IFAT 2024

Highlights at IFAT 2024

Kuusakoski´s new copper centre to recycle all cables in Finland

A € 7 million processing plant for aluminium and copper containing materials will be completed next year in Heinola/Finland. This is part of the multi-year investment program which aims to increase...

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Issue 02/2024 Peak value

Laboratory high-intensity magnetic separator for battery recycling research

A European mining and technology university has purchased a laboratory-scale Bench Induced Roll Magnetic Separator (BIRS) for use in research projects including the recycling of lithium-ion batteries....

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Issue 03/2020 Shredding of cardboard

Large ripper handles up to 1000 kg of cardboard articles per hour

According to the Federal Environment Agency, 107 kg of packaging waste are produced per capita per year in Germany. A large proportion of this arises from cardboard elements of all sizes, which play...

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Issue 06/2020 Triple care for more security

Large-volume document shredders dispose of sensitive data waste

With its three-stage shredding, the HSM TriShredder 6060 is ideally equipped for handling large quantities of material of up to 2.5 t/h at security level P-3 or 2 t at security level P-4. Precisely...

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Latest TOMRA Sorting eBook details the potential artificial intelligence holds for the recycling industry

Imitating human learning, deep learning shows promise to find solutions to sorting challenges where none currently exist. Deep learning is on the rise in the recycling industry, according to the new...

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Launch of project to optimise raw material reuse and recovery in electronic products

A consortium composed of leading experts representing the entire value chain of electronic products as well as IT experts, and research institutions focusing on raw materials have commenced an...

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Leading companies sign up for first Textiles Recycling Expo

The Textiles Recycling Expo has already received widespread support from key industry players ahead of its launch on 4 to 5 June 2025 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium. Many of Europe’s pioneering...

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Issue 05/2019

Leading edge certified circular solutions

SABIC, one of the global leader in the chemical industry, is to highlight its pioneering initiative for the production of certified circular polymers at Europe’s leading plastics exhibition in October...

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Leading players seek overhaul of e-waste policy approach

A leading group of stakeholders in the e-waste sector is calling on the EU to fundamentally change its policy on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The WEEE Forum, a prominent...

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Issue 01/2018

Leading waste management companies plan to expand their market in SE Europe

For the 9th year in a row ‘Save the Planet’ in Sofia/Bulgaria) will present sustainable waste management and recycling solutions from 27 to 29 March 2018. The participating internationally recognized...

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