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.
10.03.-12.03.2027, Hamburg
21.01.-23.01.2027, Valencia (Spain)
30.11.-03.12.2026, Shanghai (China)
18.11.-20.11.2026, Leoben (Austria)
17.11.-18.11.2026, Cologne
09.11-11.11.2026, London (UK)
03.11.-05.11.2026, Shanghai (China)
17.09.-18.09.2026, Upplands Väsby (Sweden)
17.09-18.09.2026, Berlin
09.09.-11.09.2026, Berlin
07.07-10.07.2026, A Coruna (Spain)
23.06.-24.06.2026, Straßburg
15.06-19.06.2026, Austria
Technical issues with DIWASS are causing operational disruptions because market participants are unable to submit notification requests for exports to Turkey and other third countries. The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has now issued a statement referencing feedback from the European Commission.
The foundational technical standards for the digital product passport (DPP) are in place. At the international conference DPP4EU 2026 (June 1-3, Brussels), experts are presenting the newly published European standards to a broad industry audience and discussing concrete steps toward implementation.
The Hubs4Circularity (H4C) Community of Practice has concluded its two Horizon Europe projects - H4C Europe and H4C ECoP - with a final conference held on May 27, 2026, in Brussels. Around 150 representatives from industry, policy, research, and regional administration attended the event to review results and discuss the future of the initiative.
