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The non-ferrous metals recycling industry should focus on its strengths of sorting, processing and logistics rather than on trying to second-guess price movements, it was argued by European Metal Recycling’s Murat Bayram at the BIR Non-Ferrous Metals Division meeting in Berlin.

BIR is spearheading the formation of a new body “to take forward the message of facilitating free and fair trade of recyclables with minimum regulatory controls”, it was announced at the body’s Annual General Assembly in Berlin on May 31.

The Bühler Group has announced the Sortex E PolyVision that can identify same-colour polymer contaminants by analysing their chemical signatures.

The main emphasis was on its quick-change system for twin-shaft shredders and the resultant adaptability to the materials to be processed, as demonstrated by the Miura and Atlas machines.

To help tough recycling and waste applications maintain efficiency, Hyster offers a forklift truck specifically designed to prevent the common problem of engines overheating due to dust, dirt and debris.

The UAE Ministry of Economy is discussing possible ways to reduce its export of industrial aluminium, leather and paper waste, so that it may provide raw materials for its own industry.

The US National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) and Sustainability Consortium have released a report on electronic and electrical management and future challenges in waste management in the US, as commissioned by the Closed Loop Fund.

Zhejiang Lvyu Environment Protection and Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials, two companies in China’s Zhejiang province, have pledged support to Paojiang New District to build the largest textile waste recycling base in the country.

The WCO – Board of Directors unanimously elected Mr. Clemens Willée, as Chairman of the Board.

According to preliminary International Copper Study Group (ICSG) data, the refined copper market for February 2016 (excluding the adjustment for changes in China’s bonded stocks) showed a small apparent production surplus of around 24,000 metric tonnes (t). When making seasonal adjustments for world refined production and usage, February showed a small production deficit of 23,000 t.

A report by the Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and sustainable Resource management (ACR+) points out the advantages of PAYT in terms of waste reduction and recycling.

Technical Dion E.E. Wins a New Waste Collection, Bin Washing and Street Cleansing Contract in Thessaloniki Prefecture and a Waste Transfer Contract in the Municipality of Veroia.