Korea Post, under the Ministry of Science and ICT, has rolled out a nationwide “Mail-back Takeback” program enabling consumers to recycle heated tobacco devices through local post offices and mailboxe...

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 ...

Enva, a leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, has signed a pre-let on a new 124,000 sq ft fridge recycling facility at Goodman’s Crossways Commercial Park in Dartford, Kent....

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has published a new analytical report mapping plastic recycling technologies across Europe. The report covers mechanical, dissolution and chemical recycling across key ...

The REDES4VALUE project is transforming abandoned polyamide fishing nets into high-value industrial materials, addressing one of the most persistent sources of marine pollution while enabling scalable...

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...

Artificial intelligence will take centre stage at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference at RAI Amsterdam on 5-6 May 2026. A dedicated AI Innovation Hub will showcase the latest ...

Since April 2024, Cirrec (part of Faerch Group) has been processing 60,000 tonnes of PET trays/year—over 3 billion trays—into food-grade rPET. The key challenge: sorting visually similar but legally d...

Interview with Iñigo Canalejo Lasarte Vice President ESG and Strategic Marketing at IFCO. ...

Fornnax has unveiled one of the world’s largest New Product Development Centre and Demo Plant, spread across a 12-acre facility located approximately 30 km from the key western Indian port of Kandla i...

TOMRA Collection has opened a new reverse vending machine (RVM) showroom in London, giving UK retailers the opportunity to experience deposit-return technology firsthand as the country prepares to rol...

Two major sustainability events are joining forces: the Textiles Recycling Expo and the Future Fabrics Expo will run side-by-side at Brussels Expo on 24–25 June 2026. This collaboration brings togethe...

The Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa (PRS) is making its debut in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the PRS ME&A Conference KSA on 21 January 2026 at the Riyadh Marriott, preceded by a netwo...

BRT HARTNER has launched its first optical sorting system, the BRT Hartner AS, developed in cooperation with RTT System GmbH. The solution combines an acceleration belt, advanced optical sensors and c...

Plasta, AB in Lithuania shows what’s possible when the right expertise and technology come together. Working closely with their team, we built a tailored process based on TOMRA AUTOSORT™ SPEEDAIR and...

A major milestone for the region: STADLER Group and Ecourbis Ambiental S/A Ambiental will build UTM Leste, the most advanced municipal solid waste (MSW) treatment facility in Latin America — set to st...

TOMRA Collection has unveiled the TOMRA S2 Rugged Plus — a powerful, high-capacity, fully outdoor reverse vending machine for bottles and cans, designed to operate in rain, hail, or scorching sun. Thi...

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...