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EIT RawMaterials invests in metal recycling startup ScrapBees
EIT RawMaterials has announced a Euro 0.78 million investment in German circular economy startup ScrapBees, advancing scrap metal recovery through digitally tracked first-mile scrap...
ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List and updates one entry
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 247 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies...
Groundbreaking International Congress on Electronics Recycling in Salzburg
The 23rd International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2025: Highlights from the World of Electronics Recycling.
From January 22 - 24, 2025, Salzburg will once again...
Petcore Europe’s Thermoforms Conference 2025
Save the date 27 and 28 May to meet up with experts and PET Thermoforms industry leaders at our Thermoforms Conference 2025 “PET Thermoforms...
Steel for Packaging Europe appoints New President
Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE), formerly known as APEAL, has appointed Richard Lézé, chief marketing officer of ArcelorMittal Packaging Europe, as the Association’s new...
Tana Oy CEO Kalle Saarimaa Steps into New Challenges
Tana Oy, a global leader in the waste management industry, announces CEO Kalle Saarimaa, who has held the position since 2023, has been appointed...
Dieffenbacher to supply innovative fiberboard recycling plant to Unilin
First-of-its-kind system able to process post-consumer material.
In October 2024, the companies Unilin and Dieffenbacher Group announced an agreement to introduce and further commercialize Unilin’s...
From Pre-Owned to Premium: How Restoration Services are Boosting Second-Hand Markets
Europe's second-hand market is projected to reach €86 billion by 2028. Refurbishment services, bolstered by digital platforms and new "right to repair" legislation, present...
Brexit reduced goods exports by £27bn – with smaller firms most affected
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) reduced total goods exports from the UK by an estimated £27bn (or 6.4 per cent) in 2022 –...
FEFCO welcomes adoption of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
FEFCO, the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, welcomes the adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which aims to reduce the...
EU’s competitiveness under severe threat: plastics sector at crossroads
The plastic value chain is hit by a strong recession caused by persisting issues such as increased imports of non-EU recycled plastics, reduced investments...
Council agrees its position on reducing plastic pellets losses, including in maritime transport
The Council of the EU adopted its position ('general approach') on a regulation on preventing the loss of plastic pellets – the industrial raw...
Vogelsang USA Highlights PreMix Digester
The "world’s most advanced digester feed system" maximizes gas yield and efficiency through enhanced feedstock processing.
Vogelsang USA, the inventor of the rotary lobe pump...
First issue: Waste Shipments Regulation
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is proud to announce the launch of its Business Digest, a groundbreaking new membership service designed to provide...
Modified „ToughFlex“ Belt for Overband Magnets
Bunting has joined forces with Smiley Monroe to modify a "ToughFlex" belt for Overband Magnets. The new belt is more resistant to excessive wear...
Experts address recycling crisis & investment gap at FEAD’s Circular Economy Conference
FEAD hosted its highly anticipated conference on ‘Circular Economy Priorities’, which united key stakeholders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address the potential and challenges...
Project Re:Claim wins Plastics Industry Award 2024
The joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) and Project Plan B, known as Project Re:Claim, uses an ISEC evo system from...
FEAD members elect Herwart Wilms as President for 2026
FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, is delighted to announce that Herwart Wilms will succeed Claudia Mensi as President of FEAD in 2026.
With a...
BIR stresses need for continued progress towards …
... Global Treaty addressing the entire lifecycle of plastics
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) expresses disappointment over the lack of a formal agreement after...
AVA Waste Management swaps metal bins for ESE’s post-consumer recycled plastic
ESE World, a leading manufacturer of sustainable waste management solutions in Europe, has welcomed AVA Waste Management Group Ltd into its growing roster of...