Marius Schaub

The Global Aluminium Can Collectors Alliance (GBCCA) has announced the development of a new technology aimed at advancing the circular economy for aluminium beverage cans. According to the organization, the innovation is designed to improve the collection and recycling processes and ensure that cans remain one of the most recycled packaging formats worldwide.

MAS and Siempelkamp Size Reduction (formerly Pallmann) have formed a technology alliance to develop a next-generation solution for recycling light plastics. Their new system, the Iqonic Twin Predensifier, is intended to address the challenges of processing post-consumer films and other lightweight materials.

S. Norton, a UK metal recycling company, has confirmed significant investment in its Glasgow facility at King George V Dock. The expansion aims to increase processing capacity, improve efficiency, and reduce the environmental impact of operations.

As part of European Mobility Week, the Plastics Technology Centre Aimplas has unveiled Scootech, a demonstrator electric scooter that integrates plastronics technology. Plastronics combines electronics with plastics, enabling lighter, more efficient, and recyclable designs.

SMS group has acquired full ownership of Primobius, a company specializing in battery recycling. Previously, Primobius was a joint venture between SMS group and Australian firm Neometals.

The U.S. recycling technology startup Glacier has entered into a collaboration with Waste Connections to test and deploy AI-based sorting systems at a facility in Pennsylvania. The project marks a step toward greater automation in materials recovery, aiming to increase efficiency and improve the quality of sorted recyclables.

At the K 2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Coperion will present its latest developments in twin screw extrusion. The company's exhibition will focus on improving efficiency in both compounding and plastics recycling.

From 23 to 25 September 2025, BASF will showcase new approaches for footwear manufacturing at the international Simac Tanning Tech trade fair in Milan. The company will present polyurethane materials and recycling processes designed to deliver both environmental and functional benefits.

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 155.7 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2025, a 0.3% decrease compared to April 2024.

BASF and Trinamix, a provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF, will present their solutions at the Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels. Together, they will showcase solutions for the textile circular economy, including the reliable identification of textile fibers and the use of recycled polyamide 6 in durable textiles. The trade fair will take place on June 4 and 5, 2025. Trinamix and the Loopamid fibers will be present at booth 2341 in hall 3.