In a conversation with Dr. Petra Strunk, editor-in-chief of the magazine recovery, Mr. Thomas Wesian discussed innovations and challenges in the recycling of waste glass, the differences between types...

In Linköping/Sweden, municipal utility company Tekniska verken has commissioned one of the most advanced sorting plants for mixed municipal and household waste (MSW) in Europe. The goal: more material...

The state-of-the-art facility, jointly operated by Nehlsen AG and PreZero Recycling Deutschland GmbH, resumes operations with a redesigned sorting concept, significantly enhanced fire protection, and...

Circularity is becoming increasingly important in the face of geopolitical tensions, fragile supply chains, and rising raw material prices. The event program at IFAT Munich impressively demonstrates...

AERZEN, the expert in blower technology for aeration tanks, will be presenting the next generation of energy-efficient blowers at IFAT 2026 and will also be showcasing the intelligent combination of...

Advanced recycling technologies, both chemical and physical, are key to keeping carbon in the loop. There can be no circular economy without them.

As the drive to improve recycling efficiency intensifies, increasing attention is being paid to keeping dust in the process flow. And controlling particulates is not only good for workplace health and compliance; it’s better for plant resilience, productivity and the bottom line, too.

Nowadays, machines have to do more than ever before: rising energy prices, variable materials and growing demands on efficiency and operational reliability are currently presenting the mechanical engineering industry with enormous challenges. Technology leader Vecoplan laid the foundation for making processes more efficient through digital control technology with the Vecoplan Smart Center (VSC) as a digital control platform.

Hosokawa Alpine has developed a new solution for the sustainable recycling of textile waste. The Augsburg-based machine and plant manufacturer is thus setting standards in textile shredding and making it possible to reuse textile waste efficiently and in a resource-saving manner.

The composition of materials is becoming more and more diverse. There is not just one type of plastic, instead, different plastics or plastic-metal composites are usually used. In order to recycle...