Waste Management World magazine

The world's largest and most modern plastic sorting plant is located in Motala, Sweden

Recycling

Site Zero: this is the world's largest plastic sorting plant

Svensk Plaståtervinning recently opened the world's largest plastic sorting plant "Site Zero" in Motala, Sweden. State-of-the-art equipment from Sutco and Tomra will be able to efficiently sort all Swedish plastic packaging waste into 12 different fractions. WASTE MANAGEMENT WORLD was present at the opening.

Nov 28, 2023

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ISWA at COP28

Strengthening the voice of the waste and resources sector
UN Climate Change Conference COP 28

Stocktaking in Dubai: Paris climate targets put to the test
COP28

The significant potential of better waste and resource management for climate mitigation
Comment from the President

COP28: We are at the halfway point to the 2030 goals
Handling and Recycling

STADLER: collaboration across the value chain is key to achieving a circular economy
Green Idea

Neste joins forces with two new partners to sell and distribute Neste MY Renewable Diesel in France

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Case Study

Efficient Waste Management with LiDAR Technology

The Scottish waste management and recycling company, Levenseat Renewable Energy Ltd. ("Levenseat"), now has real-time access to material...
Nov 23, 2023

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Success Story

State-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in Finland – Blominmäki

WANGEN pumps are key components of Blominmäki´s modern wastewater treatment process. The growing number of inhabitants in the Helsinki...
Nov 14, 2023

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Pollution

Global Waste Index: Ranking the biggest waste polluters worldwide

The comprehensive analysis ranks 38 member states of the OECD according to the environmental impact of their waste management.
Nov 8, 2023

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Battery Recycling

5 innovators making the electric vehicle battery more sustainable

Electric vehicles (EVs) may reduce emissions, but the lithium-ion batteries on which they run pose a unique sustainability challenge.

Nov 14, 2023

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Shredding

Pallet shredder chips away at waste disposal costs for distribution firm

Busy distribution specialist K Engineering Group is one of the latest organisations to transform the tidiness, environmental impact, and...

Nov 27, 2023

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Recycling

AI-powered plastic sorting project led by Recycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies delivers world first towards food-grade polypropylene mechanical recycling

Collaborative research project OMNI directed by Recycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies to enhance the circularity of polypropylene (PP)...

Nov 21, 2023

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ISWA World Congress: Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of this year’s ISWA World Congress opened with an interesting panel comprised of senior managers of various waste management...

Nov 21, 2023

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Smart Waste Management Guide 2024

Innovative ideas for the waste management industry

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Recycling

Enva commences equipment installation at Perth fridge recycling facility

Following its acquisition of Shore Recycling’s electrical waste recycling plant in Perth, Scotland, Enva has now begun the installation of...

Nov 21, 2023

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Recycling

Panizzolo: Helping Mughal Steel industries move forward

As part of its commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Pakistan’s Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd recognises the importance...

Nov 21, 2023

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