Recycling

Recycling: what you can and can't recycle and why it's so confusing

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

No, I didn’t know what this term meant until recently either – apparently it’s when people try to recycle items that should be thrown away instead.

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  • No, I didn’t know what this term meant until recently either – apparently it’s when people try to recycle items that should be thrown away instead.
  • New rules will ask people to stop “over-recycling” and to be more careful about what they put in their recycling bins.
  • It’s no wonder that many admit it’s easier just to throw something in the bin instead of working out if it can be recycled.

Waste not

    • While huge strides are being made in this area, we are still some way off all packaging being made in this way in a cost-effective manner.
    • One of the main issues is there are differences in how recycling waste is collected across the UK – this can even be the case from one street to another.
    • But if you’ve thrown yours away – or perhaps recycled it - the information should also be on your local authorities’ website.
    • One of the main reasons there are currently variations in what different authorities do or don’t recycle is based on what the waste management companies they use to recyclable waste after it’s collected.

Recycling tips

    • As with crisp packets and soft plastics, things such as pet food pouches can be recycled too but again not typically via your household collections – instead, these can often go to larger supermarkets for recycling.
    • But it’s a good idea to rinse them to avoid contamination during the recycling process (and to stop your bin smelling in between collections).
    • This is because opaque trays cannot be sorted from other types of plastic in a recycling facility as light cannot pass through them.
    • Although it definitely isn’t a case of the more the merrier when it comes to recycling, the better we are as a society at dealing with our waste and not just sending it to landfill, the better our air and environment will be for us and future generations.

EQS-News: Carbios will receive grants totaling €54 million from French State via France 2030 and Grand-Est Region

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Carbios selected for €30 million in funding from the French State via France 2030 and €12.5 million from the Grand-Est Region, subject to ratification by the European Commission, for the construction of Carbios' first industrial plant in Longlaville (54).

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  • Carbios selected for €30 million in funding from the French State via France 2030 and €12.5 million from the Grand-Est Region, subject to ratification by the European Commission, for the construction of Carbios' first industrial plant in Longlaville (54).
  • The reference plant in Longlaville in the Grand-Est region will be the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and is due for commissioning in 2025.
  • This funding will enable to continue its research into the optimization and continuous improvement of Carbios’ enzymatic technologies.
  • They have spared no effort, with the constant support of the French State and ADEME, to make this plant a reality.

EQS-News: IBU-tec advanced materials AG Continues to Improve Its EcoVadis ESG Rating

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Weimar, 30 May 2023 – IBU-tec advanced materials AG (“IBU-tec”, ISIN: DE000A0XYHT5) has once again received the “EcoVadis Silver” award in the EcoVadis rating for its sustainability management.

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  • Weimar, 30 May 2023 – IBU-tec advanced materials AG (“IBU-tec”, ISIN: DE000A0XYHT5) has once again received the “EcoVadis Silver” award in the EcoVadis rating for its sustainability management.
  • With an overall score of 67 points, IBU-tec was able to improve significantly compared to the last rating (2021: 59 points).
  • Already in 2021, EcoVadis had ranked IBU-tec’s ESG performance among the top 25 percent of all companies.
  • This strong rating is an incentive for us to continue and improve our successful sustainability strategy.”

EQS-News: Lenzing AG: Internationally renowned marine research institute reaffirms biodegradability of Lenzing fibers

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

In a second study published in May 2023 [1] , the biodegradability of LENZING™ Lyocell fibers, LENZING™ Viscose fibers and LENZING™ Modal fibers on the sea floor was also confirmed, providing definitive proof that they are a better alternative to petroleum-based fibers.

Key Points: 
  • In a second study published in May 2023 [1] , the biodegradability of LENZING™ Lyocell fibers, LENZING™ Viscose fibers and LENZING™ Modal fibers on the sea floor was also confirmed, providing definitive proof that they are a better alternative to petroleum-based fibers.
  • In its latest study, it compared the degradation processes of nonwovens made of petroleum and bio-based synthetic materials such as polyester and PLA, cellulosic materials such as cotton, and the Lenzing Group’s wood-based LENZING™ Lyocell fibers, LENZING™ Viscose fibers and LENZING™ Modal fibers in specific scenarios.
  • The biodegradability of LENZING™ Lyocell fibers, LENZING™ Viscose fibers and LENZING™ Modal fibers has been tested in the laboratory of Normec Organic Waste Systems (OWS) in Belgium – one of the world's leading companies in biodegradability and compostability testing.
  • Certificates from the certification organization TÜV Austria show that LENZING™ Lyocell fibers, LENZING™ Viscose fibers and LENZING™ Modal fibers rapidly biodegrade in all test environments (soil, industrial composting, home composting, fresh water and marine water) within the time periods set by the relevant standards.

EQS-News: Masterflex SE transforms business model towards circular economy by 2035 with future strategy [email protected]

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

As an innovation leader, Masterflex SE is gradually transforming its business in the area of hose and connection systems into a circular economy by 2035.

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  • As an innovation leader, Masterflex SE is gradually transforming its business in the area of hose and connection systems into a circular economy by 2035.
  • As part of the new, pioneering "[email protected]" strategy for the future, resource consumption in all parts of the company is to be steadily reduced and eco-effectiveness increased.
  • In this way, Masterflex wants to make a traceable positive contribution to the quality of life of future generations.
  • Dr. Andreas Bastin, CEO of Masterflex SE: "With "[email protected]" we are setting new standards in the hose and connection systems industry.

Aduro Clean Technologies Engages in Panel Discussions at Leading Industry Conferences

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Abe Dyck, Head of Corporate Development at Aduro, will join a panel discussion on "Decarbonization in the Chemistry and Plastics Sector."

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  • Abe Dyck, Head of Corporate Development at Aduro, will join a panel discussion on "Decarbonization in the Chemistry and Plastics Sector."
  • Dyck will be joined by industry leaders Rocky Vermani of Nova Chemicals and Dan Taylor of the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership, with the panel moderated by Bob Masterson of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.
  • In this panel, industry leaders Alejandro Astorga Gurza of Eastman and Fernando Perez Vas of BASF will deliver insightful presentations, discussing their strategies and technologies.
  • These industry conferences are an opportunity for us to showcase our work, engage with industry leaders, and build partnerships that will accelerate the commercialisation and adoption of innovative new technologies,” said Ofer Vicus, CEO, Aduro Clean Technologies.

Mkango releases Q1 2023 financial statements and awards share options and RSUs

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

This integrated Mine, Refine, Recycle strategy differentiates Mkango from its peers, uniquely positioning the Company in the rare earths sector.

Key Points: 
  • This integrated Mine, Refine, Recycle strategy differentiates Mkango from its peers, uniquely positioning the Company in the rare earths sector.
  • Mkango is listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange (“AIM”) and the Toronto Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”).
  • Malawi is known as "The Warm Heart of Africa", a stable democracy with existing road, rail and power infrastructure, and new infrastructure developments underway.
  • This news release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of that term under applicable securities laws) with respect to Mkango.

Li-Cycle to Host Investor Meetings on June 1-2, 2023

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, announced today that it will host investor meetings in Boston, at the KeyBanc Capital Markets 2023 Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on Thursday, June 1, 2023, and during a non-deal roadshow with Piper Sandler & Co. on Friday, June 2, 2023.

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  • Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) (“Li-Cycle” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, announced today that it will host investor meetings in Boston, at the KeyBanc Capital Markets 2023 Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on Thursday, June 1, 2023, and during a non-deal roadshow with Piper Sandler & Co. on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Bulk Express Transport Acquires Attaway Hauling

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Bulk Express Transport (“Bulk”), a portfolio company of Alterna Equity Partners, today announced the acquisition of Attaway Hauling and Choice Bulk Carriers (collectively “Attaway”, combined with Bulk, the “Company”).

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  • Bulk Express Transport (“Bulk”), a portfolio company of Alterna Equity Partners, today announced the acquisition of Attaway Hauling and Choice Bulk Carriers (collectively “Attaway”, combined with Bulk, the “Company”).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005851/en/
    Headquartered in Gordon, GA, Attaway provides exceptional customer service across Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, providing numerous waste and industrial services to clients including transfer station management, disposal hauling and liquid bulk hauling.
  • “The Bulk Express family of companies is excited to partner with the management team at Attaway to facilitate the next phase of growth for both companies within the region," said Steve Worster, CEO, Bulk Express.
  • “The partnership with Bulk Express provides Attaway the opportunity to continue our rapid expansion in the region, and also allows us to better serve customers across our diverse combined service offering,” said Robbie Attaway, founder, Attaway.

Carbios Will Receive Grants Totaling €54 Million From French State via France 2030 and Grand-Est Region1 to Finance Construction of World's First PET Biorecycling Plant and Accelerate R&D Activities

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The reference plant in Longlaville in the Grand-Est region will be the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and is due for commissioning in 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The reference plant in Longlaville in the Grand-Est region will be the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and is due for commissioning in 2025.
  • This plant will make it possible to relocate to France the production of the two basic components of PET, PTA and MEG3, both derived from the Carbios process.
  • For many years, French public and private research teams have been working together to develop a new enzymatic recycling technology.
  • They have spared no effort, with the constant support of the French State and ADEME, to make this plant a reality.