Recycling technologies

Recycling technologies are methods, processes, and systems used to convert waste materials—solid, liquid, or electronic—into new products, materials, or valuable resources. They include traditional techniques such as mechanical sorting, shredding, and the recycling of metals, glass, and paper, as well as advanced solutions like chemical recycling, pyrolysis, gasification, biotechnological treatments, and sensor-based automated separation. The purpose of these technologies is to recover value from waste, reduce the need for virgin raw materials, and minimize environmental impacts associated with disposal. Recycling technologies also support the circular economy by keeping materials in use for longer and driving innovation toward more efficient, cleaner, and energy-sustainable processes.