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June 2024 Crude Steel Production – worldsteel Report
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2024, a...
Upgrade for “low grades” – Four new recycling furnaces in Grevenbroich and Töging
Speira is upgrading its plants in Grevenbroich and Töging with two new furnaces each, replacing the previous units with state-of-the-art systems. With the four...
Can advanced sorting contribute to plastic circularity in Europe?
A new report, researched and drafted by Eunomia Research and Consulting, commissioned by Amcor and Tomra, explores how marker and object recognition sorting technology...
RecyClass finetunes Design for Recycling Guidelines with novel scientific recommendations
New version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass. These updates follow intensive testing commissioned...
Carsten Heuer becomes VinylPlus New Vice-Chairman
VinylPlus is pleased to announce that the General Assembly unanimously elected Carsten Heuer, Chief Executive Officer of Rehau Windows Solutions, as the new vice-chairman...
Eriez Introduces New Models in Suspended Electromagnets Line
Eriez announces the launch of its new SEV series of Suspended Electromagnets, representing a significant advancement in suspended electromagnet design. These units feature stronger...
Metal Separators: Benefits of Overband Magnet Armoured Belts
The highest wear part on an Overband Magnet is the belt that transfers the separated metal away from the conveyor and into a collection...
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Reflecting on the Success of 2024 E-Waste World, Battery Recycling and Metal Recycling Conference & Expo Series: Securing future supply chains at scale
The E-Waste...
Liebherr premiere: first large wheel loader with hydrogen engine & filling station in...
Liebherr pressing ahead with phasing out fossil fuels and preparing solutions to decarbonise construction sites, gravel plants etc. The Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen celebrated...
Textiles Recycling Expo is making its debut on 4-5 June 2025 in Brussels
This groundbreaking exhibition is the first of its kind, focusing specifically on solving the pressing issue of textile waste, including the recycling of fabrics,...
Eriez Introduces MetAlarm Metal Detector for Aggregates Market
According to the manufacturer, this latest innovation marks a significant technological advancement in signal processing and underscores Eriez’ commitment to customer-centric solutions.
Engineered with...
Action needed to include biogenic CO2 in the emissions framework
Municipal waste incineration must immediately and comprehensively be included in the EU’s Emission Trading System, says the environmental network Zero Waste Europe in a...
Heraeus acquires Canadian recycling company McCol Metals
The acquisition strengthens Heraeus' expertise in precious metals recycling. McCol Metals, a Canada-based company, is specialized in recovering iridium from spent mixed metal oxide...
worldsteel Report: May 2024 Crude Steel Production
World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 165.1 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2024, a...
BASF and WHW Recycling make battery cell production more sustainable
BASF, a global player in battery materials and recycling and WHW Recycling GmbH (WHW Recycling) have entered an agreement on the processing of cathode...
INEOS Styrolution Receives Best European Polystyrene Producer Award
INEOS Styrolution received the award for best European polystyrene producer 2023 in an awards ceremony at the BluePoint Convention Centre in Brussels, Belgium on...
EU Waste Framework Directive: Council set to start talks on its revision
The European Environment Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the targeted revision of the waste framework directive, with a focus on food and...
Eriez to Unveil Contamination Control Innovation at Hillhead 2024
Eriez, a global leader in separation technologies, is set to introduce a revolutionary new metal contamination control product for the aggregates sector at Hillhead...
Veolia implements AI driven robotic arm to increase recycling at Southwark facility
Veolia has unveiled an innovative robotic arm at its Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) to optimise operations and make recycling more effective.
Veolia, UK’s...
EU Elections: Politicians must ensure people benefit from the Green Deal
Statement by Friends of the Earth Europe:
According to the preliminary European Parliament Elections results, the political middle ground in favour of the European Green...