Recycling
Bauma 2019 Attracts The Crowds
Bauma 2019 attracted more than 620,000 visitors from every continent on the planet. From Monday April 8th through to Sunday April 14th, Bauma lived up to its reputation as ‘the largest construction machinery trade fair in the world’. “2019 was the first year that Bunting has exhibited,” said Dave Hills, Bunting’s Head of Sales. “The…
Read MoreBunting Exhibiting At Bauma
2019 marks the first time that Bunting Magnetics features as an exhibitor at Bauma 2019 (April 8-14, 2019). The Bauma exhibition is one of the world’s leading trade fairs devoted to the mining, mineral processing, construction and recycling industries. It is staged in Munich, Germany every three years. “With the addition of the Master Magnets…
Read MoreThe Changing Face of Plastics Recycling
The Big Story Headline Article in British Plastics & Rubber (Nov/Dec 18 Issue) The BBC’s Blue Planet II appeared on our television screen in September 2017. The amazing documentary series highlighted the challenges faced by marine life and generated a global anti-plastic tidal wave that shows no sign of diminishing. However, has our plastics recycling strategy actually changed?…
Read More3 Successful Plastics Recycling Projects for Recycle Week
Celebrating Recycling Success The theme of the 2018 Recycle Week (24-30 September) is ‘Recycling. We do. Because it matters.’ Recycle Week is a celebration of recycling, organised by WRAP under the ‘Recycle Now‘ brand. Recycling has never been more prominent in the news, with managing plastic waste high on the agenda. We work with many plastic recycling…
Read More3 Facts About Plastic Packaging Waste
Latest DEFRA Waste Recycling Data There is a great deal of misinformation about plastic waste. In this blog, we review three key facts relating to the latest DEFRA data (from 2016) on plastic packaging waste (published in February 2018). The Amount of Plastic Packaging Waste UK households generated 1,015,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste in 2016. This is…
Read MoreMetal Detectors Detecting More Than Treasure
Technology Keeping Waste Metal-Free The BBC television series Detectorists has significantly increased the public’s awareness of metal detectors, but many people remain unaware of their importance in the recycling of waste materials. Although the size and design of metal detector used in the recycling industry may be different to those used by the enthusiasts on the television…
Read MoreDefining Plastics Recyclability
Global Definition of Recyclable Plastic Packaging and Products Released The global outcry of hostility against plastic products has been gathering momentum since the end of 2017 and, subsequently, politicians and governments have pledged to introduce measures to reduce plastic waste. However, many of these new policies have been deemed to be popularist and lacking in…
Read MoreMetal Recovery Focus at CARS 18
Metal Recovery Equipment on Show at CARS Exhibition At the CARS 2018 exhibition (11-12 July 2018, NAEC, Stoneleigh, UK), the focus on stand M6 will be on maximising the recovery of metal whilst also maintaining purity levels. The Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) is Europe’s premier event for auto recyclers and material processors. It is the only event…
Read MoreRWM Becomes Metal Separation Test Centre
Interactive Stand 5Q11 at RWM Visitor interaction is the theme of the Bunting stand at this year’s RWM (12-13 September, 2018, NEC, Birmingham, UK). With their stand (5Q11) in prime-position opposite the entrance to the show, Bunting will invite visitors to take a lump of non-ferrous metal or stainless steel, place it on the belt of the…
Read MoreBCMY Ltd Recycling Printer Cartridges Using a Bunting Drum Magnet
Successful Metal Separation from Waste Extending BCMY’s ability to efficiently and effectively manage old laser and toner cartridges was the primary objective behind the development of a new recycling line and the installation of a Bunting Drum Magnet. BCMY specialise in recycling printer cartridges. BCMY Ltd, based in Lancing in West Sussex, is one of…
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