Marius Schaub

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 145.7 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2021, a 10.6% decrease compared to October 2020.

Sappi has approved an investment in Kirkniemi Mill in Lohja, Finland which enables a switch in its energy sourcing to renewable bioenergy. With this investment the mill's direct fossil greenhouse gas emissions will reduce by about 90 percent, which is equivalent to 230 000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems has on Friday formally submitted an environmental permit application for the recycling plant that the company intends to establish in Uddevalla, Sweden.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Aurubis will invest $ 340 million (€ 300 million) in a state-of-the-art recycling and secondary smelting facility for multi-metal recycling in Augusta.

A new digital service developed by plastship in cooperation with Kraton, Chemetall and Baerlocher provides an overview of the interaction between recyclates and additives. With the additives being offered, the properties of recycled plastics can be improved.

Recycling revenues from energy and carbon taxes to support low-income groups, investing in renovating buildings and in green mobility are among measures that could ensure public support for Europe's sustainability agenda and a socially just transition, an EEA briefing says.

Vinyl Plus Med launches its pilot medical PVC recycling scheme in Belgium. The program aimes at accelerating sustainability in healthcare across Europe through the recycling of discarded single-use PVC medical devices.

Legend Smelting and Recycling has joined the Elemental Holding Group. The acquisition strengthens the Group's position in the global supply chain of critical raw materials. The total value of Elemental Holding's investments in the US market has reached nearly USD 100 million.

The NWH Group, one of the UK's leading waste management companies, announced today that it has marked a critical step in its transition to carbon negative by switching six of its company cars to electric vehicles.

Too much e-waste ends up in the bin, says the WEEE Forum: The International E-Waste Day is about to focus on the role of consumers in improving the rates of reuse, refurbishment and recycling.