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‘Circularity in ELV recycling at risk’

European car recyclers are expressing concern over a proposed revision to the EU’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation, particularly regarding the target for recycled plastics in new vehicles. While the European Commission's draft regulation sets an ambitious target of 25% recycled plastic conten...

February 24th, 2025

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‘Port of Antwerp-Bruges has the firm ambition to become a leading hub for recycling in the future.’

Driving the Future of Circular Economy at Port of Antwerp-Bruges As the largest automotive port in the world and home to Europe’s largest chemical cluster, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is positioning itself as a leading hub for recycling and circular economy investments. With sustainability as a core p...

February 24th, 2025

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‘Added value throughout the cycle, from waste collection to the production of high-quality recycled materials.’

Overview of Derichebourg Group’s Recycling Activities ICM: Can you provide an overview of the recycling activities of the Derichebourg Group? Abderaman El Aoufir: The Derichebourg Group, listed on the Paris stock market and led by the Derichebourg family, has been a leader in recycling since i...

February 18th, 2025

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‘Countdown to Salzburg e-scrap show; Asian conference returns’

The 23rd International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC 2025) in Salzburg brought together 300 participants from over 40 countries. Key discussions covered e-waste regulations, sustainable innovation, and circular economy practices. With expert speakers and site visits, IERC will move to Valenci...

January 28th, 2025

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‘IERC 2025 Interview with Volker Pawlitzki – Our experience in circularity is one of the most important topics for the future’

In this exclusive interview, Volker Pawlitzki from Montanwerke Brixlegg AG highlights the company's 560-year history in copper recycling, producing Grade A copper cathodes from 100% scrap. Focusing on sustainability, they integrate energy-efficient processes and circularity, with innovations like hy...

December 13th, 2024

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‘Battery recyclers need investment support’

The battery recycling sector faces mounting challenges, with the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries and the need for substantial investment in processing capacity. Charles Stuyck of Umicore emphasizes the complexity of recycling and the uncertain investment climate due to shifting regulations. ...

November 30th, 2024

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‘IERC 2025 Interview with Marc Affüpper – TSR is ready and prepared for this new dimension of circularity’

In this exclusive interview, Marc Affüpper from TSR discusses the company's leadership in metal recycling, emphasizing the importance of WEEE recycling in meeting future demands for secondary raw materials. TSR’s advanced technologies and strategic partnerships position them to lead in circularit...

November 27th, 2024

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‘IERC 2025 Interview with Clemens Kitzberger – Revolutionizing recycling: EREMA Group’s vision for a sustainable circular economy’

In this exclusive interview, clemens kitzberger from erema group shares insights into how the company is driving innovation in plastics recycling to achieve a circular economy. from showcasing cutting-edge technologies like the intarema® tveplus® to providing a sneak peek into their manufacturing ...

November 25th, 2024

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‘Battery recycling will power the future … the debate rumbles on’

At the 29th International Conference on Battery Recycling, experts discussed the challenges facing the industry, particularly the limited profitability of recycling lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. While there is optimism for future solutions, concerns over low demand for recycled materials a...

October 19th, 2024

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