The facility has a capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to more than three billion trays, and is designed for tray-to-tray recycling at industrial scale. A decisive factor for this process is precise sorting.
The demonstration experiment runs from December 2025 to February 2026 and focuses on the secure distribution of environmental value data associated with green steel. Fujitsu is applying its expertise in materials-related carbon dioxide emissions reduction, blockchain technology and data distribution platforms to ensure data integrity, transaction confidentiality and the reliable transmission of environmental attributes.
Redback grinders have been in operation for several decades, primarily in Australia, where they have been used under demanding operating conditions. The product line is based on long-standing experience in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty machinery for recycling and material processing applications. The machines are designed for continuous operation and stable throughput under varying feedstock and environmental conditions.
The analysis shows that agriculture, energy and transport are among the sectors most exposed to climate-related risks. Europe is currently the fastest-warming continent, and extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, heatwaves and wildfires are already causing significant economic losses. Average annual damage from such events has reached approximately EUR 40-50 billion in recent years.
The partnership aims to improve coordination between the two organisations and to strengthen joint representation of recycling industry interests within European policy frameworks. As part of this initiative, a Nordic working group will be established to support structured and continuous dialogue.
Speira has introduced speira.ID, a digital product passport designed to provide structured and verifiable information on aluminium products. The system consolidates essential data for each individual coil in a single digital record, including carbon footprint, recycled content, chemical composition and input material mix.
The report will examine current challenges and future opportunities for steel packaging recycling in Europe and set out policy recommendations aimed at keeping packaging steel within a circular material loop for as long as possible.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management has issued a Written Determination Permit for the processing of waste solar panels and photovoltaic components. This approval follows the Air Quality Control Permit granted on January 5, 2026, completing the permitting process required for facility commissioning.
Each year, the regional agricultural sector produces around 800,000 tonnes of plant-based residues, including rice straw and citrus pruning waste. Current biomass recovery methods rely heavily on commercial enzymes, which can account for up to 40% of total processing costs, limiting large-scale industrial application.
Wilms represents the German waste management federation BDE and is Managing Director of Remondis Service International. He has longstanding experience in waste management, recycling and secondary raw materials, as well as in EU-level policy discussions related to the circular economy.
Plastics Europe has appointed Rob Ingram, CEO of Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe, as President of the association with effect from 1 January 2026. He succeeds Benny Mermans, Vice President Sustainability at Chevron Phillips Chemical. The organisation represents plastics manufacturers in Europe and coordinates strategic initiatives relating to circular economy, recycling and climate-neutral plastics production.
With the integration of these agglomeration processes, SMS group broadens its upstream offering for iron ore preparation and strengthens its position in direct reduction and conventional ironmaking routes.
The Commission presents the Package as an urgent response to the crisis in the plastics recycling sector, citing fragmented markets, high energy costs, volatile virgin plastic prices and unfair competition from third countries. Europe's plastics recycling industry is experiencing its deepest downturn on record, with a net decrease of around one million tonnes of recycling capacity in Europe by the end of 2025. This happens at the very same time as the ban on EU plastic waste exports to non-OECD countries enters into force.
The European Commission has presented a first package of pilot measures to support the transition to a circular economy in the European Union, with a thematic focus on the plastics value chain.
The study was commissioned by Every Can Counts and conducted across 16 countries with more than 16,000 participants. It indicates that circularity is becoming part of general public understanding, particularly in relation to packaging and recycling systems.
At the meeting, Austria -supported by Germany and Lithuania- highlighted the sharp rise in fire incidents in waste management and recycling facilities caused by improperly disposed lithium waste batteries: 'During the summer of 2025, several major fires occurred in Austria and other Member States, each resulting in damages amounting to millions of euros - despite state-of-the-art fire prevention measures and infrastructure in waste management industries. These incidents highlight a significant and escalating safety risk for workers, severe environmental damage, and substantial economic losses for waste management operators.'
However, the current configuration of some composting and anaerobic digestion plants does not always ensure that these materials are completely degraded, which poses a challenge for the environment and for waste recovery.
The project brings together packaging producers, food manufacturers and waste management companies. Amcor contributes recycling and technical expertise from its CleanStream recycling facility in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, as well as from its packaging production site in Randers, Denmark. This includes experience in the design and manufacture of food packaging using recycled materials.
With more than three decades of experience in the design, construction and operation of e-waste recycling plants, weeeSwiss Technology focuses on process engineering, system integration and plant optimisation across the entire WEEE value chain. The company observes that regulatory developments, changing material compositions and increasing safety requirements are redefining plant design and operation.
Europe is in the midst of a profound transformation, which is characterized by the le-gally enshrined path to climate neutrality. The current report "Trends and Projections in Europe 2025" by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows significant pro-gress, but also critical gaps that require a rapid change of course.
