World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 161.7 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2021, a 3.3% increase compared to July 2020.

In the age of consumerism, our homes and lives are filled with countless products, utilities, and gadgets. However, fast-changing styles and rapidly progressive upgrades mean that not too long after products are out of the box, they become out of fashion or redundant.

In a study commissioned by Tomra, the findings from Eunomia conclude that although it is routinely stated that waste management is responsible for only 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, regionally customized and holistic models can play a vital role in reducing global CO2 emissions by up to 5%.

There was tangible excitement at the BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee webinar on October 15 following a guest presentation on the recycling of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into secondary raw materials for tyres and other product applications.

The Keynote Session held on October 13 during BIR's week-long series of webinars was entitled "The global economy: how rocky will be the road to recovery?" In their response to this question, two eminent guest speakers warned that the road may be longer than many would like.

Team Stainless has published 'The Global Life Cycle of Stainless Steels', a summary of the results of a study which quantifies the stocks and flows cycle of stainless steels.

The European Commission has launched a €1 billion call for research and innovation projects that respond to the climate crisis and help protect Europe's unique ecosystems and biodiversity. The projects funded under this call are expected to deliver results in ten areas.

BASF invests into Pyrum as part of its Chemcycling project. The investment is intended to support construction of additional production capacities for pyrolysis oil. BASF hopes pyrolysis oil will partly replace fossil feedstock and be used for demanding plastic applications.

Tech firms are called 'big tech' for a reason. In 2019, over 2.2 billion new phones, tablets and laptops were sold across the globe.

Waste Management Inc. has issued a "Report on Recycling" as the result of a dialogue earlier this year on boosting U.S. plastic recycling rates.