Plastics crisis: One million tonnes of recycling capacity lost
2025 witnessed the largest annual reduction of installed capacity in the history of Europe’s plastics recycling industry. Last year, the…
Tyre recyclers: ‘UK export verification system is failing’
The Tyre Recovery Association has warned that the UK’s new enhanced verification system for waste tyre exports is failing. According…
Nordic metal recyclers: ‘Stronger voice needed’
With the launch of a Nordic working group, the metal recyclers’ association of Sweden, Svenska Järn, and the German metal...
EPR body ‘urgently seeks’ recycling capacity for big bags
Valipac, the Belgian extended producer responsibility (EPR) organisation for industrial packaging, is warning of a capacity problem in recycling two...
Ship recyclers to meet as industry prepares for new regulation
Rotterdam will be the focal point of the global ship recycling industry on 15–16 April when maritime leaders gather for...
Italian metals trader: Olympics generate ‘double adrenaline rush’
Italy is experiencing a period of great national energy and enthusiasm, observes Milan-based Leopoldo Clemente of LCD Trading . ‘The...
PET recycling boost in Vietnam with Norwegian cash
Norway’s investment fund for developing countries, Norfund, is pumping US$ 4 million (EUR 3.3 million) into a PET recycling plant...
Rising waste mountain in Middle East: huge opportunity for recycling
The World Bank is sounding the alarm bells on rapidly growing waste volumes across the Middle East and North Africa....
Successful kick-off IFAT Saudi Arabia
IFAT Saudi Arabia has made a powerful first impression, claims event organiser Messe Munich. The inaugural edition of the Kingdom’s...
US recycler Jerrit Burgess: ‘Don’t micromanage every detail’
Jerrit Burgess is the second generation to lead family owned Scrap Management Industries of Missouri, USA. What started 53 years...
Shredder hammer producer Bruno Mayer passes away
With deep sorrow, Germany’s Stahlwerke Bochum has bidden farewell to its former managing director and majority shareholder, Bruno Mayer. He...
