German company Accurec-Recycling GmbH, which has been engaged in the recovery of secondary raw materials from used batteries for 30 years, achieved a significant milestone in December of last year with the official inauguration of its new plant. As underlined, the medium-sized and technology-driven firm with sites in Mülheim an der Ruhr and Krefeld is […]
The powerhouse coalition of E-Waste World Expo, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo and the ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo – collectively known as EBMI2026 – has officially unveiled its preliminary 2026 conference agenda. Taking place from 17-18 June 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, this massive co-located event will feature over 180 industry-leading speakers across four […]
In line with its theme “Ready for the future of your business”, Austria-based company Lindner will be at IFAT, focusing on future-oriented solutions that specifically align with current challenges in the sector. “The recycling sector is under enormous cost pressure: Rising energy prices, volatile raw material markets, and higher recycling quotas increase the requirements on […]
In February 2026, at Plast India in New Delhi, the joint-venture partners Erema (Austria) and Lindner Washtech (Germany) announced the opening of Erema India. In India, the need for mechanical recycling is growing fast. According to estimates, the market for recycling waste plastic in India is projected to reach 23.7 million tons by 2032. Moreover, […]
Call2Recycle has reintroduced itself as The Battery Network, signaling its evolution from a collection program into a nationwide system powering the circular energy economy. As underlined by the organization, the new name reflects its expanded mission to connect every part of the battery lifecycle – enabling safe recycling, efficient logistics, and recovery of critical materials […]
The U.S. Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI), a nonprofit initiative and industry coalition dedicated to building a scalable, circular system for recycling flexible plastic packaging in the USA, has a new member: Emerald Packaging, the nation’s largest supplier of retail flexible packaging for the produce industry. As reported, the company is the first associate member and […]
India-based company PolyCycl has received a Series A investment from Rainmatter by Zerodha, an Indian Fintech and Health fund. The investment aims to support the next phase of deployment of PolyCycl’s technology platform, focused on enabling plastic-to-plastic circularity for hard-to-recycle plastics. As explained by PolyCycl, it will use the investment to “fast-track commercial deployments of […]
Finnish company Tana Oy has announced the appointment of CE Dynamic Kft as its newest authorized distributor in Hungary. As reported by the provider of machines for the waste management industry, this strategic partnership would expand its distribution network in Central Europe and strengthen customer access across the Hungarian market. “CE Dynamic brings extensive experience […]
In March, USA-based Comstock Metals LLC – a leading recycler of end-of-life solar panels “with the only certified, North American, zero-landfill solution” – announced that major portions of the recycling equipment for the 100,000 ton per year solar panel recycling production line have arrived at its Silver Springs, Nevada location. The plant is now undergoing […]
The EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan promotes emissions reduction, waste minimization, and resource efficiency by, inter alia, incorporating the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which has been mandatory in EU Member States since 2018 under regulations such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (2025). Given that around 80 million tons of packaging waste are generated […]