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Growing global demand for batteries is also reflected in business prospects for battery recyclers. Their expectations have been highlighted in a recent survey of congress participants at the International Congress for Battery Recycling ICBR 2019.

Extending the lifespan of smartphones and other electronics by just one year would save the EU as much carbon emissions as taking 2 million cars off the roads annually, a new study reveals.

A new relationship between people and nature is needed as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten progress

When we think of sustainability, we don’t often think of the print industry and its abundance of paper.

Apex Hydraulics were recently requested to manufacture a number of bespoke cylinders for a business specialising in the production of recycling plant equipment. The company uses cutting edge technology to remain at the top of their sector, providing market leading recycling tools and machinery.

ERPA, the recovered paper branch of Euric, has issued a statement to express its concern about the developments on the global recovered paper market which negatively impacts paper recycling in Europe.

The study looks into the information available as well as the state of implementation of such technologies in the European context. It closes with policy recommendations to ensure CR complements, rather than jeopardises, a real Circular Economy.

With the introduction of plastic import bans across South East Asia, the global export market has slowed hugely over the last 12 months.

On average, 14% of steel companies’ value is at risk from rising carbon prices, says a new report from research provider CDP. The sector is expected to reduce emissions by less than 50% by 2050, compared to the 65% reduction needed to keep global warming below 2°C.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) was 159.0 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2019, a 4.6% increase compared to June 2018.

So far, actions to boost the development of a circular economy in Europe have centred on production, getting industries to introduce circular business models and bring circular options to the market.