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Plastics Recyclers Europe has published the first Europe-wide mapping of plastics recycling technologies. The report provides a data-based overview of the current status of plastics recycling in Europe, identifying existing technological capacities as well as structural and technical gaps. It is intended as a reference for stakeholders along the plastics value chain, including recyclers, converters, brand owners and policymakers, and supports evidence-based decision-making.

The Polystyrene Recycling Alliance and R3vira have entered into a collaboration aimed at expanding polystyrene recycling infrastructure in Mexico City. The cooperation links a North American industry coalition focused on scalable recycling solutions for polystyrene and expanded polystyrene with a locally based organization operating community-oriented collection systems in one of the largest urban regions in the Americas.

Representatives from the German government, the European Commission and the Free State of Bavaria will open IFAT Munich 2026, underlining the political and economic relevance of environmental technologies.

Cylib has completed a customer project involving the production of lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) from end-of-life NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) lithium-ion batteries. The recycled lithium carbonate has been qualified by an international battery manufacturer and is being used in the production of new electric vehicle batteries.

The BIR is introducing the BIR Academy “More Knowledge Together,” an educational video series aimed at disseminating industry expertise and clarifying market and policy developments for recycling professionals.

The Future is Neutral has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Pollini Group.

Envac has been awarded a contract to design, supply and commission an automated waste collection system for Building C, the new outpatient and teaching facility at Oulu University Hospital (OYS) in Oulu, Finland.

Artificial intelligence will be a central topic at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) exhibition and conference, which will take place at RAI Amsterdam on 5 and 6 May 2026.

Doppstadt Umwelttechnik is expanding its international product range with the introduction of Redback horizontal grinders to the United States.

The Association of German Metal Traders and Recyclers (VDM) and the Swedish association Svenska Järn have agreed to intensify their strategic cooperation at European level.

Steel for Packaging Europe has announced a programme of activities to mark its 40th anniversary, centred on the publication of a new recycling status report.