Recycling International

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Martijn Reintjes

In response to increased demand and mounting volumes of scrap, Sunnking’s existing dual-shaft shredder had become a bottleneck in operations – struggling to keep pace and incurring rising labour and maintenance costs. The New York-based operator invested in the Untha RS100 shredder, a four-shaft machine capable of processing around 13 tonnes per day, double the throughput of its previous set-up.

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

Under the formal agreement, Novelis will become part of Meadow’s network of supply chain partners for aluminium, a network which also includes Ball Corporation, DRT Holdings and C-CARE. The agreement supports the mutual goal of using more recycled material in the consumer packaging market. Meadow, which was founded in Stockholm in 2020, markets a metal pre-filled container which is fitted into packaging across multiple industries, including personal care, beauty, food and beverages.

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

Product labelling specialist Tailorlux is working with the SKZ plastics research centre in the KIMaTex project to simplify current challenges in the textile industry, such as traceable quality and reuse. Developing a reliable product passport should mean lower costs and a step towards a more circular economy. Reliable analysisA measuring system for recording spectra and images is being developed in combination with AI to determine the ingredients in textiles.

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Martijn Reintjes

The Dutch non-profit is looking to track the world’s largest accumulation of floating plastic, using AI technology, to clean it ‘more efficiently’ in the future. ‘Sailors willing to fit the AI cameras and use GPS trackers on their leisure trips or during regattas can advance understanding of the patch’s composition to help future cleanup efforts,’ explains the organisation. The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to rid the oceans of plastic.

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Martijn Reintjes

Among the true optimists is Dutch metals recycler Myne, formerly known as Reukema. It has taken a major step in its mission to develop innovative recycling technologies. Within the business unit Myne Circular Plastics, the company has acquired the intellectual property rights and equipment of Umincorp’s magnetic density separation technology. The EUR 3 million investment was made possible by investment from parent company Myne Holding and Invest-NL.