What Makes a Recycling Facility Sustainable?
Plastics Today
APRIL 29, 2024
Companies around the globe aim to be more sustainable…so what about the carbon footprint of a materials recovery/recycling facility aka MRF?
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Recycling automation startup Glacier brings in $7.7M
Robotics Business Review
MARCH 7, 2024
Glacier’s recycling sorting robot is able to sort up 45 items a minute. ’s Climate Pledge Fund recently invested in Glacier, an artificial intelligence and robotics company that aims to help the recycling industry work toward a world without waste. Nearly 70 million tons of recycling are processed annually in the U.S.
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How to Increase Sustainability in Production
ATS
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Share The idea of sustainability in production facilities has been gaining a lot of traction lately. For production facilities, this means upgrading your manufacturing processes and maintenance tasks. For production facilities, this means upgrading your manufacturing processes and maintenance tasks.
State of the Industry: Creating a Sustainable Future
Fabricating & Metal Work
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The manufacturing industry, including the metalworking sector, is increasingly applying sustainable business practices as pressures such as regulations mount. Why the uptick in sustainability-related initiatives? Sustainable strategies ranging from digitalization (Industry 4.0) The Road to Sustainability.
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Making the Circular Economy a Reality
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
For instance, you purchase a reusable water bottle and see it’s now being made with Eastman Chemical’s Tritan Renew, which utilizes 50% recycled material. Eastman is scheduled to start up what it calls the world’s largest molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee.
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A Conversation with Mr. M Jagadish, Chief Technology Officer of Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies
Dinesh Mishra
APRIL 29, 2024
Concurrently, we are in the process of expanding our existing facilities to manufacture battery packs for two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs. Concurrently, we are in the process of expanding our existing facilities to manufacture battery packs for two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs.
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OnLogic Opens New Global Headquarters
i4.0 today
MAY 15, 2024
Located in South Burlington’s Technology Park, the facility houses full business and production capabilities for the company, which was founded in 2003. Development took a forward-looking approach to sustainability, energy efficiency, and community connectivity. which they opened in 2004 and expanded in 2015.
Maple Leaf Foods’ Hamilton facility receives green building certification
Canadian Manufacturing
JULY 21, 2023
LEED is an international certification recognizing sustainability excellence and green building leadership. “It has been a journey to get here, and we look forward to leveraging our learnings as we continue to pursue our vision of being the most sustainable protein company on earth.” Maple Leaf Foods received a $2.6
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One change that’s keeping 600,000 pounds of plastic out of landfills
Fastener News Desk
JANUARY 27, 2024
January 3, 2024 By Joe Wiltshire | Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager Whatever screen you’re reading this on, there’s a good chance it was shipped on a pallet. Like a home cook transporting a pyramid of brownies, they used enough Saran Wrap to make sure nothing could fall out. That’s a lot of plastic film.
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How to Achieve Net Zero Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 31, 2023
Share Green manufacturing and sustainability considerations have shifted from “nice-to-haves” for manufacturers to requirements with short- and long-term impact. What is net zero manufacturing? Moreover, production itself is not the only process in the facility that should be considered.
More than a piece of paper
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 1, 2023
The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The aim of the voluntary program is to address pressing sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain.
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A resurgence in Australian made
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 18, 2023
Today, AMP is a thriving enterprise with a 9000-square-metre facility in Western Sydney. The company’s team operate a state-of-the-art engineering facility that delivers reliable, high-quality products for a range of industries. For our standard products, we look for ways to make them more efficiently.
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Biotech firm eyes rapid growth as relocation helps quadruple its operations
MEM
AUGUST 2, 2023
The new facility features biotech and rubber laboratories and office spaces which foster collaboration, supporting Recircle’s vision for growth and talent attraction. facility empowers Recircle’s work across biotechnology, engineering, polymer science and rubber technology.
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Electrifying the Road Ahead: The Omega Seiki Mobility Revolution
Dinesh Mishra
APRIL 29, 2024
What inspired your entry into the electric mobility sector, and what valuable insights have you gained from your experiences in this industry? What inspired your entry into the electric mobility sector, and what valuable insights have you gained from your experiences in this industry?
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SMMT Sustainability Report 2023: How the industry is reducing its emissions
SMMT
JULY 13, 2023
SMMT’s latest Sustainability Report shows that the UK automotive manufacturing sector shrunk its emissions to the lowest level on record last year, with emissions per vehicle made cut by -2.8% – while at the same time producing a record-high proportion of EVs.
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Five minutes with… John Killick, Senior Consultant, Morris Commercial
SMMT
OCTOBER 12, 2023
It has an ultralightweight, fully recycled carbon fibre monocoque body that was developed over two years, providing body strength, integrity, light weight and sustainability. The body and chassis materials make the Morris JE one of the lightest LCVs in the marketplace, with an expected range of between 200 and 250 miles.
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NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say
Mold Making Technology
MAY 1, 2024
What’s in store for this year, when NPE2024 takes place? Q : How would you characterize 2023 for the plastics industry, and what are your expectations for the U.S. Q : How would you characterize 2023 for the plastics industry, and what are your expectations for the U.S. Q : What about the global economy?
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ABB reveals an additional 8.56 billion cubic meters of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals
Dinesh Mishra
MARCH 21, 2023
billion cubic meters and investment in an additional 469 treatment facilities per year is required to meet United Nations (UN) goals. As the UN prepares to report on progress made against its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), ABB’s research focuses on SDG 6.3 The UN says 2.2 billion people lack safely managed sanitation.
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Beyond the Box: Innovations Transforming E-commerce Packaging
Dinesh Mishra
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Forecasts indicate that over the next five years, the online segment will make up close to a quarter of total global retail sales. In an era where sustainability is a paramount concern, this traditional approach is increasingly untenable. In 2022, global e-commerce sales stood at $5.63 This is best illustrated by IKEA.
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Dear Evil Engineer: Could I live in a lair on the ocean floor?
E&T
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
I’m pleased to say that an underwater lair is possible, from an engineering perspective, and – as a billionaire – you may even have the means to make it a reality. I’m pleased to say that an underwater lair is possible, from an engineering perspective, and – as a billionaire – you may even have the means to make it a reality.
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Smart Ways to Enable Sustainable Manufacturing
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Major economies across the globe have made substantial commitments to improving environmental sustainability in the face of climate change. Despite these challenges, it is unlikely that manufacturers will be diverted from their sustainability goals. At its core the various aspects of Industry 4.0,
Green retrofit: a tour of BGEN's HQ office
E&T
JULY 12, 2023
They have to make the best of what they've got. E&T started a tour of their offices and the measures they've taken so far by asking what net zero means to them. E&T started a tour of their offices and the measures they've taken so far by asking what net zero means to them. It's not sustainable.
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Cdn. government supporting projects at OLA Bamboo and Secure Exchanges
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
OLA Bamboo, which specializes primarily in the manufacture of personal hygiene products made of bamboo and recycled wood, including toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and reusable make‑up removal pads, is receiving a repayable contribution of $150,000 from CED.
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What is Green Manufacturing?
ATS
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Read on to learn the specifics of what green manufacturing is, what the green factory entails and what benefits green manufacturers can gain from implementing these methods. Renewable energy is one way to reduce the amount of pollution that a facility emits. We will discuss each of these benefits in greater detail below.
How digitalization, digital transformation strategies are evolving
Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Industrial digitalization insights Industrial digitalization is shifting towards sustainability. So, even as the primary objectives of improving efficiency and productivity remain as relevant as ever, there is definitely a new focus – employing digital tools directly for sustainability goals.
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The Future of Manufacturing: What Will Power Production
ATS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
While change is never easy, manufacturers’ ability to develop their strengths in these areas will be directly related to their ability to build sustainable, profitable long-term relationships with customers. Four major trends are shaping the future of manufacturing — and they are already making an impact today.
Manufacturers Scoop Eco Innovation Awards Following Groundbreaking R&D Programme
i4.0 today
MAY 25, 2023
Relic Plastic CIC, based in Heysham, ELE Advanced Technologies, based in Colne, and City Centre Commercials, based in Liverpool, were recognised for their climate change action at the Eco Innovation awards, organised by Eco-I North West (Eco-I NW), a research and development programme to create new sustainable technologies, products and services.
Presenting Eco-Packaging the Proper Tasty Way
MEM
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Artisan wholesale sandwich maker Proper Tasty from Northallerton has a local production facility the envy of most national food-to-go suppliers. Handmaking up to 15,000 sandwiches weekly, their classic wedge – all packaged in fully recyclable natural Kraft card and plant-based film – now accounts for over 50 percent of sales.
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Fighting climate change with a household ingredient
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 15, 2023
This ground-breaking discovery showcases how sustainable technology can transform a greenhouse gas into a valuable resource. This ground-breaking discovery showcases how sustainable technology can transform a greenhouse gas into a valuable resource. Akshat Tanksale’s journey in this research space began in 2019.
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Vertical Farming: Overcoming the Engineering Challenges to Maximise the Benefits
MEM
JUNE 28, 2023
What makes vertical farming more future-proof than traditional and greenhouse farming? With more and more businesses focussing on operating sustainably, and consequentially, on the way they make use of precious natural resources such as water, the role of vertical farming becomes even more prominent.
Labour shortages can make net zero transition challenging: Weld Australia
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 18, 2023
Weld Australia has released the results of its 2023 Member Survey, which reveals the Federal Government must step in and provide real support to industry to make the renewable energy revolution a reality. When asked what their main concern is right now, 45 per cent confirmed that labour shortages was on the top of their list.
Aussie fabricators are turning down work due to skill shortages
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 24, 2022
According to Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), “Distributed in June 2022 and completed by approximately 140 companies, our 2022 Member Survey indicates that skills shortages, local content and sustainability remain high on the agenda for the welding industry.”. Weld Australia has released the results of its 2022 Member Survey.
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Simplifying sortation system for recycling company
Control Engineering
DECEMBER 3, 2022
A recycling company looked to automate its process for delivering LEED results to their customers. Automation made the process more sustainable and efficient while giving the customers more accurate numbers. Automating the process provided the recycling company the ability to deliver more accurate results and simplified the process.
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Random Thoughts About Reshoring and Buying American
Modern Machine Shop
APRIL 30, 2023
This season has been devoted to covering companies making choices to manufacture in the United States, and hearing both how and why they are doing so. What follows are reflections off of many of those facets, in the form of several different observations and thoughts: 1. There are various facets to these questions.
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Foot on the gas: How biomethane is helping hauliers decarbonise
SMMT
AUGUST 3, 2023
This year the firm has already opened three new refuelling facilities in Lutterworth, Fradley Park and South Elmsall, increasing its network to 16 sites, and with three more due to be installed before the end of the year. The demand right now is exceptional.”
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Perspective: Harbec's green initiatives deliver bottom line results
Plastics News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Early on, he committed to making Harbec operations a true environmentally responsible manufacturing alternative and an example for us all. Are alternative materials available that are recyclable, less toxic, made with nonfossil renewable ingredients? Forty-five years ago, Bob Bechtold founded Harbec Inc.,
Government support key for renewable energy revolution – Weld Australia
Manufacturer's Monthly
JUNE 26, 2023
The Federal Government must step in and provide real support to industry to make the renewable energy revolution a reality. The Federal Government must step in and provide real support to industry to make the renewable energy revolution a reality. 50 per cent of welding workshops are operating at 80 per cent of their capacity or below.
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How to Apply for (Almost) Any U.S. Manufacturing Grant
CMTC Manufacturing Tech
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
What is a Grant? Grants may fund training programs to focus on upskilling employees or recycling projects to develop greener processes. Facilities and capital expansion grants drive investment, especially for growth in number, capacity, or kind of facilities. Recycling grants help divert material from landfills.
System integrators: Automation glue
Control Engineering
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The Global System Integrator Report for 2023 is full of reasons to consider an expert system integrator to design, optimize, test, connect, implement and upgrade automated devices and systems to save energy, improve throughput, add quality and augment safety, improving lives and making the world a better place.
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2023 Manufacturing Outlook
ATS
MAY 10, 2023
That component of the manufacturing industry outlook is derived from several underlying — and in some cases, ongoing — industry and macroeconomic factors that may threaten sustained growth in the near term. Share The manufacturing outlook for 2023 is best described as cautiously optimistic. So, why “cautiously”?
Carbon Capture is Turning Into a Trillion Dollar industry for Spinning Out New Products
21st Century Tech
APRIL 3, 2022
It described how companies are turning captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into products that either permanently sequester the carbon or recycle it repeatedly to minimize its atmospheric impact. In Canada, we have the Boundary Dam facility in Saskatchewan. They note that this is not cheap technology. ” Jet and Marine Fuels.
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Recycling Partners Collaborate to Eliminate Production Scrap Waste at NPE2024
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 21, 2024
Around 8,000 communities across the United States have some variation of a recycling program that collects plastics from homes and finds a new life for it. Equally important are postindustrial scrap management programs at thousands of production facilities across the country. Not at NPE2024. It wouldn’t do.
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Social Enterprise Making Sure Plastic Pays Its Way
MEM
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The social enterprise making sure plastic pays its way Founder David Katz, who will make a double appearance on the London Packaging Week speaking line-up, explains how Plastic Bank continues to turn trash into cash a decade after starting out. Like anything with a cause, there must first be a catalyst.
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EverestLabs robot keeps more than 1M aluminum cans out of landfills
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 30, 2023
EverestLabs uses RecycleOS and robotics to increase recycling rates. Credit: EverestLabs Even in states that offer refunds for aluminum beverage cans, many of these cans end up in landfills while sustainability concerns rise. It said the U.S. can industry produces about 130.7 In 2022, testing found five loss points across three MRFs.
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