A comprehensive material flow analysis of magnesium metal in the EU for 2012, from which we predict that Mg recycling in the EU is increasing, and that the material and value extraction from the Al and Mg alloys in ELVs will help offset the decrease in revenue from steel and contribute to the EU achieving its ELV recycling targets.
Read MoreOur report provided DG Environment with evidence to assess the implementation of Article 4 of the WEEE Directive using printer cartridge reuse as a case study. We also targeted recommendations for Member States to improve promotion and compliance with EU legislation, particularly related to the reuse of EEE.
Read MoreWe have to move away from thinking of waste as a problem to realising that it is a resource. This requires cooperation between the waste industry and circular economy enterprises, engaged citizens and integrated infrastructure at all levels from local to EU-wide. This report examines five waste streams identified in the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan: municipal, packaging, food, bio- and critical raw material wastes.
Read MoreAn overview of the surface coatings sector in the UK.
Read MoreIn our 2006 report for Keele University, we assess the viability of bio-resins from rapeseed oil in the primary application of formaldehyde resins, research the likely production costs of a large-scale resin plant, find agents to test resin manufacture at one tonne scale, and review the prospects for a variety of market applications.
Read MoreWe led this study which added six more critical raw materials to the 14 listed by the EU in 2010.
Read MoreFor the SE of England, we examine the applications for the EU's list of 14 critical materials, review current recovery methods, and identify the end markets where better recovery would have greatest impact.
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