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Euric has published a factsheet on Metal Recycling highlighting the importance of both
ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and their substantial benefits for the environment and the economy in Europe.

The prize is awarded each year to a personality who has rendered outstanding services to the recycling industry and environmental protection.

The WEEE Forum has welcomed four new members, two of which are from outside Europe as the organisation continues its global expansion.

For the first time, at IERC an industry barometer was survey. It shows that many companies are neither satisfied with the economic nor the regulatory situation.

According to Zero Waste Europe and Relop, the proper interpretation of the Directive is crucial, starting by getting the scope right to avoid any loopholes.

According to European Plastics Converters (EuPC), the ban and reduction of single-use plastics in Europe already affecting the environment negatively.

The winners of the seven award categories will be announced on 26 March, the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.

Construction and demolition waste makes up just over one third of total waste generation in the EU.

Two years ago, the European Carpet and Rug Association (ECRA) announced actions to strengthen the reuse and recycling of carpets in Europe.

Ad Rem and Hamos jointly have developed a processing line that handles the complete plastic recycling chain from waste to resource. The first plant of its kind is now running at full capacity at the AO Recycling facility in Telford.

Today, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has launched its new website www.bir.org after a major redesign in order to enhance its information services for its members, the public, the media and political decisionmakers.