Michael Brunn

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 142.4 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2020, a 2.1% increase compared to February 2019.

Recycling, conservation of resources and genuine circular economy are central philosophies of Roither Maschinenbau, Seewalchen/Austria.

The disposal of cardboard packaging is one of the tasks in the industry, to which little attention is paid.

The first snapshot of the findings from one of the largest ever commercially funded quantitative studies into business recycling and waste management across Europe are published today by Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) EMEA.

To mark Global Recycling Day (18 March), the Global Recycling Foundation announced the ten #RecyclingHeroes who have each won a $1,000 prize thanks to their dedication and innovation in local recycling.

According to EUBP, the statements on bio-based and biodegradable plastics by EASAC implicitly lead to some very questionable recommendations to EU institutions and citizens.

Representatives of European Organisations dealing with sustainable resource management welcome the European Commission's ambition on A New Circular Economy Action Plan, published on 11th March 2020.

The swedish watchmaker Triwa has launched a series of watches made from recycled ocean plastic.

Global Recycling Day 2020 has arrived and, although the world rightly focuses on its response to COVID-19, we encourage people around the world to remember the importance of recycling and to recognise the individuals, communities and businesses - some world renowned some unknown - who are the forefront of recycling innovation and best practice.

Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and Hoffmann Neopac want to make new food cans from used cans, crown corks and twist-off closures.