Case study: How Re-Gen and SortFlow are shaping the recovery plant of the future with AI

While introducing our latest RWM webinar with Re-Gen and SortFlow, circularity expert Dr David Greenfield outlined the evolution of waste streams: In 1892, over 80% of household waste was ash. Victorians…

How will a DRS impact UK MRFs? (Part 2: Glass)

Article 2: The impact of glass on DRS A Deposit Return Scheme is planned to be implemented in Scotland during 2023 which includes PET, metal and glass drinks containers. Scotland has set a target to…

How will a DRS impact UK MRFs? (Part 1)

Article 1: DRS Introduction This series of articles will consider how the planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland and a potential DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could affect MRF…

How does plastic recycling work?

Why is Plastic Recycling important? Reprocessing waste materials into useable products generally uses less energy and emits less green-house gasses than producing products from virgin materials. Emitting…

What is process loss in MRFs?

Understanding process loss We have had various conversations with industry players in recent weeks about process loss. Although process loss is one of the key parameters impacting the profitability…

Map of UK & Ireland MRFs & polymers recycling facilities

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