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Dutch research organisation TNO has unveiled a solvent-based plastics recycling process that is designed to recover high-quality polymers and additives from waste streams that are difficult to recycle using conventional methods.

TNO advances the use of solvent-based solutions for plastics recycling

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Dutch research organisation TNO has unveiled a solvent-based plastics recycling process that is designed to recover high-quality polymers and additives…

Upcycled ingredients – in other words, reusing surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste – offer food manufacturers an opportunity to reduce waste, improve efficiency and develop new added-value streams, according to a new report by GlobalData.

Upcycled ingredients offer food manufacturers an opportunity to reduce waste

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Upcycled ingredients – in other words, reusing surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste – offer food manufacturers an opportunity to…

While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy practices, more than two fifths (43%) say that they are hesitant about purchasing recycled products, a new report by Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has found.

Brazilians ‘hesitant’ about purchasing recycled products, study finds

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago3 mins

While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy practices, more than two fifths…

Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials through recycling and waste recovery by the middle of the century, according to a new study by WEEE Forum.

Mineral waste could supply more than half of Europe’s critical demand by 2050

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Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials and minerals through recycling and waste recovery…

Ireland's ability to meet its 2030 municipal and packaging waste recycling targets is likely to prove 'challenging' without further policy intervention, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said.

Ireland likely to struggle to meet 2030 recycling targets without further policy intervention

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Ireland’s ability to meet its 2030 municipal and packaging waste recycling targets is likely to prove ‘challenging’ without further policy…

Bangladesh-based manufacturer Harnest has unveiled the Responsible Trims Collection, a new platform intended to support the use of recycled, next-generation and biodegradable trims in garment manufacturing.

Harnest launches platform to encourage adoption of recycled and biodegradable trims

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Bangladesh-based manufacturer Harnest has unveiled the Responsible Trims Collection, a new platform intended to support the use of recycled, next-generation…