New in Germany: Ship Recycling

According to EWD Benli Recycling GmbH & Co. KG in Emden, it is the first German firm to start dismantling ships, wind turbines and industrial plants in cooperation with Relog GmbH, a company that plans and implements dismantling projects. It received the approval documents from the Oldenburg Trade Supervisory Office in May this year. ewd-benli-recycling.com, […]

Bio-Based Fertilizers from Wastewater

On 30 March 2025 (International Zero Waste Day), the WalNUT project – a circular model for nutrient recovery from wastewater to produce sustainable bio-based fertilizers – joined the campaign by highlighting its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. As reported by the European initiative, which has received funding from the EU, current farming practices threaten soil […]

Germany: A Stamp on Recycled Paper

Deutsche Post is issuing its first postage stamp produced on recycled paper. The German company and the British paper manufacturer Tullis Russell developed the postal stamp with the motif „Flower Letter“ (Blumenbrief) jointly; the gummed version was produced from 12.8 metric tons of 100 percent recycled paper. 82.5 million stamps are issued in stamp sheets […]

Turning Weapons into Outdoor Workouts

UK-based European Metal Recycling Ltd. (EMR) and the British charity organization Steel Warriors transform seized knives into community gyms. As reported by the internationally active metal recycler in March this year, the partners have removed nearly six tons of knives from London’s streets. EMR and Steel Warriors would “transform these dangerous weapons into outdoor gym […]

Cooperation to Offer Broader Insights for Sustainable Investing

Internationally active companies BlueOnion, headquartered in Hong Kong and Netherland-based Morningstar Sustainalytics, collaborate to expand sustainable investment and due diligence coverage. “This collaboration addresses the growing challenges of greenwashing in sustainable investment products,” the Chinese company underlined. With the surge in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) assets and heightened regulatory scrutiny – such as […]

Plastics Recyclers Europe Established a new Taskforce

The organization has announced the establishment of a new Dissolution Taskforce, which reflects recent technological advancements in the industry. This initiative follows a collaboration with DROP-IN, the Dissolution Recycling of Plastics Initiative. The goal is “to shape policies that enhance the recognition of dissolution recycling and to ensure a level playing field among all recycling […]

Testing Separation Processes under Real-Life Conditions: How TRENNSO-TECHNIK® Test Centers Accelerate the Development of Efficient Solutions

In the recycling and bulk materials industries, tailor-made separation solutions are key to efficient, economical, and sustainable processes. But how can companies ensure in advance that a specific separation plant is suitable for their material, product, and objectives? TRENNSO-TECHNIK® has the answer: testing – in its in-house test center. This medium-sized, family-run company based in […]

Fornnax is Transforming Australia’s Tire Recycling Landscape with RPM Automotive Group

Fornnax is pleased to announce its significant project with RPM Automotive Group Limited, a prominent Australian automotive parts distributor. This ambitious initiative demonstrates RPM’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility within Australia’s tire recycling industry. To achieve its objectives, RPM strategically integrated Fornnax’s high-capacity SR-200 HD primary shredder into its operations in 2024. The crucial addition […]

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 […]