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.

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) opened its latest world convention on 1 June in Gothenburg, Sweden, with more than 1,700 registered participants representing over 800 companies from 57 countries.

Growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems is increasing the need for efficient battery recycling technologies. Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing a new process designed to recover and upgrade materials from spent lithium-ion batteries for use in the production of new batteries.

Finnish foundry sand reclamation specialist Resand has increased its equipment financing facility with Norion Bank from €14.5 million to €25 million, supporting new customer agreements and international expansion.

Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that dirty waste disposal areas trigger feelings of disgust that make residents more likely to dispose of their waste incorrectly - with the effect strongest among people who are particularly sensitive to disgust.