Tag Archives: circular economy

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

Eni and CDP Venture Capital Invest €550,000 in EXE Engineering to Scale Carbon Offsetting Projects in Africa

(IN BRIEF) Eni and CDP Venture Capital have jointly invested €550,000 in EXE Engineering to accelerate its growth and expand its carbon offsetting and waste valorisation projects in Africa and Europe through a funding round led by Zero and Eni … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Launches ScanLoop Circular Steel Project with Volvo Cars to Cut Emissions and Strengthen Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have expanded their closed-loop cooperation through the ScanLoop project, under which high-quality steel scrap from Volvo’s Olofström plant is sorted, compacted, and transported by low-emission rail back to Salzgitter for remelting and reuse in … Read the full press release

Kering Expands Its Global Push for Responsible Jewelry with New Generation Award Edition

(IN BRIEF) Kering, in partnership with CIBJO and with scientific coordination from POLI.design — Politecnico di Milano, has launched the second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to drive sustainability and innovation across the global jewelry industry under … Read the full press release

Atos achieves leadership position in ISG’s new benchmark for digital sustainability across IT consulting, engineering, and managed services

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in Digital Sustainability IT Solutions and Services in Europe by Information Services Group after being evaluated alongside more than 35 providers in a comprehensive benchmark of green IT capabilities. The recognition reflects … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with New Reman Core Consolidation Center in Neu-Ulm

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has launched a new Reman Core Consolidation Center at its Neu-Ulm plant, bringing the coordination of remanufacturing logistics for truck and bus parts in-house. The expanded facility centralises the inspection and distribution of used components for … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches ThinkCircularity Programme to Recycle ThinkTop Components and Advance Circular Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that enables recycling and reuse of materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. The pilot has shown that recycled plastic from returned units can be used in new products without … Read the full press release

BBSRC and Defra Launch £3 Million Collaborative Programme to Accelerate Food Innovation and Improve Health Outcomes

(IN BRIEF) BBSRC and Defra have launched a £3 million Diet and Health Collaborative Research and Development programme to drive food innovation and improve health outcomes in the UK. The jointly funded initiative aims to translate leading bioscience research into … Read the full press release

Borealis Demonstrates Viability of Large-Scale Reusable Cup Systems at K 2025 Trade Fair in Düsseldorf

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has completed a successful reusable cup pilot at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, marking the first time a large-scale reuse system was implemented at the event and at Messe Düsseldorf. The project used 50,000 cups made from foamable … Read the full press release

IKEA’s Largest Retailer Advances Circular Strategy with Expanded Second-Hand Marketplace in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group is launching its second-hand IKEA marketplace in Sweden on 28 January, expanding a platform that allows customers to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA furniture locally while supporting more affordable and sustainable living. The marketplace will be … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €60 Million Loan to Yayla Agro to Advance Circular and Inclusive Food Production

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing up to €60 million in financing to Yayla Agro Gıda to support sustainable and inclusive growth at its new Niğde production facility. The investment will enable the expansion of advanced, value-added food processing, promote … Read the full press release