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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
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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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Solutions for Recycling Medical Waste & Hospital Waste

Solutions for Recycling Medical Waste & Hospital Waste

TIMO provide two type medical waste shredder, one is the cabinet-type small medical waste shredder for hospital, clinic that easily disposal small volume medical waste in site in time. The other is the industrial medical waste shredder for medical…