Britain sets standard for biodegradable plastic
Confusion over how the terms ‘biodegradable,’ ‘bioplastic,’ and ‘compostable’ has been addressed with the British Standards Institute (BSI) setting a stricter standard for those terms.
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How Ireland is building its circular economy
The Irish Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment published its Waste Action Plan (WAP) for a Circular Economy last month.
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Europe R-PET faces demand fluctuations, lower bottle availability in October
In an article published by Independent Commodity Intelligence Services, the European recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market will continue to see significant variances in demand levels on a case-by-case bases, as well as lower availability of post-consumer bottles (PCB) toward the end of the month, though impact on prices will be limited.
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“Wood” you like to recycle concrete?
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, a part of The University of Tokyo, have developed a new procedure for recycling concrete with the addition of discarded wood.
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Plastics Pact network expands with US launch
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation Plastics Pact network has expanded with the launch of the US Plastics Pact at Circularity20 (an online event that aims to accelerate the circular economy).
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COVID boosts growth in biohazard bags market
The biohazard bags market is poised to expand eight per cent from its current market value at over $277.86 million (US$200m) in 2019 to $625.18 million (US$450m) by 2026, according to a report by Global Market Insights.
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Study:Is chemical recycling just making fuel?
A new report from the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) has examined the efficacy of chemical recycling facilities, finding shallow results.
Chemical recycling is a recycling process
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US COVID concerns drive renewed interest in automated side loaders
Automated side loaders (ASLs) have become increasingly popular in the US over the past five months with some predicting they could see more interest due to pandemic safety concerns.
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How Amsterdam is future proofing its waste management
An Automatic Waste Collection System (AWCS) is being installed in a residential area in Sluisbuurt, Amsterdam using energy efficient technology with non-corrosive pipe networks.
MariMatic which developed
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Study finds COVID-19 accelerated digital media strategies by 6 years
The WARR industry was one of the first to pivot to digital communications when disrupted by COVID-19 and they weren’t alone. A recent study shows that 97 per cent of decision makers believe COVID-19
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