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Volumes in recycling industry are slowly returnig to normal

Volumes in recycling industry are slowly returnig to normal

As many countries move into a new phase of their response to COVID-19, BIR presents the latest in its series of expert updates on the impact of the pandemic on recycling markets around the world.…

Breaking News
Joint Open Letter of EuRIC, FEAD and CEWEP for a Green Recovery

Joint Open Letter of EuRIC, FEAD and CEWEP for a Green Recovery

EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries Confederation, issues a joint call together with FEAD and CEWEP to put the Green Deal and the new Circular Economy Action Plan at the forefront the post COVID-19 recovery. Cinzia VEZZOSI, President of EuRIC,…

Business
In the coronavirus crisis, Bosch is committed to both technological innovations and climate action

In the coronavirus crisis, Bosch is committed to both technological innovations and climate action

After shutting down production at nearly 100 Bosch locations worldwide this month, the company is systematically preparing for a gradual ramp-up of manufacturing. “We want to ensure reliable supplies to meet our customers’ demand as…

Business
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day comes during a big election year, with 65 major elections worldwide. And much more is at stake than politics — the future of the planet weighs on how people…

Business
New sorting technology can help overcome recycling business disruptions

New sorting technology can help overcome recycling business disruptions

lant design automation and technology advancements lead to increased purity rates, while requiring fewer manual sorters The rapidly evolving effects from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, global pandemic has governments and companies enacting unprecedented measures to…

NEWS
Impact of COVID 19 on international recycling market

Impact of COVID 19 on international recycling market

BIR continues to gather expert updates on the impact of COVID-19 on international recycling markets. Even though China, the starting point for the pandemic, has passed its peak of infections and is taking tentative steps towards…

NEWS
Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19

Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is posing major challenges for healthcare systems and medical institutions worldwide. An ability to rapidly diagnose the virus is of invaluable help in curbing its exponential spread in many countries. Bosch’s new,…

Business
Ten winners will receive a $1000 prize on Global Recycling Day 2020

Ten winners will receive a $1000 prize on Global Recycling Day 2020

Global Recycling Foundation launched its global #RecyclingHeroes competition, celebrating the unsung #RecyclingHeroes from across the world ahead of Global Recycling Day 2020 (18 March). #RecyclingHeroes can be anyone – people, groups, or organisations – who…

DEEE & DBA
New Forrec technology for electrical cables recycling

New Forrec technology for electrical cables recycling

Forrec has recently designed a line aimed at the enhancement of materials composing the electric cables. Forrec has always dealt with the treatment of electrical and electronic waste and this process has brought with it…

Paper, cardboard & co
Dove moves to 100% recycled plastic bottles, and plastic-free packs for its beauty bar

Dove moves to 100% recycled plastic bottles, and plastic-free packs for its beauty bar

Today, Dove, one of the largest beauty brands in the world, unveils new initiatives and impact figures to accelerate the global beauty industry’s progress to address plastic waste. As one of the biggest known reduction plans of its…