23 Aug 2024 --- Waste sorting specialist Tomra has developed a “continuous loop” solution to recycle and reuse black plastic components from its industrial equipment. Through a value-chain collaboration, it recycles materials from retired Tomra reverse vending machines (RVMs) while feeding back quality recycled content into the production of new Tomra machines. Christina Ek, head of Sustainability at Tomra Collection, tells Packaging Insights that while scaling this kind of technology is vital, investment from waste management and recycling companies is needed to actualize the value of these recycled polymers.
