TOMRA calls for further closed-loop plastic recycling and less reliance on raw materials

The Munich International Fair (IFAT) was held at the Munich Exhibition Center in Germany
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In a TOMRA press conference held during IFAT, TOMRA CEO and President Tove Andersen said: "We believe that TOMRA has an obligation to work with all stakeholders to reduce the mountain of waste and convert it into Use valuable resources
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While we have come a long way in recycling, the global COVID-19 pandemic and changing circumstances have made it clear that reducing reliance on virgin materials and practicing a circular economy is a top priority
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We now invest approximately 10% of our revenue in future-oriented business activities aimed at improving the efficiency of resource recovery and further leveraging our strengths to expand our market share for circular solutions
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Rely on the advanced technology at our disposal to maximize collection and recycling rates
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We can take immediate action to optimize best practices in waste management and fill current market gaps
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The European Green Deal has set the benchmark for global climate policy, and manufacturers must also comply with a series of mandatory regulations and guidelines to drive the acceleration of the circular economy
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Here, TOMRA appeals to all parties involved in the entire resource recovery value chain to jointly view these norms as valuable opportunities and fully support their implementation
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Volker Rehrmann, Executive Vice President Resource Recovery and Mining and Head of Circular Economy, TOMRA, Executive Vice President Resource Recovery and Mining and Head of Circular Economy at TOMRA: "We are convinced that mandatory legislation is the key to achieving environmental goals and developing Necessary for new markets
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However, to increase recycling, you first need to collect as much waste material as possible
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We already have a well-functioning waste collection system, but it is still not enough
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Every day we lose Valuable resources that go to landfill, incinerate and waste
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These are resources that are readily available
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We must collect them efficiently and recycle them
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“As long as we harness the power of smart technology and work closely with the industry, we can turn waste into treasure and reduce our reliance on virgin materials
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Recycling is critical to the transition to sustainable development and is the only way to protect the climate and improve energy efficiency.
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For the closed loop of material recycling, we will go all out and be determined to win
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" Tom Eng, senior vice president and head of TOMRA's Resource Recycling Business Unit, is full of confidence
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