Waste Management World magazine

Forever Chemicals

PFAS in Waste-to-Energy facilities: A burning question

PFAS are literally everywhere. So of course, they also end up in waste-to-energy plants. And just like in every waste management facility, they pose a significant challenge to operators.

Jan 7, 2025

Reading time: about 3 minutes

New CIWM report

Shaping the future of financial policies for a circular UK economy
Car Recycling

Redefining the future of vehicles: How the expanding ELV Regulation will reshape the auto industry
Forever Chemicals and WtE

“PFAS are present in waste because of their extensive use in our societies”
Gender aspects to waste management

Why we need a gendered approach to end open waste burning
Wood Recycling

Turning wood waste into a resource opportunity
Young Professionals Group

Transforming Waste Management: Insights from the ISWA YPG workshop in Cape Town

Latest News

The future of recycling

TOMRA's recycling trends for 2025: deep learning, real-time monitoring and more

What trends will shape the recycling industry in the upcoming year? TOMRA's EVP and Head of Recycling Volker Rehrmann ventures a prediction.
Jan 16, 2025

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#business news

#circular economy
Circular Economy

Kanadevia Inova buys Iona Capital and UK biogas portfolio

Swiss-based green technology company Kanadevia Inova is boosting its commitment to accelerating decarbonisation with the acquisition of...
Jan 9, 2025

Reading time: about 2 minutes
#anaerobic digestion

#biogas
Recycling award

Fornnax awarded ‘best brand 2024’ in recycling industry by the Economic Times

The year 2024 has been pivotal for FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD, highlighted by the prestigious 'Best Brand 2024' award from ET NOW,...
Jan 9, 2025

Reading time: about 2 minutes
#business news

#press release

COP29

ISWA’s interventions in the Blue Zone at COP29

At COP29 in Baku, ISWA is contributing to the global climate agenda. Waste management is now part of the conference's climate action strategies. Sustainable waste management is key to reducing emissions and achieving climate goals.

Nov 20, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes

Metal Recycling

Bunting and Smiley Monroe enhance belts for overband magnets

Bunting has partnered with Smiley Monroe to adapt a ToughFlex® belt for Overband Magnets. The updated belt offers increased resistance to...
Jan 9, 2025

Reading time: about 2 minutes
#business news

#collection and handling
Guest commentary

As the plastic waste treaty collapses, the recycling industry must step forward to address plastic pollution in 2025

As global leaders falter in their efforts to tackle plastic waste, the recycling industry faces a pivotal moment. Following the collapse of...
Dec 20, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes
#legislation

#opinion
Circular Economy

CALC Handbook on Assessing Circularity in Cities

At IFAT members of the Circular and Low Carbon Cities (CALC) project team pre-launched the final CALC publication, Assessing Circularity in...
Dec 17, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Closing the loop

Bollegraaf and Dansk Retursystem: Building the future of recycling

The two companies unite for Denmark’s next-generation recycling plant. The partnership is setting a new standard in recycling efficiency...
Dec 16, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes
#circular economy

#collection and handling
Plastic Recycling

Purecycle and Machinex open new pre-processing plastics facility

Machinex announced its partnership with PureCycle Technologies Inc. to deliver a fully automated sorting system in Denver, PA, dedicated to...
Dec 12, 2024

Reading time: about 2 minutes
#business news

#collection and handling
Plastic Waste

Bakcycle recycles flexible packaging with TOMRA tech

Bakcycle Recycling has established itself as a leader in producing premium granules from post-consumer LDPE packaging waste, utilizing...
Dec 11, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#business news

#collection and handling