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Textile recycling is a method of reusing or reprocessing used clothing, fibrous materials, and clothing scraps from manufacturing. Textiles in municipal solid waste are found mainly in discarded clothing, although other sources include furniture, carpets, tires, footwear, and nondurable goods, such as sheets and towels.

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Elkem ASA, a world-leading provider of advanced silicon-based materials, has been awarded NOK 32.8 million from Innovation Norway for the development of green products through the recycling of slag and silicon materials. The project aims to materially reduce CO2 emissions and promote a circular economy for materials used in the automotive and construction industry.

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The recent research published by Two Sides Europe, the ‘Trend Tracker Survey 2025’, looks at changing consumer perceptions towards print, paper and paper-based packaging, specifically at their environmental perceptions, reading habits, packaging preferences and attitudes towards tissue products.

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As the UK prepares for the standardisation of local authority collections in March 2026 under DEFRA’s Simpler Recycling initiative, packaging manufacturers face a blend of high-stakes challenges and strategic opportunities. Think B2B Marketing, communications specialist serving the packaging sector, shares perspective on how these upcoming changes will change how UK manufacturers compete.

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Robert Bürkle GmbH will present its comprehensive portfolio in the field of press and coating technology at LIGNA 2025. As a leading machine and sytem manufacturer, BÜRKLE focuses on the areas of automation, sustainability, digitalisation and energy-efficient plant technology.

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Production process optimization plays a pivotal role in improving cost efficiency, reducing waste and boosting product quality. Manufacturers in the finishing sector can - by implementing advanced technologies such as integrated coating lines, robotics and digital printing - streamline workflows, minimise bottlenecks and achieve greater processing precision.

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During one of the heaviest rainfalls in the history of the United Arab Emirates, the weighing system of Dubai‘s largest waste incineration plant was under water for 48 hours. But after the flooding, it resumed operations without any damage. Find out how advanced weighing technology makes this plant a pioneer in terms of efficiency and resilience in this Best Practice from Minebea Intec, a leading manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies.

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Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging expert Coveris today announce a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a breakthrough innovation – the COtooCLEAN process. Together, they aim to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.

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LIGNA.TruckStop featuring five show trucks and LIGNA.Circular presenting six themed islands

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Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, launches the first high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing.

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