The Future of Recycling: How Advanced Sorting Systems Are Transforming Sustainability
Dec. 17, 2024, 8 p.m.
Machinex’s optical sorters and sorting robots reduce the need for manual labour in the multi-grade plastics recycling plant.
Aluminum beverage can recycling has declined to the lowest point in decades
Dec. 17, 2024, 7 p.m.
While cans are still the most recycled beverage container, passive policy and aging infrastructure are depressing recycling rates, say associations.
Ball Corporation Launches US Aerosol Recycling Program
Aug. 28, 2024, 9 a.m.
Predrag Ozmo, VP of Global Aerosols, of Ball Corporation, heads up a new aerosol recycling program targeting US market in partnership with Unilever and GARA.
Recycling Aerosol recycling: past, present and future
July 25, 2024, 11 a.m.
This article was written by Mike MacKay for World Aerosols magazine in 2019, in it Mike made predictions on the progression of Aerosol recycling. With the increased focus on climate change progress is moving much faster than originally expected. - Propellant Gas purification is now a commercial reality - Expandable foam recycling has been proven in test samples - EPR programs focus on End-of-Life methods of aerosol recycling Stay tuned for updates to this article and predictions for the next 5 years
GDB International Leads the Way in Aerosol Paint Recycling
July 25, 2024, 11 a.m.
New Jersey, July 10, 2024 – Despray proudly announces their most recent collaboration with GDB International. GDB International has acquired a Despray "DS500" state-of-the-art aerosol recycling system. This significant acquisition solidifies GDB International’s position as the world leader in aerosol paint can recycling, making them the first aerosol can filler or paint recycler globally to claim 100% recycling and waste-to-energy capabilities for paint-filled aerosol cans.
Despray Environmental: Half a Billion Aerosol Cans Recycled
July 25, 2024, 11 a.m.
Despray Environmental, led by co-founders Mike MacKay and Eelco Osse, has achieved a major milestone by recycling over 560 million aerosol cans, eliminating them from the waste stream. Their pioneering technology not only recycles the metal but also captures the liquid contents and propellant gases, contributing to a more sustainable future. Currently, Despray's systems are responsible for recycling 260 cans per second, setting a global standard in aerosol recycling. Despite the low current recycling rate of aerosols, Despray’s advancements are transforming this challenging waste stream into a safe, 100% recyclable process.