Start-ups join the circular economy’s ‘silicon valley’
The Circular Valley initiative in Germany has started a new round of its funding programme to develop a ‘Silicon Valley…
Wembley scores a recycling first
One of the world’s most iconic football stadiums, Wembley in London, UK, has developed a process to make its pitch…
Mercedes-Benz and Nucor in ‘green’ steel tie-up
Nucor has signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply Econiq-RE greener steel product for vehicles produced at its US manufacturing...
Four challenges ahead for European recyclers
The departing secretary general of EuRIC Emmanuel Katrakis has set out four key issues for European recyclers in the coming...
EMR unveils second fridge plant
EMR has officially opened its new fridge recycling plant at EMR Darlaston in the UK, complete with robotic separation systems....
Record non-ferrous output in China
China’s production of 10 of the most commonly used non-ferrous metals in 2023 increased 7.1% to 74.698 million tonnes –...
Recycling ‘heroes’ on Global Recycling Day
The Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has announced its Recycling Heroes and other awards to mark the seventh Global Recycling Day...
Big step forward for EU packaging regs
The EU is set to agree a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) which have been welcomed by European...
Michigan is USA’s landfill state
A new study has revealed that Michigan has the most waste in its landfills per capita in the US while Connecticut has...
Recycled content boost for snack packaging
New packaging for a snack food using 50% recycled plastic has been launched by PepsiCo. Partners across the supply chain...
Compactor boosts recycling capacity
Sweden’s Rondo Plast has spent almost EUR 1 million on a plastic compactor and a new cutting machine. With an...
