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Africa research project HP to tackle e-waste problems |
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March 26, 2009.
Electronics brand HP, together with the Global Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) and Swiss research institute Empa have unveiled the first results of a pilot project to tackle the problem of e-waste in Africa.
This initiative was carried out in South Africa, Morocco and Kenya and has allowed HP to gather vital information on how African governments, organizations and society are dealing with the rising problem of e-waste management, as well as test solutions on the way forward. ... more
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US paper recovery rate grew in 2008, decline expected |
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March 25, 2009.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) confirmes that the paper recovery rate in the United States grew in 2008 from 56 to 57.4% in 2008. The downturn caused a sharp decline in paper demand beginning in the fourth quarter of 2008. The long-term effect of this slowdown on recovery rates and recycling will depend on the speed with which the economy rebounds, the US association says. ... more
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US Congress Considers Trade-In Incentives |
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March 25, 2009.
A new bill has been introduced to the US Congress which would provide for a US$$5000 voucher to be offered to car owners as an incentive to trade in their car - so long as it’s eight years or older - and buy a new, more fuel-efficient car. It’s a move the UK government is being asked to consider after Germany and other European countries introduced a similar incentive which pushed February sales to a ten year high. ... more
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Global steel can recycling rate reaches record level |
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March 16, 2009.
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) says that 7.2 million metric tons (mmt) of steel cans were recycled across the 37 countries reporting in 2007.
The global recycling rate for steel cans was 68% in 2007, a slight increase from 67% in 2006. This is the highest level ever and is the third consecutive year that the steel can recycling rate has increased. ... more
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Innov-X teams up with Austrian company to advance glass sorting technology |
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March 18, 2009.
US optical sorting systems developer Innov-X Systems and BT-Wolfgang Binder GmbH have entered into an agreement to develop and market a new high volume sorting system that will separate heat resistant and leaded glass from clean glass cullet. Under the agreement, BT-Wolfgang Binder will not only participate in the development, but will also provide sales and marketing support for the new glass sorter. ... more
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Exide to cease US battery recycling operations |
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March 24, 2009.
Exide Technologies, a US company that recycles batteries, says it will temporarily shut down its operations in Baton Rouge, laying off 132 workers. The company says it anticipates resuming operations in Baton Rouge "when market conditions allow". ... more
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New bumper recycling technology for Mazda |
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March 24, 2009.
Japan | Car builder Mazda has developed a new process for recycling used vehicle bumpers into raw plastic resin for use in new bumpers. The Japanese company said that it is the world’s first system capable of recycling bumpers from different manufacturers at the same time. ... more
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Bangladesh ship-breaking yards told to close |
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March 23, 2009.
Bangladesh | Environmentalists are hailing a Bangladesh High Court decision to order the closure, in two weeks, of all ship-salvaging yards which do not have environmental clearances. The judges also have banned "toxic" ships from entering Bangladeshi waters. The much-criticized industry is believed to employ tens of thousands of people in Bangladesh. ... more
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Marathon closing manufacturing plant |
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March 23, 2009.
Recycling Equipment developer Marathon Equipment, is closing its Clearfield, Pennsylvania manufacturing plant effective May 15, 2009. “'Due to poor economic conditions, production of the Clearfield plant is being consolidated with the Vernon plant. We greatly appreciate the dedication and contribution of the Clearfield employees since the plant’s opening in 1989,' says Mike Beuke, VP of Operations at the US company.
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New study identifies India's e-waste potential |
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March 16, 2009.
The Electronics Industry Association of India ELCINA announced the findings of their study on status and potential of e-waste management in India, conducted with support from DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research), Ministry of Science and Technology under their Technology Management Programme. The Study was released at a National Conference on E-Waste organised at Pragati Maidan, co-located with Componex Nepcon 2009, one of the largest and oldest shows for the Electronics Industry. ... more
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South Korea plans to stockpile scrap steel |
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March 17, 2009.
Korea plans to begin stockpiling scrap steel to smooth out fluctuations in supply and costs, aiding domestic manufacturers like POSCO. Kim Min, Director of Metals & Chemicals division at the Ministry of Economy says that, ‘Since prices have fallen, we reckon now is the best time. The government may store about 150,000 tonnes initially and has sought about KRW 50 billion from the supplementary budget, subject to parliament’s approval.’ ... more
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Crisis hits EAF dust recyclers |
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March 17, 2009.
Zincrecyclers, like other companies that deal in the base metal, have been hit hard by flagging demand and battered prices, but have also seen the source of their raw material, electric arc furnace dust, drop off sharply with steel mill production ... more
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Household recycling in the UK on the increase |
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March 16, 2009.
The amount of rubbish being sent for recycling in the United Kingdom has almost doubled over the past five years, with 33.8 million tonnes being recycled since 2003, according to figures released today by the UK Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). ... more
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Scotland launches programme for plastics recycling |
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March 12, 2009.
Tenders are now being invited by the UK Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) for plastics recycling facilities to be built in Scotland with funding from the Scottish Government under the £5 million grant scheme announced earlier this year.
The funding is coming from the Government's Mixed Plastics Capital Grant Programme and is available to cover up to 30 per cent of the total investment required to develop new plastics recycling facilities in Scotland. According to WRAP Scottish households generate over 200,000 tonnes of plastic waste every year, ... more
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Steel packaging recycling in EU keeps growing |
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March 12, 2009.
The latest figures released by European packaging association APEAL, show that 69% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe. This represents over 2.5 million tonnes of food and drinks cans and other steel containers being recycled in 2007. According to the latest available data, this places recycling rates for steel above those of other packaging materials such as plastic, beverage cartons and glass (19.7%, 32% and 62% respectively). ... more
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Stanley LaBounty lays off 36 people |
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March 11, 2009.
US equipment manufacturer Stanley LaBounty Manufacturing Inc. laid off 36 people in Two Harbors, Minnesota — nearly 25% of its workforce — last week. Those who remain have had their hours reduced about 20%, as the company has knocked one day out of its former five-day-a-week production cycle.
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40% of European household waste recycled in 2007 |
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March 11, 2009.
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has released the latest figures regarding the waste generation and recycling of household waste among the 27 member countries (EU27). In the EU27 in 2007, 42% of treated municipal waste was landfilled, 20% incinerated, 22% recycled and 17% composted.
In average, 522 kg of municipal waste was generated per person in 2007. ... more
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New Competence Centre for Recycling in Gothenburg |
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March 06, 2009.
Sweden | Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, is developing a Competence Centre for Recycling (CCR) which is being funded by the Swedish government with additional investment from Scandinavian recycling group Stena Metall. Christian Ekberg, Professor of Industrial Materials Recycling, comments: ‘This means that Chalmers is one of a kind in the worldwide recycling field. Nowhere else are all three components - research, competence centre and industrial recycling research school - gathered in one place.’ ... more
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Chinese PET recycler upgrades with German technology |
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March 06, 2009.
China | A large PET recycler in China is upgrading its technology and adding more bottle-to-bottle recycling plants.
Beijing INCOM Resources Recovery Co. Ltd has signed a co-operation agreement with Germany-based OHL Engineering GmbH for the supply of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling equipment. ... more
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Harsco enters UAE metal services sector |
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March 10, 2009.
United States / United Arab Emirates | Worldwide industrial services company Harsco Corporation (HSC) has announced that its Harsco Metals group is expanding into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a new 10-year contract carrying a value in excess of US$ 35 million. ... more
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Battery recycler obtains Chinese investment |
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March 10, 2009.
Australia / China | Battery recycling plant operator Hydromet of Australia will receive a A$ 3 million cash injection to fund its expansion as a result of a share placement with a Chinese company. Under the deal, Hydromet will issue 49.92 million shares - equating to 15% of its issued capital - at six cents apiece to leading used lead-acid battery recycler Jiangsu Chunxing Alloy Co Ltd (Chunxing) of Nanking. ... more
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Euro 105 billion investment for EU 'green' projects |
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March 10, 2009.
The European Commission will invest Euro 105 billion in environmentally friendly projects over the next few years, focusing on railways, clean urban transport, water and waste management, and energy efficiency, the Commission says. ... more
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Crossing the ocean in a recycled plastic bottle catamaran |
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March 09, 2009.
United States | A 60-foot sailboat is being built from more than 12 000 recycled plastic bottles and will sail from California to Australia - a journey of 11 000 miles. Adventure-seeking David de Rothschild from the UK hopes his unique vessel will boost the recycling of plastic bottles which, he says, are a symbol of global waste. ... more
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Van Heyghen dismantles UK vessel |
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March 09, 2009.
United Kingdom | Belgian company Van Heyghen Recycling has been commissioned to dismantle the UK warship ‘HMS Rame Head’. Operations have already begun and are set to continue until late 2009. ... more
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Novelis UK aluminium mill to cease operations |
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March 09, 2009.
United States / United Kingdom | US aluminium specialist Novelis says its sheet mill in Rogerstone, South Wales, UK, will cease operations by the end of April. The closure will affect 440 jobs, says the company. ... more
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