FEAD Warns Against Changes

FEAD warns against any changes in the Waste Framework Directive that go beyond the targeted revision proposed by the European CommissionThe European Parliament’s environment committee. The European Parliament’s environment committee published at the end of September its draft report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive […]

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Horizon Offers Brighter Prospects for Non-Ferrous Metals Recyclers

Despite a year of recycled non-ferrous metal producer price indices in the US turning negative, the medium to longer term is much brighter, delegates at the BIR convention in Abu Dhabi were told on 24 October. The optimism came from Joe Pickard, chief economist and director of commodities at ISRI, the US recyclers’ organisation who […]

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EP ITRE Vote on NZIA Recognises the Full Potential of Net-Zero Technologies and Unlocks the Contributions of the Waste-to-Energy Sector

Today, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) adopted its position on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) proposal. ESWET greatly welcomes ITRE’s approach to propose a stand-alone list of net-zero technologies eligible for EU funding and regulatory perks. Fast-tracking permitting procedures will be one of the key enablers in ensuring that the […]

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Scrap Sector Looks for Growth as Mills Drive to Green Steel

The consequences for recyclers as the steelmaking industry looks to decarbonise in the coming decades was the major theme during BIR’s Ferrous Division session at the Abu Dhabi convention on 23 October. Guest speaker Kedar Joshi, markets manager (Asia) for Davis Index, asserted “the revolution is here and we are all part of it”. Mr […]

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How the Myth of PET Bottles Downcycling Could Ruin European Efforts toward Packaging Circularity

EU value chain organisations warn against “right of first refusal”. Recent calls for the introduction of a priority access to recycled plastics, known as “right of first refusal”, have been increasingly taking space in the public debate on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal (PPWR). EuRIC, PRE and FEAD alert that this provision, if […]

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EuRIC Announces Inaugural Board and Executive Committee Members for its Construction & Demolition Branch

EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation is delighted to announce the newly elected Board and Executive Committee members for its Construction and Demolition Branch (ECDB). The ECDB was established in spring 2023, marking an important step towards advancing sustainable practices in the construction and demolition recycling sector. During the Branch meeting held on 19 October […]

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Why are Standards Needed for Managing Global E-Waste?

On top of the growing volumes of e-waste generated by their own populations, several countries are facing an additional problem: illegal e-waste shipped from other countries. Various studies conducted over the years identify China, India, Pakistan, several African countries such as Ghana and East-European countries like Ukraine, as the victims of the dumping of millions […]

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Aktid Intends to Accelerate its International Growth

French private equity fund Initiative & Finance “Tomorrow” has recently acquired a significant stake in the provider of solutions for sorting solid waste, Aktid. The investment was accompanied by Crédit Agricole des Savoie, historical partner of the Chambéry based company. According to the company, Aktid has now all the cards in hand to implement its […]

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Bonfiglioli’s Complete Range of Solutions for Recycling Processing and Machinery

Bonfiglioli conceives, designs and produces custom solutions for collection, downsizing and sorting of waste materials. Recycling is a key component of waste management to reduce pollution and landfill waste; in order to ensure high-quality operations and the best result in the recycling process, the company provides a complete range of innovative products for Mobile and […]

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Fornnax Adds 430 HP Secondary Shredder to R-Series Lineup

Fornnax Technology Establishes a New Benchmark by Introducing R4000-HD. Fornnax possesses a trump card in aspects of making the tyre recycling business profitable, with formidable performance efficacy criteria. The introduction of the new Fornnax R4000-HD is going to be a game changer in the recycling industry. “Waste is a Human Invention, & It’s Time to […]

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