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The BIR welcomes today’s publication by the European Commission of detailed information on which waste streams each non-OECD country has included in their applications to receive waste from the EU beyond May 2027.

For two days, Aimplas organised and hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia, bringing together one hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability. A panel of twenty speakers presented the innovations being developed by their organisations and addressed the main challenges facing the sector, as well as its contributions to society and the economy.

By-products from steel production make an important contribution to resource efficiency and the circular economy in Europe. The workshop “The role of slags and other by-products within circular economy in the steel industry” on March 5 and 6, 2025 at the Wyndham Duisburger Hof in Duisburg focused on the current state of research into slags and other materials and the challenges expected in the future.

The change to the list, which provides common terminology for classifying waste across the EU, is intended to pave the way for a more sustainable and innovative automotive sector.

Develon Europe and Logex System have agreed to cooperate to support medium-sized waste disposal companies in Germany and Austria –

Consumers do not think that UK retailers and brands are doing enough to reduce the use of plastic packaging. According to new research by Aquapak, 65% felt that they were falling short when it comes to cutting harmful plastic, with just 18% saying they are doing enough.

At Reiling in Denmark, the Steinert MSort sorting systems (formerly Mogensen) have been in 24/7 operation for over 16 years. Since the takeover of the MSort sorting systems by Steinert GmbH in July 2024, a new start has been made in terms of development, and Reiling is looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with new impetus. Steinert spoke to Benedikt Heitmann, Managing Director at Reiling Glas Recycling GmbH & Co. KG, about what the sorting systems can do to comply with the strict limits in glass recycling.

EuRIC and BIR jointly express profound concern over the conclusions reached during the Summit on the Future of the European Steel Industry held in Paris on 27 February 2025.

President von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Steel sector. This dialogue marks the start of an inclusive and collaborative process to address critical challenges faced by the sector and ensure its continued success as a key driver of the European economy.

Over 250 industry stakeholders gathered at EuRIC’s webinar on 4 March to address a critical question: How can Europe resolve its plastics recycling crisis? The discussion highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the industry and the policy measures needed to ensure its sustainability and competitiveness.

The new Ecoglass equipment from Picvisa incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhancing glass sorting and optimizing the recycling process.

With the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), the European Commission is strengthening its decarbonization strategy and emphasizing the importance of European raw materials as well as climate protection and the circular economy. The Commission also wants to specifically promote research and innovation. The FEhS Building Materials Institute believes that the planned measures, which would also effectively support the use of by-products from the steel industry, are the right ones.