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Source: Inspenet
The company aims to construct a pilot plant with a processing capacity of up to 350 tons per year. The objective is to validate this technology by the end of 2026 and implement it around 2029.
Unlike conventional physical sorting, which often involves manual or mechanical separation, this new method dissolves the resin in a solvent to eliminate contaminants such as metal inserts, hoses, rubber gaskets, and glass fibers. This advancement enhances the separation rate to over 99%, allowing for the recovery of plastics that are suitable for closed-loop recycling.
The technology employs coarse-mesh filters and centrifuges to eliminate contaminants of various sizes, establishing a continuous and scalable process that minimizes the need for maintenance and filter replacement. Through these features, Honda has broadened the range of recyclable components, achieved economic viability, and enabled the practical application of this technology on an industrial scale.
Furthermore, this solution aids in reducing CO₂ emissions by facilitating the recycling of fiber-reinforced plastics that were previously incinerated. It also enhances recycling efficiency by preventing resin loss
ABB and Swedish textile impact company Syre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore how automation, electrification, and digital technologies can support the development of Syre’s first industrial-scale textile-to-textile recycling facility in Gia Lai province, Vietnam.
The exploratory collaboration provides a framework to assess how advanced process control, quality optimization, and electrical infrastructure can enable safe, efficient, and scalable production of circular polyester.
UK retailer Aldi and dairy cooperative Arla Foods have partnered with recycling tech specialist Polytag to initiate an operational pilot aimed at tracking milk bottles through the UK recycling stream using advanced ultraviolet (UV) tagging technology.
Building on an initial pilot conducted in 2023, the collaboration seeks to gather granular, data-driven insights into how packaging moves beyond the point of sale and behaves within municipal waste systems.
GreenDot France is exploring the acquisition of French Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) operator Léko, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s waste management and recycling landscape. The potential transaction aims to strengthen collection infrastructure, improve sorting networks, and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy in France.