Tough times for plastics sector
Prospects for the year ahead remain gloomy as low virgin prices continue to hamper drives for more recycled content in…
Recap: What happened on the recycling stage in 2025?
Challenge remains a buzzword while entrepreneurs are looking to pursue new opportunities. Growing public and government support for the circular…
Recycled polyester under scrutiny over microplastic pollution
New research suggests that the fashion industry’s flagship to plastic waste – switching from virgin to recycled polyester – may...
The most read recycling stories of 2025
From trade shocks to technology breakthroughs, 2025 proved another demanding year for the global recycling industry. Here we’d like to...
Top 100: Let’s hear it for the women in scrap!
More women are joining the recycling industry every year. We’re glad to shine a spotlight on some of those who’ve...
New ELV regulation agreed by EU negotiators
Europe’s new regulations for the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles have been provisionally agreed in Brussels. However, environmental...
Stadler helps Iren advance paper and board recycling in Italy
German tech provider Stadler has completed a new high-performance paper and cardboard sorting facility for Iren in Collegno, Italy. The...
Let’s hear it for the plastics recycling pioneers!
Over a dozen plastics and rubber recyclers are part of our annual TOP 100 this year. I’d like to highlight...
Nordic plastic use soars as new study exposes low recycling rates
A landmark study from Danish and UK researchers reveals a stark reality: the Nordic region consumes huge volumes of plastic...
Recycled polyester under scrutiny over microplastic pollution
New research suggests that the fashion industry’s flagship to plastic waste – switching from virgin to recycled polyester – may...
Aduro launches chemical recycling trials for Mexico’s flexible plastics
Canadian startup Aduro Clean Technologies is partnering with Mexican producer responsibility organisation Ecoce to advance flexible packaging recycling. The collaboration...
