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2 weeks ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem
Their work is reported in the journal of the German Chemical Society, with the publication listing 10 academics from Central South University, Changsha and other institutions. They are also claiming rates of 96.86% for nickel, 92.35% for cobalt and 90.59 % for manganese. The process, called ‘neutral leaching’, needs just 15 minutes in laboratory tests to separate out the desired battery materials.
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2 weeks ago | 
globaltextilesource.com | Robin Latchem
April 08, 2025 Category: SUSTAINABILITY Country: Belgium Region: Europe Textile recyclers in Europe are urging a series of measures to boost circularity in the sector, including more recycling and an increased use of secondary fibres.
By Robin Latchem
29th March, 2025
Textile recyclers in Europe are urging a series of measures to boost circularity in the sector, including more recycling and an increased use of secondary fibres.
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2 weeks ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem
Mercedes-Benz, which revealed the cartel, was not fined. Other companies, including Stellantis, BMW and Volvo, admitted their involvement in the cartel and agreed to settle the case. Stellantis (including Opel), Mitsubishi and Ford received reduced fines because of their co-operation.
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2 weeks ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem
The comment comes from the US Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) which backs free and fair-trade policies. In a briefing for members, it points out the US recycled materials industry is a net exporter and supports nearly 600 000 jobs nationwide, with the exports of recyclables helping to reduce the US trade deficit.
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3 weeks ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Textiles recycling
Up to 2 700 jobs are at risk with the industry body UK Steel warning closure would leave UK customers dependent on international supplies. The UK would be the only G7 member incapable of producing its own virgin steel. British Steel is a long steel products business founded in 2016 with assets acquired from Tata Steel Europe, firstly by Greybull Capital and then China’s Jingye Group in 2020.
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3 weeks ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Textiles recycling
The latest worldsteel data shows that, of the top 10 producers, China is estimated to have had an output of 78.9 Mt in February, down 3.3% on a year earlier. India produced 12.7 Mt, up 6.3% while Japan’s 6.4 Mt was down 8.5%. The United States’ output was 6.0 Mt (-7.0%); Russia is estimated at 5.8 Mt (-3.4%); South Korea 5.2 Mt (+0.7%); Türkiye 2.9 Mt (-5.6%); Brazil produced 2.7 Mt (-1.6%); Germany 2.7 Mt (-13.5%); and Iran 1.7 Mt (-21.8%).
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3 weeks ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Non-Ferrous metals recycling |Battery Recycling
The Textiles branch of EuRIC, representing Europe’s textile reuse and recycling operators, has unveiled ‘An EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: Increasing Textiles Circularity by 2030’. The manifesto highlights ‘an unprecedented crisis’ facing Europe’s textile collection and recycling sector, worsened by rising costs, low demand and the impact of ultra-fast fashion.
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4 weeks 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.
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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.
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1 month ago | 
recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Non-Ferrous metals recycling
The European Commission’s new strategy considers energy costs, debarbonisation, production capacity and circularity. It says the Action Plan on Steel and Metals will strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and safeguard the industry’s future. Together, they employ directly and indirectly nearly 2.6 million people within Europe. Unveiling the plan, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says: ‘The steel industry has always been a core engine for European prosperity.
