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World steel production lower in February
| World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 120 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2016, a -3.3% decrease compared to February 2015.
Less landfilling in municipal waste treatment
| Eurostat has published the final figures for municipal waste collection and treatment in the EU in 2014.
Liam disassembles iphones
| During their spring presentation, Apple has introduced the recycling program Apple Renew and a disassembly robot called Liam.
Commission takes action for steel industry in Europe
| The Commission suggests policy measures to support the European steel sector to overcome its serious challenges, largely due to global overcapacity.
Tougher environmental laws do not hurt export competitiveness
| Countries that implement stringent environmental policies do not lose export competitiveness when compared against countries with more moderate regulations, according to a new OECD study that examines trade in manufactured goods between advanced and emerging economies.
Italian steel scrap prices lower in February
| The Alocci RI Group has published a report on the Italian steel market for February that show some good signs, but also some flaws.
In for a rough ride
| 2015 was not a good year for the non-ferrous metals industry. This fact was the topic of discussion on several occasions, especially at the BIR conference in Prague last autumn. The question constantly asked was: How low can it get? Many suspect that 2016 could bring a new definition of low.
ZenRobotics to Deliver Waste Sorting Robots to the USA
| ZenRobotics and ML Environmental have agreed on the delivery of waste sorting robots to the USA. Also, the companies have signed an exclusive partnership for the distribution of ZenRobotics Recycler in the USA.
Expectations too high
| If an ambitious announcement is made, it is bound to raise high expectations. Now the EU Commission will have to live with the fact that it was unable to fulfil these expectations with its new circular economy package. Nevertheless, the package is not a total failure, quite the contrary.
Euric takes position against Market Economy Status for China
| The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) voices European steel recyclers’ position against Market Economy Status for China (MES).
