-use plastics as of 2021 on Wednesday, joining the European Union fight to reduce marine pollution. The new law will make it illegal to sell plastic plates, cups, cutlery, drink stirrers, straws and cotton buds.
