Recycling

A special ozone treatment sterilizes, bleaches, and deodorizes the material, enabling pulp to be reborn as new diapers, a feat previously considered impossible.

Discussions emphasized integrated models including source separation, organic waste valorization through composting, and support for informal sector initiatives.

The three-month contract softened more modestly, with bid prices easing 0.09 percent to US$3,217 per tonne and offer prices slipping 0.12 percent to US$3,218 per tonne.

The Grandpuits facility targets the hard-to-recycle waste that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated, addressing a critical bottleneck in the circular economy.

Under a 2026–2030 plan, the government and La Poste Burkina Faso are jointly financing the construction of 20 such hubs at an estimated total cost of 5.5 billion CFA francs (approximately US$9.7 million).

The bottle and closure are fully recyclable through standard kerbside collections, with the material stack engineered to protect wine for approximately two years.

The Middle East, accounting for approximately 9 percent of global aluminium supply, faces mounting pressure as conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The signatories describe ‘Made in Europe’ recycled plastic requirements as “a logical, high-impact step” toward climate and circularity goals while stabilizing demand and safeguarding industrial capacity.

Each two-kilogram bag consumes approximately 50 recycled PET bottles, transforming waste that might otherwise clog landfills into valuable industrial packaging.

For yards like Salam’s International, achieving compliance meant undertaking significant improvements to both physical infrastructure and operational protocols.