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The organisers of have released the full conference agenda for the co-located exhibitions E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling, ITAD and Circular Electronics Expo. For the first time since the event was established, access to the conference programme will be free of charge.

Europe is becoming an increasingly important growth market for German environmental technologies, while demand from the United States and China is weakening in several sectors. Current industry figures published ahead of show a clear shift toward the European market across multiple branches of mechanical and plant engineering.

The European Commission has selected Aimplas to coordinate the new HEFESTOS Hub. The European-funded initiative will support the transition from brominated flame retardants (BFRs) to safer and more sustainable alternatives across sectors including construction, automotive, cables and other polymer-intensive applications.

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam. The awards recognised developments in recycled-content applications, recycling technologies and contributions to the European plastics recycling sector.

Eggersmann has expanded its mineral processing portfolio with the introduction of the ROKTEC JC 900 jaw crusher. At the same time, the company added the IMPAKTOR 1000 to its range.

CPM|Crown has expanded its equipment and service portfolio with conveyor systems for oilseed processing. The company now offers plant design, equipment and lifecycle support from a single source.

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies could support Europe’s environmental objectives if policymakers align them with sustainability goals. This is the conclusion of two new briefings published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Tana Oy has expanded its waste processing portfolio with the launch of the TANA Multi Waste Buckets MWB17 and MWB23. The new attachments combine pre-shredding and bag opening during the loading process and are designed to reduce the need for stand-alone pre-shredders.

The European Commission has proposed a limited amendment to the Waste Shipment Regulation to allow continued exports of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland. The proposal was published on 29 April.

A new study by nova-Institute for the European Commission concludes that bio-based plastics can support the defossilisation of the European packaging sector and that no fundamental technical barriers currently prevent their use in packaging applications.

Demand for construction materials in France continues to rise, driven by public investment in social housing and urban infrastructure. In Lyon, large-scale projects such as the Part-Dieu railway hub and the Lyon–Turin rail link sustain high construction activity.

Eggersmann is presenting the Backhus Alpha 55 shortly before IFAT Munich. The windrow turner is fully automated and fully electric. With the new model, the company is extending its Backhus range with autonomous windrow turning technology.