Opened in July 2025, ValcopIA in Toulouse is now the largest and most advanced Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in France. Operated by Paprec and powered by Pellenc ST’s cutting-edge technology, the p...

A new research initiative led by Kiel University of Applied Sciences (HAW Kiel) and Nuebold Yachtbau GmbH is developing rotor blades made entirely from renewable natural fibers — including flax, balsa...

Brussels, 7 November 2025. More than 110 organisations from across Europe’s plastics value chain have united to send a powerful message to the European Commission: Europe’s recycling system is breakin...

Textiles Recycling Expo is proud to announce the launch of the Textiles Recycling Awards, a brand-new initiative designed to celebrate innovation, leadership, and measurable impact in textile recyclin...

A new era for mechanical recycling has begun. At K 2025, Lindner, in collaboration with Procter & Gamble, introduced Flexloop — a revolutionary solvent-based extraction technology that removes NIAS, o...

Special for Circular Economy News Sunil Thawani, CEO, Non-Executive Board Member, Founder of Circular Economy Award (UAE), answers our questions....

Waste Robotics has officially launched its WR4 End-of-Arm Tool and AI-driven gripper system, now commercially available to facilities focused on metal sorting and recovery....

New reports from the Plastics Division of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) highlight a challenging year for the global recycled plastics sector. ...

The global Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) market is gaining traction as recycling automation and deposit return systems expand worldwide....

At ECOMONDO 2025 (Rimini, Italy), PICVISA will present its latest AI-driven separation and sorting technologies for glass, textiles, plastics, and metals — showcasing how artificial intelligence, robo...

TIME Magazine has recognized AMP Robotics’ AMP One among its Top 25 Inventions of 2025, highlighting its transformative role in advancing circular waste management....

TOMRA Recycling has unveiled its new eBook, “AI in Recycling: Unlocking New Possibilities”, highlighting how artificial intelligence and deep learning are reshaping material recovery and circularity....

After the grand success of the 1st Circular Economy Forum and Award Ceremony, held on 20th February 2025 in Dubai (watch highlights here), preparations are underway for the 2nd edition, expected to at...

Greyparrot’s AI-powered Analyzer has been recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 — a milestone for innovation in recycling and circular economy technology....

Scrap Kings LLC, one of Florida’s most innovative and sustainability-driven recyclers, has taken a major leap forward by installing three Magnapower Eddy Current Separator (ECS) systems — boosting rec...

IFAT Saudi Arabia will debut from 26–28 January 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center Organized by dmg events and licenced by Messe München, with the National Center for Waste Managemen...

STADLER has officially completed and commissioned a groundbreaking automated recycling facility in Sollenau, built for PreZero Austria. Representing the largest and most complex project in STADLER’s h...

Hire instead of buy — flexible testing and deployment for €1,750/month! The robotic waste-sorting market is valued at USD 2.84B in 2025 (Mordor Intelligence) and is growing rapidly. Until recently, a...

TOMRA Recycling, has launched FINDER™ COLOR, a new solution for the scrap metal recycling and e-scrap processing industries that combines AI-powered singulation with ultra-precise RGB imaging....

Entries are now officially open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026, recognising innovation and leadership across the plastics recycling value chain....

Europe’s plastics recycling industry is facing an existential crisis. Despite €5 billion in investments (2020–2023) and 12.5 million tonnes of installed capacity, recyclers are struggling due to: low ...

Tata Technologies has unveiled WATTSync, a cloud-based digital battery passport that brings full transparency across the battery lifecycle — from sourcing and manufacturing to usage, second-life, and ...

A new state-of-the-art facility has been commissioned in Magdeburg, setting a benchmark in bottom ash recycling from municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI). With a total capacity of 90,000 tonnes p...

Specially for Circular Economy News: We spoke with Valérie Itey, founder of CLIC RECYCLE®, a sustainable technology company transforming human hair waste into innovative solutions for agriculture, mar...

The European Union has officially published its first Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Working Plan, introducing mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for key product categori...

Recycling Expo Middle East 2025 to connect global innovators, GCC policymakers, and industry leaders on 11–12 November Saudi Arabia’s capital will become the focal point for regional sustainability ef...

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has officially announced that its World Recycling Convention & Exhibition will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 27–28 October 2025. This will be the firs...

Vinyl records are not just back—they’re being pressed sustainably in Haarlem, Netherlands. Since 1958, Record Industry has produced thousands of records daily. Today, thanks to cutting-edge recycling ...

Interview with Keshika Mahesh, Founder & CEO of DigiProPass — specially for Circular Economy News...

Karishma Gupta, Founder & CEO, Eslando Special for Circular Economy News “Even the most 'sustainable' dress can end up in a landfill.” This realisation came early in my career, after years in a...