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Automated Reusable Cup Return Systems Tested at Major Ice Hockey Tournament
At the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 World Championship, automated return stations for reusable cups were installed across two arenas as part of a large-scale circular system....

Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference
FRANKFURT, GERMANY — The full, high-level conference agenda for the co-located E-Waste World Expo, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo, ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo (EBMI) has officially ...
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Juno Technology uses a wet processing system to reclaim contaminated fiber
Juno Technology uses a wet processing system to reclaim contaminated fiber. ...

Check out our new McNeilus® electric PTO Zero Radius™
Check out our new McNeilus® electric PTO Zero Radius™ Side Loader, monitored with ClearSky™ telematics, which is exceeding daily workload expectations and still returning with a charge!
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Economy

Circular Economy Awards & Forum marks a year of global expansion in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the Circular Economy Awards & Forum is reflecting on a year of significant growth and internationalization. What began as a regional initiative has evolved into a global plat...

🌍 FTR+ Marketplace Launches to Modernize Global Textile Reuse.
A major step forward for textile circularity: FTR+, a new digital marketplace dedicated to textile reuse and recycling, officially launched on July 8, 2025....

♻️ EU Green Week 2025 Kicks Off: Circular Solutions Take Centre Stage in Brussels
How can circularity fuel Europe’s competitiveness? That’s the core question driving this year’s EU Green Week, which officially opened today in Brussels....

♻️ PolyNext - Plastic Industry Conference 2025: A Global Platform for Plastic Recycling & Sustainable Solutions
Dubai, UAE – The PolyNext Awards & Conference 2025 is set to take center stage on October 01-02, 2025, at the prestigious Crowne Plaza Dubai, Salah Al Din St, Deira, Dubai. This premier global event i...
Sciense and technology

TeknTrash Robotics and Sharp Group Pilot AI-Powered Humanoid to Tackle Waste Sector Challenges
UK-based TeknTrash Robotics has partnered with environmental services provider Sharp Group to test ALPHA, an advanced humanoid robot designed to revolutionize waste sorting. The pilot at Sharp Group's...

Liverpool to Introduce HVO-Powered Waste Trucks Ahead of UK-Wide Food Waste Reform.
Liverpool City Council is preparing to deploy up to 36 waste collection vehicles powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO)—a major step towards meeting new UK-wide food-waste collection laws set to ...

RFID Tags: A Game-Changer for Battery Recycling?
Every year, improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries pose hidden dangers at waste processing facilities. These tiny power sources—sometimes no bigger than a coin—can spark fires, damage equipment, an...

Reducing plastic waste with AI and enzymes
Protein Evolution, a young biotech company that utilises biological processes to promote the transition to a lower-carbon, circular economy for materials and plastics, has announced the launch of new ...
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Digital Product Passports Explained: the Best Reference Book to Start With
As Digital Product Passports move from regulatory concept to operational reality, a growing number of professionals, companies, and individuals are looking for a clear entry point into the topic. Yet,...

Portugal launches its national deposit return scheme (DRS) for drink container recycling ♻️
Portugal becomes the 19th country in Europe to introduce a circular economy initiative for bottles and cans....

Can Digital Product Passports Transform Our Relationship with Products?
Today we speak with Marion Rouzeaud — transformation leader, author, and founder of DiPPa, a strategic advisory practice partnering with organizations to integrate data-driven sustainability and circu...

Textiles Recycling Expo Returns with the Industry Alliance Hub Featuring UKFT
The Textiles Recycling Expo returns to Brussels, Belgium on 24–25 June 2026 for its second edition — and registration is now open (free of charge). A key highlight of the event, the Industry Alliance ...
Equipment

Automated Reusable Cup Return Systems Tested at Major Ice Hockey Tournament
At the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 World Championship, automated return stations for reusable cups were installed across two arenas as part of a large-scale circular system....

TOMRA launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext™ ecosystem
TOMRA Recycling has introduced a new AI-native platform from PolyPerception together with three new deep learning applications for its GAINnext™ technology at IFAT 2026 in Munich and Plastics Recyclin...

Turning data into performance: STADLER showcases STADLERconnect live at IFAT 2026
At IFAT 2026 in Munich, STADLER Group presented its vision for the next phase of the recycling industry — where data-driven operations and digital optimisation are at the core of plant performance....

Machinex unveils MIND™ AI platform at IFAT Munich 2026
Machinex has introduced MIND™, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to bring system-wide intelligence to modern recycling operations. The launch takes place at IFAT Munich 2026 ...
Politics

Plastic waste exported for recycling from England have increased by more than 10%
RECOUP said year-on-year, despite increases in material being recycled in the UK, quantities of plastic waste exported for recycling from England have increased by more than 10% to just over 600,000 t...

A new law to ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe is entering into force
A new law to ensure that batteries are collected, reused and recycled in Europe is entering into force. This will support the shift to a circular economy, increase security of supply for raw materials...

The UK government has announced new plans to encourage the use of fewer resources and increase recycling
The UK government has announced new plans to encourage the use of fewer resources and increase repair, reuse and recycling as part of its “goal” to achieve a circular economy approach. ...

The European Council adopted a new regulation that strengthens sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries.
The European Council adopted a new regulation that strengthens sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries. The regulation will regulate the entire life cycle of batteries – from production...
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