The EU prepares the rollout of the digital waste shipment system (DIWASS) ahead of the May 2026 deadline, while stakeholders highlight operational and registration challenges.

EERA Secretary General appointment: Vanya Veras takes office on 1 April 2026, bringing extensive experience in EU policy and waste management.

IRION develops a circular green hydrogen value chain by improving recycling of critical materials in PEM electrolysers across Europe.

The European Commission's December 2025 Environment Omnibus package is not a complete solution for the recycling industry, but it is an important signal of direction. For companies active in end-of-life tire (ELT) recycling, plastic recycling, pyrolysis, recovered carbon black (rCB), and pyrolysis oil upgrading, the package is best understood as a first-step competitiveness reform: it promises faster procedures, lower administrative burden, and a clearer policy bridge toward the Circular Economy Act expected in 2026.

Ashvin Metals operates three recycling sites across the United Kingdom and specializes in processing non-ferrous scrap metals such as aluminum, copper, and brass. After delivery by truck, the mixed scrap is separated, compressed, and prepared for further processing. At the Poulton-Le-Fylde site, limited space requires efficient operational organization to ensure smooth processes.

The European Commission publishes PPWR guidance to support uniform implementation of EU packaging rules and improve compliance across Member States.

Efficient and safe processes are essential in biomass utilization. With the involvement of GAP and the Italian distribution partner Cesaro Mac Import, the new Sennebogen 360 G tele-handler has been developed from a prototype to full series production.GAP is part of the Piantoni Group, operates a fleet of over 780 machines, and specializes in logistics and handling processes across various industries.

Malta introduces central voucher validation for its deposit return scheme, improving secu-rity, interoperability and financial control across retail networks.

The available data reveals significant differences across EU countries. Austria (782 kg per person, 2023 data), Denmark (755 kg), and Belgium (699 kg) recorded the highest levels of municipal waste per person. The lowest amount of waste per person was generated in Romania (305 kg, 2023 data), Estonia (375 kg) and Poland (387 kg).  

The analysis finds that the use of processed steel scrap in domestic production reduces raw material and environmental costs by approximately €6.2 billion per year. Across the European Union, the annual economic benefit is estimated at around €28 billion.