Optical/sensor sorters

McKinsey sees recycling as an aluminum supply necessity
The consulting firm has calculated a possible 4-million-metric-ton-per-year supply deficit by 2035.
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Film focused
Nova Chemicals aims to demonstrate the viability of LLDPE film recycling with its new Syndigo1 facility in Connersville, Indiana.
5 questions about plastic sorting and the future of plastic recycling
Enrico Siewert, head of business development, plastics, at Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, discusses the state of plastics recycling in North America.
A fuller picture
Hyperspectral imaging in recycling offers additional details on material flowing through MRFs, enabling flexible, adaptable sorting.
Machinex introduces SamurAI Optima sorting robot
The company says the new sorter features a compact design that lowers costs and installation time and allows for easy integration into a wider range of recycling facilities.
Equipment Report
Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our June 2025 issue.
Clean aluminum, smooth process
STEINERT combines its technology with decades of experience to help sorting system operators produce furnace-ready aluminum.
Eureka Recycling starts up newly upgraded MRF
The Minneapolis recycling company invested $12 million in equipment to improve sorting and increase processing capacity and efficiency.
5 questions about recycled aluminum refinement
Josh Buettner, metals market manager for Steinert US, discusses aluminum scarp refinement technology.
Making an impact on plastics
Recent installations from Machinex show the equipment manufacturer’s plastics sorting prowess.
Equipment Report
Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our April 2025 issue.