The Parliament’s position contains some positive steps that FEAD welcomes, such as the acknowledgement of the primary role of the Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) and the move towards a more inclusive governance structure for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. FEAD supports the clear distinction between ATFs and collection points, with ATFs as the sole entities authorised to issue Certificates of…
As the European Commission prepares a new Circular Economy Act, amidst a wider deregulatory push, and against the backdrop of a deepening waste crisis, the Parliament’s mixed response today falls short of the action needed – warns the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). The Parliament voted on the revision and merge of the outdated End-of-Life Vehicles Directive and the 3R Type-Approval Directive into a…
Current recycling processes are inadequate for removing these odorous substances, which have migrated into the material during the product’s life cycle. A multi-stage treatment is required to eliminate these odours sufficiently, allowing the pellets to be processed into high-quality end products for applications in industries such as packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen (NGR) and Kreyenborg have developed…
But the impact goes beyond recycling. In 2023, European plastics production dropped by 8.3%, while the global market share has shrunk from 22% in 2006 to 12% today. This is not only a threat to the competitiveness of Europe’s industry, but also its ability to meet circular economy and climate goals. In response, 28 leading actors across the European plastics…
The transition to a circular economy involves more than merely adjusting existing processes. Rather, it requires a fundamental rethinking of how we produce and consume. Considerations regarding durability, reparability, disassembly, material selection, and end-of-life solutions need to be incorporated into product development from the outset. Companies are challenged to develop new capabilities, deploy appropriate tools, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Only…
Olatz has over six years of professional experience working in close contact with the European institutions, with a special focus on policy analysis, legal research and strategic advocacy. Through her work at the Delegation of the Basque Country to the EU, Olatz obtained thorough knowledge of sustainability policies including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and the EU Green Deal. She…
Incorporating new undercarriage, arm and boom, elevating cab and counterweight designs, the new DX270WMH-7 is built to offer next level performance for the toughest tasks across a wide range of material sorting and handling applications. The latter include the handling of scrap metal and other solid waste, as well as those in recycling, demolition and the timber industry. The DX270WMH-7…
This is leading to a decrease in production and recycling capacity, compromising the survival of this strategic sector. By the end of 2025, the territory is expected to have lost recycling facilities, amounting to almost one million tonnes of recycling capacity since 2023. Between January and July 2025, alone, almost the same amount of capacity as in the whole of…
The Keynote premieres across three dedicated sessions to serve global audiences: EMEA session – Tue, 23 Sep 2025 | 11:00 CEST Americas session – Tue, 23 Sep 2025 | 11:00 am PDT = 2:00 pm EDT Asia/Pacific session – Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | 11:00 IST = 12:30 ICT = 15:30 AEST Participation in the Metal Recycling Keynote is free…
The report explores the economic impact on the UK scrap steel sector as the steel industry transitions to low-carbon electric arc furnaces (EAF), which is set to significantly increase domestic demand for British scrap steel. It finds that an export ban to non-OECD countries would lead to nearly £5bn lost in GVA and costing over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.…
A third-generation family business and Kiverco customer for over 20 years, Binn Group shares a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability. Their trust in Kiverco was reinforced more than a decade ago when a fire at their site damaged the waste plant. Binn Group’s latest investment supports both business growth and their drive to adopt greener energy solutions. The new…
As part of the HYDREAMS project, Swiss Steel Group is taking a crucial step in this direction. The project, funded by the European Union in April 2023, aims to explore how the steel industry can transition from natural gas to clean hydrogen, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. The project focuses on two types of furnaces (reheating and annealing) and two…
