Reconomy buys European recycling broker
London-headquartered circular economy specialist Reconomy has continued its international expansion by acquiring German metal recycling broker Sudamin Rohstoff.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 23 February 2024
Some grades crept up in value this week, breaking the trend that had seen relatively stable markets for the last few weeks.
Aluminium packaging chief calls for year of talk and action
Clear communication is the priority for this year after a "frustrating" 2023, an aluminium packaging chief has declared.
‘Radical change’ ahead for ferrous recycling
The new president of the Bureau of International Recycling's (BIR's) ferrous division has predicted "radical and fundamental" upheaval in the sector.
Tesco launches cardboard-free foil roll
Tesco hopes to take more than 300 tonnes of cardboard off the market annually with an innovative new product.
Garage chain offers lithium battery recycling
Vehicle-repair garage chain Servicesure has launched a recovery scheme for lithium batteries.
Boots helps customers recycle blister packs
Pharmacy giant Boots is trialing a blister-pack recycling scheme.
Recycling activity drops in Europe
The amount of material recycled by the typical EU citizen has fallen, according to official data.
Future ‘not promising’ warns international recycling chief
Recycling companies across Europe are "struggling" with high costs and low demand, a leading figure has warned.
Paul Sanderson’s report
Last week, the Council of The Recycling Association agreed to use a small portion of our reserve funds towards working with the...