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Plastic Waste Finds New Purpose, Fuels Sustainable Chemical Reactions

Researchers employ common plastics to kickstart radical chain reactions, creating a way to reuse plastic waste while improving process safety and efficiency.

27 Dec 2023

China Leads the Race in Battery Recycling

With the increase in the production of batteries for electric vehicles, demand is also rising for the necessary raw materials.

13 Dec 2023

First Production of Recycled Magnets at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, UK Major Milestone for Hypromag

Mkango Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the first production of recycled rare earth magnets in the United Kingdom on commercial scale magnet manufacturing equipment in over 20 years, a major milestone in securing critical raw materials for the energy transition.

12 Dec 2023

China Outperforms Europe and the United States in Battery Recycling

The need for the required raw materials is growing along with the rise in the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles.

11 Dec 2023

UAlbany Chemist Wins NSF Funding for Sustainable Battery Recycling

The demand for battery power is surging as we buy more devices, gas prices climb higher and countries transition to alternative energy sources.

1 Dec 2023

Konecranes Secures 16-Crane Order to Support Environmentally Sustainable Scrap Metal Recycling Rebar Mill in Arkansas

Konecranes will provide 16 cranes to Hybar, an environmentally sustainable scrap metal recycling and steel production company in the United States.

27 Nov 2023

Report: Switching to Reusable Packaging Could Eliminate 1 Trillion Single-Use Plastic Bottles and Cups

Oceana urges leading beverage and bottling companies to grow reusable packaging, reduce marine plastic pollution and help save the oceans.

23 Nov 2023

Chemical Recycling: The Future of Plastic Recycling in Europe

Europe's journey towards environmental sustainability is taking a significant turn with the advancement of chemical recycling technologies. A recent study reveals that chemical recycling could contribute up to 34% to...

21 Nov 2023

Hazardous Chemicals in Plastics Hinder Recycling Efforts

By analyzing pellets derived from recycled plastic gathered across 13 countries, scientists discovered a multitude of hazardous chemicals, such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals.

13 Nov 2023

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and Foopak Bio Natura Aim to Accelerate Plastic Waste Elimination at Plastic Waste Free World Europe 2023

Asia Pulp & Paper and its flagship innovation brand, Foopak Bio Natura, recently participated in the Plastic Waste Free World Europe conference, with an aim to aid in the elimination of plastic waste worldwide.

10 Nov 2023