Cronimet continues electric changeover
Stainless steel specialist Cronimet has taken on another electrically powered material handler at its Karlsruhe base with the delivery of…
EU recyclers prepare for ELV revolution
The incoming European regulation for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) must incentivise cooperation between recyclers and carmakers. Only then can it succeed,…
ICSG forecast revises outlook for copper
The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) now expects a deficit in the red metal of about 27 000 tones for...
Shortlist for the Steelies
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the shortlist for its annual Steelie Awards later this month. The awards recognise...
Li-Cycle’s first battery venture in Europe
North American recycler Li-Cycle has formally opened its first lithium-ion battery recovery facility at Sülzetal near Magdeburg in Germany. Operations...
Renewi fights back over Macquarie bid
Waste manager Renewi is setting out its strategy for growth against a backdrop of a bid from Macquarie Asset Management...
Chemical recycling debate intensifies
The growing interest in chemical recycling is also developing into a keen debate with advocates of mechanical recycling over how...
BIR confronts plastic scrap downturn
Leading plastic scrap recyclers and traders are preparing for the latest convention of the Bureau of International Recycling next month...
Huge scale of copper recycler fraud revealed
Copper smelter Aurubis has put the value of theft and fraud involving copper scrap announced during the summer at EUR...
EU making steps to outlaw ‘greenwashing’ claims
European legislators have moved closer to banning adverts that misleadingly promote ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘biodegradable’ or ‘eco’ products. The European Parliament...
Call to tackle ‘invisible’ e-scrap
The sixth International E-Waste Day in October will focus on ‘invisible e-waste’ – household items such as electric and electronic...
