Plastic Recycling 2021-08-23 12:00:03 Campaigners urge for EU-wide adoption of reverse vending machines for plastic bottles in supermarkets A European Citizens Initiative has called for the introduction of reverse vending machines (RVM) to supermarkets. read more ... Circular Plastic Economy 2021-08-20 02:31:11 Singapore set to establish circular plastic model Singapore is set to invest in cutting edge plastic recycling technologies and infrastructure in a bid to move towards a more circular economy. read more ... Plastic Solution 2021-08-19 00:40:20 Tesco to sell carrier bags made from plastic waste As part of its Eastern European operation, the retailer has now introduced reusable shopping bags made from plastic waste. read more ... Chemical Recycling 2021-08-16 22:23:22 Japan to launch infinitely scalable plastic recycling project A new thermal recycling plant utilising a proprietary technology that promises to infinitely convert and recover hard to recycle plastics into oils is set to be built in Japan. read more ... Metal Recovery 2021-08-16 11:01:03 India: Vehicle scrapping policy to enhance metal recovery operation The vehicle scrapping policy initiated by the Modi government intends to boost consumer demand for cars whilst tackling atmospheric pollution and enhancing rare earth recovery in the country. read more ... E-Waste 2021-08-13 19:13:29 Common phone charger to be introduced in EU After more than 10 years, the EU Commission is set on releasing new legislation pertaining to a universal charger. read more ... Metal Recovery 2021-08-12 23:15:34 Rare earth recovery is crucial, yet challenging With rare earths becoming increasingly rare, excavating e-waste grows ever more important, despite extraction challenges. read more ...