Robin Latchem

A Switzerland-based joint venture between three partners has been set up to industrialise, standardise and scale up textile fibre recycling.

Indian yards have been included in the European Commission's latest list of approved ship recycling facilities for the first time.

Battery recycling in the US could reduce the national reliance on imported critical materials within three years, an official US report has concluded.

Engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a recyclable polyethylene-based elastic yarn that offers an alternative to conventional spandex blends.

British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) is urging metal recyclers to support a scheme for apprentices which is set to be dropped because of a lack of applicants.

Copper prices hit an all-time high in early August, although the rally appears to reflect tight supply and disruptions rather than an indication of strong global growth.

Car giant Mercedes-Benz is set to be the first automotive company in Europe to integrate Hydro's recycled aluminium Circal product into the manufacture of the next generation of large electric vehicles.

China is reportedly planning closed-loop management systems for electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic (PV) systems by 2030.

EU regulators setting recycling targets for e-bike batteries need crucial end-of-life data. Accurec-Recycling conducted a study on the topic.

Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) has expanded its coverage of India's ferrous scrap market with the launch of seven new daily domestic steel scrap price assessments.