Plastic waste trade has long been a global challenge, connecting producers, exporters, and importers in a complex chain. Today, import bans are changing this landscape, forcing countries to rethink how plastic should be managed. These shifts are setting the stage for more localized, accountable, and sustainable systems. Global Background of … Read more
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Overview With the development of global pyrolysis technology, the pyrolysis and refining technologies for waste tires and plastics have been continuously upgraded. Traditional pyrolysis and distillation processes have problems such as high energy consumption, lengthy process flow, and large equipment footprint. This is why the integrated … Read more
As climate challenges intensify, governments and businesses are confronted with the urgent task of cutting emissions and accelerating low-carbon transitions. To drive this shift, a range of mechanisms has emerged to assign economic value to emission reductions and carbon removal efforts. Among them, carbon trading has become central, divided into … Read more
Under the global push for carbon neutrality, Europe is facing an industrial trilemma: achieving climate-neutrality while securing its strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness. The metallurgical industry, as the backbone of European industry, consumes about 50–60 million tonnes of metallurgical coal annually. CO₂ emissions from this sector account for approximately 8% … Read more
Pyrolysis oil is a product obtained from the pyrolysis of waste plastics, rubber tires, or oil sludge under oxygen-free conditions. It serves as an alternative to conventional fuels in industrial heating systems and can also be upgraded into valuable products like non-standard diesel or naphtha. So, how can we assess … Read more
Plastic is one of the most influential inventions of the 20th century, bringing immense convenience to modern life. However, it has gradually become a global environmental challenge. With rising production levels, shorter usage cycles, and low recycling rates, the carbon footprint of the plastics industry has become an increasingly serious … Read more
Marine plastic pollution refers to the accumulation of plastic debris, ranging from large items to microplastics, in the world’s oceans. It has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the world’s oceans, threatening marine ecosystems, human … Read more
In recent years, the global community has become increasingly aware of the environmental and economic consequences of improper tire disposal. Each year, over one billion tires reach the end of their useful life, and many are stockpiled, dumped, or burned, creating serious pollution and safety hazards. As a response, more … Read more
Oil sludge, a hazardous byproduct generated during petroleum exploration, refining, storage, and transportation, poses a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Rich in hydrocarbons, water, heavy metals, and solid particulates, this semi-solid waste demands careful handling and treatment to mitigate environmental contamination and human health risks. But what is the required treatment … Read more
As a special material with multiple advantages, biochar has shown great application potential in many fields. Biochar under the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) standard plays a unique role in various fields with its diverse categories, wide applications and strict quality control. Producing biochar that meets the EBC standard can not … Read more