Commentary: Bringing NextLooPP to the Americas

Following a study to characterize residual contamination in recycled polypropylene for food-grade applications, NextLooPP is poised to bring its technology to the Americas.

EDWARD KOSIOR OF NEXTEK LTD. | JULY 12, 2024
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Sorting developments

Whilst the multiparticipant project finetunes the resin quality standards that are poised to become typical for FGrPP, recent trials conducted by NextLooPP together with Tomra have confirmed a breakthrough in the automatic sorting of food-grade PP packaging.

These sorting trials held in February, which combined Tomra’s near-infrared, visual spectrometry with the company’s latest deep-learning technology GAINnext, achieved food-grade purity levels exceeding 95 percent in packaging applications.

This exciting development is a boost to the NextLooPP project, as GAINnext has the potential to be rolled out to all PP packaging sorting facilities and will help produce valuable FGrPP postconsumer recycling (PCR) streams.

By providing a sorted food-grade PP PCR stream, GAINnext™ will enable the NextLooPP decontamination process to be carried out in many more recycling operations globally.

Breaking the final barriers

After close to four years of intense collaboration, the NextLooPP participants are now breaking down the final barriers to producing food-grade recycled PP from postconsumer packaging into new circular economy products, and the NextLooPP team is looking forward to launching the NextLooPP Americas project to achieve similar results. 

https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/bringing-nextloopp-to-the-americas/

NextLooPP

https://www.nextloopp.com/


SORTING FOCUS

Sorting it out

When it comes to the latest artificial intelligence recycling options, choosing the right technology and supplier is critical.

BY TY RHOAD OF TOMRA RECYCLING | JULY 2024

https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/sorting-it-out-artificial-intelligence-in-recycling-operations/


NEWS

McDonald’s, Starbucks, and PepsiCo lead city-wide trial of default reusable cups

15 JULY 2024

The Coca-Cola

Company, PepsiCo, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and other big brands are collaborating with Closed Loop Partners to roll out reusable cups as default takeaway packaging across restaurants in Petaluma, California, and encourage consumers to reuse their beverage containers.
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Back in January, the municipality of Aarhus worked with TOMRA to pilot the ‘world’s first’ open-managed system for reusable takeaway packaging; the solution anticipated city-wide transitions away from single-use packaging. In its initial stage, the system was compatible with hot and cold drinks containers, such as takeaway coffee cups.

https://packagingeurope.com/news/mcdonalds-starbucks-and-pepsico-lead-city-wide-trial-of-default-reusable-cups/11602.article

Supermarkedgiganten ALDI er fornøyd med utviklingen når det gjelder pantesystemet som gikk live i Irland i februar i år.

Som man kan lese her, er det TOMRA som er leverandør av pantemaskiner til ALDI.


SHOPPERS EMBRACING BOTTLE AND CAN RECYCLING SCHEME IN LAOIS

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024

By Joe Barrett

According to Aldi, since the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in February, more than 730,000 items have deposited in its Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) in its two stores in Laois.

It said in that time the machines have returned almost €125,000 in vouchers.

The retail giant said that June was the most successful month to date for the DRS at its stores in Portlaoise and Portarlington with 290,000 items returns.

It said its stores have seen a steady increase in the numbers of items returned since the scheme was introduced. Under the scheme empty bottles and cans marked with the Re-turn logo can be returned to the RVMs at all participating retailers, regardless of where the item was originally purchased. Customers receive a voucher for their returned items, which can be put against their shopping bill or returned in cash.

The scheme aims to reduce the amount of litter across towns, villages and the countryside by incentivising consumers to recycle their empty items.

Plastics and Packaging Manager at ALDI Ireland Jason Carolan said: “The DRS scheme has been very popular. Since February of this year, the number of items being returned on a monthly basis has steadily increased.

“We’re sure that it will continue to grow from strength to strength, and we’re excited to see the innovative ways that sports clubs and charitable organisations look to harness its potential.

Managing Director at TOMRA Collection Ireland the supplier of ALDI’s DRS machines Peter Whelan said: “With our reverse vending machines, consumers can be guaranteed of the utmost quality and reliability. The volume of bottles and cans being processed through the machines located across ALDI stores show how customers are really embracing the Irish scheme.”

https://laois-nationalist.ie/2024/07/16/shoppers-embracing-bottle-and-can-recycling-scheme-in-laois/

Mer jubel for Tomras pantemaskiner, fra ALDI Irland.

De to neste europeiske nasjonene som skal ha pantesystem opp og gå fra 2025 er Polen og Østerrike. ALDI er store både i Polen (blir Europas nest største pantemarked etter Tyskland) og Østerrike. I Østerrike opererer ALDI under navnet HOFER. Og den som har fulgt med på denne tråden, vet at Tomra allerede har jobbet lenge med HIFER i Østerrike.

Har egentlig tenkt at jeg har mitt før Q2 2024 fredag, men blir nesten litt fristet til å øke litt slik kursen nå presses nedover på børsen.


More than a million items returned to date as ALDI DRS picks up steam in Mayo

Published: Tue 16 Jul 2024, 12:50 PM

More than a million items returned to date as ALDI DRS picks up steam in Mayo

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2024/07/16/more-than-a-million-items-returned-to-date-as-aldi-drs-picks-up-steam-in-mayo/

https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/home/1555513/louth-shoppers-redeem-more-than-265-000-in-deposits-at-aldi.html

https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/1555489/320-000-in-deposits-have-been-returned-to-kildare-aldi-stores-in-deposit-return-scheme-so-far.html

https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/business/1555692/shoppers-have-redeemed-more-than-68-000-in-deposits-at-aldis-store-in-longford-town.html

Tomras ebita-resultat klart högre än väntat

I dag kl. 07:10 ∙ Finwire

Tomra Systems

Norska Tomra, som tillverkar pantsystem, redovisar en omsättning som var högre än väntat under andra kvartalet. Nettovinsten minskade under perioden. Ebita-resultatet inkom klart högre än vad analytikerkåren förväntat sig.

Omsättningen steg 0,3 procent till 333 miljoner euro (332). Utfallet kan jämföras med bolagets analytikerkonsensus som låg på 306.

Ebita-resultatet uppgick till 43 miljoner euro (46), väntat 34, med en ebita-marginal på 12,9 procent (13,9).

https://www.nordnet.no/market/news/cc10ebd7-cc53-4b9b-9cde-dbd795a413eb


Tomra Systems ASA: TOMRA: 2Q 2024 - Continued strong momentum in Collection; Gross margin improvements across all divisions

I dag kl. 07:00 ∙ Cision

Tomra Systems

TOMRA, the global technology leader in sensor-based solutions for optimal resource productivity, announces its financial results for the second quarter 2024.

Revenues for the Group amounted to 333 MEUR in the quarter, in line with the second quarter last year. Collection revenues grew 15% to 193 MEUR compared to the second quarter 2023, with strong sales in all regions. In Recycling, revenues declined 15% to 57 MEUR compared to the second quarter 2023, in line with the estimated backlog conversion ratio for the quarter. In Food, the softer market sentiment led to a decline in revenues of 16% to 82 MEUR compared to the second quarter 2023, which is a 4 percentage points higher backlog conversion ratio than estimated.

The combined order backlog in Recycling and Food grew 16% to an all-time high 252 MEUR compared to the second quarter last year, despite the order intake being down 12% and 2% to 65 MEUR and 83 MEUR in Recycling and Food respectively.

Gross margins for TOMRA Group increased from 42% to 44% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, with improvements in all three divisions. Compared to the second quarter last year, Collection's gross margin increased from 39% to 40%, Recycling's from 51% to 53% and Food's from 43% to 45%. The increases are driven by a positive business and product mix as well as price adjustments.

Operating expenses in the quarter were 101 MEUR (excluding 0.5 MEUR one-off costs), which is in line with the previous two quarters.

EBITA, adjusted for one-off costs, was 44 MEUR in the quarter compared to 46 MEUR in the second quarter last year.

Earnings per share excluding one-off costs amounted to 0.08 MEUR in the second quarter compared to 0.09 MEUR in the same quarter last year.

Highlights 2Q 2024 (comparison figures are from the second quarter last year)

Revenues amounted to 333 MEUR in TOMRA Group, in line with last year

Revenue growth of 15% in Collection, but down 15% in Recycling and down 16% in Food

Gross margin of 44%, up from 42%

Operating expenses of 101 MEUR (ex. 0.5 MEUR one-off costs), in line with the previous two quarters

EBITA adj. was 44 MEUR, down 4%

Cash flow from operations was 34 MEUR, up from 3 MEUR

Recycling order intake down 12% to 65 MEUR and order backlog growth of 9% to record high 133 MEUR

Food order intake down 2% to 83 MEUR and order backlog growth of 23% to 119 MEUR

Tove Andersen, President and CEO of TOMRA Systems ASA comments:

"It is great to see the strong momentum continuing in our Collection division, and it is encouraging to see a steady introduction of new deposit return schemes (DRS). Installations of reverse vending machines have continued at a good pace in Romania and Hungary. We are also experiencing high activity in Austria which will introduce DRS for single use containers in January 2025. The market sentiment is still softer in Recycling and Food, where revenues were down as expected in the quarter. Despite this, the order intake was solid and the combined order backlog is at a record high level - highlighting the continued need for automation and increased circularity to enable a world without waste".

Webcast 2Q 2024

President & CEO Tove Andersen and CFO Eva Sagemo will present the results today at 08:00 CEST. The presentation and Q&A session will be sent via live webcast and will be available on demand shortly after the presentation: https://channel.royalcast.com/hegnarmedia/#!/hegnarmedia/20240719_2

Analysts and investors who would like to actively participate in the live Q&A session must register separately for the TEAMS webinar: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4dd02b3c-c739-42d2-8b4b-1accd763de91@4308d118-edd1-4300-8a37-cfeba8ad5898

Capital Markets Day 2024

TOMRA will be hosting a Capital Markets Day on 5 September 2024 in Alicante, Spain. Presentations will be held by TOMRA's executive management, followed by an exclusive opportunity to experience TOMRA's food grading and sorting technology at customer's citrus packhouse. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from TOMRA's management team in smaller breakout meetings.

Date: 5 September 2024

Time: 08:00 - 17:00 CEST (est.)

Location: AC Hotel Alicante, Spain

Registration is required and more information is available on: https://circular-economy.tomra.com/capital-markets-day-2024

Asker, 19 July 2024 TOMRA Systems ASA

https://www.nordnet.no/market/news/78a818ee-2a79-4865-864e-a6ca86e88922

God helg.


Tomra-aksjen stiger over ni prosent på Oslo Børs.

Analytiker Andreas Nibe Nygård i Nordea sier til E24 at driftsresultatet (ebit) på 39 millioner euro var 30 prosent bedre enn ventet.

– Det er veldig sterkt og det er bra i alle segment. Ting ser veldig bra ut, sier han.

Nygård fremhever at pantesegmentet («collection») leverer bra.

– Ledelsen kom med tiltak innen matsegmentet («food») sensommeren i fjor som nå viser seg å ha bra effekt og innen «recycling» så har dagens marginer og resultat fjernet tvilen som kom i forrige kvartal, sier han.

«Collection» omfatter selskapets flaskepant-maskiner. «Recycling» er sorteringssystemer til bruk på ressurser som malm og mineraler, og «food» er sortering av tørket og fersk frukt og prosessert mat som nøtter.

https://e24.no/boers-og-finans/i/qPPX7o/tomra-byks-paa-oslo-boers-ser-veldig-bra-ut

Britene har omsider bestemt seg for å innføre pantesystem for plastflasker og bokser (Wales argumenterer foreløpig også for glassflasker) for hele UK i 2027.

Nå kommer britisk avfallsindustri på banen med krav om innføring av ERP (Extended Producer Responsibility) og pantesystem for batterier, inklusive produkter med ladbare batterier.

Tenker vi foreløpig kun er i startfasen når det gjelder sirkulær økonomi og at knapt noen er posisjonert som Tomra Systems når det gjelder å lede an i og profittere på (den teknologiske) utviklingen som venter innen sirkulær økonomi (resirkulering og gjenbruk).


CIWM white paper calls for reform to UK battery recycling

CIWM, Circular Economy, Legislation and Regulation

22nd July 2024

CIWM has called for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries (and products containing batteries) and a targeted deposit return scheme (DRS).

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) made the call in its new “An EPR of Everything, Starting with Batteries” white paper.

The white paper is based on an extensive research programme report commissioned by CIWM and carried out by env23 Ltd.

The white paper identified the lack of clear and impactful consumer information; the dramatic increase of batteries in everyday items; and the failure of producer responsibility rules to keep pace with the changing chemistry and pervasiveness of battery technology as the three main reasons for their incorrect disposal.

CIWM said the fires caused by the batteries people dispose of are causing a “major crisis” for the waste and resource management sector, taxpayers and the communities in which they occur.

In 2022-23, there were more than 1200 fires caused, or suspected to be caused, by batteries at UK waste and recycling facilities or in collection vehicles.

The cost of damage and lost time from lithium-ion battery waste fires is estimated to be in the region of 158 million, according to research by Eunomia from 2021.

The vast majority of these fires were avoidable and resulted from batteries, in particular high powered, rechargeable batteries that should not have been placed in a bin but taken to a collection point, CIWM said.

Consumer research undertaken for the report found that 40% of those surveyed chose the “wrong” option when asked how to dispose of an electric toothbrush.

Where batteries can be removed, however, they are much more likely to be taken back to a retailer or collection point with almost 70% of people saying they would do so.

The report found a strong level of public support for the use of deposits for items such as batteries, with 51% saying they would use the scheme on “all or most occasions” and a further 32% saying they would use it on “some” occasions.

https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ciwm-white-paper-calls-for-reform-to-uk-battery-recycling/


New report on advanced sorting and plastic circularity in Europe

Can advanced sorting contribute to plastic circularity in Europe?

A new report, researched and drafted by Eunomia Research and Consulting, commissioned by Amcor and TOMRA, explores how marker and object recognition sorting technology can contribute to circularity and traceability in plastic packaging recycling in Europe.

18 Jul 2024 5 min

The report, entitled Advanced Sorting for Circularity, published today, finds that for many plastic packaging formats, further optimisation of existing sorting technologies is likely to be sufficient for improved circularity. For the remaining sorting challenges, object recognition could be the most cost-effective advanced sorting technology to facilitate increased circularity, including when compared to marker technology.

The plastic packaging industry is currently facing a growing demand for increased sustainability, particularly in increasing recycled content and fostering a circular economy. This pressure varies across Europe but is predominantly driven by public and governmental demands, leading to brand owners adopting more sustainable practices. EU legislation also enacts requirements around packaging, particularly the anticipated Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), expected to go into effect later in 2024.

This new report explores how marker and object recognition sorting technologies can contribute to circularity and traceability in plastic packaging recycling, specifically within the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK.

https://www.tomra.com/en/news-and-media/news/2024/new-report-on-advanced-sorting-and-plastic-circularity-in-europe

Under Q2 2024 presentasjonen nå fredag 19.juli opplyste Tomra-ledelsen at TOMRA Collection kom ut noe sterkere enn forventet fra kvartalet som en følge av større inntekter enn forventet i Østerrike og Romania. Østerrikes pantesystem går først live i 2025, men vi vet at TOMRA Collection allerede en god stund har jobbet med f.eks. supermarkedkjeden HOFER i Østerrike.

Når det gjelder Romania, gikk rumenernes pantesystem live i år. Konkret hvilke aktører/butikkjeder i TOMRA Collection jobber med, vet jeg ikke. TOMRA Collection melder sjelden spesifikt om den type avtaler. Det vi imidlertid vet, er at TOMRA Collection har stått for pantemaskinene i hele 5 promotion-kampanjer fungerte som oppkjøring frem mot åpningen av det rumenske pantesystemet, sammen med bl.a. Carrefour og Coca-Cola.

CARREFOUR ROMANIA IS LAUNCHING THE LAST EDITION OF THE “PAYMENT WITH PET” PROGRAM

CIRCULAR ECONOMY NEWS
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Between September 1 and November 24, Payment with PET returns for the fifth and last edition, this time in all cities where

Carrefour is present with hypermarkets, in partnership with Coca-Cola HBC Romania, GreenPoint Management, TOMRA, FEPRA and ECO Synergy. The program aims to facilitate the transition of consumers to the European standards of selective collection by promoting nature-friendly habit and behavior.

https://www.sustainability-today.ro/index.php/2023/09/05/carrefour-romania-is-launching-the-last-edition-of-the-payment-with-pet-program/

Så til denne ferske nyhet fra Polen om at Carrefour, Polen er i full gang med oppkjøringen mot åpningen av det som blir verdens nest største pantesystem (etter Tyskland) og går live 01.01.2025. Som man kan lese, uttaler Carrefour at bare det aller beste er godt nok for butikkjeden. Tenker det må være lov å være litt optimist på vegne av Tomra her.

"We are working to ensure that Carrefour stands out from other stores receiving packaging, not only in terms of quality and customer convenience, but also in terms of speed of service and positive shopping experiences" - says Sylwester Mroczek, Manager of the Formats and Trade Concepts Development Department.

CARREFOUR POLSKA HAS STARTED INSTALLING AUTOMATIC BOTTLE MACHINES. THIS IS PREPARATION FOR THE DEPOSIT SYSTEM

21/07/2024 NEWS 

The aim of the Carrefour initiative is to actively involve Poles in the recovery of secondary raw materials as quickly as possible and facilitate their access to return points for used packaging throughout the country.

Carrefour Polska has started installing automatic bottle machines in Warsaw, under which the network will collect from customers 3 fractions of waste covered by the deposit system starting on January 1, 2025.

Although legislative work on the final shape of the deposit system in Poland is still ongoing, further initiatives are appearing on the market aimed at preparing Poles for the new law and changing their current habits in dealing with waste such as plastic, glass or aluminum. The latest of them is the installation of machines in Warsaw's Carrefour stores allowing the return of used plastic bottles and aluminum beverage cans, as well as returnable glass bottles.

PETfur

Automatic bottle machines with the humorous name PETfur are created both in hypermarkets belonging to the chain, as well as smaller stores, such as supermarkets and local stores. Carrefour is one of the largest omnichannel chains in Poland, which has over 800 stores in our country and operates in almost every market format. This company is also a significant manufacturer, as it already offers over 4,000 products under its own brand. This means that, in accordance with the new act, its obligation will not only be to collect beverage packaging from customers and calculate and pay a deposit, but also to collect the quantities of packaging for products placed on the market provided for in the regulations. 

- The installation of machines for collecting used packaging in our Warsaw stores is another step towards Carrefour Polska launching a full-fledged deposit system in accordance with the requirements of the Act this year. Our goal is, on the one hand, to prepare our stores for active participation in the new system, but also to educate the Polish public about the benefits of returning deposit packaging. We created the humorous name PETfur for our bottle machines to also reach the young generation, which is one of the largest groups consuming drinks in PET packaging. We have been testing various models of this system in various formats of our stores for almost 3 years. We have developed know-how, which we will now gradually scale into our entire chain of stores. Today we are ready to accept 100% glass returnable bottles from customers, and we are currently focusing on refining the PET and aluminum handling model. We are working to ensure that Carrefour stands out from other stores receiving packaging, not only in terms of quality and customer convenience, but also in terms of speed of service and positive shopping experiences - says Sylwester Mroczek, Manager of the Formats and Trade Concepts Development Department.

3 years of testing, 20 million collected packages and 45 million bottles 

Carrefour is one of the first retail chains in Poland to start preparations for the implementation of the deposit system. Already in December 2020, the chain in its Warsaw stores began manual collection of returnable glass bottles without the need to show proof of their purchase and paying customers a full deposit in payment vouchers.

To date, Carrefour has already received over 45 million glass bottles from customers, which means more than twice as much reception of this type of packaging as their sales in all chain stores during the test period.

In January 2023, the company expanded its preparations for the implementation of the deposit system and, together with EKOPunkt Packaging Recovery Organization, started automatic collection of beverage packaging in 10 hyper- and supermarkets in the Silesian Voivodeship. As part of it, Carrefour began accepting used plastic and aluminum packaging from customers, paying 15 groszy for each piece, and customers receive these funds in the form of e-vouchers with which they can immediately pay for purchases. This test is still being carried out, and over the past 1.5 years the company has managed to collect over 20 million packages from customers that have been professionally recycled. 

In March 2024, she created and presented the first product in Poland that meets all the requirements of the new act and sets trends in the upcoming deposit system. It is mineral water produced under Carrefour's own brand and offered in a 0.5 liter plastic package. The bottle label of this water is equipped with a two-dimensional code compliant with the GS1 standard, which provides much more information about the product and data important in the supply chain and returnable packaging circulation.

The code allows, among other things, to optimize key business processes on the part of entities operating the deposit system, and significantly increases the security of returnable packaging circulation, protecting it against possible abuses. The bottle label also contains information about the deposit amount, the deposit system operator, and recommends not crushing the packages and returning them to recover the deposit.

https://interaktywnie.com/carrefour-polska-rozpoczal-montaz-automatycznych-butelkomatow-to-przygotowanie-do-systemu-kaucyjnego/

TOMRA Recycling

Wyllie Recycling invests in TOMRA to upgrade mixed containers MRF

Wyllie Recycling, one of Scotland’s leading family-owned recycling businesses, has invested in three TOMRA Autosort optical sorters as part of a £3m upgrade at the company’s mixed containers MRF in Perth.

By Waqas Qureshi 25 July 2024

Autosort is a multifunctional sorting system which uses advanced sensors, including NIR (near infrared) and optionally MIR (mid infrared) spectroscopy, to precisely identify different polymer types.

It allows for much more accurate sorting than traditional methods which rely on colour or shape recognition alone. It is capable of processing large volumes of material quickly and its compact and ultra-flexible design mean it can integrate seamlessly into both new and existing plants.
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Autosort is a multifunctional sorting system which uses advanced sensors, including NIR (near infrared) and optionally MIR (mid infrared) spectroscopy, to precisely identify different polymer types.

It allows for much more accurate sorting than traditional methods which rely on colour or shape recognition alone. It is capable of processing large volumes of material quickly and its compact and ultra-flexible design mean it can integrate seamlessly into both new and existing plants.
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John Gilmour, commercial manager, Wyllie Recycling, said: “When we began planning our MRF upgrade, we wanted a proven technology which would be reliable, affordable and, critically, could produce the material quality requirements of our buyers. TOMRA’s Autosort units deliver on all of these counts. We are achieving excellent tonnage throughput and high purity levels, without incurring any additional labour costs. We’ve gone from selling our recovered polymers as mixed plastic bottles to producing six grades of exceptionally high purity food-grade products"

https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/equipment/investment-installations/wyllie-recycling-invests-3m-in-tomra-to-upgrade-mixed-containers-mrf-25-07-2024


TOMRA Mining

Like magic: Vertex Minerals reveals 337pc grade increase as it looks to restart Reward gold mine

Story by Special Report
• 1d • 2 min read
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Special Report: Vertex Minerals has announced a whopping 337.2% increase in grade during ore sorting to 16.22g/t gold as it gears up to restart the Reward gold mine in NSW.   
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Vertex Minerals (ASX:VTX) has now completed an ore sorting test program with TOMRA to assess the potential of upgrading the ore prior to further processing through the Hill End gravity gold mill.  Low grade stockpiles have shown an excellent response to ore sorting with 79% mass reduction achieved with a corresponding gold recovery of 94%.
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Vertex believes the ore sorting technology can positively impact the sustainability and profitability of its operations at Reward by processing high-grade ore post sorting, resulting in reduced energy and water consumption, leading to lower operating costs and a reduced carbon footprint.

“The ore sorting results are compelling and confirm the Reward gold ore is perfectly suited for this technology,” Vertex executive chairman Roger Jackson said.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/like-magic-vertex-minerals-reveals-337pc-grade-increase-as-it-looks-to-restart-reward-gold-mine/ar-BB1qArw0?ocid=BingNewsVerp

TOMRA Recycling

Tomra GAINnext sorting device targets UBCs

Equipment provider says its sorting device uses deep learning technology to identify used beverage cans in mixed material streams.

BRIAN TAYLOR | JULY 18, 2024

The Tomra Recycling business unit of Norway-based Tomra Systems ASA says its new packaging sorting device GAINnext uses deep learning technology—a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning—to identify different types of containers on a moving belt.

GAINnext, now available in North America, offers what Tomra says is a high-throughput solution for used beverage can (UBC) aluminum recovery that delivers 98 percent purity or higher without manual sorting.
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Tomra says GAINnext has been developed as an end-of-line solution for MRFs that can be integrated into existing lines with the object of lowering overall costs and improving sorting line ROI.

“Tomra’s experience with AI spans decades as our optical sorting equipment leverages traditional AI to automate sorting lines," says Indrajeed Prasad, product manager of deep learning at Tomra Recycling. "GAINnext is trained to see what the human eye can see and detects thousands of objects by visual differences in milliseconds.

"The deep learning subset of AI creates a hierarchical level of artificial neurons to solve the most complex sorting tasks. We are delighted that our new application focuses on the critical recovery of UBC aluminum cans and offers customers above 98 percent purity rates.”

https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/tomra-gainnext-aluminum-can-sorting-recycling-deep-learning-ai/

(Ønsker man å lytte til denne artikkelen, er det bare å åpne linken)

Signifikant nyhet.

En ny æra gryr med den globale markedslederen Tomra i hovedrolle!

I våre dager har et positivt omdømme når det gjelder bærekraft etterhvert blitt et veldig viktig salgsargument for produsenter av forbrukervarer.

Så viktig at vi i dag får presentert nyheten om at Henkel integrerer Tomras teknologi direkte inn i sin virksomhet, for å sikre at produkter når markedet i en emballasje som allerede i utgangspunktet er optimalisert med henblikk på bærekraft.


TOMRA supports Henkel to optimize packaging for recycling

Product manufacturers have a major role to play in the success of recycling. Both TOMRA and Henkel recognize this and are working together to test the consumer-goods producer's packaging for sortability, prior to market launch.

30 Jul 2024

TOMRA Recycling and Henkel, an international operator in the consumer goods and adhesives industry, want to further advance the sortability of packaging. The manufacturer of globally recognized branded products such as Schwarzkopf, Persil and Pritt has installed one of TOMRA’s detection systems in its test laboratory. Going forward, this will be used to test packaging before it is launched on the market to see whether it has the right properties for easy sorting and recycling, after disposal.

Dr. Volker Rehrmann, EVP and Head of TOMRA Recycling: "Sorting is an essential step in ensuring that packaging can be recycled instead of ending up in incineration plants. At TOMRA, we know how product packaging needs to be designed so that modern sorting technologies can recognize it clearly, and we have made it our mission to share this knowledge. A functioning circular economy is only possible if everyone involved in the value chain works together. That’s why collaborations like the one with Henkel are so important." 
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​“Design for Recycling”

The test system at Henkel’s site in Düsseldorf is TOMRA’s AUTOSORT™  , which has been on the market for almost 30 years and is a multi-functional sorting solution. The scanner is equipped with a near-infrared and a VIS sensor. Using this sensor combination, the device not only detects the product material type, such as plastics like PP, PET, HDPE or paper, but also the color of the packaging, which can be decisive for sortability. The AUTOSORT™ has been installed in around 100 countries worldwide to date, enabling Henkel to quickly and efficiently achieve results that meet those of real-life industrial plants.  

Alba Santmarti, Packaging Sustainability Manager at Henkel Consumer Brands, adds: "Design for Recycling is an integral part of the product development process at Henkel. We invest in our in-house capacities to check the sortability of our consumer goods packaging at an early stage. This is the only way to recycle valuable materials in subsequent steps and close material cycles.

In the future, the test sorting system will clarify whether the packaging has the right properties to allow it to be sorted properly and recycled in a second step.

https://www.tomra.com/en/waste-metal-recycling/media-center/news/2024/tomra-supports-henkel-to-optimize-packaging-for-recycling


HENKEL

https://www.henkel.com/

Super nyhet!

Den nye Labour-regjeringen vil fremskynde innføringen av pantesystem for hele UK, sier minister.

Dette og det øvrige Mary Creagh uttaler her, er selvfølgelig søt musikk i ørene til TOMRA Collection, TOMRA Recycling og TOMRA Horizon.

Det er vel ikke å ta for sterkt i å påstå at den avgåtte Tory- regjeringen 'slepte benene etter seg' på disse områdene.



Circular Economy Minister says DRS to launch before Oct 2027

Environment and Energy, Circular Economy, Legislation and Regulation

1st August 2024

Mary Creagh, minister with responsibility for circular economy, has said the government plans to launch a deposit return scheme for drinks containers before October 2027.

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper asked Creagh whether the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), whether he plans to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers before October 2027.

Responding to the parliamentary question, Creagh said: “Yes. This government is committed to creating a roadmap to a zero-waste economy – a future where we keep our resources in use for longer; waste is reduced; we accelerate the path to net zero, we see investment in critical infrastructure and green jobs; our economy prospers; and nature thrives.

“We are reviewing the suite of packaging reforms and are going to work with our devolved government counterparts, industry and other stakeholders to determine the next steps for the DRS. I would be happy to update the House in due course.”

https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/circular-economy-minister-says-drs-to-launch-before-oct-2027/

Quartz mining: Sensor-based sorting helps to extract full value

ByMining Review Africa
July 31, 2024

Sensor-based sorting | The global quartz market has been growing steadily, and this trend is set to continue, demanding increasingly high purity levels. The demand comes from industries with varying requirements, so the most precise mineral sorting is needed. This can be achieved with sensor-based colour and laser sorting technologies – applied individually or in combination.
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The challenge in quartz sorting

Quartz is one of the most common minerals, found in all rock forms, but doesn’t exist as pure in nature. Its colours range from white and yellow to black, indicating the different contaminants in the mineral. The challenge for mining operations is to meet the specific requirements of the various sectors. The metallurgical and engineered stone industries require reliable delivery of quartz of consistently high chemical purity – and for silicon production and engineered stone manufacturers, a white product with no impurities of the same colour, such as feldspar, is essential.

Other metallurgical sectors will allow varying levels of impurities, with the darker quartz with lower purity going to ferrosilicon production. In addition to meeting these precise requirements, quartz mining operations need to achieve the capacity to meet the rising demand while ensuring their profitability and reducing their environmental impact.

The solution: sensor-based sorting

TOMRA Mining’s tailored solutions combine its colour and laser sorters to differentiate the minerals by colour, composition and size to meet the specific requirements of the mining operation’s customers. This precise sensor-based sorting delivers the high quality they need while reducing waste and increasing productivity.

https://www.miningreview.com/energy/quartz-mining-sensor-based-sorting-helps-to-extract-full-value/


TOMRA to showcase its world-class collection and sensor-based sorting solutions at RWM Expo 2024

Visitors to RWM Expo 2024, which takes place on 11-12 September at the NEC in Birmingham, will have the opportunity to find out about TOMRA Recycling Sorting’s pioneering GAINnext™ applications to separate food-grade from non-food-grade plastics, as well as other world-class sensor-based sorting solutions for waste and metals on Stand ME-E200. 

30 Jul 2024

https://www.tomra.com/en/waste-metal-recycling/media-center/news/2024/tomra-to-showcase-its-world-class-collection-and-sensor-based-sorting-solutions-at-rwm-expo-2024


Waste Expo Australia 2024 shining a spotlight on sustainability

Kody Cook August 1, 2024

https://utilitymagazine.com.au/waste-expo-australia-2024-shining-a-spotlight-on-sustainability/


Press Releases  Waste Management

Extended Producer Responsibility Roundtable Series sparks solutions to Malaysia’s waste challenge through sharing of best practices

Published by Eco-Business
July 26, 2024

https://www.eco-business.com/press-releases/extended-producer-responsibility-roundtable-series-sparks-solutions-to-malaysias-waste-challenge-through-sharing-of-best-practices/

New survey finds over 80% of people in Poland eager for deposit return scheme

30 Jul 2024

81% of people in Poland believe that a deposit return system (DRS) is the best solution to efficiently collect used drink containers for recycling, according to a recent survey of residents across every province in Poland. When asked about the optimal value for the container deposit, respondents indicated that both 50 groszy and 1 zloty would motivate them to return a single package to the store.
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The vast majority of participants in the survey, 81%, support the introduction of a DRS in Poland, viewing it as the best solution for the effective collection of beverage packaging. The results are consistent regardless of respondents' age, gender, or place of residence.

"“This survey shows that the DRS is a tool that is well received by society as a whole, from the oldest to the youngest generations. People in Poland are waiting for the deposit return system and are ready to make changes in their daily habits."

Anna Sapota, Vice President Public Affairs Eastern Europe North at TOMRA Group
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The results of this survey speak volumes about the needs of consumers in Poland, who will be key participants in the deposit return system. This is valuable knowledge for stores preparing collection points and key elements in designing an effective deposit return system. Among other things, the amount of recyclable beverage container returns depends on the deposit system’s design, which must be convenient and motivating for consumers.

Konrad Robak, Managing Director at TOMRA Collection Poland

https://www.tomra.com/en/reverse-vending/media-center/news/2024/poland-deposit-return-scheme-survey

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Mining
Technology

News

Pilbara Minerals debuts lithium ore sorter at Pilgangoora 

According to the company, the facility is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the largest in the world for lithium processing.

Claire Jenns
August 5, 2024

Lithium and tantalite mining company Pilbara Minerals has completed its P680 expansion project with a new crushing and ore sorting facility at the Pilgangoora operation in WA.  

The facility, which crushes and separates the lithium ore from waste, is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the largest in the world for lithium processing, said Pilbara Minerals.  

With an ore sorting capacity of more than 1,000 tonnes per hour, the technology is expected to increase Pilgangoora’s production capacity by 30%.  

It also underpins the next phase of expansion to one million tonnes per annum through the P1000 project. 

The P680 project is a key part of Pilbara Minerals’ phased growth strategy to unlock the full potential of the Pilgangoora asset. 

The $404m (A$622.68m) project was supported through loans from Export Finance Australia and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, representing a total sum of $250m from the Australian Government. 

During the two-year construction phase, more than 350 direct jobs were created. Around 300 additional jobs above the pre-P680 baseline are expected to be sustained over the operating life of the mine. 

Pilbara Minerals’ managing director and CEO Dale Henderson commented: “Financing support from the Australian Government for the development of critical minerals underpinned the P680 Project and signals the government’s strong commitment to ensuring Australia capitalises on the economic opportunities presented by the global clean energy transition.” 

WA minister for energy Reece Whitby, who attended the opening ceremony, added that the additional jobs will “underpin our State’s ambitions of becoming a major player in the global energy transition”. 

Pilbara Minerals states that its new development represents the next frontier for hard-rock lithium processing. This could boost WA’s part in global lithium production, which reached 170,800 tonnes in 2023 and will see a compound annual growth rate of more than 13% by 2030.  

https://www.mining-technology.com/news/pilbara-minerals-debuts-lithium-ore-sorter-at-pilgangoora/?cf-view


PRESS RELEASE

TOMRA Mining technology to be installed in the world’s largest Lithium sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals.

20 Apr 2023
4 min
...
“This new facility to be constructed at our Pilgangoora Project will be the world’s largest lithium mineral ore sorting plant. TOMRA’s experience in large global sorting installations, innovative technology, and ability to provide local support were significant factors in our decision to work with them. From the start, the TOMRA team has been working side by side with us and our engineering partner DRA Global to deliver this important project” Dale Henderson, Managing Director and CEO, Pilbara Minerals

Processing contaminated ore: a key challenge for the lithium industry

As part of this expansion project, Pilbara Minerals turned to TOMRA Mining for assistance to address the key industry challenge in the processing of spodumene feed ore contaminated with barren host rock.

TOMRA has 50 years’ experience in sensor-based sorting technologies and has designed and built 90% of the world’s large-scale mining sorting plants with a capacity above 300t/h. These include plants such as the Ma’aden Umm Wu’al project, which is operating at 1850t/h, or the Lucara diamond operation which runs 15 sorters. Specifically for the Pilbara Mining project, TOMRA Mining offers effective ore sorting solutions with high sensor resolution and ejection accuracy that ensure high lithium recovery and waste removal with a stable and consistent performance at high capacity.
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https://www.tomra.com/en/mining/media-center/news/2023/tomra-mining-technology-to-be-installed-at-pilbara-minerals

Minner om at supermarkedkjeden Carrefour kjørte en rekke promotion-jippoer med pantemaskoner i forkant av åpningen av det rumenske pantesystemet (åpnet i år), i samarbeid med blant andre TOMRA Collection og Coca-Cola. TOMRAs bidrag til disse var da selvfølgelig pantemaskinene.

Og nå er altså Carrefour allerede i gang med å kjøre piloter i Polen (pantesystemet i Polen har oppstart 01.01.2025). Samarbeidpatnere oppgis å være en systemoperatør, en logistikkansvarlig og en drikkevareprodusent.

Hvem som levererer pantemaskinene til pilotene står det ingenting om. Så her får det være opp til hver enkelt å spekulere.


Business and Finance

Carrefour has launched a pilot deposit system

08/08/2024, 15:46
updated: 08/08/2024, 16:01

Carrefour, together with PolKa, Inpost and Muszynianka, launched a pilot deposit system. Its aim is to test partners' readiness to launch this system from January 1, 2025, change consumer habits and educate the public according to the principle: „no throw away, do not crush, give back at the point of purchase and receive a deposit”.

The Carrefour Polska chain of stores, the InPost logistics operator and one of the first operators of the PolKa deposit system registered on the Polish market - Polska Kaucja, together with the Muszynianka water producer, are starting a trial start-up of the system, under which residents of the capital will be able to return used packaging made of glass, plastic and aluminum for a fee in 36 locations. The pilotage of the deposit system in Warsaw will last 4 months.

https://pap-mediaroom.pl/biznes-i-finanse/carrefour-uruchomil-pilotaz-systemu-kaucyjnego

TOMRA er vel på mange måter 'selskapet som gjør alt riktig' når det gjelder kunderelasjoner, og TOMRA Mining er såvisst intet unntak.

Her er mer å lese enn innledningen som gjengis her.


Customer survey reveals standout satisfaction with TOMRA Mining service support

By Mining Review Africa
August 14, 2024

The Customer Survey, conducted for TOMRA Mining’s Service Team by market research company B2B Research, revealed a standout level of overall satisfaction with a remarkable average score of 6.3 on a 7-point scale and an outstanding Net Promoter Score of +57 – significantly higher than the typical scores in B2B sectors.

This extremely positive feedback is a testament to the service team’s dedication, technical expertise, and partnership approach to supporting its customers. It demonstrates the unique strength of TOMRA Mining’s Service as a key element of its success.

TOMRA Mining sees service as a critical element of its offer to mining operations and is constantly evaluating the best way to support its customers by listening to them. As part of this effort, it has engaged B2B Research, a reputed Business-to-Business market research company, to conduct a Customer Survey in 2018 and a second one in the first quarter of 2024 to assess the quality of its service and collect feedback from customers.

The surveys covered the different aspects of TOMRA Mining’s service activities, from the back office’s availability and the competence of its technical support team to the quality of work of its service engineers. The respondents represented a variety of roles within the customers’ organisations, including maintenance, operations, plant and process management, parts sourcing, and service planning.

Outstanding customer satisfaction with TOMRA Mining’s Service Team

Customer survey reveals standout satisfaction with TOMRA Mining Overall, the service team was awarded an average score of 6.3 on a 7-point scale, a further improvement on the already high score of 6.0 achieved in 2018.

The surveys also asked customers how likely they would be to recommend TOMRA Mining to calculate the company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS). Paul Walsh, Director at B2B Research, explains: “TOMRA Mining’s NPS (likely to recommend) increased from +38 in 2018 to a very strong +57 in 2024, which shows hard work and dedication from the Service Team. An NPS of +40 or above in a B2B industry is already considered high when most companies’ NPS ranges from +10 to +30. So, a really great achievement!”

https://www.miningreview.com/tech-news/customer-survey-reveals-standout-satisfaction-with-tomra-mining/

Som alltid fremoverlent og proaktivt fra TOMRA, her på farten på festivaler rundt om Europa i sommer. Nok en gang nevnes partnerskap med Coca-Cola. Heineken er også nevnt, blant flere.

Mye mer å lese gjengir kun et par innledende avsnitt.


TOMRA Collection's successful recycling initiatives at summer festivals

19 Aug 2024

TOMRA Collection has played a key role in promoting recycling at summer festivals across Europe, turning these large gatherings into opportunities for environmental progress. These festivals, which attract thousands of young people, often result in significant amounts of beverage consumption and waste. TOMRA Collection’s active participation has helped mitigate this issue by integrating reverse vending machines (RVMs) into the festival ecosystem.

To ensure the successful collection and recycling of empty packaging, TOMRA's fast, reliable, and user-friendly RVMs were strategically placed at key locations within festivals in Serbia, Germany, Ireland and Bosnia and Herzegovina. By making the return process for empty beverage containers simple and enjoyable, TOMRA aimed to increase participation in recycling.

https://www.tomra.com/en/reverse-vending/media-center/feature-articles/successful-recycling-initiatives-summer-festivals

Det er full rulle for TOMRA Collection i Romania, som man kan lese her.

Pantesystemet i Romania hadde oppstart 30.november 2023. I januar 2024 var gjennomsnittlig antall interaksjoner daglig med Tomras pantemaskiner i Romania 21 700. Allerede nå i juli 2024 passerte antall daglige interaksjoner med Tomras pantemaskiner i Romania 500 000!

Det er vel bare å glede seg til det tar av i Polen. Oppstart 1.januar 2025. Som vanlig er når et nasjonalt pantesystem skal lanseres, prøver sterke krefter å få oppstarten utsatt, så også i Polen. Polske myndigheter fremstår imidlertid som knallharde på at oppstart skal skje som planlagt 01.01.2025 og at de eventuelle problemer som måtte oppstå skal løses etterhvert.


80% OF REVERSE VENDING MACHINES PROVIDED BY THECOMPANY ARE FOUND WITHIN MAJOR RETAIL CHAINS, WHILE 20% ARE IN INDEPENDENT STORES

Over 500,000 container return sessions take place daily through TOMRA reverse vending machines in Romania

20 Aug 2024

TOMRA Collection Romania announced that it has reached a milestone in the country’s new deposit return system (DRS) for drink container recycling, reaching in a single day over 500,000 „consumer sessions” where recyclers return their containers to TOMRA reverse vending machines (RVMs).

Romania’s DRS was launched on 30 November 2023, with a 2024 target of collecting 65% of plastic, glass, and metal beverage containers sold for recycling. From 2026, this target will increase to 85% for glass containers and 90% for plastic and metal.

In January this year, the average daily number of consumer sessions for returning drink containers through TOMRA RVMs was 21,700. In June, the recorded daily average was 454,000. This demonstrated that interest and participation in the new DRS is constantly growing, with the beginning of July seeing over 500,000 consumer sessions to return beverage containers in a single day through TOMRA RVMs.

"We are grateful to all our partners for their trust and for choosing TOMRA solutions for their return points," continued Dorin Mihai.

TOMRA Collection Romania reports that all its reverse vending machines installed nationwide comply with all specifications and standards imposed by the deposit return system administrator, RetuRO Sistem Garantie-Returnare.

An important specification required by RetuRO is that all collected containers must be compacted or crushed at the return point. As of 31 May 2024, the transition period with this requirement ended, and all RVMs that have been or will be installed must have the function to crush glass containers on site.

"TOMRA RVMs collect all types of containers under the specifications imposed by RetuRO. Compliance with these requirements is an important aspect for retailers, since getting the handling fee and the smooth operations related to DRS depend upon it," added Dorin Mihai.

TOMRA Collection Romania provides large, medium and small retailers with reverse vending machines to automate the return process and streamline collection for both consumers and store personnel. TOMRA RVMs are installed nationwide in all types of stores: hypermarkets, supermarkets, discount and cash and carry stores, small neighborhood stores, or village shops.

80% of the company's Romanian installations are in large retail chains, while 20% are found in independent stores and other types of return points. Identifying market needs, TOMRA Collection Romania offers retailers the necessary information for legal compliance with DRS requirements, as well as the support needed to organize return points.

https://www.tomra.com/en/reverse-vending/media-center/news/2024/romania-deposit-return-scheme-update

Så får vi avvente å se om det er nok en suksesshistorie fra TOMRA Mining vi står overfor her. Mye tyder på det.


Fant kjempediamant i Botswana

Lundinselskapet Lucara Diamond har funnet en gigadiamant på 2 492 karat i Botswana. Dette er en av de største rådiamantene som noensinne er funnet.

Stella Bugge
For 26 minutter siden

Det skriver selskapet i en pressemelding.

Diamanten ble funnet ved hjelp av røntgenteknologi som Lucara tok i bruk i 2017 for å avdekke store, verdifulle diamanter.

https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/zAlvdq/fant-kjempediamant-i-botswana

https://lucaradiamond.com/newsroom/news-releases/lucara-recovers-epic-2-492-carat-diamond-from-the-122900/?utm_source=sdrn%3Avg%3Aarticle%3AzAlvdq


TOMRA’s technology and partnership approach delivers record-breaking diamond recoveries for Lucara

Lucara Diamond Corporation owns the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, which has been in production since 2012. 
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We undertook a series of testing campaigns and investigations to explore alternative technologies. We elected to go with TOMRA as our partner in moving forward in getting this technology to the mine into part of the circuit that hadn’t been envisioned previously.”

TOMRA’s solution delivered very quickly, exceeding all expectations: “When we put in the large diamond recovery circuit in 2015, it was within 2 weeks of making this investment, which was somewhere around 30 to 35 Million dollars, that we recovered those two exceptionally large diamonds, so in this case it was under 2 weeks we’d already had two times our return on that investment,” says Eira Thomas.

https://www.tomra.com/en/mining/media-center/customer-stories/lucara-karowe-diamond-mine

TOMRA Mining


"The commissioning of the Tomra COM XRT 1200 ore sore is considered a key part of the company's plans"


LITHIUM 

Marula starts site preparations for installation of ore sorter at Blesberg

23rd August 2024
By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has started site preparations to allow for the installation and commissioning of an ore sorter at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum mine, in South Africa's Northern Cape province.

The commissioning of the Tomra COM XRT 1200 ore sore is considered a key part of the company's plans, as it looks to expand production and exports of high-value lithium products at Blesberg.

The ore sorter and associated equipment were delivered to the Northern Cape earlier this month and maintenance and refurbishment work is ongoing.

Meanwhile, the company has also received a further R2-million, in addition to R7-million secured previously, to fund the refurbishment, installation, and commissioning of the ore sorter.

https://www.miningweekly.com/article/marula-starts-site-preparations-for-installation-of-ore-sorter-at-blesberg-2024-08-23

Interessant å registrere at pantesystem for glass nå 'kommer snikende' i Frankrike. Paris har allerede begynt og nå kommer 4 nordvestlige regioner etter. I dette tilfellet er det GJENBRUK av standardiserte glassflasker man ønsker å oppnå.

En sterk avfallsbransje, som ønsker at inntekter fra glass, aluminium og PET-plast skal forbli i restavfall/avfallsinnsamling, har til nå greid å stoppe vedtak om innføring av pantesystem i Frankrike. Men det er vel ingen med faglig innsikt i problematikken som tror at man vil nå EUs LOVFESTETEDE PÅLEGG om innsamling og resirkulering av f.eks. 90% av alle PET-plastflasker innen allerede vedtatt tidsfrist uten pantesystem. Så er vel kun et tidsspørsmål og store EU-nasjoner som Spania og Italia står jo overfor den samme problemstillingen. En annen faktor når det gjelder PET-plastflasker er jo at hvis disse skal gjenvinnes fra blandet avfall, vil forurensning by på problemer ettersom det store poenget her er "closed loop resirkulering". Altså at plastflasker resirkuleres til nye plastflasker, og ikke nedsirkuleres til lavere plastkvaliteter som så i neste omgang raskt bli til ikke resirkulerbart avfall.


Glass bottle ‘deposit’ scheme to be trialled in four French regions

Customers may receive up to 30 cents per bottle returned

PUBLISHED Monday 26 August 2024 - 14:25 LAST UPDATED Monday 26 August 2024 - 17:00

Those in areas of north-west France will be able to return glass bottles and jars to supermarkets and receive up to 30 cents for each item under a deposit scheme set to launch.

Returning glass bottles and jars was once a widespread practice in France, but in the 21st century became less common, and has now practically disappeared. 

The scheme, which is being run by company Citeo, will begin in four regions of north-west France (Pays de la Loire, Brittany, Normandy, Hauts-de-France). 

A similar scheme was launched in certain supermarkets in Paris earlier this year. 

The arrangement will work on a series of standardised glass bottles and jars, which will be used by a variety of companies, and which will start to be manufactured by Citeo in autumn 2024, for use with items stocked in supermarkets.

Standardising the bottle / jar will make it easier to reuse.

The first bottle banks will be installed in participating supermarkets in the four regions in March 2025, before a wider operation begins in May that year.

The deposit returned to customers will be “around 20 or 30 cents per bottle or jar”, said Jean Hornain, CEO of Citeo, adding that certain items or models may have different amounts linked to them.

Shoppers who purchase items in these bottles will then be able to return them to any of the eligible bottle banks and receive the payment. 

The arrangement will be more environmentally friendly; reusing glass bottles and jars saves up to 75% of energy, 50% of water and 79% of CO2 per item made. 

The French government plans for up to 10% of all packaging to come from reused materials by 2027, however currently less than 1% of supermarket packaging is sourced this way. 

Concerns over costs pushed onto shoppers 

However the arrangement does not offer an overall reduction in the price of the product as the initial purchase price will be higher, by the sum later paid for the return of the bottle / jar. Hence it is a ‘deposit’ scheme.

The system is used in other European countries for items such as plastic bottles, noticeably in Germany. 

Citeo is looking at ideas to make the scheme more appealing such as ‘bringing forward’ the first deposits to give customers a financial incentive as opposed to merely giving them the increase back upon the return of an item.

https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/glass-bottle-deposit-scheme-to-be-trialled-in-four-french-regions/674181

Når det gjelder nyheter fra Skottland, kan det det være på sin plass å ta disse med 'en klype salt' etter det vi var vitner til i krangelen med engelskmennene og påfølgende utsettelse av pantesystem i Skottland (det går nå mot et felles pantesystem for hele UK).

Interessant er det likevel at en prosess for å få på plass en form for pantesystem for kaffekopper er under oppseiling. Ikke minst fordi vi vet at Tomra jo nå kjører en pilot på nettopp dette i Aarhus kommune i Danmark. Og Tomra har uttalt at mange følger dette prosjektet i Danmark med stor interesse.


‘Single-use’ cup charge proposed in Scotland

26 Aug 2024, 9:16 am

Drinks retailers will need to add a 25 pence charge when supplying beverages in single-use cups in Scotland, under new plans that have been outlined by the Scottish government.

The proposals for imposing a new minimum charge for single-use disposable beverage cups were opened to consultation on Thursday and, subject to the outcome of the consultation process, are envisaged to take effect before the end of 2025.

The plans form part of the Scottish government’s wider drive to deliver a more circular economy and address what it described as the “throw-away culture” within society – it cited research undertaken in 2019 that suggests that imposing a charge of between 20 and 25 pence could encourage behavioural change in 49% of the Scottish population.

“The purpose of the planned charge is to reduce our consumption of single-use disposable beverage cups through establishing a robust system which leads to widespread acceptance and increased use of reusable cups; while creating an opportunity for innovative approaches to reusable cup schemes to develop,” the Scottish government said in its consultation paper.

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/single-use-cup-charge-proposed-in-scotland

TOMRA Collection. Suksess i Irland.

Managing director at TOMRA Collection Ireland, supplier of Aldi’s DRS machines, Peter Whelan said: “Having partnered with Aldi to supply their stores with our DRS reverse vending units, we are delighted to see its success to date.


Deposit Return Scheme hailed as a positive success in Cork

The Deposit Return Scheme has been lauded as a success nationally, but how has Cork reacted to the initiative? Rachel Lysaght reports

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024 - 11:03

The introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and aluminium cans is one of the “most positive” consumer behaviour initiatives to happen in Ireland “for decades”.

This is according to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), who likened the success of the campaign to that of the smoking ban, which was introduced in Ireland more than 20 years ago.

The DRS, introduced by the department in February, has since seen 278 million bottles and cans returned, with the average daily rates now regularly exceeding three million containers.

This equates to €48 million in deposits refunded to consumers in-store, averaging just over €500,000 per day.

The scheme, implemented in major retailers across the country such as Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores and SuperValu, aims to reduce the amount of litter across Irish towns, villages and countryside, by incentivising consumers to recycle their empty items using the on-site DRS collection machines.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41463913.html

Svært interessant handelsdag på børsen denne siste handelsdagen i august. Noe av det mer spesielle jeg har vært borti når det gjelder fordeling av volum.

09:00 til 16:20: Omsatt for 8.73 mill. NOK

I sluttauksjonen 16:20 - 16:25: Omsatt for 88.61 mill. NOK

Totalt : Omsatt for 97.34 mill. NOK

Sluttkurs: 164.10 NOK (intradag høy), + 2.56%.

TOMRA: Digital participation at Capital Markets Day on Thursday, 5 September

i dag kl. 12:30 ∙ Oslo Børs

TOMRA will host a Capital Markets Day on Thursday 5 September at 08:00 CEST in Alicante, Spain.

The presentations can be viewed via webcast on: https://www.tomra.com/en/investor-relations/capital-markets-day

Viewers who would like to actively participate in the Q&A session are welcome to pre-register for the TEAMS webinar: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1899f22e-adbb-4c14-bed6 -32293605d768@4308d118-edd1-4300-8a37-cfeba8ad5898

Agenda (all times in CEST)

07:00 | Publication of presentation

08:00 | Welcome

08:20 | Recycling, Collection and Food

09:05 | Break

09:30 | Horizon 09:50 | Financials

10:10 | Q&A

10:45 | End Asker, 2 September 2024

TOMRA Systems ASA

For further information, please contact: Daniel Sundahl, Head of Investor Relations Tel: +47 91 36 18 99

TOMRA develops solutions that enable circular economies and optimal resource productivity through automated identification, collection, grading, and sorting of resources. We optimize how resources are obtained, used, and reused - turning waste into valuable resources. Our vision is to lead the resource revolution and enable a world without waste.

TOMRA has more than 110,000 installations in over 100 markets worldwide and had total revenues of EUR 1,290 million in 2023. The Group employs 5,400 people globally and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. (OSE: TOM). For further information about TOMRA, please visit www.TOMRA.com

https://www.nordnet.no/market/news/50802149-1d99-40ba-a6cb-b89940fcf44f

TOMRA Collection ruler pantemarkedet, og dominansen blir neppe mindre når TOMRA R2 i dag slippes i markedet.

TOMRA R2 gir bl.a. nemlig også mindre aktører muligheten til å kunme tilby sine handlende kunder '100+ panteobjekter rett i hullet og ferdig med det'.


TOMRA introduces a brand new user experience for convenience and community in drink container recycling 

TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine launches with Digital Vouchers and expanded charity donation  

03 Sep 2024

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA Collection today unleashed the highly-anticipated TOMRA R2, which enables even smaller stores to offer the convenience of pouring 100+ empty drink containers for recycling into a reverse vending machine (RVM) in one go. Debuting with it are two developments in deposit refund payouts, with digital vouchers direct to a user’s mobile browser and more options to donate to charity.

TOMRA R2 brings multi-feed returns to a wider range of stores, even smaller ones

 TOMRA R2 launches today

Now emerging from market testing, the TOMRA R2 RVM is the next generation in multi-feed returns (where consumers pour in bags of multiple drink containers at once), building on the success of TOMRA R1. While TOMRA R1 is designed for retailers with high volumes, TOMRA R2’s smaller physical footprint fits a wider range of stores. TOMRA R2 was tested in stores in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and the Netherlands.

https://www.tomra.com/en/reverse-vending/media-center/news/2024/tomra-r2-launch


Og så var det jeg som jeg antydet da nyheten om funn av kjempediamant 'breaket', Tomras teknologi som stod for den bragden

Tar det med her på nyhetstråden, men laget også en egen trådstart på den, for synes TOMRA Mining fortjener 'et tabloid oppslag' for den bragden.

Det fortjener vel forsåvidt også TOMRA Collection for lanseringen av TOMRA R2 i dag, men holder det 'nøkternt og kjedelig' i et langsiktig perspektiv foran CMD i overimorgen.


Botswana diamond find can trigger mining investment revival, Lucara CEO says

By David Whitehouse
Posted on September 2, 2024 07:50
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The world’s largest diamond was discovered near Pretoria, South Africa in 1905 when Frederick Wells, a mine superintendent, carried out a routine inspection at the Premier Mine.

The 2,492 carat diamond discovered by Canadian miner Lucara Diamond at its Karowe mine in northeastern Botswana in August is the second-largest find. No one alive today has ever seen a larger newly discovered diamond.
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There’s no single person who was responsible for the Karowe diamond find, which was made with the help of X-ray technology developed by Norwegian partner TOMRA, Lucara Diamond CEO William Lamb tells The Africa Report

https://www.theafricareport.com/360229/botswana-diamond-find-can-trigger-mining-investment-revival-lucara-ceo-says/

TOMRA Mining.

Verdens nest største diamant ble altså nylig funnet i Botswana ved hjelp av TOMRA Minings teknologi. Her en attest til TOMRA Mining fra en annen diamantgruve som har valgt å satse på TOMRA Minings teknologi.

Og en ganske så imponerende attest dette. Hjelper en å forstå hvorfor TOMRA Mining "With a significant market share of more than 50 percent, TOMRA Mining is the world market leader in ore sorting."

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomra-sorting-mining


Exploring a new sorting technology

4th September 2024Nicola Brittain

How one global diamond producer uses sorting technology and digital solutions to recover unbroken diamonds.

Global diamond producer Lucapa Diamonds owns 70% of Mothae Diamonds, an open-pit mine located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, Africa. The mine started commercial operation in 2019 following the commissioning of its kimberlite processing plant. The mine is known for producing large, high-quality diamonds, and has had significant gem-quality recoveries including a 215 carat D-colour Type IIa, a 204 carat Type IIa, and rare pink, blue and yellow diamonds.

Delivering sorting efficiency

When planning the recovery plant, Mothae turned to TOMRA Mining for a solution: “We wanted to recover large diamonds at the highest sorting efficiency with the highest throughput, and TOMRA met Mothae’s requirements with its modern and innovative technology,” says Macobone Semelane, recovery superintendent.

The recovery plant operates two TOMRA COM Tertiary XRT 1200 sorters: one for fine materials from 10mm to 20mm, and the other for coarse materials from 20mm to 45mm. The ore extracted from the mine is treated through primary crushing, scrubbing and screening, then transferred to the recovery area: “That’s where the TOMRA sorters separate diamonds from the ore,” explains Kothalo Matoli, a recovery mechanician at the mine. “TOMRA sorters help us to recover large diamonds prior to secondary and tertiary crushing, hugely reducing the risk of breakages, and our throughput is high, with 98% efficiency.”

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF DATA

The two TOMRA XRT sorters at Mothae are connected to the TOMRA Insight cloud-based data platform that turns the machines into connected devices generating valuable data and helping operators to control the sorting process. They also feature the TOMRA ACT user interface, which helps optimise the workflow and improve productivity.

Macobone Semelane explains: “As a relatively small and low-grade mine, we are always investigating the latest technologies. With our sorters operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, we wanted to ensure they were connected to the latest compatible software and hardware.”

“We also wanted to ensure our operators could interact with the sorters and so needed a user-friendly portal. The TOMRA ACT user interface provides a clear view of events and alarms as well as images of belt occupancy. It also shows ejection activity, which is useful.”

“TOMRA Insight has changed the way we run our production because we can monitor our sorters remotely as well as access reports from both machines in one interface,” says Kothalo Matoli. “All the alarms and events are logged on the sorter in real time, allowing us to troubleshoot very fast. My troubleshooting skill has improved a lot.”

Storage and back-up of data

TOMRA Insight also stores and backs up all the data generated by the sorters so that the operator can analyse the complete history of each machine. “Digital data is crucial. TOMRA Insight has exceeded my expectations because I can access data whenever I want, wherever I am. I have all the learnings about my sorters, their operation and maintenance. We can also see the belt occupancy and our ejection rate, and understand if a machine is over-ejecting owing to foreign objects in the material, for example. The utilisation of the sorters has improved, enabling us to process more tons and recover more carats.”

“In addition, I can monitor the sorters’ operational and health status from the office or offsite since TOMRA Insight captures and compiles all the data in one interface, generating reports and data analyses, as well as improving data management and analytics. With TOMRA Insight, I expect to see advanced sorting solutions and automated recovery plants in the not too distant future,” adds Macobone Semelane.

IMPROVED COLLABORATION

The technology also enables a smooth production process since it fine tunes many parameters at the same time. Planning, productivity, quality management and logistics can be accessed by all teams and departments, and staff will be looking at the same near real-time information.

Customer support Macobone Semelane is also impressed with the support TOMRA offers. He says: “The team have been very supportive and their service is excellent.” Kothalo Matoli agrees: “They are available whenever we need them. They help us remotely and if we need somebody on site, they will send someone along.

https://www.engineerlive.com/content/exploring-new-sorting-technology

Registrerer svak kursutvikling og tenker god kjøpsanledning. Men anledningen kan kanskje bli enda bedre, på kort sikt? Hvilke ambisjoner innehaver(e) av shortposisjon(er) har, er jo f.eks. kjent for alle, uansett aksje. Så som alltid vanskelig å spå om fremtiden på børs, særlig på kort sikt. Tiden vil vise.

Har personlig høy grad av tillit til ledelsen og tiltro til at man lykkes med vellykket restrukturering av Food og etterhvert altså også muligens potensiell ekspansjon av den divisjonen. Isåfall høres dette veldig bra ut, synes jeg.

Hadde ikke anledning til å følge CMD direkte i dag. MEN gleder meg til å se den i opptak.


TOM: I EN GOD POSISJON TIL Å NÅ MÅLENE -SAGEMO

i dag kl. 12:16 ∙ TDN Finans

Oslo (Infront TDN Direkt): Tomra er i god rute med å oppnå målene på 18 prosent ebita-margin og 15 prosent årlig omsetningsvekst som selskapet har kommunisert i forbindelse med kapitalmarkedsdagen.

Det sier finansdirektør Eva Sagemo under selskapets presentasjon torsdag.

-Vi vet at disse målene er ambisiøse, men jeg er sikker på at med vårt team, og med vår kunnskap og teknologi, er vi i en god posisjon til å nå disse målene, sier Sagemo.

Ifølge finansdirektøren er selskapet "on track" for å nå vekst- og margin- målene innen virksomhetene Recycling, Collection, og Horizon. Selskapet har imidlertid hatt noen tilbakeslag innen Food-virksomheten som er en av grunnene til at målene ble skjøvet til 2030, ifølge Sagemo.

Konsernsjef Tove Andersen sier videre at innen Food-virksomheten er prioriteten å bevise at selskapet kan snu rundt lønnsomheten ved å vise at selskapet kan gå lenger enn en årlig runrate på 10-11 prosent i ebita-margin ved utgangen av 2024, samtidig som hun ikke utelukker oppkjøp.

-Når vi er trygge på at vi har strukturen på plass og at vi potensielt kan integrere et oppkjøp på en god og profesjonell måte, vil vi vurdere det, sier hun.

Ellers sier direktør for Tomra Recycling, Volker Rehrmann, at selskapet har god visibilitet i segmentets ordrepipeline fremover og ser en liten forbedring de neste tolv månedene, sammenlignet med samme periode for et år siden.


TOMRA: Capital Markets Day 2024

i dag kl. 07:00 ∙ Oslo Børs

TOMRA continues to see strong growth opportunities with significant and tangible drivers for increased circularity. With continued technological leadership in core divisions and progress on developing adjacent opportunities, TOMRA is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this momentum and turn waste into valuable resources.

"Our vision is to lead the world's resource revolution and increase the rate at which resources are consumed circularly. For that to happen, we need to continue our 50-year growth and innovation journey, leveraging cutting-edge technology, deep industry insight and a decentralized, close to customer organization to open up new markets and disrupt existing ones," says Tove Andersen, President and CEO of TOMRA.

Today, TOMRA is hosting their Capital Markets Day, reaffirming the company's profitable growth strategy launched in 2022: to accelerate growth in core and develop adjacent opportunities while becoming a fully circular business which is safe, fair and inclusive.

The ambition is to grow 15% annually and to achieve an EBITA margin of 18%. With supporting drivers for increased circularity, continued technological leadership and tangible progress on developing adjacent businesses, TOMRA sees the growth potential extending to 2030 and beyond. On this journey, TOMRA has also committed to Science Based Targets of achieving net zero emissions.

"TOMRA is perfectly positioned to benefit from the increasingly strong global focus on decarbonization, resource scarcity and regulatory changes as a means of achieving global environmental targets. Furthermore, a rising middle class and increased urbanization heightens the challenges related to waste in a linear economy and leads to increased demand for solutions that modernize and automate resource management," says Andersen.

Capital allocation in TOMRA will continue to follow a strict framework. A new target of achieving >18% return on capital employed by 2030 is being introduced. The dividend policy of paying 40-60% of earnings per share and the target to be an investment grade company are maintained.

TOMRA's leadership team will present how continued profitable growth will be achieved in Collection and Recycling, and how Food targets to increase profitability first and then accelerate growth. The strategy for developing adjacent business will be elaborated upon, as will TOMRA's capital allocation framework.
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TOMRA Ambitions

15% annual growth over the cycle

18% EBITA margin by 2030

>18% ROCE by 2030

40-60% of EPS in dividend

Maintain investment grade rating

Committed to Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050 with intermediate targets in 2033
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TOMRA develops solutions that enable circular economies and optimal resource productivity through automated identification, collection, grading, and sorting of resources. We optimize how resources are obtained, used, and reused - turning waste into valuable resources. Our vision is to lead the resource revolution and enable a world without waste.

TOMRA has more than 110,000 installations in over 100 markets worldwide and had total revenues of EUR 1,290 million in 2023. The Group employs 5,400 people globally and is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. (OSE: TOM). For further information about TOMRA, please visit www.TOMRA.com

https://www.nordnet.no/market/news/fda82349-13f1-4be7-9807-6641baa6f2b2

TOMRA Collection.

New South Wales, Australia. I New South Wales eier og opererer Tomra pantesystemet, i en avtale som for Tomra er ensbetydende med jo mer panting, jo større inntekter.

NSW Return and Earn cracks 12bn milestone

By Jan Arreza | 5 September 2024

The NSW government’s Return and Earn scheme has reached its next big milestone, celebrating 12 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned through the network since the scheme began, resulting in $1.2 billion in container refunds back in people’s pockets.

This comes just months after hitting their previous major milestone of 11 billion containers returned back in February, six short years since its inception.

“Return and Earn is a NSW circular economy success story. Almost seven years after launching, it has become one of the most successful and trusted recycling initiatives in the state,” said James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, network operator for Return and Earn.

“It has also resulted in more than one million tonnes in materials recycled, contributing to a 54 per cent reduction in drink container litter since pre-scheme levels.”

New research shows support (93%) and trust (78%) in the CDS is at an all-time high among NSW adults. Participation has also reached a new peak of NSW adults having participated (84%).

Danielle Smalley, CEO of Exchange for Change, the scheme coordinator for Return and Earn, said this achievement and the research findings highlight we have seen amazing cultural change over the last few years, with taking drink containers to your local Return and Earn centre becoming a way of life throughout all corners of NSW.

https://www.packagingnews.com.au/beverage/nsw-return-and-earn-cracks-12bn-milestone

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Det strømmer stadige på med rapporter om stor suksess innen nær sagt et hvilket som helst segment innen gruvedrift, takket være TOMRA Minings sorteringsteknologi.

Verdens største diamanter, lithium,... og her tungsten (wolfram på norsk).


06 September, 2024

Tungsten

WRITTEN BY Aaliyah Rogan

EQ Resources achieves new production record at Mt Carbine, Saloro

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has hit a new monthly production record of tungsten concentrate from its Mt Carbine and Saloro operations in Queensland and Spain. 
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“Our production expansion enables us to form strategic relationships with downstream customers, as recently shown with our collaboration with leading US tungsten manufacturer,” MacNeill says.

“We are confident there is further capacity for improvement in production by expanding mining operations at Mt Carbine and further enhancement of recovery rates through the plant at Barruecopardo.

“We look forward to reporting full data on grade, production, and recoveries in our September quarterly report.”

Mt Carbine’s production record was supported by the upgrade to the TOMRA XRT ore sorter #2 topped with increased recovery at the Gravity Plant, due to the installation of a scavenger jig. 

https://mining.com.au/eq-resources-achieves-new-production-record-at-mt-carbine-saloro/

En synlig shortposisjon (> 0.5%) i Tomra i Shortregisteret.

Denne krympet PARVUS ASSET MANAGEMENT EUROPE LIMITED med 58 033 aksjer fredag 06.09.2024 fra 1 813 888 (61%) til 1 755 855 (59%).

https://ssr.finanstilsynet.no/Home/Details/NO0012470089

TOMRA Mining.

Rapporter fra gruveselskaper som satser på og opplever suksess med TOMRA Minings sotreringsteknologi og - maskineri, kommer som perler på en snor.

Her er det australske Vertex Minerals som velger TOMRA Mining til sin gullgruvedrift, og gjør rede for hvorfor.


Vertex Minerals counting on ore sorting to boost Reward profitability and sustainability

Special Report
6 hours ago
Stockhead

Vertex Minerals believes the use of TOMRA laser sorter technology will increase the sustainability and profitability of its Reward gold mine

Ore sorting will reject crushed waste material, ensuring that only high-grade material is processed

Technology is being incorporated into the Reward flow sheet and plant design by contractor Gekko

Special Report: Vertex Minerals is counting on the inclusion of ore sorting technology to improve both the sustainability and profitability of mining operations at its Reward gold mine.

The company use TOMRA laser sorter technology to reject barren crushed rock, which greatly reduces the mass of ore to the remaining process while greatly reducing the volume of process sand residue.

By upgrading the ore and ensuring that only high-grade material is processed, Vertex Minerals (ASX:VTX) expects to greatly reduce energy and water consumption, quashing both operating costs and the carbon footprint.

Previous testing of low grade stockpiles had demonstrated an excellent response to ore sorting with 79% mass reduction achieved with a corresponding gold recovery of 94%.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/stockhead/content/vertex-minerals-counting-on-ore-sorting-to-boost-reward-profitability-and-sustainability/news-story/4b9fdad9e4f0a7efd3469cf98dda638a

Støre i Kina.

Tirsdag signerte Støre og Kinas statsminister Li Qiang 'a joint statement' når det gjelder samarbeid om 'det grønne skiftet' .

<< Green transition is an area in which both countries share a common interest. On Tuesday, Store first visited Beijing and signed a joint statement with Chinese Premier Li Qiang to establish a dialogue on green transition. >>


Tomra har vært tilstede i Kina i 14 år, og selskapets virksomhet har vært kontinuerlig voksende. Og avtalen Støre og Li Qiang undertegnet tirsdag åpner for nye, store muligheter for Tomra, ifølge selskapet.

Avtalen betyr mye og vil være veldig fordelaktig for Tomras virksomhet i Kina, uttaler Tomras Jet Chang til China Daily.

<< Tomra, a Norwegian recycling solutions provider, which has been present in China for 14 years, expressed optimism over the outlook of the country's circular economy as well as the prime minister's visit.

Store's visit has been fruitful and sent positive signals, said Jet Chang, vice-president of public affairs at Tomra Asia.

"As Norway gains 15-day visa-free access to China, it would be much easier for senior business management to make a visit and communicate with the people here. The business section on both sides can expect positive and further bilateral cooperation," he said.

Chang spoke highly of the two nations' joint statement on green transition, which highlighted the development of the circular economy.

"We have seen steady and continuous growth of our business in China with the nation's improving business environment and particularly its efforts in garbage classification in recent years. We are very pleased to see the joint statement, which would benefit us a lot," said Chang.

Chang pointed out that developing a circular economy can better secure resources, reduce carbon emissions and environmental risks, as well as provide opportunities for investment and economic development. >>

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202409/13/WS66e39af7a3103711928a7cf1.html


TOMRA Mining.

Og her litt mer om kjempediamanten (verdens nest største gjennom alle tider) som forleden ble funnet i Botswana ved hjelp av Tomras sorteringsteknologi.

https://botswanaminingreview.com/botswanas-diamond-crown-jewel-a-new-record-breaking-find/

Tomra inntar lederrolle og kontroll når det gjelder å få på plass universielle standarder globalt for sirkulær økonomi.

Glimrende nytt for Tomras virksomhet og viktig for klodens fremtidsutsikter.


PRESS RELEASE

TOMRA leads global effort in circular economy: Takes on the role as Business Champion of the Global Circularity Protocol

16 Sep 2024

[Asker, 16th of September 2024] –TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling global circularity. With the guidance and engagement of industry circularity leaders like TOMRA, the GCP will become a universal standard for businesses to measure, enhance, and report on their product and material circularity, taking a firm stand against greenwashing.

As the leading authority in resource and waste collection, recycling, reuse and sorting solutions globally, TOMRA is well-poised to share experience with business leaders on how to effectively navigate the challenges of implementing global circularity and provide step-by-step guides that will help business comply to the protocol, leading the way in WBCSD’s Circular Products and Materials Pathway. Tove Andersen, President and CEO of TOMRA emphasised the urgency of this initiative:

"Currently, only 7% of the world’s resources are circular, a number far below what is needed to reach the targets set in the Paris agreement. Many businesses want to contribute, but a lack of standardization in reporting on circularity efforts opens for greenwashing, whether intentional or not. This has muddied the waters and made it difficult to assess companies’ actual contributions. By advocating for science-based targets, we aim to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.”

“We’re thrilled to see TOMRA’s leadership and commitment in advancing the Global Circularity Protocol for Business," said Filipe Camaño Garcia, Manager and Project Lead at WBCSD. "As a key member of our Business Advisory Committee, TOMRA brings invaluable expertise in resource efficiency and circular solutions. Their involvement as a Business Champion is critical in driving forward this universal framework."

A Unified Standard for Circularity

The GCP will provide businesses with a standardised framework for setting goals, tracking performance, and publicly reporting their circularity efforts, enabling accountability across organizations and borders. The protocol also aims at driving and guiding policy, and offers transparent, science-based guidelines to benchmark progress, identify areas for improvement, and align with global sustainability goals.

“The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, pioneered by WBCSD in the 1990s, set the standard for managing carbon emissions. Today, the Global Circularity Protocol will become the next guiding star for improving business sustainability. – aiming to become the definitive framework for circularity by 2025”, explained Quentin Drewell, Director, Products & Materials at WBCSD.

TOMRA's deep expertise in sorting technology and resource efficiency positions the company as a leader in the circular economy. Tove Andersen reiterated TOMRA's commitment to the protocol:

"Collaborating with WBCSD on the Global Circularity Protocol is completely aligned with our mission commitment to sustainability. By working together, we can set bold targets and drive the systemic changes needed to make circularity the global standard."

About TOMRA:

TOMRA is a global leader in the resource revolution, specialising in innovative sorting technology to manage the world’s waste. With a commitment to sustainability and circularity, TOMRA captures billions of containers annually for recycling and is dedicated to optimizing resource efficiency across various industries.

https://www.tomra.com/en/news-and-media/news/2024/tomra-leads-global-effort-in-circular-economy

TOM: UTSTEDT TIÅRIG USIKRET OBLIGASJON PÅ 1 MRD

i dag kl. 14:29 ∙ TDN Finans

Oslo (Infront TDN Direkt): Tomra har utstedt en ny usikret grønn obligasjon på totalt 1 milliard kroner med fast rente, ifølge en melding tirsdag.

Obligasjonen har en løpetid på 10 år med en kupongrente på 4,446 prosent pr år.

Nettoprovenyet vil bli brukt til generelle selskapsformål, inkludert refinansiering av eksisterende gjeld, opplyses det.

Fra minister for sirkulær økonomi i den nye Labour-regjeringen i Westminster angående innføring av ERP (extended producer responsibility) og DRS (deposit return system/pantesystem).

Defra to reboot waste strategy and prioritise EPR

17 September 2024 By LGC Contributor

Circular economy minister Mary Creagh has revealed plans to inject energy into increasing UK reuse and recycling rates, including potentially increasing the scope of extended producer responsibility (EPR).

LGC's sister title MRW reports that at an event organised by the Green Alliance, she also announced that a circular economy taskforce, convened by the Alliance, had begun recruiting representatives from industry, academia and civil society.

She said the taskforce will advise the government and help produce sector-by-sector plans. While it will primarily apply to England, it will closely co-ordinate with all four UK administrations.

Ms Creagh noted that, under the previous government, implementing EPR for packaging and a national deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks bottles and cans had faced repeated delays, and that recycling rates had flatlined in much of the UK.

She said: “Essentially, there hasn't been much new policy in the waste sector and it is something that I've pressed on very hard in opposition.”

She told the event that progressing EPR would be a priority: “It will create 21,000 jobs, stimulate more than £10bn of investment in the recycling sector over the next decade, and see packaging producers, rather than us as taxpayers, covering the costs of managing waste.”

EPR, she said, could be expanded. She also signalled that Labour would ramp up efforts to harness critical minerals from used electronic devices and mobile phones.

She assured the event that the government was committed to implementing a DRS and was “on track” for implementing it in 2027.

https://www.lgcplus.com/services/service-delivery/defra-to-reboot-waste-strategy-and-prioritise-epr-17-09-2024/


Og om pantesystemet i Irland som har nådd en ny milepæl.

Over 500m containers returned since launch of Ireland’s DRS

Circular Economy, Collection and Transport, Sustainability

17th September 2024

Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has announced that over 500 million plastic bottles and cans have been returned since the scheme launched on 1 February 2024.

There are now over 2,500 Reverse Vending Machines, an increase of 1,800 from launch, and over 350 manual collection return points nationwide as part of the Re-turn network.

The milestone was reached on Sunday 8 September after the “busiest day” for returns with 4.32 million containers brought back in one day, Re-turn said.

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, with special responsibility for Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, reacted: “The DRS has really made itself at home in Ireland.  Already, it seems like we have been doing this forever.

“To reach our EU collection and recycling targets, we need to build on this great start but I’m confident that we can get there by working together.”

https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/over-500m-containers-returned-since-launch-of-irelands-drs/

Alupro poll show support for ‘all-material deposit return scheme

By Waqas Qureshi 19 September 2024

The majority of Britons want the government to press ahead with a deposit return scheme for all drinks containers including aluminium cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles, according to an Alupro survey.

The poll of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by Yonder, found 73% are in favour of the DRS, while 65% of those polled said Whitehall should follow the example of the Welsh Government colleagues by setting binding recycling targets for local authorities.

More than 8-in-10 of those Britons who expressed an opinion in the poll said Labour should be bold in pushing through key environmental policies, and 82% of Britons said they wanted Labour to ‘right the wrongs’ of 14 years of Conservative Government.

Currently glass is set to be excluded from schemes in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland and included in Wales.

The poll revealed Britons want an inter-operable scheme that includes all materials across the UK no later than 2027.

Experts say the deposit should be variable depending on the container size to mitigate the risk of people reaching for larger plastic bottles to avoid paying multiple deposits on smaller endlessly recyclable items such as aluminium cans in multipacks.

Tom Giddings, Alupro executive director, said: “The Great British public could not be clearer. They want Labour to get on and deliver for the environment.

“They do not want landmark environmental policy such as deposit return schemes to be delayed beyond 2027. Britons have waited long enough for Whitehall to do right by the environment.

Allison Ogden-Newton, chief executive officer, Keep Britain Tidy said: “We have long campaigned for a deposit return scheme including all materials.

“We have heard countless stories of people and pets being endangered by littered glass, as well as our volunteers who struggle with removing broken glass from the environment as it cuts through plastic waste bags.”

https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/markets/drinks/poll-material-deposit-return-scheme-19-09-2024

TOMRA Collection


Feelgood fra supermarked REWE Astrid Gogol i Køln med 50 ansatte hvor prisbelønte TOMRA RollPac løste alle problemer. Video hvis man åpner linken.


Customer stories

REWE Astrid Gogol Cologne enhances efficiency with TOMRA RollPac
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"It was practically the solution to all our problems."

Astrid Gogol, Store Owner, REWE Cologne
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https://www.tomra.com/en/reverse-vending/our-offering/customer-stories/rewe-cologne-tomra-rollpac

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PRECIOUS GEMS

Sensor system unearths mega diamonds in Botswana

By Ed Stoddard
22 Sep 2024

New X-ray technology has uncovered huge stones at the Karowe mine in Botswana, which was abandoned by De Beers. 

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In 2010, De Beers’ exploration arm in Botswana sold its stake in a diamond deposit for $49-million to Canadian miner Lucara.

The De Beers board probably breathed a sigh of relief at getting out of AK6, as the deposit was known. De Beers had concluded that the project’s potential was unpromising, putting it at loggerheads with its joint venture partners.

De Beers may now have seller’s remorse, as the deposit turned out to be a mother lode for big diamonds – but then, in this tough market, mega stones do not always mean mega profits. 

Lucara would go on to acquire the entire asset and develop it into the Karowe diamond mine. And since it installed a pioneering sensor system known as X-ray transmission (XRT) technology in 2017 – developed by Norwegian-listed and resource-focused technology group Tomra – it has been uncovering mammoth diamonds.

Fifteen of the 23 largest diamonds unearthed over the past decade have been found with this technology, 13 of them at the Karowe mine.

In the past few weeks alone, two absolute thumpers have been unearthed there. On 21 August, Lucara announced it had recovered a 2,492-carat diamond from Karowe – the largest since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond was discovered in 1905 near Pretoria.

The diamond, which is significantly larger than a cricket or tennis ball, is the largest diamond ever found in Botswana, and President Mokgweetsi Masisi had his picture taken holding the stone.

This was followed by Lucara’s announcement on 15 September that the mine had subsequently coughed up a 1,094-carat rough diamond.

The XRT technology is not used underground or in the mining pit, but during the treatment process after the mined ore has been hoisted to the surface.

According to a presentation earlier this year at a diamond conference in Canada by Tomra, the ore stream is processed through a sorter or conveyor belt.

“Towards the end of the conveyor belt, the XRT technology system detects the material based on its atomic density to eject the diamonds pneumatically into the concentrate chamber,” it says.

The system is designed to prevent damage to large diamonds, which can be brittle, by identifying and recovering the stones at an early stage in this process.

Diamonds are made of carbon and the Tomra sorters on diamond mines are set up to identify the carbon and eject the diamonds from the ore stream.

The discoveries of these mega diamonds highlight how the mining industry has been using technology on a range of fronts – safety, health, decarbonisation and, in this case, extracting more value from ore bodies.

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-09-22-mega-diamonds-sensor-system-unearths-giant-gems-in-botswana/

Den som har fulgt med, kjenner TOMRA Collections pionerprosjekt i Aarhus, DK. Et pantesystem hvor fokuset er gjenbruk. I en artikkel publisert i dag, rapporterer bellona.no om suksess for prosjektet.

Tomra-ledelsen har tidligere informert om at mange europeiske storbyer følger prosjektet i Aarhus med stor interesse.


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