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IFAT 2018

This May, the latest recycling solutions were on display again at the IFAT trade show in Munich, Germany, attracting over…

EV growth could be great news for battery recyclers

The global automotive battery market value is estimated to reach US$ 34,967.2 million by 2023, according to new data released…

Can the UK overhaul its recycling sector to reach circular economy heights?

England’s household recycling rate has plateaued most notably with change of just 2% between 2010 and 2017. New policies to strengthen…

‘Self-help’ strategy helps Viridor counter China’s trade restrictions

The impact of meeting higher quality requirements because of China’s policies was higher costs of £ 3 million, according to…

Metal thieves strike again in North America

A serial copper thief has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after he was discovered stealing copper pipe from…

Circular Economy Index: Germany is number one

Germany is currently outperforming other European countries in terms of sustainability goals, reveals Politico’s Circular Economy Index. The list is…

Bringing 3D printing back to polymer level

Thermosetting photopolymers represent almost 50% of the worldwide 3D printing market. Once the material has been used to create a…

Big grant announced for e-scrap and plastics recyclers in New Zealand

The New Zealand government has provided NZ$ 80 000 (or US$ 55 600) worth of funding to Mint Innovation so…

Indra opening the door to car recycling in Morocco

French car recycling expert Indra Automobile has won a tender in Morocco, in partnership with Deloitte, to design a end-of-life…

Textiles specialists review the impacts of recycled fibres

The European Outdoor Group is pioneering a new project seeking to compare the impacts of recycled and virgin polyester and…

Coming soon: the Complete Auto Recycling Show & MRE

There’s just a few weeks until the Metals Recycling Event & Complete Auto Recycling show on 11 and 12 July…