The forthcoming EU ELV Regulation is expected to significantly affect automotive recycling and vehicle manufacturing supply chains worldwide. Industry representatives discussed the regulation and its implications during the latest meeting of the International Environment Council held on 3 June in Gothenburg.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets a lofty goal for recycled content invplastic food packaging. By 2030, contact-sensitive packaging (which includes food-contact applications) will need to contain 10% recycled plastic.
Ecomondo 2026 will take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 29th edition of the event will focus on the circular economy, resource management, environmental technologies and industrial sustainability.
The stainless steel and special alloys sector continues to adapt to changing market conditions, evolving trade flows and new regulatory requirements. These themes dominated discussions at the latest meeting of the Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Committee of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), held in Gothenburg on 2 June.
The Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) and DLL have formalised their long-standing cooperation through a strategic partnership. The agreement marks a further step in strengthening collaboration between the European construction and mining equipment industries and key stakeholders across the sector.
GreenDot and osapiens have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and market a digital software solution for extended producer responsibility (EPR) compliance in Europe.
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has renamed its Electrics, Electronics and EV Batteries Committee. The body will now operate under the simpler title of Electronics Committee. The announcement came during the committee's plenary session in Gothenburg on 2 June.
Tana has introduced Tana Wingman, a digital operator assistance system for its shredders. The solution provides operators with real-time machine data and a live camera view of the hopper directly on a tablet interface.
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Non-Ferrous Metals Division has presented its second Non-Ferrous Legend award to Murat Bayram in recognition of his contribution to the global recycling industry.
A European consortium of research projects and technical experts has published a white paper on AAS/RDF interoperability.
Artificial intelligence and robotics are playing an increasingly important role in metal recycling and shredder operations. Industry experts highlighted their potential to improve material control, quality assurance and operational efficiency during the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Shredder Committee meeting in Gothenburg on 1 June.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) have signed a cooperation agreement to advance plastics recycling in Mexico and support the development of a circular economy.
The global recycling industry continues to advocate for free and fair trade as a prerequisite for efficient material flows and sustainable resource management.
Disposable baby diapers remain one of the largest unrecovered waste streams in Europe. Although they contain valuable polyolefin-based plastics, most used diapers still end up in incineration or landfill after a single use.
Global ferrous markets remain exposed to geopolitical instability, energy supply disruptions, protectionist policies, volatile freight rates and changing trade patterns.
Menzel Elektromotoren designs and manufactures electric motors for high-performance shredding applications in industries including timber processing and recycling.
The European research project SOUL is developing a range of biodegradable soil solutions for applications in agriculture, gardening, landscaping, fisheries, leisure and sports.
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has underlined the growing importance of recycling in global policy, resource management and industrial resilience. During the organisation's General Assembly on 2 June in Gothenburg, Sweden, BIR President Susie Burrage outlined the federation's recent progress in advocacy, communications, education, membership growth and financial performance.
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has published the 17th edition of World Steel Recycling in Figures. The report covers the period from 2021 to 2025 and contains 60 graphs and tables on steel production, steel recycling and international trade flows.
Stadler has opened a new office in Japan, expanding its presence in a market that is increasingly focused on material recovery and recycling. The move reflects growing demand for sorting technologies as operators seek to recover more recyclable materials from waste streams, particularly plastics and municipal waste.
