Recycling

It is with regret that BIR informs of the passing of Fadi Shahrour, Chairman of the BIR Membership Committee and member of the Advisory Council. Shahrour was a longstanding member…

For ‘Zero Waste Week’, Krzysztof Krajewski, Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer, RDM Group, is looking at waste from the start of the chain rather than the end, and calling for…

Tunley Environmental has published a new paper exploring whether sustainable products are becoming a strategic advantage or an increasing commercial burden, drawing on the views and experiences of 16 sustainability…

Presona is well-known for its energy-efficient baling press technology. Now, they have expanded their offering to also include high-quality baling wire. “Our customers have long asked us for baling wire,…

Consumers across Europe are actively separating Bag-in-Box packaging components for recycling, according to a new study conducted in Belgium, France, Germany and Sweden by Smurfit Westrock Bag-in-Box. The findings suggest…

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has announced its annual paper recycling rates, with 61%-65% of paper and 70%-75% of cardboard available for recovery being recycled in the United…

AMERIPEN has welcomed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade’s action to advance the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832), moving the…

Mardon Recycling Machinery has confirmed it has delivered and installed two new RamPack 550 mill-sized balers for Papilo Ltd. The RamPack 550 features an XXL loading aperture designed to handle…

OPRL has responded to a delay in the EU Implementing Act on harmonised waste sorting labelling, which was expected on 12 August. The Act is a key element of PPWR…

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into effect on 12 August, bringing new requirements around packaging minimisation, recyclability and recycled content. Its aim is to cut down…

Neil Clarke, Managing Director, Recycling UK, has confirmed the company has recently expanded its fork/clamp truck capabilities. “Two brand new Linde truck units have just arrived from Germany to join…

From 12th August, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) comes into effect. Compliance specialist Valpak by Reconomy has welcomed the move, while highlighting that many businesses still have…

UK Packaging PRO have confirmed the appointment of Kerry Easter as Chief Executive Officer and Karen Graley as Chief Operating Officer. These appointments mark an important milestone as UK Packaging…

Bollegraaf has confirmed it has completed an upgrade of the paper sorting line at the recycling facility of long-term customer Ecotri Atelier Fouesnantais in France as part of Citeo‘s Fibre…

GO-RECYCLE, the recycling scheme pioneered by Go-Pak Group, has recycled more than 16,000 tonnes of cardboard in under a year. Developed in partnership with Go-Pak’s parent company, SCG Packaging (SCGP),…

AMERIPEN has welcomed a hearing on the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, legislation that would establish a uniform federal framework for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer packaging….