A fully circular economy relies on high-quality recovered materials, which current methods cannot achieve. AI, particularly Deep Learning, can be groundbreaking here. Combining technologies like Near-Infrared (NIR) and visual sensors (VIS) with Deep Learning allows sorting materials by type, color, shape, size, and other characteristics, solving previously impossible tasks and [...]
The 37th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, Chinaplas 2025, will take place from April 15 to 18, 2025, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). According to the organizers, the People’s Republic of China – with a steadily expanding Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and “confidence in [...]
During its General Assembly and Branch General Assemblies on 25-26 March, EURIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation, made history by achieving a fully gender-balanced Presidency, led by re-elected President Olivier François (Galloo, France) for a 3-year term. The new Presidency is supported by four Vice-Presidents: Alicia Garcia-Franco, Director General of FER (Spain); Cinzia Vezzosi, President [...]
In February 2025, Fornnax Technology – a leading name in India’s recycling equipment manufacturing sector – achieved a significant step regarding expansion. The groundbreaking ceremony signals the start of construction for its 23-acre manufacturing site in Gujarat, India. The manufacturer, specializing in high-capacity and heavy-duty recycling equipment such as shredders [...]
Brussels – The European Commission’s Steel and Metals Action Plan, unveiled today, is a gamble with Europe’s recycling future. Instead of first securing demand for recycled metals, it prioritises keeping “scrap” in Europe, for Europe, by restricting exports, ignoring the fundamental problem: part of Europe’s recycled metals (“scrap”) is exported [...]
Brussels – EuRIC’s Textiles Branch, the voice of Europe’s textile reuse and recycling operators, has unveiled its “EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: Increasing textiles circularity by 2030”, outlining five key policy recommendations to achieve circularity in the textile sector by 2030. With each EU citizen generating approximately 16 kg of textile waste annually, [...]
By: Mike Shattuck, Metals Recycling Market Manager Abstract: A method for upgrading shredded scrap has been developed and optimized using the Eriez® Shred1® Ballistic Separator coupled with magnetic separation equipment. The resulting upgraded shredded scrap will lower the amount of copper-bearing material (typically less than 0.20%) and increase the grade [...]
Fornnax Technology, one of the leading players in recycling equipment manufacturing, has achieved a landmark achievement by securing the industry’s most esteemed “Green Innovation of the Year” award at the 8th Indian Cement Review Awards 2024-2025. This recognition underscores the remarkable contribution of the SR-MAX2500 Primary Shredder, a revolutionary solution [...]
The PolyNext Conference aims to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation in plastic recycling and sustainable packaging. This two-day event will address key industry challenges, showcase cutting-edge technologies, and provide actionable insights to industry professionals. From discussions on chemical recycling to the evolution of bioplastics, the conference will offer [...]
The Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (DECARBON) 2025 gathers leading experts to discuss carbon reducing solutions and its peculiarities. The Congress invites innovative technology companies in Berlin, Germany on 10-11 February. NEUMAN & ESSER Deutschland GmbH & Co KG joins DECARBON 2025 as the Gold Sponsor of the panel discussion [...]