‘In four years, my fire insurance has tripled’
Spencer Trillo is general manager of New Zealand’s Trillo Metals, a midsize scrap metal business with yards including one in…
New steps to boost Albania’s glass recycling
Albania has joined the European Close the Glass Loop platform to strengthen glass packaging collection and recycling systems while looking…
Dealing with the heat wave: chilled T-shirts, ice pops and early closures at Dutch scrap yard
Recycling companies across Europe are adjusting their work schedules due to the extreme heat. With temperatures of 40°C and above,...
Dubai: four-month ban on metal scrap exports
Dubai Customs has imposed a temporary ban on the export of selected industrial waste and scrap materials in a move...
Capacity ramp-up at Canadian car recycler
Looking to replace an underperforming shredder and increase processing capacity, Canada’s recycling firm John Zubick has invested in a new...
Italy’s main recycling expo expands global reach
Ecomondo 2026 is set to strengthen its position as a leading international recycling and circular economy platform. Bringing together industry,...
Aluminium recycler pushes ahead with pusher furnace
Operations are underway at Novelis’ first electric pusher furnace at its Sierre plant in Switzerland. The pusher furnace is used...
Call for papers: IERC 2027
Rising demand for critical raw materials (CRMs), geopolitical uncertainty, stricter regulations and rapid technological change will be among the key...
UK recycler adds four yards: ‘More to come’
One of the biggest metal recycling and waste management companies in the UK, Ward, has acquired four new sites supporting...
Bayram heads Germany’s Circular Metal Association
The German steel recyclers body BDSV and the association of German metal traders VDM have officially merged into a new...
AI boosts battery fire safety at EUR 65 million recycling plant
A handshake at the IFAT trade show in Munich marks the launch of smart safety technology to help prevent battery...
