Bulk Solids Today June 2022

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING • POWDER HANDLING • QUARRYING • RECYCLING & WASTE BULK MATERIALS HANDLING • QUARRYING • RECYCLING MANAGEMENT

FEBRUARY JUNE 2022 2017

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HIGHLIGHTS:

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Linde unleashes powerful new electric tow tractors and platform trucks

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COMPANY NEWS

SWISSSEM SELECTS CRITICAL MANUFACTURING MES BECAUSE OF ITS STRENGTH IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING To reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, SwissSEM selected Critical Manufacturing’s MES platform for the production of its high-end insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT).

Critical Manufacturing, leading provider of Industry 4.0 focused Manufacturing Execution System (MES), announced today that SwissSEM has selected them to optimize their production processes.

Founded in 2019, SwissSEM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saijing Technology Group. It has a production facility in Jiashan and a technical research and development team committed to the research and development of OGBT chips and modules. Its decision to move towards greater digital automation was based on a need to reduce operating costs and improve operating efficiency for its highly complex production line. The new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) from Critical Manufacturing will provide accurate, real-time information of production processes to establish a basis for continuous process improvement, enhanced quality and reduced costs.

SwissSEM required an MES that could meet the demands of semiconductor processing while also integrating with ERP, WMS, EAP, BPM, and other systems to ensure accurate, reliable, and consistent data and intelligent management goals. They decided to incorporate all modules of Critical Manufacturing MES into their operations because of the large number of successful user application cases in the semiconductor industry, core functionality designed to support the complex, specific and varied needs of the industry, capability of quick and easy distributed implementation and phased delivery of modules that meet the customer’s needs, and overall cost-effectiveness.

Jerry Zhu, IT Manager at SwissSEM, comments: “We anticipate that the Critical Manufacturing MES will deliver us many operational benefits.

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We wanted an MES that was well designed and unified. Our project aims include accelerating the processing efficiency of each process nodes, increasing overall enterprise operational efficiency, improving product yield and quality, and enhancing customer satisfaction.”

Fei Tao Li, Managing Director at Critical Manufacturing Software (Suzhou) Co., says: “This is an exciting project for us. SwissSEM has a clear vision of where it wants its operations to be in the future and our MES gives them a strong platform they can build on. It has been specifically designed for the complex needs of semiconductor manufacturing and gives them both the core functionality and flexibility they need for their facility.”

Critical Manufacturing MES offers a modular solution with a rich suite of advanced functions including recipe management, experiments management, send-ahead wafers scenarios, wafer management, and sampling. It is designed to ensure efficient, time-sensitive and reliable operations, high yields, optimized equipment utilization, and production agility, while facilitating rapid new product introduction and lifecycle management.

Zhu continues: “The advanced

data management capabilities of the Critical Manufacturing platform had particular appeal to us. We need to integrate data from many systems and want a system that will provide timely, accurate, complete information to support our management team in making best decisions.”

Providing comprehensive horizontal and vertical integration of information flows with contextualized data, the Critical Manufacturing MES delivers the insight needed to improve agility, processes, quality and yield. It handles the broad aspects of manufacturing and, by combining the MES with automation layers, provides a single flow of IT and operations technology (OT) information to give complete visibility of operations.

Zhu concludes: “The MES will be the core support system for enterprise production and operation management. Ultimately, we have selected a system that is proven in the semiconductor industry and one we believe will lower costs while increasing operational efficiency. It will give us with a strong platform to maintain and enhance the strong competitive advantage of our company into the future.”

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LINDE UNLEASHES POWERFUL NEW ELECTRIC TOW TRACTORS AND PLATFORM TRUCKS A new range of powerful electric tow tractors and platform trucks is arriving on the UK market from leading materials handling solutions provider, Linde.

These innovative vehicles are designed to meet the demanding efficiency and safety requirements of automotive and other large manufacturing companies, airport operators and a wide range of other applications The electric tractors in the new Linde P120 to P350 series offer models with towing capacities of 12 to 35 tonnes. Despite their compact dimensions they can pull heavy trailers loaded with production parts or haul airport baggage trains over long distances coping effortlessly with slopes and gradients. The new range offers a choice of four different models with towing capacities of 12, 18, 25 and 35 tonnes based on 3 different wheelbases depending on capacity.

In addition to the four capacities of tow tractor, this range includes two platform tractor models, W20 and W30, able to transport loads of 2 or 3 tonnes on the rear platform as well as towing trailers of up to six tonnes in weight at the same time.

The new range has been completely redesigned in terms of both performance and ergonomics, yielding significant enhancements for all users. As well as the additional vibration isolation provided by the new axle suspension system and the isolated and suspended cabin, Sandra Karras, Product Manager Warehouse Technology, adds: “ …. the vehicles have even 6

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greater endurance over longer distances.”

Thanks to their powerful AC motors, the tractors can negotiate ramps, gradients and long distances quickly and reliably at speeds of up to 25 km/h. All variants can be powered by either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries with hydrogen fuel cells as a further option. Lateral or vertical battery changing allows trucks with spare batteries to cope with extended or multiple shifts.

Extensive safety features along with powerful drive technology provide enhanced driving comfort for operators as well as delivering fast and safe goods handling.

Safety features such as three independent braking systems, Linde Curve Control which automatically reduces speed in relation to steering lock and the gradient control option to prevent

the tractor accelerating downhill, ensure both operator and load security. Other safety equipment includes door lock sensors, a protective grille for the rear window, emergency stop switches at the rear for safety when linking up to a trailer, double mirrors on the doors, lighting solutions for allround visibility and Linde BlueSpot to warn co-workers of vehicles manoeuvring in restricted areas.

Long-term durability is assured by a solid metal shield at the front allied to anti-collision protection members at the side and rear to withstand accidental impacts, The design of the tractors meets the regulations and standards applying to highly sensitive environments such as production flow lines or airports and can be easily register for use on public highways when towing suitably equipped trailers.

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BRABENDER TECHNOLOGIE AND KUBOTA CORPORATION TO MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER IN THE FUTURE Brabender Technologie becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota Holdings Europe B.V. Expansion of the business area for volumetric and gravimetric metering equipment Strengthening of worldwide service and sales network Duisburg, June 20, 2022 Effective June 16, 2022, Kubota Corporation acquired all shares in Brabender Technologie GmbH & Co. KG and made it a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota Holdings Europe B.V. The consummation of the transaction is envisaged for early August 2022.

Japan’s Kubota Corporation, with its mature technological knowledge, operates in a wide range of business areas: agricultural solutions that support feeding the world, water-related solutions that regenerate water and provide safe water, and habitat solutions that support comfortable lifestyles and industry.

Kubota Corporation’s gravimetric feeders are mainly used in production processes for powders and granules in Japan, China, Korea, and the rest of Asia, where they hold a high market share.

Brabender Technologie has become one of the world’s largest gravimetric feeding systems companies, with not only enormous technical expertise, but also expertise in handling a variety of materials with many years of experience in different industryspecific applications.

As part of the same group, Kubota and Brabender Technologie will further expand their business in the gravimetric and volumetric feeder market with a targeted manner in the future.

Bruno Dautzenberg, Managing Director of Brabender Technologie, explains, “Kubota Corporation’s strengths in the Asian market perfectly complement our

technology, technical know-how and existing sales and service network in the European and American markets.”

Business is to be intensified in the industries of battery manufacturing, for pharmaceutical applications and food. The steadily and new market potential, which growing demand for can be optimally exploited with continuous processes in industrial the technical capabilities and production will also be served comprehensive know-how of jointly in the future. This is because both companies. In the future, growth is expected in various we will be able to jointly drive areas due to the global shift in the development of innovative manufacturing processes towards technical solutions and thus the automation. expansion of the product range.”

Gravimetric feeders are used to continuously feed various materials such as powders, granulates and liquids with high precision into the Unlike other valves that seal processes of the with friction, Posi-flate’s unique technical plastics, butterfly valve uses an food, chemical and inflatable seat to seal with air pharmaceutical pressure. Thus it industries. By requires less torque controlling the and a smaller actuator, weight of the resulting in lower cost. material in real time, Plus, the seat automatically materials can be compensates for wear, providing metered reliably and longer life. Some users have with high accuracy reported over six million to meet the high cycles and the valves are demands for quality still going strong. and precision in the manufacturing industry.

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‘TECHNOLOGY THAT MOVES’ AT LOGIMAT 2022 Yale showcased a diverse range of products and materials handling solutions under the theme of ‘Technology that moves’ at LogiMAT 2022.

The new Series N made its official public debut at the international intralogistics event in Stuttgart Messe, just days after its launch in May. New lithium-ion battery partner, Sunlight Group, joined Yale on the stand to showcase its battery power solutions to customers and prospects.

Yale Europe Materials Handling made a triumphant return to LogiMAT under the theme of ‘Technology that moves’. At the event, which was held at the Stuttgart Messe on 31 May – 2 June, visitors witnessed first-hand a variety of gamechanging materials handling solutions on the Yale stand.

Yale, which has undergone a business transformation, brought its refreshed and recharged solutions to the international intralogistics event. Experts were on hand to explain how its technology is moving with the

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times and offering customers new materials handling solutions that meet changing industry demands. The latest Yale® products combine technology and design to provide a customised solution to each and every customer.

“It was a real pleasure to be back at LogiMAT this year and have the opportunity to reunite with customers, dealers, partners and new visitors under one roof.

There was a great atmosphere at the event, especially as Yale has undergone a hugely exciting business transformation including a new website and sales process designed to address customer needs with a focus on industries and solutions. We showcased our latest solution, the new Series N, which will offer a whole new way of configuring materials handling solutions and help keep businesses moving, even

COMPANY NEWS under constantly changing circumstances,” said Timo Antony, Area Business Director Central Europe at Yale.

First public outing for the new Yale Series N Visitors at LogiMAT got to see the newest fleet on the block, the Yale Series N, in its very first public outing following its launch in May. The new product offers customers an easily configurable truck to match their unique requirements, raising the bar for success while offering operator comfort, safety and efficiency.

Charging a new future Yale’s lithium-ion battery partner, Sunlight Group, was also on hand at LogiMAT to meet visitors and showcase a warehouse reach truck powered by one of its lithium-ion solutions.

The MR16 Reach Truck can lift up to 10.7 metres and has a maximum load capacity of

1600kg. The robust mast design provides high residual capacities and stable load handling, which can enable faster put away and retrieval times. The reach truck has a spacious operator compartment and can manoeuvre in tight spaces, making it ideal for warehousing applications that need to maximise on storage space.

Yale recently strengthened its relationship with the Sunlight Group, having previously used its lead-acid batteries as an option for its product range. Yale now also offers the company’s lithium-ion batteries.

“It was a real joy to be joined by our new lithium-ion battery partner, Sunlight Group, at LogiMAT. It’s one of the world’s top manufacturers of energy storage solutions, and we’ve long utilised their battery solutions in our products. We’ve

expanded our partnership and we look forward to continue working with them to provide our customers with the very best power solutions to keep them moving,” said Timo.

“LogiMAT is just one chapter of an exciting period at Yale.

It was the perfect opportunity to meet with our dealers, our customers old and new. There is more to come from Yale in the near future to better serve our dealers and customers and work with them to drive all our businesses forward. This is an exciting time for Yale as we embark on this shared journey with our trusted partners,” added Timo.

For more information on the extensive range of materials handling equipment from Yale go to www.yale.com.

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STAINLESS STEEL BUTTERFLY VALVE The Series 486 inflatable seated butterfly valve from Posi-flate features a fully machined 316L stainless steel housing. The single piece disc and shaft is available in a number of materials including 316L stainless steel and Hastelloy.

The disc may be polished to a mirror finish or coated with PTFE, nylon or other high-performance coating. The stainless steel valve is ideal for powders, granules, slurries and liquids and is available in sizes 2” (50mm) to 20” (500mm).

Typical applications include loading and unloading of process material, sterile air control, and outlet valves for storage containers or hoppers. It is suitable for many applications, such as food, chemical and pharmaceutical.

The inflatable seat design of the Posi-flate butterfly valve provides a better seal by utilizing air pressure to expand the seat against the disc, providing more sealing area and an even pressure distribution against the disc every time. The seat automatically compensates for wear when it inflates against the disc, extending valve life considerably. Because the Posi-flate disc only makes casual contact with the seat during opening and closing, torque requirements are substantially lower. This ease of movement also allows the disc to come to a perfect 90-degree position every time. Additionally, the smooth profile of the disc helps material flow easier and reduces build-up. For unique fail-safe monitoring, a pressure switch can be utilized to verify a perfect seal.

Posi-flate Milton Keynes, United Kingdom +44-1908-622366 E-mail: sales@posiflate.co.uk https://www.posiflate.com

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NANO SF RANGE FROM INTEGRATEDAIR FILTRATION integratedAIR Filtration has recently launched its’ new range of NANO SF filter units which are part of their BlueClean® filter range of self-cleaning dust control filter units.

The NANO SF range uses three different filter sizes with the filter range being named after its’ primary use, ie: SF standing for spot filter. Like the rest of their BlueClean® filter range, the NANO SF filter unit is designed to remove dust contaminants from the air keeping employees safe and in line with Health and Safety regulations.

The NANO SF filter uses compressed air to clean the filter element to make the design self-cleaning. Designed to handle the displaced air from sealed vessels fed mechanically by feeding equipment such as screw conveyors or by gravity from hoppers positioned above a vessel, they are the prefect answer to the issue of blinded sock filters commonly used to vent displaced air from hoppers and vessels.

The NANO SF filter unit can be supplied in three filter sizes, 0.5m2, 1m2 and 1.5m2 with the filter size being determined by the air volume needing to be handled. Each NANO SF filter unit contains a single, conical filter cartridge with the filter element

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being available in a wide range of filter medias to ensure that each NANO SF filter unit matches the application that it is being applied to.

Protect your Staff Dust control is a vital part of any manufacturing industry.

When handling the displaced air from vessels being fed mechanically or by gravity means it is crucial to stop contaminates from dispersing into the production environment.

Choose integratedAIR Filtration’s NANO SF filter unit to ensure that your dust is controlled. Correctly designed dust extraction not only protects staff but also helps reduce maintenance and keeps a workplace clean. It is also a vital way of helping companies to comply with HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legally enforceable legislation such as CoSHH and EH40.

Well designed and correctly maintained dust extraction equipment helps to ensure that safety, quality and environmental obligations are met which in turn:

• Protects worker health • Protects product quality • Protects plant and machinery • Reduces explosive risk • Reduces workspace cleaning • Reduces general machinery maintenance and servicing Construction As a company standard, the NANO SF filter unit is manufactured in mild steel and supplied powder coated light blue (RAL 5012) although they can be supplied in alternative paint colours or left self-colour in 304 or 316 stainless steel. The unit is designed with a 6mm flat edge and clip-together design as a standard with a matching collar for ease of mounting, or with alternative connections that are application-specific such as a welded or loose fitted flange.

Manufactured in the UK All of integratedAIR Filtrations’ range of BlueClean® filter units are assembled at their in-house manufacturing facility to the North of Manchester.

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K-TYPE SCREEN FEEDER The K-TYPE screen feeder is a screen and feeder combination using a single or double deck screen with a brute force drive and a single electric vibrating motor. It is ideal for screening dry granular material from one inch down to 100 mesh particle size. The K-TYPE screen feeder can be flood fed and mounted directly below any size surge hopper and can screen super abrasive materials like silica sand and glass cullet or fine products such as granulated sugar. The replaceable screen deck can be constructed of a 500 Brinell abrasion resistant steel or screen mesh with openings manufactured to your exact specification as might be desired. https://www.dynamicair.com/ products/vibratory/screenfeeder_k. html Dynamic Air Ltd. Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Phone: 44 1908 622344 E-mail: sales@dynamicair.co.uk www.dynamicair.com

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QUARRYING & MINING

ELLIOTTS PURCHASES NEW DOOSAN EXCAVATOR & WHEEL LOADER Working in Elliotts‘ quarrying and recycled aggregate operations Elliotts (Cheltenham) Ltd., based in Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire in the UK, has been providing services to the area for well over 100 years. From early beginnings that started with deliveries by horse and cart, the company has now added the very latest in quality equipment with the purchase of a new Doosan DX380LC-7 40 tonne crawler excavator and DL320-7 wheel loader for use in the company’s quarrying and recycled aggregate businesses, respectively. As well as aggregates, Elliotts also specialises in skip and plant hire in the local area.

The new Doosan machines were supplied by Kellands (Plant Sales) Ltd, based in Bridgwater in Somerset, the Authorised Doosan Dealer for West and South England.

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Nick Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts (Cheltenham) Ltd., said: “We have been buying Doosan machines for a number of years and the new DX380LC-7 crawler excavator and DL320-7 wheel loader are the latest. We choose the Doosan brand because it is a guarantee of excellent, dependable equipment backed by the expertise and fantastic service and support provided by Charlie Cook and the rest of the team at Kellands. We believe it is the

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best package available in our market.”

The new Doosan DX380LC-7 excavator is working at Perton Quarry in Tarrington in Herefordshire, which is owned by the Elliotts group. The DX380LC-7 works at the face loading blasted material into a mobile crusher to produce 6F2 aggregates. The DX380LC-7 is also combined with a breaker to reduce larger pieces of rock that come off the quarry face during blasting.

The mobile crusher moves between Perton Quarry and Elliotts‘ main aggregates recycling operation based outside Cheltenham. Here it joins the new Doosan DL320-7 wheel loader to be part of the fleet of equipment used at the site, where construction waste such as raw concrete and rubble is sorted and processed to produce 6F5 aggregates. The DL320-7 is used to load lorries with aggregates for delivery to Elliotts customers.

For the bulk supply of aggregates to the construction industry and general public, product can either be delivered by one of the Elliott’s vehicles, or collected from the company’s yard at Bishops Cleeve. All materials can be delivered in a variety of load sizes, either loose in one of the tipper lorries, or perhaps in convenient Bulk Bags or smaller 25 kg Handy Bags.

QUARRYING & MINING All types of sands and gravels are available, including Red and Yellow Building Sand, Plastering Sand, Sharp Sand and Fill Sand. The choice of gravel is huge, with Conmix and 10, 20 or 40 mm Shingle being the most popular. All types of roadstone are available, including Type 1, Scalpings, 6F2, Crusher Runs, Drainage Stone and other specialist types.

Elliotts can also supply decorative aggregates including the very popular Reading Flint, Cotswold Shingles, Cheshire Pink, Cotswold Chippings, Red Chippings, Grey Chippings, Oatmeal, Green Chippings, Cornish Spa, and two sizes of Plum Slate. Recycled aggregates mostly destined for the larger trade contracts include a Recycled 6F5 and sometimes Type1 and Clean Stone.

NEW DOOSAN STAGE V MACHINES BRING MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS

The new Stage V excavator and wheel loader build on the very successful design of the previous Stage IV machines. They introduce major enhancements in operator comfort, machine controllability, productivity, uptime and return on investment, with a strong focus on low fuel consumption, increased power, robustness and versatility.

Part of the latest generation DX-7 range of Doosan excavators, the DX380LC-7 Is powered by the Scania DC09 Stage V compliant diesel engine, providing 240 kW of power at 1800 RPM. The DX380LC-7 features Doosan’s innovative D-ECOPOWER technology, providing operators with higher productivity and lower fuel consumption per hour, as well as smoother controls.

The DX380LC-7 offers a digging depth of 8165 mm, a digging reach of 11930 mm and digging height of 10940 mm. The digging force over the bucket is 25.9 tonne and the digging force over the arm is 16.0 tonne.

With a standard bucket capacity of 3.3 m3, the new DL320-7 wheel loader is part of Doosan’s new award-winning ‘DL-7’ wheel loader range.

Power is provided by the new Doosan DL08V Stage V 6-cylinder engine, with an output of 202 kW (271 HP) at 1800 RPM. Increased bucket capacity provides increased productivity for a very wide range of material-handling applications.

The LIS (Load Isolation System) on the DL320-7 provides a smoother ride and higher comfort for the operator, as well as higher output due to improved stability when the wheel loader is moving. The lift arm is cushioned by a hydro-pneumatic accumulator linked to the lift hydraulic system, acting as a shock absorber. The benefits include reduced cycle times, higher performance and better fuel efficiency while carrying out load and carry applications.

The new EMCV (Electric Main Control Valve) joystick in the DL320-7 is fully integrated in the armrest in the cab, providing the operator with smoother and precise controllability of the lift arm and

attachments on the wheel loader. Features available via the EMCV system include Automatic Return-toDig, Bucket Tilt Kick-out and the Bucket crowd stop position and shock prevention for higher operator comfort.

INCREASED COMFORT AND CONTROLLABILITY

Already excelling in spaciousness and ergonomics, the new cabs in the DX380LC-7 and DL320-7 models take operator comfort and ease of operation to unheralded levels. The cabs have new high quality seats and offer more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications.

Using the new Doosan Smart Key system on the control panel in the cabs, an operator can start the machines using a keyless device, helping to prevent machine theft. The Smart Key system provides remote door control, door lock and unlock, door release, searching and other functions.

Nick Elliott from Elliotts added: “All of our operators like the new machines which provide advances in every area over the previous generation machines. In particular, the operators like the redesigned cabs on both machines, which provide a very comfortable and safe environment to work in.“ DOOSANCONNECT TELEMATICS SYSTEM

The new DX380LC-7 and DL320-7 are both factory-installed as standard with Doosan’s state-ofthe-art DoosanCONNECT wireless fleet monitoring system. The DoosanCONNECT system offers a web-based fleet management solution which is very useful for monitoring the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance. It is available as a standard feature on all new Doosan excavators (from 14 tonne), all new Doosan wheel loaders and Doosan articulated dump trucks.

DOOSAN DEALER FOR 35 YEARS

Kellands (Plant Sales) Ltd has been a Doosan dealer since 1987 and is the Authorised Dealer for West and South England. As well as Bridgwater, Kellands has depots at Brentwood, Aldershot and Camelford.

In the West, Kellands is responsible for the counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Scilly. The area covered in the South of England includes Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, the City of London, East Sussex, Essex, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

As an Authorised Dealer, Kellands is exclusively responsible for the Doosan range of crawler, wheeled and mini/midi excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and attachments in its assigned territory.

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BOBCAT ‘ONE TOUGH ANIMAL’ CLEANS HUGE MONDELLO BEACH A new Bobcat T76 track loader equipped with a Sand Cleaner attachment has proved to be the winning combination for this famous Sicilian beach The Bobcat SC200 Sand Cleaner attachment, mounted on a new Bobcat T76 R-Series compact track loader, has proved to be an unparalleled combination for cleaning one of the most beautiful and widest coasts in Italy: the Sicilian beach of Mondello (PA). Offering 1500 m of very fine white sand, the Mondello beach is a well-known and sought-after destination on the national and international scene.

The very high performance T76 compact track loader, combined with this new Bobcat attachment specifically for beach cleaning, was recently purchased by the Mondello Italo Belga company, which has been taking care of the Mondello area for more than a hundred years, helping to preserve the uniqueness and the original splendour of this location.

With the completion of land reclamation operations in the early 1900s, the Mondello Italo Belga company transformed this coastal district into a renowned seaside resort, based around the long white sand beach.

The work on Mondello beach is important to the local economy as it is the only sandy beach in Palermo, a crowded city which is only 11 km away, meaning it is one of the most coveted beaches by Palermo people as well as by tourists from all over the world.

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MONDELLO BEACH REQUIRES STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT

Dedicated to continuous development of the area, Mondello Italo Belga company also wanted to adapt its equipment to support soil protection.

“The choice of the Sand Cleaner to protect the beach is linked to the desire to achieve a technological evolution in the equipment,” says Antonio Gristina, CEO of Mondello Italo Belga company. “The maintenance of Mondello beach never stops. To avoid the creation of dunes and to remove organic debris carried by the wind and tides, maintenance is required throughout the year, before, during and after the seasonal peak. The investment we have made combines the company’s interest in being able to carry out the cleaning work in a more rational and advantageous way, with the environmental and sustainability needs of the area.”

The decision to purchase the Bobcat Sand Cleaner, despite the fact that the company already had other suitable means to carry out this work, is primarily due to the need to ensure a thorough cleaning of the beach and therefore also of the sea.

The machine and attachment are used continuously at the beginning of the season and during the entire summer period, passing on a daily basis between the rows of umbrellas, thanks to the compact dimensions of the T76 loader and its high manoeuvrability.

Mr Genova, responsible for the maintenance of the Mondello beach for over 50 years now, and therefore an expert in the most suitable means for doing this, was a strong supporter of the purchase of the T76 loader combined with the Bobcat Sand Cleaner. “As soon as we understood the potential of this vehicle in terms of speed of work and saving of resources, we chose to replace our existing machines,” says Mr Genova. “To be fully convinced, we also tested competing proposals.

None of them managed to match the performance of

ON THE COVER the Bobcat solution. It is a true masterpiece to ensure optimal cleaning of a beach 1500 m long and more than 40 m wide. Another important advantage for us is that, thanks to the rubber tracks, the T76 track loader can travel and circle on the road so it does not require dedicated transport on a vehicle from our warehouse to the beach.”

BOBCAT SC200 SAND CLEANER - FASTER AND DEEPER CLEANING

Capable of covering a large area of 15,000 m² per hour, the Bobcat Sand Cleaner can quickly sift sand and retains even the smallest waste such as cigarette butts, caps, pieces of glass, wood splinters and algae. The waste is accumulated in its integrated 350 l collection bucket, which can be unloaded directly into trucks or bins, thanks to the hydraulic opening system of the bucket and the arms of the compact loader on which the attachment is mounted.

It is a very effective sand cleaning tool with an adjustable depth from 0 to 20 cm, and equipped with interchangeable grids with four mesh sizes (5x5,10x10, 15x15 and 20x20 mm), to collect waste and debris of all sizes.

The Bobcat SC200 Sand Cleaner does not require any maintenance and is extremely easy and quick to mount on the T76 thanks to the Bob-Tach attachment system. Available on all Bobcat compact track and skid-steer loaders, the Bob-Tach system allows them to be quickly and safely combined with all Bobcat attachments, ensuring versatility and efficiency.

Bobcat attachments also have a ‘Plug & Play’ design, a unique technology that allows an exchange of multiple information using a single electrical cable connected to and operated via a panel from the comfort of the cab on the loader. The attachments are equipped with an Attachment Control Device (ACD) that allows them to be immediately recognised by the carrier machine and therefore ensures instant communication with them.

THE R-SERIES T76 STAGE V TRACK LOADER

Utilising the qualities of the new T76 as a tool carrier, the Mondello Italo Belga company is able to manage not only the wide beach, but also other aspects of the business. As Antonio Gristina confirms: “The fact that the T76 loader can be used for different needs thanks to the interchange of attachments represents for us an optimization of costs and therefore an important saving. Its strength and operational capabilities allow us to use it to keep

the grounds of the properties clean, as well carrying out site works and for lifting and carrying materials.

Last but not least, the advanced technology in the Bobcat T76 loader allows us to access Industry 4.0 developments.”

The T76 R-Series loader, launched in October 2020 as part of the revolutionary Next is Now programme, offers significant advantages compared to the previous generation machines, in terms of productivity, reliability and durability, without neglecting the increased operator comfort of the machine. The loader has been improved with larger track coverage allowing for a smoother ride. The increased stability, coupled with improved hydraulic efficiency, allows for class-leading push and breakout forces and increased lifting capacity. The new cast steel boom construction makes the T76 loader 20% stronger and the increased lift height makes it easier to unload materials into high-sided trucks.

To make the most of the potential of the T76 loader, Mondello Italo Belga company chose to add various options for the machine: for example, the cab has transparent sides, equipped with side protections without mesh to increase visibility; the 7-inch touch screen display, that also shows the view from the rear view camera, provides detailed information on the machine and the associated attachment, and the undercarriage with 5-Link torsion suspension which reduces vibrations and material loss.

To watch a video of R-Series Compact Track Loaders in action, please click here: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=vqPPuLWemsw For more information on Bobcat and Bobcat products, please visit www.bobcat.com

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MOBILE SANITARY IBC UNLOADINGCONVEYING SYSTEM A new Flexicon Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System transfers contaminationsensitive bulk solid materials from Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to downstream processes, dustfree.

The discharger frame is mounted on castors for in-plant mobility, while a hinged sub-frame supporting a surge hopper, flexible screw conveyor and support mast can pivot down for manoeuvring through doorways and low-headroom areas.

The IBC frame is forklifted onto receiving cups, which position the IBC outlet onto the surge hopper inlet. Material flowing from the IBC into the charging adapter of a flexible screw conveyor is propelled at an incline, and discharged into elevated process equipment and storage vessels.

The conveyor handles a broad range of free- and non-free-flowing bulk solids ranging from pellets to sub-micron powders with no separation of blended products. The flexible screw is the only moving part contacting material, and is driven by an electric motor positioned beyond the discharge point, preventing material contact with seals.

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serve multiple functions throughout the plant. It can be rolled to a cleaning station where a lower cleanout cap on the conveyor tube can be removed to flush the smooth interior surfaces with steam, water or cleaning solutions, or to fully remove the flexible screw for cleaning and inspection.

The system is available in carbon steel with durable industrial coating, with stainless steel material contact surfaces, or in all-stainless steel (shown) finished to industrial, food, dairy or pharmaceutical standards.

Flexicon also manufacture other configurations of IBC and bulk bag dischargers as well as tubular cable conveyors, flexible screw conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, bulk bag conditioners, bulk bag fillers, bag dump stations, drum/box/container tippers, drum fillers, weigh batching and blending systems, and engineered plant-wide bulk handling systems with automated controls.

For information contact Flexicon Europe Ltd, +44 (0)1227 374710, sales@flexicon.co.uk, www. flexicon.co.uk

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KEY TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCES NEW AUTO DIVERTER FOR VIBRATORY CONVEYORS Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its new and improved Auto Diverter for its popular Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors. Ideal for bulk product and packaging distribution lines, the Auto Diverter splits the product flow to two downstream systems, such as digital sorters or packaging machines, and changes the proportion of product going to each of the two lanes as needed. This patented Auto Diverter features a stronger diverter blade, an improved pneumatic hold-down system and more to achieve longer equipment life and greater accuracy for better performance of downstream systems.

“Vibratory conveying equipment, including diverters, take a beating during routine operation. Product moves through shakers with immense force over long periods of time. For that reason, robust automatic diverters are challenging to design – most equipment manufacturers won’t even try,” said Rudy Sanchez, Process Systems Product Development Manager at Key. “We did a lot of research and testing to develop a new diverter system that improves reliability and extends the life of this unit in even the most demanding production environments. Our Auto Diverter is a very unique solution.”

Suitable for dry, frozen and wet applications, the Auto Diverter can handle virtually any free-flowing food product including fruits and vegetables such as cut and whole potatoes and cut and whole corn, as well as nuts, candies, snacks and more. Available for beds up to 1830mm (72 inches) wide, it can be equipped with a blade up to 1200mm (47 inches) long.

The redesigned Auto Diverter features a stronger, thicker diverter blade for better product handling and equipment longevity. Now bolted, instead of welded, the blade can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance. The new pneumatic hold-down system anchors the blade to the surface of the bed to withstand a greater amount of product force without shifting from its programmed position. For better product control, each diverter is customized to guide product away from bed corners and features a blade that matches the product depth To accurately divide the product stream, the Auto Diverter’s pneumatic actuator moves the blade precisely into each position needed. Using only the controls and no manual adjustments, an operator can split the two product outfeeds and implement quick and easy adjustments including blocking an entire lane for maintenance of downstream equipment. Featuring fullyintegrated and optimized controls, the Auto Diverter can be operated locally at the user interface. Additionally, it can be programmed to be controlled via a plantwide network and/or automatically controlled by downstream equipment.

Designed to maximize sanitation, the Auto Diverter features scalloped welds throughout its stainless-steel frame and blade. The actuator is positioned underneath the conveyor bed to help maintain food safety.

Compared to traditional diverters, where an operator must manually reach over the shaker bed to reposition the blade, the Auto Diverter improves operator safety and ergonomics while reducing the risk of foreign material introduction to the product stream.

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INVESTMENT IN AUTOMATED HANDLING AND STORAGE BRINGS A HOST OF BENEFITS FOR UK’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT WINE STORE At The Park - the UK’s largest independent wine bottling and storage facility - the introduction of a fleet of automated reach trucks and Radioshuttle technology supplied by Toyota, has improved throughput efficiency, reduced labour costs and helped to overcome the problems associated with the increasingly difficult task of attracting and retaining qualified and proficient forklift operators and other warehouse personnel.

Following a strategic review of its drinks, manufacturing and distribution facility in Bristol, Accolade Wines – a leading global wine-making company whose portfolio of market-leading brands includes such popular labels as Hardys, Echo Falls, Banrock Station and Kumala – set about reconfiguring the site as a fully-automated contract beverage production and packing unit.

Located at the mouth of the River Severn, the facility – which is now known as The Park - has been transformed into a fully automated operation capable of supporting future growth and reducing labour costs while delivering a complete drinks solution for the European beverage sector.

The Park’s General Manager, Richard Lloyd, comments: “This investment, coupled with others, has given us a phenomenal scale to offer a range of services to other drinks companies with whom we have synergies. By working in partnership with someone that can handle their logistics, packing and warehousing needs, our clients can focus their energy on creating brands. The Park, handles every aspect of their fulfillment operation.”

The extra volume provided by The Park has been welcomed by the UK and European drinks industry.

“More than 40 per cent of all the wine that arrives in Britain is estimated to be brought into the country in bulk tanks before bottling for the simple reason that it is possible to fit close to two and a half times the amount into a shipping container if the wine is stored in a bulk tank rather than bottles,” explains Richard Lloyd.

“With the UK’s existing contract bottlers either at, or close-to capacity and the amount of wine shipped this way only likely to increase, the arrival of The Park is good news for the beverage sector,” he adds.

Almost half of the total sum spent on redeveloping The Park was invested in automating key aspects of the site’s empty bottle storage system and upgrading the manually-operated reach truck fleet that serves the site’s high bay finished goods warehouse.

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the project and supplied the manual forklifts, VNA forklifts, automated reach trucks and the Radioshuttle technology that is at the heart of this ultra-efficient handling and storage solution.

Eight Toyota Radioshuttles operate within The Park’s high-density empty bottle storage system. The load carriers automatically place or retrieve palletised loads of empty glass wine (and, of course, other beverage) bottles within the racking. In simple terms, they shuttle pallets of bottles backwards and forwards within the racking, allowing them to be loaded and unloaded to and from the storage cube by the automated Toyota reach trucks in a first-in, first-out (FIFO) pattern. For optimum flexibility each shuttle can be moved between lanes within the racking as required.

In essence, palletised loads of empty glass bottles arrive at The Park from various suppliers on curtainsided lorries. The curtainsiders are unloaded using manually-operated counterbalance forklifts which deliver the pallets to an allocated drop-down position within the in-bound marshaling area. Once incoming pallets have been deposited within the goods-in zone an order is triggered and the fully automated reach trucks are sent to collect loads in a pre-arranged sequence and deliver the empty bottles to the in-bound face of the high-density rack system.

Automated reach trucks place pallets on to one of the Radioshuttles which then delivers the pallet to its designated position within the storage system.

The empty bottles are stored in the high-density Radioshuttle system until such time as they are needed in the bottling plant, at which point an order is created for the type of SKU required and a Radioshuttle is instructed to retrieve an appropriate pallet and deliver it to the waiting automated reach truck. The automated reach truck delivers the empty bottles directly to The Park’s production area.

Once bottles have been filled, finished loads are taken from the bottling plant by the automated reach trucks and deposited P&D stations within the high bay finished goods store before being put-away by the Toyota VNA trucks.

One of the main drivers behind the decision to automate elements of the intralogistics process at The Park was the fact that companies across the European logistics sector are finding it increasingly tough to attract and retain qualified and proficient warehouse personnel –forklift operators in particular.

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of traditional manually-operated models. Originally 26 Toyota RAE160 automated reach trucks were acquired for operation at The Park but such has been the success of the system and, with throughput rising at the site, a further three machines have been ordered. The trucks are part of Toyota’s Autopilot series of operatorfree materials handling equipment that also includes counterbalanced trucks, powered pallet trucks and heavy-duty tow tractors.

Safety is a feature of all Autopilot products and, with built-in scanners and obstacle detection units preventing collisions, the machines can operate in the same area as manual workers and other materials handling equipment.

The trucks at The Park are controlled by Toyota’s inhouse-designed Order Manager software. Capable of working as a standalone or communications layer with most WMS and production systems, Order Manager tracks goods storage, orders, traffic and flow.

In addition to the obvious saving in labour costs that opting for a fleet of automated reach trucks has delivered, other benefits include: reduced damage to goods, racking and trucks; greater picking accuracy; and more efficient use of the available storage space.

Given the scale and complexity of the project, integrating the Toyota AGVs and Radioshuttle units to The Park’s existing WMS and conveyor systems was challenging, as John Hobbs, Toyota Project Manager – Logistics Solutions, explains: “A lot of integration was required to automate what had originally been done manually. Several different systems had to be brought together and made to read and understand the messages that were being sent. In other words, we had to be sure that messages were going back and forth correctly between the client’s WMS and the system that controls the new hardware.”

The project went live in June 2021 and it is estimated that when the financial benefits accruing from the site’s improved throughput efficiency are added to the reduced cost of the wage bill that the automated handling technology delivers, The Park’s total annual cost saving will be extremely significant.

Richard Lloyd comments: “With automation costs decreasing and becoming more available with better paybacks, we were very aware of the importance of embracing the technology but, at the same time, we were also conscious of the need to invest wisely to ensure that our automated handling systems deliver maximum impact. We have to remain cost competitive and keep driving productivity forward, but won’t invest in automation that will become obsolete in three years’ time because demand has changed.”

Toyota’s John Hobbs adds: “The growing pressure to make the most of every square foot of storage capacity along with the fact that experienced workers are becoming increasingly difficult and costly to employ, means warehouse automation is now a highly attractive intralogistics option for companies across the beverage sector.

“As The Park demonstrates so clearly, automating those aspects of a wine warehouse’s operation that follow a predictable pattern makes a lot of sense – particularly since relatively recent developments in automation technology have seen the emergence of flexible and scalable products that deliver a rapid return-on-investment by driving productivity, saving costs and improving on-site safety.”

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RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT

INNOVATIVE ZS-B MEGAFEED SIDE FEEDER MAKES PLASTICS RECYCLING MARKEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL With the goal of making recycling of lightweight, high-volume fiber and flake recyclate much more economical and, in some cases even possible, Coperion has developed a new version of its ZS-B side feeder. Using the innovative ZS-B MEGAfeed, plastic recyclate with a bulk density under 200 kg/m³, long considered intake-limited and thus not worth recycling, can be reliably fed in large quantities into Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder and be concurrently recycled and compounded.

The ZS-B side feeder’s novel design makes it possible to feed very high rates of fiber and flakes, such as PA, PE, PET, and PP. As a result, the ZSK twin screw extruder’s high capacity can be fully exploited when the ZS-B MEGAfeed is used. Very high throughputs in both mechanical and chemical recycling of post-industrial and post-consumer waste are achieved.

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recycling PA fibers with a bulk density of ~40-50 kg/m3, throughputs of 70 kg/h were previously achieved using conventional equipment. When the PA fibers were fed into the ZSK extruder using the ZS-B MEGAfeed, throughputs increased about fourteenfold to 1,000 kg/h. Similar results were achieved recycling carbon fibers with a bulk density of ~50-70 kg/m3; in this case, throughputs increased from 50 kg/h to 2,500 kg/h using the ZS-B MEGAfeed. When recycling PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) flakes, throughputs increased from 50 kg/h to 700 kg/h, and from 80 kg/h to 1,300 kg/h with multilayer film flakes.

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Plastics previously considered not recyclable are becoming a valuable raw material using the new Coperion ZS-B MEGAfeed. For example, PCR flakes or recyclate from carbon fiber-reinforced plastics can now be fed into the ZSK extruder at high feed rates and recycled economically.

In the case of mechanical upcycling, upstream processes necessary for compounding, such as compacting, melting and agglomeration, are completely eliminated using the ZS-B MEGAfeed technology. In this recycling process, flakes and fibers can be fed directly into the ZSK extruder, where they are melted, compounded, devolatilized, and filtered in a single step. In so doing, both investment costs and energy consumption drop. The production process becomes significantly more efficient. Moreover, the thermal product stress is reduced and recyclate quality increases.

Even when recycling PET, the feed rate is no longer a limiting factor. With the ZS-B MEGAfeed, PET flakes and fibers can be fed into the ZSK twin screw extruder in large quantities with no pre-drying or crystallizing, where they can be processed with the highest degree of profitability.

The ZS-B MEGAfeed can also feed large quantities of post-consumer waste, adding appreciable value to the chemical recycling process with the ZSKs. ZSK throughput rates are very high with the ZS-B MEGAfeed. Preheating of the recyclate via mechanical energy input of the twin screws thus becomes even more economical for further processing in the reactor.

Existing Coperion extruders can be retrofitted with ZS-B MEGAfeed technology to greatly expand their spectrum of applications and increase their throughput rates.

Marina Matta, Team Leader of Process Technology Engineering Plastics at Coperion, is enthusiastic about the latest Coperion development: “We’re convinced that the new ZS-B MEGAfeed will play a pioneering role in plastics recycling. In particular, plastic fibers, which will be available in ever increasing quantities from textiles, had always been considered hardly recyclable until now. With the ZS-B MEGAfeed, this is now possible. Far more plastic waste can be recycled – and much more efficiently. For the plastics industry, the ZS-B MEGAfeed is another step forward on the path to a circular economy, and we are very proud of that.”

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: IS YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORTING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SINGLE USE PLASTICS? Today, sustainability is more important than ever.

In fact, a recent survey showed that 61 per cent of consumers have actively reduced their use of single-use plastics. In turn, this has the ability to drive trends.

In 2020, the UK placed 4.9 million metric tonnes of plastic on the market. Out of this, 3.7 million metric tonnes became waste. In order to reduce plastic pollution, companies across the nation are now working to incorporate circular economy solutions into their business plans.

The circular economy is a sustainable model of reusing, repairing, and recycling materials as many times as possible.

In comparison to a linear system, circularity allows wasted materials to have a new life or to be recycled back into new products. As a result, waste is captured and the need for raw materials is alleviated.

Here, we will explore some of the UK companies leading the way with sustainable packaging solutions. Using these examples, how can your business respond to the fight against single use plastics and align with consumer trends?

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L’Oréal Group is leading the way for sustainable packaging within the cosmetics industry. In collaboration with Paboco, the company has created a paper bottle using sustainably sourced paper. If used en masse, this has the potential to significantly reduce plastic waste.

In addition to this, the environmental profile of 96 per cent of all new products launched by the company has improved in 2020. L’Oreal has also committed to using 100 per cent reusable, recyclable, and compostable plastic packaging by 2025.

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the company has pledged to become sustainable by 2030. This includes the preservation of natural resources, management of water sustainability, fighting climate change, respecting biodiversity, and banning testing on animals.

TESCO

Tesco, one of the leading supermarket brands across the nation, is also making significant contributions towards sustainability. As well as ditching single-use plastic bags, the supermarket is promoting a circular economy within its Own Brand products, such as bin bags.

This has reduced plastic sold throughout the company. In fact, over 1 billion pieces of plastic have been saved since this sustainability campaign began. Also, since 2018, Tesco has removed 11,400 tonnes of hard-to-recycle materials from its Own Brand packaging.

The future looks bright for this company. It is committed to making 100 per cent of the paper and board used in its packaging sustainable by 2025. In 2021, it also pledged to remove an extra 500 million pieces of plastic from its supermarkets throughout 2022. Do you think Tesco will achieve this goal?

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Waddington Europe, a leading producer of rigid plastic packaging, is committed to sustainable packaging innovation. Its Eco Blend and Eco Blend Pura ranges, as well as being fully recyclable, are made with 100 per cent post-industrial and postconsumer recycled content.

In recent months, the company has also designed an innovative strawberry punnet. This product uses raised based cushion technology that removes the need for an extra layer of protective bubble wrap and any adhesive. As a result, Waddington’s strawberry punnet requires no glue, and it can be easily recycled straight back into food-grade rPET. LUSH COSMETICS

LUSH Cosmetics prioritises sustainability throughout the production process. In fact, 66 per cent of all products sold each year are naked and require no packaging at all, saving 4,275 tonnes of plastic throughout its stores. This includes a number of popular products, such as bath bombs and shampoo bars.

In recent years, LUSH has designed its first piece of carbon-positive packaging. The cork pots, ideal for naked shampoo bars, are reusable and biodegradable. Throughout the production process, each cork pot retains 33 times its own weight in carbon dioxide.

LUSH Cosmetics has also introduced sustainable schemes. The Bring It Back scheme allows customers to return used packaging in exchange for credit towards their next purchase. In addition to this, the Fresh Face Mask scheme gives customers a free face mask every time they recycle used packaging at one of the LUSH stores.

ASDA

Last and certainly not least, ASDA is leading the way with forward-thinking packaging solutions.

Since 2007, ASDA has reduced the weight of their packaging by 27%, and the supermarket is committed to making all of its packaging fully recyclable by 2025.

ASDA has introduced a packaging-free store in Leeds. This gives customers the opportunity to refill their own reusable containers with groceries, including pasta, cereal, dog food, and laundry detergents. The scheme is set to be expanded to other locations throughout the UK. TO SUMMARISE

Sustainability is trending. Consumer behaviours have incentivised businesses to create sustainable solutions to plastic pollution. From L’Oréal’s cosmetics bottle to ASDA’s free packaging zones, companies are adapting towards a more sustainable future.

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