Aim: Effective Management and Recycling of Mineral Waste in Europe

The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) and the Fédération Internationale du Recyclage (FIR) have announced their cooperation to advance circular economy approaches within the mineral waste sector. By working together, the two organizations aim to promote effective management and recycling of mineral waste, “ultimately contributing to the European Union’s environmental and waste management goals”. Mineral […]

Veolia and Mistral AI Join Forces

In February 2025, France-based companies Veolia and Mistral AI announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the management and monitoring of industrial sites for water management, waste recycling, and local energy production. By combining Mistral AI’s generative artificial intelligence technology with Veolia’s data and expertise, the two companies would be “paving the way for a […]

Goal: Establishing a Circular Textile Ecosystem

Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company headquartered in France, and Cibutex, a cooperative of companies based in the Netherlands, have signed a partnership. Through this collaboration, both partners aim to establish an ecosystem among Cibutex member companies. This partnership would deliver a feedstock supply of secondary raw materials derived from post-consumer textile waste to Reju for […]

WasteExpo 2025 Returns to Las Vegas with a Spotlight on Innovation and the Newest Waste Management Strategies

WasteExpo, North America’s largest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery and sustainability, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 6-8 (Conference May 5-8). The event brings together professionals from nearly 100 countries and features more than 600 exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies and solutions shaping the future of the industry. Innovation […]

Houston American Energy Corp. to Acquire Abundia Global Impact Group

In February 2025, Houston American Energy Corp. (HUSA) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Abundia Global Impact Group, LLC (AGIG), a company specializing in converting waste into high-value fuels and chemicals. As reported, the acquisition supports HUSA’s strategy to diversify its portfolio, expand its global footprint, and execute its comprehensive […]

AMCS Recognized as a Global Leader in EHS Software

Ireland-based software provider AMCS has again been recognized as a global leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for EHS Software 2025 report, the company announced in January 2025. This recognition underscores AMCS’ commitment to innovation and excellence in offering comprehensive and integrated solutions for EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and ESG (Environmental Social Governance) management […]

Afinum Invested in PROLOGA Group

German-based PROLOGA Group, a software provider in the SAP partner universe focusing on the circular economy and utility industry, has announced the investment by Afinum 9 in the company. This partnership would mark a significant milestone in the PROLOGA’s history and underscore its commitment to continuous growth and innovation. Established in 2001, PROLOGA consists of […]

Systemic Change Essential to Achieve Textiles Circularity

EuRIC’s Textiles event, held in Brussels on 27 March, brought together sorters, recyclers, manufacturers, retailers, policymakers, academics, and circularity experts to address the need for bridging the gap between policy and industry in the textile sector. The event emphasised the need for a systemic shift towards a circular economy, with a strong focus on legislative action and […]

A Short History of AI in Recycling

A fully circular economy relies on high-quality recovered materials, which current methods cannot achieve. AI, particularly Deep Learning, can be groundbreaking here. Combining technologies like Near-Infrared (NIR) and visual sensors (VIS) with Deep Learning allows sorting materials by type, color, shape, size, and other characteristics, solving previously impossible tasks and opening new business opportunities. In […]

EuRIC Elections Make History with Gender Equal Presidency

During its General Assembly and Branch General Assemblies on 25-26 March, EURIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation, made history by achieving a fully gender-balanced Presidency, led by re-elected President Olivier François (Galloo, France) for a 3-year term. The new Presidency is supported by four Vice-Presidents: Alicia Garcia-Franco, Director General of FER (Spain); Cinzia Vezzosi, President of Assofermet (Italy); Peter Hodecek, Executive […]