Michael Brunn
Editor-in-Chief
November 2017 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 136.3 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2017, a 3.7% increase compared to November 2016.
Sorting specialist Steinert to change its name
Steinert Elektromagnetbau GmbH will be renamed Steinert GmbH on 20 December 2017.
EPR: EU must address free-riding of distance selling
EXPRA, WEEE Forum and EucoLight call on policymakers to introduce explicit obligations for online sellers under the new waste legislation
APEAL welcomes circular economy package
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the announcement of a balanced Circular Economy Package.
Eurofer: EU waste package not closing the loop
The European Stell Association (Eurofer) claims that the agreement only goes part of the way.
EU takes timid steps towards circular economy
The EU institutions reached a compromise today with member states on crucial waste laws to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Europe. But all parts could have much more to secure stronger recycling rates and prevent waste, says the EEB.
Europe with higher recycling rates for PET
Out of 3.147.000 tonnes of PET bottles and containers placed in the European market in 2016, 59.8% - in total 1.880.900 tonnes - were collected and thereof 1.773.200 tonnes mechanically recycled.
Environmentally-friendly packaging becoming increasingly essential
With the majority of global consumers already recycling, demand for environmentally-friendly packaging will increase further in response to heightened publicity around plastics ending up in the ocean, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
ISRI comments on China's proposed import standards
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) submitted comments to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to notifications made by the Government of China on November 15 regarding proposed scrap import standards
EuPC and BPF comment on Brexit
The European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have drafted a joint position paper, emphasising the need to develop a deep and comprehensive agreement that eliminates customs and minimises possible non-tariff barriers for the future relationship between the EU and the UK.