New fibre-based screw cap hits market

29 April 2024 Europe informs that the commercial launch of Blue Ocean Closures’ fibre-based screw cap, designed to be recyclable in paper waste streams. Teaming up with Great Earth, a Swedish producer of nutritional supplements, the companies aim to offer a...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Valmet's innovation cuts energy waste in paper production

29 April 2024 Low-friction doctor blades for sustainability (CW Group) Valmet unveiled a solution to enhance energy efficiency in paper and board production. The company introduces low-friction doctor blades, aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Oman Cement plans to establish waste-to-energy facility in Misfah

29 April 2024 industry in Misfah (CW Group) Oman Cement, a leading cement manufacturer in the country, announces plans to establish a waste-to-energy facility at its Misfah complex, leveraging municipal solid waste to meet its energy needs, according to Oman Daily...

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• Category: Environment

Rhondda's Aggregates recovery project nears approval

26 April 2024 which are on the brink of securing approval. The development by Ryan Jones Group Ltd aims to repurpose by-products and inert waste to supply local markets with aggregates and soils. The facility, set to create up to 10 full-time jobs, will be...

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• Category: Projects

Aggregate Industries to use pottery waste in cement production

25 April 2024 Partnership aimed at turning pottery waste into cement at Staffordshire plant (CW Group) Aggregate Industries announces a pioneering partnership with Brown Recycling to recycle broken and rejected pottery, transforming it into cement at its...

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• Category: Environment

Voith’s press felt recycling initiative

25 April 2024 CO2 emissions in the paper industry, marking a significant step towards a circular economy. In accordance with the EU Waste Directive, Voith prioritizes material recycling over energy recovery, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship. By...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Innovative bricks offer energy savings for sustainable homes

24 April 2024 (CW Group) Engineers at RMIT University, according to Architecture & Design, have developed a range of bricks utilizing waste materials, promising energy savings for residential buildings and addressing environmental concerns. These innovative bricks,...

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• Category: Concrete & Brick

Valmet advances corrugated board quality with IQ moisturizer for Adara Pakkaus

24 April 2024 integrated with the existing Valmet IQ MD Moisture Control System, will be automatically controlled to reduce warp waste, and enhance corrugated board quality. This strategic investment underscores Adara Pakkaus' commitment to operational excellence and...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Chinese pulp and paper market insights

24 April 2024 effective April 24, 2024. In the northwest, Hengda Environmental Protection Group and Gansu Lanzhou Hong'an Paper increase waste paper prices, while Sichuan Leshan Nine Dragons Paper and Chongqing Lee & Man Paper implement reductions. Meanwhile, in the...

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• Category: China

Heidelberg Materials launches recycling hub in Appleford depot

24 April 2024 to conserving natural resources and advancing the circular economy. The Appleford hub specializes in recycling construction waste, diverting it from landfills and repurposing it to create sustainable products. With this addition, the depot becomes a...

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• Category: Environment

Holcim cement plant to operate without fossil fuels

24 April 2024 The Eclépens facility will soon operate its kiln—capable of reaching 2,000 degrees Celsius—exclusively on non-recyclable waste, effectively eliminating the use of oil. The plant has invested nearly 10 million francs to retrofit its infrastructure,...

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• Category: Environment

Carbon Upcycling delivers CO₂-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO

23 April 2024 alternative for cement production. Carbon Upcycling's innovative approach not only reduces emissions but also transforms waste materials into valuable resources. By utilizing CO₂ captured from flue gas, they enhance materials like fly ash, contributing...

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• Category: Environment

Holcim Romania unveils PROZID featuring ECOCycle technology

23 April 2024 Holcim contributes to several environmental benefits, including extending the life cycle of natural resources, reducing waste volume, and minimizing the extraction of raw materials for new constructions. To commemorate the launch of PROZID and celebrate...

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• Category: Environment

PT Semen Jawa increases alternative raw materials utilization

23 April 2024 to Katadata, SCG, the leading cement and materials company in Southeast Asia, is ramping up the utilization of industrial waste as fuel and alternative raw materials at its Indonesian factory, PT Semen Jawa. At PT Semen Jawa, SCG's adoption of...

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• Category: Environment

Schenck Process to rebrand as Qlar

22 April 2024 aligned with its mission. Ulrich stresses the company's pivotal role in driving smarter material processing, reducing waste, and supporting customers in minimizing their carbon footprint. This rebranding initiative excludes Schenck Process Food and...

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• Category: Environment

Revolutionary linerless label solution unveiled by Lecta

22 April 2024 release, the Termax TCLLX thermal facestock, revolutionizes linerless label production, offering a sustainable solution for waste reduction. With its Ineris certification and phenol-free composition, this top-coated facestock is specifically engineered...

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• Category: Global

AP Thailand and SCG Cement partner-up for green construction

19 April 2024 of a Low Carbon Economy, with a collective goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Their collaboration aims to convert waste materials into valuable resources, driving progress towards sustainability in construction. The initiative prioritizes...

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• Category: Environment

Japan: first turbine blades transformed into cement raw material

19 April 2024 Cement in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. Utilizing a heat treatment furnace within cement manufacturing equipment, crushed waste blades serve as a heat source during stirring and high-heat treatment processes. The leftover materials containing glass...

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• Category: Environment

Heinzel Group's production overhaul in Austria

19 April 2024 to transform low-value wood into high-value pulp, paper, and green energy. Additionally, the facility is set to leverage waste paper and old drink cartons to create new paper, reflecting Heinzel Group's commitment to sustainability and innovation. With...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Parkside launches recyclable paper packaging

19 April 2024 of adapting to evolving consumer preferences and upcoming legislation, such as the EU's proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The Recoflex range offers customers recyclable alternatives to traditional plastic and foil laminates, without...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia