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EAFs in Japan get big cash injection

3 days ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

The steel producer is being supported by EUR 1.53 billion in Japanese government funding to boost capacity by 2.9 million tonnes by 2029 through the expansion of its electric arc furnace (EAF) portfolio.
Chinese superalloys in western airline engines?

4 days ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

Markus Moll, md of German consultancy SMR, told the stainless steel committee session that the US had been the biggest producer of superalloys but China was now in first place. Even so, he pointed out, the Chinese had not yet entered the key class market of rotating parts in jet engines made from superalloys. ‘They do produce high performance alloys; they do it for their military contracts, of course.
‘If one more thing goes wrong, it's over for us’ • Recycling International

5 days ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

‘I spoke with the director. He looked at me and said, “Henk, we’re just about holding on but if one more thing goes wrong, it’s over for us”.’ Alssema shared the chilling example during the plastics division session in Valencia. He emphasised this was not a rare story but one typical of the recycling industry – with a few market exceptions. ‘We see the same signals everywhere: pressure on margins, on stock levels, on liquidity, but also on people.
‘Low ambition’ kills off global plastic pollution treaty

5 days ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

This frustrating state of affairs was set out for members of the Bureau of International Recycling during the plastics division session at their Valencia convention. It was described during an update from BIR’s trade and environment director Alev Somer. ‘We’ve been negotiating [at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee] since November 2022 and have reached the point where there was no agreement at the end of what was supposed to be the final session,’ said Somer.
'Tackle three big fears, paper sector told' • Recycling International

5 days ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

Keynote speaker Brian Henesey, vp of Rocky Mountain Recycling in the US, told the BIR paper division at the Valencia gathering that such an approach was essential because cross-border trade pressures were putting sustainability under threat. He insisted the global recycling industry was built on interdependence. ‘We’re witnessing a steady erosion of that framework,’ Henesey warned. ‘Tariffs, export bans and nationalistic policies are challenging the very foundations of our cross-border trade.
Surprise data on environmental benefits of recycling holds up BIR report

5 days ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem

The report, The Environmental Benefits of Recycling, has been commissioned by the Bureau of International Recycling, and co-funded with consultants KPMG, to give the organisation better data when faced by regulators and policy makers. The work was heralded by BIR president Susie Burrage during the opening session of BIR’s convention in Valencia, Spain. She said the document would provide ‘a long-awaited benchmark with solid data’.
US battery leader pushes African e-mobility recycling

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper

The companies signed a strategic agreement to support the circular battery value chain in Africa. The partnership will see Ace Green Recycling process end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, including LFP batteries, as well as waste from Spiro’s battery manufacturing facilities. As part of the agreement, Spiro has named Ace as its exclusive global preferred recycling partner. Ace and Spiro plan to build recycling centres near Spiro’s collection hubs.
BIR meets up in Valencia

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper

The latest BIR gathering took place in Spain’s popular city Valencia. Here are some highlights from the trade show and conference floor!*Be sure to check our upcoming issue for the full event report. Don't hesitate to contact us to share your input and ideas. Subscribe to the magazine or (free) newsletter.
Tough farmer's baler twine transformed Down Under • Recycling International

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper

Farmers all around the world use millions of kilometres of weather-resistent baling twine every year. The material helps keep bales of hay, straw and other crops compact during transportation and storage. We’re talking about an estimated 400 000 tonnes worth of material. In fact, new market data suggestsa the global market currently exceeds EUR 1 billion. It will likely reach EUR 1.6 billion by 2033.
Marc Natan: ‘Pass on experience to young traders’

1 week ago | recyclinginternational.com | Martijn Reintjes

Natan is the first to receive the award, launched by BIR to celebrate and honour those who are a lifetime example and inspiration for the industry. Marc Natan is the owner of France-based Manco. He has been active in scrap commodity trade for more than 50 years and has seen many ups and downs. ‘Recycling is more precious than ever but at the same time our industry and business has been under a lot of pressure,’ he said. Natan said that he had learned most from his mistakes.