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Austria launches new deposit return scheme for recycling single-use drink containers
The new deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drink packaging made of PET bottles and aluminum cans starts in Austria on 1 of January 2025.
Coop Mega Lillehammer boosts return volumes and attracts new customers with TOMRA R2
Bakcycle recycles flexible packaging at the highest quality using TOMRA technologies
Bakcycle Recycling successfully produces high-quality granules from post-consumer LDPE packaging waste using TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based sorting technologies, setting a new standard in the Turkish recycling industry.
Deposit return scheme in Romania reaches 84% collection rate in the first year
30 November marks one year since the launch of the deposit return system (DRS) in Romania, promoting the separate collection of drink containers for recycling.
Murphy's Costcutter Express Macroom leads with Europe’s first TOMRA B5 Combi reverse vending machine installation
Building a circular textiles industry in America
The average US consumer discards more than 35 kg of textiles in a year. How can we turn this challenge into an opportunity? TOMRA teamed up with Accelerating Circularity and Goodwill Industries to explore solutions with US industry experts.
REDWAVE and TOMRA announce agreement to offer a complete solution for Zorba sorting
The two leading sorting solutions providers, REDWAVE and TOMRA, have announced a strategic agreement aimed at providing customers with a seamless supply of sorting systems based on XRF (x-ray fluorescence) and XRT (x-ray transmission) technology. This new arrangement will make it easier and more efficient for customers to access top-tier sorting technologies from one turnkey supplier.
Innovation in software engineering: bringing reverse vending machines to life
A behind-the-scenes look at the culture of collaboration and innovation in TOMRA Collection’s software development team, and how their work powers the business’s industry-leading reverse vending machines.
TOMRA: Acquisition of leading digital waste management solution provider c-trace
TOMRA has acquired 80% of the shares in c-trace GmbH, a German leader in digital waste management solutions.
TOMRA's Science-Based Targets approved: A commitment to net- zero emissions
TOMRA, a global leader in resource optimization and circular economy solutions, is proud to announce that its Science Based Targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The vital role of aluminum recycling in achieving carbon neutrality goals
Here, Frank van de Winkel, Market Strategy Manager – Metal at TOMRA Recycling, outlines the current aluminum recycling landscape and explains how, by embracing cutting-edge sorting technology, numerous industries can pave the way for a more circular economy.
Norway’s deposit return scheme is world’s recycling role model
Regarded as the world role model for beverage container recovery and recycling, Norway’s deposit return system is one of the most efficient in the world.
TOMRA expands GAINnext™ ecosystem to include PET Cleaner and Deinking/Paper Cleaning applications for North America
TOMRA Recycling announces the expansion of its GAINnext™ deep-learning-based AI ecosystem to include two new applications in North America for material recovery facilities (MRFs) and secondary recyclers.
TOMRA Sorting GmbH receives gold medal in EcoVadis sustainability rating
TOMRA Sorting GmbH has been awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, highlighting the company's progress in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine launches with Digital Vouchers and expanded charity donation
TOMRA introduces a brand new user experience for convenience and community in drink container recycling
NPP leverages TOMRA’s deep learning technology to enhance the purification process of rPET production
Nord Pal Plast (NPP), a France-based subsidiary of the European group Dentis that specializes in producing recycled PET flakes derived from post-consumer plastic bottles, was the first to test TOMRA’s PET Cleaner application.
TOMRA appointed sole reverse vending solutions provider for upcoming deposit return scheme in Tasmania, Australia
Australian state appoints global reverse vending leader for drink container recycling technology
EDEKA Glücksburg: Improving Store Operations with TOMRA RollPac
REWE Cologne: Enhancing Efficiency with TOMRA RollPac
TOMRA leads global effort in circular economy: Takes on the role as Business Champion of the Global Circularity Protocol
TOMRA has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling global circularity.
TOMRA Capital Markets Day 2024
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.
TOMRA publishes new eBook on the future of aluminum recycling
Leading global sorting solutions provider, TOMRA Recycling, has published a new eBook in the run-up to the ALUMINIUM Düsseldorf trade show which takes place from 8-10 October.
Over 500,000 container return sessions take place daily through TOMRA reverse vending machines in Romania
80% of reverse vending machines provided by the company are found within major retail chains, while 20% are in independent stores
TOMRA's successful recycling initiatives at summer festivals
AI as a catalyst for material circularity
Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning are revolutionizing the recycling industry. They not only increase efficiency but also increase sorting granularity. Additionally, these technologies are unlocking completely new applications. Dr. Volker Rehrmann, our EVP and Head of TOMRA Recycling, discusses the potential of AI for our industry.
New AI Deep Learning Innovation
Leading global sorting solutions provider, TOMRA Recycling, announces a new packaging sorting application for GAINnext™, which leverages deep learning – a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning – to remove hard to classify materials.
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.
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.
Wyllie Recycling chooses TOMRA as its technology partner
Wyllie Recycling Ltd, one of Scotland's leading family-owned recycling businesses, has invested in three of TOMRA’s world-renowned AUTOSORT™ optical sorters as part of a £3 million upgrade at the company’s mixed containers MRF in Perth, central Scotland.
New report on advanced sorting and plastic circularity in Europe
A new report explores how marker and object recognition sorting technology can contribute to circularity and traceability in plastic packaging recycling in Europe.