Without the amendment, exports of mixed municipal waste for recovery to countries outside the European Economic Area, including Switzerland, will be banned from 21 May under current European Union legislation.
The report, published on 27 April 2026, analyses the role of bio-based feedstocks within the framework of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The study examines technological readiness, greenhouse gas reduction potential and policy options for integrating bio-based plastics into future EU sustainability strategies.
At the same time, the construction sector is increasing its use of recycled materials. Regulatory pressure and sustainability targets are accelerating this shift at national level.
Eggersmann presents the BACKHUS Alpha 55, a fully automated and electric windrow turner for composting, waste treatment and material handling.
Bollegraaf launches Bollegraaf ONE, a digital platform for monitoring, managing and optimising recycling plants with data-based operational support.
The presentation marks the first public showing of the battery electric power unit in this application. Caterpillar developed the system to help original equipment manufacturers electrify existing machine platforms with less redesign work.
The Circularity Gap Report 2026: The Value Gap makes a useful shift. It asks what the cost of linearity is to the economy.
The circular model is based on packaging designed for at least 40 uses and is expected to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics by up to 95%.
The Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management, the European Waste Management Association and Hazardous Waste Europe have signed a joint declaration. The document calls for increased cooperation, funding and policy support to ensure effective collection and management of household hazardous waste across Europe. The organisations cooperate under the Hazards Out initiative. The initiative promotes awareness, exchanges practical experience and supports capacity building.
Dieffenbacher and Unilin commission a fiberboard recycling plant in France. The Fiber2Fiber system processes production waste and post-consumer material at industrial scale.
The Back2Back project develops scalable systems for industrial product reuse, combining take-back schemes, digital tools and cross-industry collaboration.
Lindner Washtech appoints Marcel Willberg as Managing Director, strengthening its focus on integrated plastics recycling solutions and global market growth.
trinamiX expands mobile NIR spectroscopy to support material identification in footwear and textiles, improving recycling processes and data transparency.
Mistracking is prevented by first understanding the basic patterns of belt behavior and then following established procedures to carefully align the structure and components to correct fluctuations in the belt's path.
The demonstration unit began operation on 10 March and is scheduled to run for four months. It is designed to process around 20 cubic metres of liquid digestate per day. According to the company, the system can recover up to approximately 26 tonnes of nutrients per year from the side stream.
Eggersmann has commissioned an IBA processing plant near Dublin to recover ferrous and non-ferrous metals from incinerator bottom ash.
A new ReMA study says the recycling industry economic impact reaches $184 billion annually, supporting U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, jobs and tax revenue.
Waste-to-Energy in AccelerateEU highlights the sector's role in district heating, energy security, waste heat recovery and reduced fossil fuel dependence in Europe.
TOMRA Recycling has opened its Americas Test & Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding testing, training and parts support for recyclers and plastics processors.
Several tens of tonnes of polyester-rich textile waste sourced from European post-consumer streams were sorted and prepared in France before being treated at a semi-industrial unit in Japan. The process produced BHET, the base monomer used to manufacture recycled polyester. It is intended for conversion into yarns, fabrics and garments.
