CP Group has acquired a majority stake in Recycleye to expand its portfolio of AI-driven sorting systems for material recovery facilities. The transaction is intended to strengthen the integration of artificial intelligence into sorting processes and plant control while enhancing data availability for operators.
Cooperation between STEINERT and Eggersmann enables NIR sorting performance monitoring with real-time data analysis to reduce losses and optimise recycling processes.
The price rises come alongside comparatively stable prices in northwest Europe (NWE), creating a large disparity between the two regions and placing significantly more pressure on the margins of recyclers sourcing material from southern Europe. While higher virgin prices give many recycled pellet sellers more room to negotiate, whether they will be able to pass higher costs on to end users in full remains to be seen.
Tomra Recycling introduces the Finder metal recovery platform for flexible, AI-supported sorting of non-ferrous metals and complex material streams.
Cost-effective HR glass separation upgrade enables removal of heat-resistant glass, plastics and CSP in a single step for glass recycling systems.
Organic waste represents around half of municipal waste in Spain, while established treatment routes such as composting or anaerobic digestion often generate limited economic returns. VEGANCELIO addresses this gap by developing processes aligned with circular economy and bioeconomy principles.
Portugal Deposit Return System launches on 10 April 2026, supported by Sensoneo technology, covering beverage containers nationwide.
Currently, only a limited share of post-consumer textiles is processed into new fibres. Most materials are downcycled, incinerated or landfilled. Export markets for secondhand textiles are under pressure due to declining material quality, regulatory restrictions and reduced demand in destination countries. As a result, unsold volumes accumulate and are often disposed of without further recovery.
RWE installs a CO₂-reduced offshore wind turbine at Denmark's Thor project, combining low-carbon steel towers with recyclable rotor blades to reduce lifecycle emissions.
At the centre of the collaboration is the AI-based system X.Sort, developed by WeSort.AI. The application enables early detection of lithium-ion batteries in material streams and supports fire prevention in recycling plants. Through Sesotec's international sales and service network, the system is now available worldwide. The deployment of AI battery detection recycling solutions is intended to reduce operational risks and improve plant availability.
The solutions reflect current requirements in the recycling sector, where processes are becoming increasingly specialised and technology-driven.
Compared with 2022, employment rose by 4.2%, up from 5.6 million full-time equivalents./h
BIR criticises the sliding scale methodology for green steel, citing inconsistencies in emissions accounting and risks for recycling markets and policy credibility.
Steinert presents sorting solutions at IFAT 2026, including LIBS upgrades, AI-based PET separation and technologies for metal, glass and construction waste recycling.
Recycling Europe questions the sliding scale green steel methodology and its impact on emissions accounting, circularity and EU steel policy.
Around 50 startups present technologies for recycling, water and circular economy at IFAT Munich, focusing on AI, sensors and biotechnology.
The system combines hyperspectral imaging with artificial intelligence to identify textile materials, including blends and impurities, based on their spectral signatures. The technology enables real-time material recognition and supports automated sorting processes in industrial environments.
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.
