Textiles need WFD revision now, says sector
Effective EPR schemes and a level playing field in the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) to strengthen Europe’s circular textile…
China changes tack
Regulations for importing non-ferrous scrap into China are said to have eased but traders are waiting to see if the…
Boost Indian ship recycling for greener steel, report urges
India could use its ship recycling sector to reduce emissions from its steel industry, according to a new report. Ship...
Recycling essential for recovering the ‘treasure’ of critical materials
A key role for recyclers in opening ‘a treasure trove of worn batteries and electrical devices’ is at the centre...
Cash boost for UK e-scrap pioneers
UK innovator DEScycle is planning a pre-commercial pilot plant to recycle metals from electronic waste. The company is developing the...
EMR leads UK recycled aluminium research drive
A world-leading facility in the UK to produce aluminium extrusion billet with less embodied carbon is the goal of a...
Data overhaul crucial for assessing global plastic trade
New research suggests that countries importing plastic scrap need to recycle an average 63% of the material to break even,...
Daring thieves strip PET recycling facility
Recyclers in Europe and possibly beyond are being urged to look out for PET recycling equipment that has been stolen...
Latvia boasts major new PET recycling plant
One of the largest PET recycling facilities in northern Europe has opened at Olaine, Latvia. Iterum’s new site has a...
Battery ‘breakthrough’ for Iondrive
Australian technology outfit Iondrive is claiming breakthrough results in its recycling of black mass from Li-ion batteries. The company says...
Call to arms for UK plastics recycling
Recycling plastic targets in the UK are achievable with increased investment, smarter legislation, and improved communication and collection systems, according...
