Wanted: Sailors to track marine plastics
The Ocean Cleanup is calling on sailors between California and Hawaii to take part in its research expedition to map…
Now’s the time to invest in plastics sorting tech, says Dutch metals recycler
Rising costs, low or no margins, shifting global trade patterns and a slow economy: Plastics recyclers across Europe are under…
Packaging major claims ‘early mover’ role on recycled content
Global packaging company Elopak, together with its customer Orkla Home and Personal Care, and chemical giant Dow, have rolled out...
Call for more e-waste collection to raise CRM recovery
The eighth edition of International E-Waste Day on 14 October will spotlight critical raw materials (CRMs), elements that are mined...
Recycling tech supplier hopeful despite market challenges
Despite a 13% drop in sales, Austria-based Erema Group says it remains resilient in the face of global economic and...
BIR meets in Valencia
The latest BIR gathering took place in Spain’s port city Valencia. Here are some highlights from the trade show and...
Marc Natan: ‘Pass on experience to young traders’
‘Volatility has always been part of our business – sometimes you win, sometimes you lose,’ says French scrap trader Marc...
‘Biggest ever’ BIR convention kicks off in post-flooded Valencia
A record 2 000 recyclers and scrap traders have gathered in Spain’s port city Valencia for the Bureau of International...
Jet engine recycler turns 40
‘Here’s to many more years of success, innovation and environmental stewardship,’ says precious metal recycling company Mastermelt on the occasion...
Large scale chemical recycling a step closer Down Under
US-based chemical recycler Alterra and Australian oil refiner Viva Energy are making big steps in chemical recycling. Viva has successfully...
Remote recycling outposts: extreme conditions, exciting projects
Recycling happens everywhere. Even in the most remote places on Earth, where conditions do not exactly help recycling efforts and...
