The recycling of decommissioned ships still takes place largely outside the EU. The reason for this is often a lack of capacity. However, this does not correspond to reality.
Political uncertainty, high energy costs and increasing cost pressure do not seem to be leading to a broad withdrawal from decarbonisation.
The supply of gallium is becoming a strategic factor for the energy and semiconductor industries.
Weak demand, high costs and uncertain EU regulations are putting pressure on plastic recycling. The BIR calls for fair competition and reliable rules.
With the global expansion of photovoltaics and stationary energy storage, the demand for anti-mony is increasing much faster than previously assumed.
Whether plastic packaging can actually be returned to the cycle as secondary raw materials is decided to a considerable extent in the choice of material, design and equipment.
O.C.O and City Circle Group plan a plant in Victoria to process air pollution control residues into manufactured aggregate for the construction industry.
The recycling industry wants a delay of at least six months to DIWASS, warning that low registration rates in Asia could jeopardise European recovered paper exports.
The EU generated 765 million tonnes of waste in 2024, or 1,697 kg per capita, and recycled 42.0% of its treated waste.
Africa's steel markets differ widely, yet the continent holds potential for recycled steel, experts told the World Recycling Convention in Malaga.
The stainless steel market keeps growing, but overcapacity, geopolitics and trade restrictions challenge the sector, a BIR committee heard.
European industry is facing the biggest transformation since the beginning of industrializa-tion. This is driven by volatile commodity markets, geopolitical upheavals and the inexora-ble introduction of new legal obligations.
The European circular economy for lithium-ion batteries is technically promising, but not yet economically closed.
The BIR Plastics Division has appointed Max Craipeau as president, succeeding Henk Alssema. He also joins the BIR Executive Committee.
At the BIR World Recycling Convention, speakers warned that export restrictions could unsettle copper scrap markets and curb investment in European processing.
The BIR calls on the sector to attract and retain young talent, launching the Future Recyclists campaign.
