Germany asked to re-think draft waste law
Germany – A draft law drawn up by Germany to implement the EU’s Waste Framework Directive (WFD) contravenes the directive’s…
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Stena to take over Norsk Metallretur
Norway – An agreement has been reached for Stena Metall AB to acquire 100% of the shares in Norsk Metallretur…
Amut extends recycling equipment portfolio
Italy – Plastics machinery manufacturer Amut SpA is adding to its recycling interests with the acquisition of fellow Italian firm…
China closes hundreds of battery plants
China/Japan – A total of 583 lead-acid battery manufacturing plants have been shut down in China over recent months as…
LG to help take e-Stewards worldwide
USA/Korea – Major brand LG Electronics has joined the Basel Action Network (BAN), the US non-governmental organisation that monitors the…
Recycler to sue government over battery exports
New Zealand – A New Zealand battery recycler is preparing to sue its government for continuing to ship used lead-acid…
India unveils car recycling demonstration centre
India – Given the rapid increase in India’s vehicle population, demand has intensified for modern recovery and recycling facilities to…
Israel targets mega-recycling plant
Israel – The Environmental Protection Ministry in Israel is working on a plan to construct a huge recycling plant that…
Discord over WEEE link for PV panels
Europe – The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has voiced its opposition to regulating the disposal of photovoltaic (PV) panels…
EU green light for UPM purchases
Finland – Finnish paper producer UPM has completed the acquisitions of Myllykoski Oyj and Rhein Papier GmbH following approval from…
Bosch warning over rare earth scarcity
Germany – The recent slight drop in rare earth material prices needs to be treated with caution as the global…
