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 per year, it is now the largest plant of its kind in Germany.

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 categories, including electronics and textiles. The move is set to transform compliance requirements for technology companies selling into the EU market.

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 efforts this November, as Recycling Expo Middle East 2025 brings together the most influential stakeholders in recycling, waste management, and circular economy innovation. Scheduled for 11–12 November 2025 at The Arena, Riyadh, the event will unite government leaders, industry decision-makers, and technology pioneers from across the GCC and beyond.

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 first time in BIR’s history that the global recycling industry’s flagship event is held in Thailand — a strategic move that highlights the growing importance of the recycling sector within the ASEAN region and Asia more broadly.