German battery recycling company cylib has acquired a mechanical battery recycling facility in Bavaria, marking a significant step toward establishing a fully integrated battery recycling value chain ...

STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH has completed and commissioned a state-of-the-art lightweight packaging (LVP) sorting facility for PreZero in Sollenau, Austria. The highly automated plant is one of the most a...

Large companies across the European Union are no longer allowed to destroy unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear after new rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (E...

As recycled content adoption grows, one of the biggest challenges for the packaging industry remains consistent quality, transparency and traceability across complex value chains....

The ISWA International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) has released the first detailed programme for the ISWA World Congress 2026, which will take place 16–18 November at London's QEII Centre....

What will unlock Europe’s transition from textile waste to a circular system? Two industry experts share their perspectives on Digital Product Passports, industrial infrastructure and the market condi...

Latvia has expanded its recycling infrastructure with the commissioning of a new municipal solid waste (MSW) and packaging waste sorting facility for Eco Baltia, designed and delivered by Azortum....

Built in 2000 and fully modernised in 2023, the Firminy sorting centre is now operated by TrivalLoire, SUEZ’s dedicated subsidiary, under a public service delegation for Saint-Étienne Métropole, servi...

TOMRA Recycling has expanded the application range of its AUTOSORT™ PULSE sensor-based sorting system, extending Dynamic LIBS technology beyond aluminum alloy separation to include stainless steel, he...

As Digital Product Passports (DPPs) move closer to implementation across Europe, attention is increasingly shifting from data collection to data utilisation....

The second edition of Textiles Recycling Expo concluded on 24–25 June at Brussels Expo, reinforcing its position as Europe's leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recyclin...

Europe is investing heavily in textile circularity, while Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are increasingly seen as a key enabler of more efficient textile recycling. But is the lack of product-level ...

A new £16 million recycling plant has entered operation in Northern Ireland, featuring a 3D trommel screening system, six optical sorters (including Pellenc ST Mistral+ CONNECT™ full-package units), A...

While much of the discussion around Digital Product Passports (DPPs) focuses on compliance, reporting, and regulation, a growing number of experts argue that their greatest value may lie elsewhere: he...

For textile recyclers, the bottleneck is no longer collection - it's sorting. As textile waste volumes continue to grow across Europe, the ability to accurately identify and separate complex textile s...

STADLER is strengthening its presence in Japan with the establishment of its own subsidiary. We spoke with Megumi Sasaki, Project Director for Stadler Japan Setup, about why this step has become possi...

In Edinburgh, Scotland, STEINERT MSort sorting technology is helping transform green and brown recycled glass into AFM® — a high-performance, glass-based filter media used in drinking water treatment,...

A handshake at IFAT worldwide 2026 marked the beginning of a new partnership between TriPlast and WeSort.AI GmbH....

REuse Economy Expo brought together key circular economy leaders, policymakers and technology innovators in Paris this week, underlining the growing strategic importance of reuse systems, Digital Prod...

STADLER Group has opened a new office in Japan, strengthening its long-term presence in the Asian market and positioning the company closer to growing demand for advanced sorting and material recovery...

Kaizen Recycling Limited and WeSort.AI are pleased to announce a partnership appointing Kaizen Recycling Limited as the official partner for WeSort.AI across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The partne...

The Belgium-based recycling group Galloo has selected WeSort.AI GmbH’s X.Sort M system to strengthen battery detection capabilities at one of its facilities, aiming to reduce fire risks linked to hidd...

The 2nd Circular Economy Awards & Forum took place on 2 April 2026 in Dubai, bringing together government representatives, industry leaders, sustainability experts and circular economy innovators from...

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....

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 ...

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...

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 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 ...

Battery recycling rates remain low amid growing demand. Industry estimates suggest that only around 15% of batteries are currently recycled, while up to 85% remain outside formal recycling streams, re...

In the run-up to IFAT 2026, we spoke with Reiner Hungermann, Managing Director of Matthiessen Lagertechnik, about key industry trends, technological approaches, and innovations shaping the future of w...