Recycling news: 2026

Global Recycling access for paper cups hits 20% of US This figure represents a quadrupling in the past decade, spurred by significant investment and action. Resource Recycling (US) · 11 May 2026 Global Security on a dying planet: why militarised politics are pushing us to the brink The world is being led to the edge – not by accident, but by choice. The war that the US and Israel launched on Iran in February – an attack in violation of rules set by international law – has sent shockwaves not only through energy markets but has intensified suffering across the Middle East and beyond. According to UNHCR, around 3.2 million Iranians have been displaced by the attacks. Millio… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 11 May 2026 Global Orange County landfill fees to spike 53% The rate increase goes into effect July 1 and is the result of a convergence of factors. Resource Recycling (US) · 11 May 2026 Global Why Greenpeace sent a ship to help the Global Sumud Flotilla sail to Gaza, and what’s happened Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise sailed alongside the Global Sumud Flotilla from Barcelona to Syracuse to support a peaceful civilian mission challenging the siege on Gaza and demanding safe, unhindered humanitarian access. Greenpeace International · 11 May 2026 Global May pricing bullish for most bales Parts of the struggling recycling sector are seeing upside in war-related surges in commodity pricing. Resource Recycling (US) · 11 May 2026 Global The Versalis–Eni Governance Question: When Auditor Rotation Isn’t Really Rotation The Versalis Case and the Failure of Europe’s Audit Rotation Rules Bioplastics News · 11 May 2026 Global Effective Shredder Technology to Produce Alternative Fuels Cemex Colombia, part of the international building materials group Cemex based in Mexico, relies on shredding technology from Austrian manufacturer Untha. The Colombian firm has been producing cement, concrete, and other building materials for the construction industry for over 25 years. In order to meet the energy requirements of its cement kilns more sustainably, the […] Global Recycling · 11 May 2026 Global Sterk dealerschap met focus op kwaliteit ETS Machinery ondersteunt sloop- en recyclingbedrijven met zowel herstellingen als preventief onderhoud voor graafmachines van alle merken. De betrouwbare partner in garagediensten zet nu een grote stap voorwaarts. Trots kondigt het bedrijf aan dat het optreedt als Benelux-invoerder van Minelli overslagkranen en toebehoren. ETS Machinery ontpopte zich door de jaren heen tot een gespecialiseerde… RecyclePro · 11 May 2026 Global Digitale Anlagenoptimierung zum Anfassen Stadler Anlagenbau stellte auf der IFAT 2026 seine Plattform STADLERconnect anhand eines interaktiven Demo Loops vor und zeigte, wie datenbasierte Einblicke messbare Verbesserungen bei Anlagenleistung und Effizienz ermöglichen. Zum Auftakt der Presseveranstaltung am 4. Mai begrüßten die Co-Geschäftsführer Willi Stadler und Julia Stadler die Anwesenden und skizzierten die strategische Ausrichtun… Recyclingportal.eu · 11 May 2026 Global Aufstellen, anschließen, schreddern: Mobile Zerkleinerung ohne Installation Mal kompakt, mal sperrig, mal feucht, mal trocken – und häufig alles gleichzeitig. Wer Hausmüll, Gewerbeabfälle oder Altholz verarbeitet, hat es mit Materialströmen zu tun, deren Eigenschaften kaum vorhersehbar sind und sich ständig ändern. Für Anlagenbetreiber bedeutet das vor allem eines: Sie müssen heterogene Fraktionen zuverlässig und wirtschaftlich verarbeiten, oft an unterschiedlichen Sta… Recyclingportal.eu · 11 May 2026 Global Der Kupferpreis zog im April leicht um 2,8 Prozent an Die globale Kupferminenproduktion lag Ende Februar 2026 0,4 Prozent höher als im Vorjahr. Produktionseinschränkungen in Indonesien und der DRK wurden durch eine anziehende Produktion in anderen Ländern ausgeglichen. Das berichtet die IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG in ihrer neuesten Rohstoffpreis-Information. Die Produktion von raffiniertem Kupfer stieg mit 2,5 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr stärk… Recyclingportal.eu · 11 May 2026 Global Der Irankonflikt beschränkt die Aluminiumproduktion In den ersten drei Monaten 2026 lag die Produktion von Primäraluminium um 1,2 Prozent über dem Vorjahresniveau. Der Produktionsanstieg betrug in China 1,6 Prozent, in Europa konnte der Output um 3,9 Prozent gesteigert werden. Das berichtet die IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG in ihrer neuesten Rohstoffpreis-Information. Der Irankonflikt beschränkt die Aluminiumproduktion in den Golfstaaten, die im… Recyclingportal.eu · 11 May 2026 Global BB Engineering Developed Extruder with High Throughput By its own account, German firm BB Engineering GmbH – part of Brückner Group – has closed a gap. The machine building company underlined that with the successful commissioning of two single-screw extruders with a screw diameter of 360 millimeters, it has set a new benchmark: single-screws for processing PET in this size have not […] Global Recycling · 10 May 2026 Global Sorting Robot from Machinex Machinex, a leader in sorting technologies, has launched the SamurAI Optima sorting robot. As reported by the internationally active manufacturer, it is engineered to be the most space-efficient model in the company’s robot series. “Building on the success of the original SamurAI, the new Optima delivers the same powerful AI technology in a compact design […] Global Recycling · 9 May 2026 Global LyondellBasell sees upside for PP over PE About 20% of global PE supply is affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, compared to nearly three-quarters of PP supply. Resource Recycling (US) · 8 May 2026 Global E-Power Granted Landmark Patent for Multi-Element Doped Hard Carbon Composites, Accelerating Sodium-Ion Battery Commercialization E-Power Granted Landmark Patent for Multi-Element Doped Hard Carbon Composites, Accelerating Sodium-Ion Battery Commercialization DOVER, USA, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E-Power Inc. (“E-Power”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Aquatech Acquires FTS H2O to Advance Energy-Efficient Lithium Processing, Zero Liquid Discharge, and Brine Mining Aquatech Acquires FTS H2O to Advance Energy-Efficient Lithium Processing, Zero Liquid Discharge, and Brine Mining CANONSBURG, Pa., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aquatech, a global leader in industrial water and […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global CATL Subsidiary CAIT Partners up with Togg on Bedrock Chassis CATL Subsidiary CAIT Partners up with Togg on Bedrock Chassis NINGDE, China, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29th, Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Limited (CAIT), CATL’s skateboard chassis arm, […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Porsche pulls plug on battery subsidiary and e-bikes, cutting 500 jobs Porsche pulls plug on battery subsidiary and e-bikes, cutting 500 jobs Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche is scaling back its non-core operations, shuttering its battery cell subsidiary Cellforce and other […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Advances in battery cell production: How the BMW Group uses AI Advances in battery cell production: How the BMW Group uses AI Less trial and error, earlier clarity on what works: at the BMW Group’s Battery Cell Competence Centre (BCCC), AI […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Elevated Materials Appoints Sunit Kapur as Chief Operating Officer Elevated Materials Appoints Sunit Kapur as Chief Operating Officer Global manufacturing leader joins Elevated Materials to scale operations and accelerate commercialization of ultra-thin lithium films SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 7, […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Advanced Battery Manufacturing and R&D Equipment from Enevate to be Sold at Live Webcast Auction by CA Global Partners in Conjunction with Onyx Asset Advisors Advanced Battery Manufacturing and R&D Equipment from Enevate to be Sold at Live Webcast Auction by CA Global Partners in Conjunction with Onyx Asset Advisors IRVINE, Calif., May 8, 2026 […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Input to the European Commission Call for Evidence- Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture The post Input to the European Commission Call for Evidence- Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 8 May 2026 Global The Board of Directors of Morrow Batteries ASA has resolved to file for bankruptcy proceedings The Board of Directors of Morrow Batteries ASA has resolved to file for bankruptcy proceedings The Board of Directors of Morrow Batteries ASA has today resolved to file for bankruptcy […] Batteries News · 8 May 2026 Global Cepi position paper on carbon removals certification and sustainable forest management CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 8 May 2026 Global Trex points to strength from recycled film feedstock Despite persistent softness in the construction sector, the deck and railing company is leaning into marketing and innovation to convert more consumers from wood products. Resource Recycling (US) · 8 May 2026 Global Call for researchers: Study on clean and affordable energy solutions for households The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is launching a tender for a new study exploring the best combinations of clean technologies (from heat pumps and solar panels […] European Environmental Bureau · 8 May 2026 Global 🧪 THE SOUND OF SCIENCE Dear Readers, Not all news is created equal. While headlines continue to follow geopolitical twists and turns like the script for a bad telenovela, the real story of our time is unfolding more quietly – in our atmosphere, oceans, and ecosystems. Unlike politics, nature does not bend to disinformation or culture-war nonsense. We can keep arguing, delaying and moving the goalposts, but the laws o… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 8 May 2026 Global Plastics talking points: Takeaways from Q1 earnings Get quick, need-to-know info about what's happening in recycled plastics and beyond, from the most recent investor updates. Resource Recycling (US) · 8 May 2026 Global APR, industry groups testify on overcapacity Steve Alexander, CEO of APR, pointed to China as driving global oversupply despite fluctuating PET imports to the US and urged quick, decisive action. Resource Recycling (US) · 8 May 2026 Global PP most likely plastic to shift in 2026 During recent industry updates, stakeholders have indicated that the polymer could experience a more profound shift than polyethylene. Resource Recycling (US) · 8 May 2026 Global Wat verandert er op vlak van ontmanteling en depollutie? Een ander belangrijk item voor recyclingbedrijven in de ELV-verordening is wat de wetgever oplegt in verband met de ontmanteling van autowrakken. Het uiteindelijk verdict zal op gemengde gevoelens onthaald worden in de sector. Sommige bedrijven zijn al uitgerust om de nieuwe regels op te volgen, andere zullen moeten investeren. Vooral het verwijderen van glas zal […] Het bericht Wat verandert e… RecyclePro · 8 May 2026 Global New Eriez Shred1 Data Demonstrates Scalable Copper Control and 94 Percent Melt Yield New performance data from Eriez® shows that scrap recyclers can achieve precise copper control without compromising throughput. Full-scale installations of the Shred1 Ballistic Separator consistently deliver copper levels below 0.15 percent while processing more than 127 tonnes (140 tons) per hour. Copper contamination has traditionally forced recyclers to choose between costly melt chemistry c… Global Recycling · 8 May 2026 Global Nachfrage nach Stahlschrott gestiegen Die weltweite Rohstahlproduktion liegt seit Jahresbeginn unter dem Niveau des Vorjahres. Im März ging die Produktion gegenüber dem Vorjahresniveau um 4,2 Prozent zurück. Diese Entwicklung wurde vor allem durch geringere Produktionen in China (-6,3 % ggü. Vorjahr), Russland (-11,4 % ggü. Vorjahr) und Japan (-4,1 % ggü. Vorjahr) getrieben. Das berichtet die IKB Deutsche Industriebank […] Recyclingportal.eu · 8 May 2026 Global Sichere Wiederverwendung und effizientes Recycling von Altbatterien Das Team des Forschungsprojekts RoB@t2Cell, das diesen Frühling in die aktive Zusammenarbeit gestartet ist, entwickelt automatisierte Lösungen für die sichere Demontage, gezielte Entladung für sowohl Recycling als auch Wiederverwendung von Batteriezellen. Eine nachhaltige Kreislaufwirtschaft für die deutsche und europäische Batterieindustrie ist die Zielsetzung des Vorhabens. Die Fraunhofer-Ein… Recyclingportal.eu · 8 May 2026 Global Accurec gewinnt „Die Grünen Engel 2026“ in der Kategorie „Innovative Recyclinglösungen“ Das Unternehmen überzeugte die Jury durch sein neuartiges und hochinnovatives Recyclingverfahren zur Rückgewinnung von wertvollen Rohstoffen wie Kobalt, Lithium und Nickel aus gebrauchten Akkus. Insbesondere die erfolgreiche Extraktion von Lithiumcarbonat (Li2CO3), dem sogenannten „weißen Gold“, aus Lithium-Ionen-Altbatterien spielte eine entscheidende Rolle. Dieses Verfahren ermöglicht zukünft… Recyclingportal.eu · 8 May 2026 Global For stronger competition in public procurement across the EU Today the undersigned organisations – Business Europe, the European Builders Confederation (EBC), the European Digital SME Alliance (Digital SME), the European Waste Management Association (FEAD), the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC), and the Association of Crafts and SMEs in Europe (SMEunited) – have submitted a joint statement to the European Commission in the context of […] Recyclingportal.eu · 8 May 2026 Global IFAT Munich 2026: Umwelttechnologien werden zur globalen Schlüsselindustrie In ihrem 60. Jubiläumsjahr – seit 1966 ist die IFAT Munich der globale Treffpunkt der Umwelttechnologiebranche – verzeichnet die Weltleitmesse neue Spitzenwerte: Rund 3.400 Aussteller und etwa 142.000 Besucher besuchten die Messe vom 4. bis 7. Mai 2026. Unternehmen aus rund 60 Ländern und Regionen präsentierten auf 300.000 Quadratmetern innovative Lösungen für Wasser, Recycling und […] Recyclingportal.eu · 8 May 2026 Global Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-SLAPP case against Energy Transfer moves forward following restrictions from North Dakota Supreme Court “Today’s North Dakota Supreme Court opinion does not enable Energy Transfer to escape accountability under Dutch and EU law for their unlawful actions against Greenpeace International." Greenpeace International · 8 May 2026 Global PureCycle sees long-term upside from Iran war War-related supply constraints have pushed virgin resin prices much higher while feedstock bales for recycled PP have seen less dramatic rises. Resource Recycling (US) · 7 May 2026