Waste Management World
- Million-dollar-grants will go to two California reclaimers processing post-consumer thermoforms April 23, 2021PET reclaimers have been awarded over 5 million dollars from the state of California to help finance recycling projects.
- New process breaks down biodegradable plastics faster April 23, 2021With Army funding, scientists invented a way to make compostable plastics break down within a few weeks with just heat and water. This advance will potentially solve waste management challenges at forward operating bases and offer additional technological advances for American Soldiers.
- Polyolefin and Biopolymer producer Braskem joined Cyclyx April 23, 2021Braskem, a polyolefin producer and producer of biopolymers, has joined Cyclyx, a postuse plastic feedstock management company, as a member of the consortium.
- Five sectors which have the greatest potential to drive the circular economy April 23, 2021The African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) has launched a report that identifies five sectors that have the greatest potential to drive the circular economy, a model that promotes better resource management.
- Arup and Madaster cooperate to support circular construction transition in Germany April 22, 2021Arup has signed a partnership with Madaster, an online platform that enables the circular use of products and materials in the construction industry, which operates in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway and now in Germany.