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'Don't interfere with free trade' • Recycling International

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Plastics Recycling

Markets in the second quarter of the year have been closely watching developments in policy and regulation. President Donald Trump’s heavy dose of tariffs on US imports and a potential ban on the export of scrap from Europe could both have wide-reaching consequences – although non-ferrous metals were included in the list of materials exempt from tariffs. Aluminium is not included in the 2 April (‘Liberation Day’) tariffs as it is covered by earlier tariffs.
Paper recyclers caught in 'cycle of chaos' • Recycling International

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Non-Ferrous metals recycling |Plastics Recycling

According to bvse chairman Mike Hayes, the European recovered paper market remains ‘extremely volatile’. He also told the 500+ delegates gathered in Bonn that German recyclers had realised a strong utilisation rate of 83% in 2024. ‘Germany’s paper recycling surely deserves a round of applause. The European average is stuck at 70%, with some member states managing only 50%. Well done to everyone in the sector for making this happen.
BBC exposes pyrolysis scandal of exported used tyres

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Non-Ferrous metals recycling |Battery Recycling |Plastics Recycling

The BBC report said that millions of tyres were being treated at illegal pyrolysis plants in India, despite export paperwork indicating they were being processed properly. It highlighted hazardous and potentially lethal conditions around these plants for both workers and nearby communities. Most UK operators have tightly regulated environmental permits and are inspected regularly. Tyres should be shredded ahead of export.
IARC 2025 highlights

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Non-Ferrous metals recycling |Battery Recycling |Plastics Recycling

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Novelis claims aluminium recycling first

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Battery Recycling |Plastics Recycling |Car recycling

The innovative pilot material is said to be suitable for car body outer skin applications, meeting the highest requirements for surface quality and formability. The scrap for the recycled coil was sourced through the Automotive Circularity Platform (ACP), which was initiated together with thyssenkrupp Materials Services.
Black mass now 'officially' hazardous in the EU • Recycling International

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Non-Ferrous metals recycling |Plastics Recycling |Car recycling

Under this expected development, the export of black mass to non-OECD countries is automatically banned under the Basel Convention, which prohibits the export of hazardous waste to these countries.
EAFs turn from costlier scrap

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Plastics Recycling |Car recycling

Its March review notes that markets have seen an almost US$ 30 per tonne increase for scrap. ‘The increases in scrap prices force EAF based mills to replace their scrap purchases with the procurement of semis,’ the outlook says. EAF-based mills are already priced out and the smart choice is semi-finished imports from Asia as evidenced by recent Turkish import statistics.
Circ’s ready to fashion our wardrobes

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Plastics Recycling |Car recycling |Non-Ferrous metals recycling

Circ’s patented process delivers the recovery and reuse of both cotton and polyester from polycotton blended textile waste. The innovative solution combines hydrothermal processing technology, water, heat, chemistry and pressure to separate the polyester from the cotton fibres, preserving their integrity for reuse. The result: materials that can replace virgin fibres in fashion manufacturing.
IMRC 2025 • Recycling International

2 months ago | recyclinginternational.com | Martijn Reintjes |Battery Recycling |Plastics Recycling

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Battery processing boost for Mumbai

2 months ago | recyclinginternational.com | Martijn Reintjes |Plastics Recycling

One of the leading actors in battery recycling in the greater Mumbai region is Recyclekaro. The company is busy with a major expansion of its operations, more than tripling its total recycling capacity. A big part of the capacity boost is for the treatment of lithium batteries. Recyclekaro has a modern facility at Palghar, north of Mumbai. ‘The expansion will ramp up our capacity from 7 500 tonnes to 24 000 tonnes per year,’ says company founder and ceo Rajesh Gupta.