European recyclers wary of higher ELV dismantling costs
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its comprehensive End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation, dismantlers are questioning who will pick up…
Cut VAT on recycled content products, EU urged
A Czech government proposal for lower VAT rates for products made of recycled materials and recyclates has won the backing…
Theft ring targets Aurubis
Police are investigating a suspected theft ring targeting precious metal-bearing intermediate products generated from copper recycler Aurubis’ production processes at...
New EU rules to specify recovered ELV components
A prescriptive list of components that have to be recovered from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) – and those that cannot be...
Ionic ramps up rare earth recycling
Northern Ireland clean tech company Ionic Technologies is backing the UK’s drive for more sustainable resources by unveiling a demonstration...
UK signs up for smarter textile recycling
The largest network of fashion and textile interests in the UK has launched a £4 million (EUR 4.7 million) project...
Cold winds continue to blow for European plastic recyclers
Demand for European mechanically recycled polymers is the lowest it’s been for several years, costs remain high and producer margins...
Aurubis looks to US growth
Copper recycler Aurubis has unveiled its strategy for delivering sustainable growth strategy at a ‘Capital Market Day’ in London, with...
Textile recycling ‘possible for 60% of waste stream’
A combination of chemical and mechanical recycle could recover 60% of unwanted textiles, according to new analysis by Valpak, the...
New ABS polymer has more than 95% recycled material
MBA Polymers UK has launched a polymer which is said to be ‘a revolutionary, high-quality recycled alternative’ to the plastics...
Recyclers say PET imports are growing threat to EU industry
A significant increase in imports of PET plastics is threatening the competitiveness of the EU’s industry, according to European recyclers....
