Tag Archives: circular economy

RWE Advances Offshore Wind Sustainability with First Installation of Low Carbon Turbine Technology at Denmark’s Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring both a CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in Denmark, marking a major step in advancing sustainable wind energy technology. The 1.1 … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Joensuu Filling Station to Support Heavy Duty Transport with Liquefied Biogas Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has expanded its filling station in Joensuu to include liquefied biogas refuelling for heavy-duty vehicles, improving both fuel availability and operational reliability in Eastern Finland. The upgrade makes the station the easternmost LBG facility in the country … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Vietnam Expands Environmental Testing Capabilities with New Biodegradability and VOC Emission Services

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Vietnam has launched new biodegradability and VOC emission testing services to help Vietnamese manufacturers meet international environmental standards and strengthen their competitiveness in global markets. These services address growing regulatory and consumer demands for transparency in … Read the full press release

Major Permit Approval and Multi Million Euro Contracts Strengthen SUEZ Position in France Hazardous Waste Market

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has expanded its hazardous waste operations in France through the approval of increased capacity at its Villeparisis facility and the signing of several major contracts across key industries. The facility’s capacity has been raised to 250,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IGB Develops Hemp-Based Biodegradable Fertilizer to Reduce Overfertilization and Protect Soil and Water

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IGB is developing a biodegradable, plant-specific fertilizer through its HanAkku project to combat the environmental damage caused by overfertilization. Using hemp shives as a natural carrier, the fertilizer delivers nutrients in a controlled, slow-release manner tailored to … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops Electrochemical Recycling Technology to Recover Lithium and Critical Materials from Battery Waste Streams

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IFAM is developing an electrochemical recycling process through the MeGaBat project to recover critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel from battery recycling wastewater. Using specially designed electrodes, the system selectively extracts metal ions and converts … Read the full press release

Eni Secures Major EIB Loan to Expand Biofuel Production and Accelerate Transport Decarbonisation in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Eni have agreed on a €500 million loan to convert the Sannazzaro refinery in Italy into a biorefinery producing hydrotreated vegetable oil diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The project will use waste-based feedstocks … Read the full press release

BASF Expands Ultrason Portfolio with Biomass Balanced PPSU to Support Circular Economy and High Performance Applications

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Ultrason® P 3010 BMB, a new biomass-balanced PPSU grade that incorporates 20% renewable feedstock to support circular economy goals. Produced using certified mass balance methods and 100% green electricity, the material offers the same performance, … Read the full press release

Henkel Partners with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and Pirlo to Launch Sustainable Packaging Solution with Significant CO2 Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a new sustainable packaging concept for its adhesive products by switching to tinplate cans made from bluemint® steel, achieving a 62 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional packaging. Developed in collaboration with thyssenkrupp … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich and Empa Develop Recyclable Fire Retardant Building Material from Sawdust Using Innovative Mineral Binding Process

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a new fire-retardant and recyclable building material made from sawdust and the mineral struvite, using an enzyme derived from watermelon seeds to control the binding process. The innovation offers a … Read the full press release

Hydro Supports Ukrainian Firefighters with Flame-Retardant Workwear Through Circular Economy Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has donated more than 10,000 pieces of flame-retardant protective clothing to Ukrainian fire and rescue services during 2024 and 2025 through a collaboration with Sogn Vekst and the humanitarian organisation Norwegian Ukrainian Fire and Ambulance Support. The … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Sustainable Packaging Portfolio with Cold Seal Technology for Paper-Based Flexible Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, a cold seal coating specifically developed for barrier-coated paper packaging, enabling recyclable paper alternatives to plastic packaging for products such as snacks, confectionery and ice cream. The solution allows manufacturers … Read the full press release

Brantner Expands Sustainable Waste Logistics With 13 Electric Mercedes-Benz Trucks Delivered by Daimler Truck Austria

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck Austria and Pappas Auto GmbH have delivered 13 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks to Brantner green solutions, enabling the Austrian recycling specialist to replace diesel vehicles and expand its sustainable transport strategy. The fleet—comprising eActros 600 and … Read the full press release

TRATON GROUP and WWF Sweden Establish Strategic Partnership to Tackle Biodiversity Risks and Advance Sustainable Resource Use in Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) TRATON GROUP and WWF Sweden have launched a three-year partnership supported by a new WWF-authored study exploring the commercial vehicle sector’s relationship with nature. The report highlights that while electrification reduces emissions, it can also create environmental challenges … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure VI and Blackstone Infrastructure to Acquire Urbaser to Expand Leadership in Global Waste Management and Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI and funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure have agreed to acquire Urbaser, a Spain-based global waste management and environmental services provider, from Platinum Equity. Urbaser serves more than 60 million people worldwide through long-term municipal and … Read the full press release

AF Offshore Decom Secures NOK 350–400 Million Contract with Ithaca Energy for North Sea FSU Decommissioning

(IN BRIEF) AF Offshore Decom, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Ithaca Energy to manage the engineering, receipt, cleaning, dismantling, and recycling of a 24,000-ton floating storage unit from the UK North Sea, with delivery to AF … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Launches Acti-V® RRF Natural as the First Double-Sided Silicone-Coated Release Liner Certified Recyclable with Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Acti-V® RRF Natural, a next-generation sustainable release liner for double-sided PSA tapes that achieves a “Recyclable with Paper” rating under European CEPI testing standards, marking a first for silicone-coated liners on both sides. The product … Read the full press release

SUEZ and PYREG Launch Integrated Pyrocarbonisation Solution to Advance Circular Waste Management and Carbon Removal

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and PYREG have launched Pyrolis® S2B, an integrated pyrocarbonisation technology that dries and thermally converts sewage sludge into stable, PFAS-free biochar while permanently sequestering carbon and reducing waste volumes. The autothermal system uses low-energy drying followed by … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Showcases Sustainable Glass Packaging Solutions for Organic Food and Natural Cosmetics at BIOFACH 2026

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer will present its latest sustainable glass packaging solutions for organic food, natural cosmetics, and nutraceuticals at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing flint and amber glass options with high recycled content, lightweight designs, and refillable systems to help … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak and Maeil Dairies Pioneer Industrial-Scale Deployment of Paper-Based Barrier Cartons for Plant-Based Beverages

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has expanded its paper-based barrier packaging technology to high-speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to adopt the solution for its Soy Milk 99.9 in South Korea, demonstrating that … Read the full press release