Robin Latchem

Recyclers across Europe are urging policy makers to understand that the export of scrap is vital for a thriving domestic recycling sector.

Argentina is ending a 16-year ban on the export of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap as part of a general review of industrial regulations.

The global long steel products market is described as ‘very poor and unstable’, with a ‘very unsatisfactory outlook’ in the latest short-term outlook from

The Bureau of international Recycling has added its voice to those concerned at calls from primary aluminium and steel producers for restrictions on the export or recycled metals from the European Union.

Plans for the largest battery recycling facility in India have moved nearer to fruition with a lease agreement for a site in Mundra, Gujurat.

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of DS Smith by International Paper (IP) after IP agreed to sell five plants in Europe to address competition concerns.

Improved collection, mandatory harmonised sorting and a pre-processing infrastructure are essential for the circularity of polyester textiles, insists leading members of the PET value chain in Europe.

After a depressing end to the year, recyclers hope that higher prices for crude oil in January will be maintained to persuade more brands to adopt circular packaging.

Total world crude steel production was 1 882.6 million tonnes (Mt) in 2024, down 0.8% on the year before, according to data from the World Steel Association (worldsteel).

A pioneering recycling project in the UK is looking to reduce emissions from steelmaking.