NEWS
TOMRA launches “Basic Line” reverse vending machines for retailers new to deposit return schemes

TOMRA launches “Basic Line” reverse vending machines for retailers new to deposit return schemes

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA Collection has launched its new Basic Line, a line of reverse vending machines (RVMs) offering innovation and affordability to stores new to participating in deposit return systems (DRSs). The Basic…

Business
Electric motors and copper wires recycling

Electric motors and copper wires recycling

The recycling of components has become an increasingly central issue, as it is an effective way of reducing environmental impact and creating new economic opportunities. In this regard, the treatment of electrical wires and motors…

Business
European Parliament ban on plastic exports to significantly impair European plastic recycling unless complementary measures are taken

European Parliament ban on plastic exports to significantly impair European plastic recycling unless complementary measures are taken

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 17 January 2023 on the Commission’s proposal for a Waste Shipment Regulation which has both positive and negative repercussions for plastics recycling. While many adaptations will facilitate recycling…

NEWS
A boost for recycling but non-recyclable packaging must be  phased out sooner

A boost for recycling but non-recyclable packaging must be phased out sooner

The proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) sets a robust framework to boost packaging recycling. However, European recyclers warn that the phasing out of non-recyclable packaging must be dramatically accelerated if the EU…

Business
Finalists Announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

Finalists Announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

Shortlisted finalists in the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 were revealed earlier today in a livestream event. The winners of the seven award categories will be announced on 23 June, the second day of the…

DEEE & DBA
Euric backs ENVI Committee on revision of Battery Regulation

Euric backs ENVI Committee on revision of Battery Regulation

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (Euric) endorses the ambitious measures adopted by the ENVI Committee of the European Parliament which will govern the entire battery life cycle. These measures are of an utmost importance for…

DEEE & DBA
Webinar FORREC -Refrigerators recycling – 17th November 2021

Webinar FORREC -Refrigerators recycling – 17th November 2021

15 years: this is the average lifetime of a refrigerator or freezer. Once disused, this product must be recycled properly. For the treatment and disposal of refrigerators, therefore, specific technologies must be used, capable of treating…

NEWS
30% mandatory EU recycled content target by 2030

30% mandatory EU recycled content target by 2030

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) strongly welcomes the call made by Plastics Europe for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030, and looks forward to working with the…

Business
TOMRA TO SPONSOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY THEATRE AT RWM 2021

TOMRA TO SPONSOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY THEATRE AT RWM 2021

Representatives from TOMRA’s Collection and Recycling divisions will be on hand at stand 5-Q130 to highlight the myriad of ways in which the company’s solutions are helping stakeholders across the entire value chain in the…

NEWS
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), 4-5 November 2021, Amsterdam

Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), 4-5 November 2021, Amsterdam

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) returns to Amsterdam on 4-5 November 2021, moving to the larger Hall 12 this year to accommodate demand for a larger exhibition and conference space. The free-to-attend Plastics Recycling…