The New Zealand Tire Market

According to AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd., New Zealand’s tire market is set to grow. It was valued at 800.24 million US-Dollar in 2024 and is expected to reach 1,312.16 million US-Dollar by 2033, growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.40 percent during the forecast period 2025–2033. As reported, one of the drivers […]

Tire Recycling Business in Germany: A Billion-Euro Industry Paving the Way to Climate Neutrality

Germany stands at the forefront of global environmental innovation, with a strong commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices. As one of the world leaders in climate change mitigation, recycling, and waste management technologies, the country offers fertile ground for environmentally driven business ventures – particularly in the tire recycling sector. In 2024 alone, Germany’s […]

Advanced Sorting Technologies for the Nordic Markets

German-based Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH is a global leader in recycling and sorting plant solutions. With advanced technologies, specialized expertise, and tailored solutions, the company supports the Scandinavian countries’ efforts to achieve their ambitious recycling and circular economy goals. Nordic countries are globally recognized as leaders in sustainability, with some of the most advanced waste management […]

Post-consumer Recyclates for Automotive Applications

German-based companies TechnoCompound GmbH and RE Plano GmbH (a subsidiary of REMONDIS Recycling) have agreed to intensify their cooperation in using post-consumer recyclates (PCR) for automotive applications. Both companies collaborate against the backdrop of the numerous EU regulations currently being discussed and have already been passed regarding the sustainability of companies and products, including the […]

Comstock Metals and RWE Clean Energy Enter Strategic Solar Recycling Partnership

Comstock Metals LLC, a subsidiary of American company Comstock Inc., has entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with RWE Clean Energy, the U.S. subsidiary of global energy company RWE. Under the terms of this new agreement, Comstock Metals will serve as a preferred, strategic partner for the recycling, disposal, and decommissioning services for RWE’s […]

Bio-Circular Carbon Black for Coatings Systems

Orion S.A., a global specialty chemicals company, informed that it has launched ECOLAR 50 POWDER – a new bio-circular carbon black. The new product would deliver coloristic properties comparable to regular specialty carbon blacks, Orion underlined. “Based completely on bio-circular feedstock not in competition with the food chain, ECOLAR 50 POWDER contains 100 percent biogenic […]

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 […]

Phosphorus: The Market Is Driven by Rising Demand

According to American company Transparency Market Research Inc., the elemental phosphorus (P4) and derivatives market is witnessing steady growth driven by rising demand in agriculture, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Innovations in sustainable phosphorus recovery and eco-friendly processing methods would shape the industry’s future. As stated, the market was valued at 2.5 billion US-Dollar in 2023 and […]

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 […]

“One Earth Summit” 2025: Hong Kong and Its Role as an International Financial Center

In March this year, the “One Earth Summit” was held in Hong Kong. The event attracted more than 300 participants from around the globe and was hosted by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology, co-organized by the One Earth Alliance, and the Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative launched by the World Economic Forum. […]

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 […]

BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition: Ensuring Free Trade despite Tariffs and other Restrictions

The world is changing – but the answer is NOT blowing in the wind. More than 1,900 participants, drawn from well over 800 companies and more than 60 countries attended the recent convention of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) in Valencia 2025, the world association gave account. “We are more visible and better connected […]