Recycling news: 2026

Global Fachtagung Abbruch 2026 im Zeichen der Vielfalt Am 13. März 2026 wurde die Station-Berlin erneut zum Treffpunkt der Abbruchbranche: 125 Aussteller präsentierten auf einer komplett ausverkauften Fläche von 1.210 Qudratmetern ihre Produkte, Dienstleistungen und Lösungen. Darüber hinaus belegten 12 spannende Vorträge die einzigartige Vielfalt der Branche – deren Themen von Maschinentechnik über Arbeitsschutz bis hin zu Analyse- und Recyclingver… Recyclingportal.eu · 17 Mar 2026 Global Duurzaamheid als fundamenteel uitgangspunt Wie bij Grand Recycle binnenstapt, ervaart het meteen: hier ben je aan het juiste adres voor ál je recyclingbehoeften. Van recycling-installaties van premium merken over gereviseerde machines en slijtdelen tot persoonlijk en professioneel advies. Een one-stop-shop in de breedste zin van het woord. Grand Recycle viert zes jaar groei, een verhaal van toewijding en expertise. […] Het bericht Duurz… RecyclePro · 17 Mar 2026 Global Surfrider Foundation unveils its Annual Data Collection Report on Marine Litter For 35 years, Surfrider Foundation Europe has been working to protect the Ocean. This protection involves collecting and quantifying the pollution it faces. This year again, thousands of citizens have committed alongside the NGO to collect data on marine litter. Surfrider publishes today its 2025 annual report, to give a better understanding of marine litter […] Recyclingportal.eu · 17 Mar 2026 Global Komptech und Anlagenbau Günther vertiefen die Zusammenarbeit: Deutsch-österreichische Erfolgspartnerschaft geht in die nächste Phase. Der steirische Umwelt- und Recyclingpionier Komptech baut die seit über zwei Jahrzehnten bewährte Zusammenarbeit mit dem Traditionsbetrieb Anlagenbau Günther aus Hessen weiter aus: Beide Unternehmen wollen ihre Kooperation insbesondere im Bereich der Sieb- und Separationstechnik vertiefen und künftig noch enger bei Technolo… Recyclingportal.eu · 17 Mar 2026 Global 10 years of BFFP: the role of Brazil's Instituto Pólis in the global fight against plastic pollution This year, BFFP is celebrating a decade of collective work promoting real solutions to plastic pollution. In Latin America, Instituto Pólis—a Brazilian civil society organization with over 30 years of experience addressing urban, social, and environmental issues, and where BFFP took its first steps in the region—has played a key role in this process. Break Free From Plastic · 16 Mar 2026 Global Molicel Achieves RBA Silver Status, Setting a New Benchmark for Ethical Battery Manufacturing Molicel Achieves RBA Silver Status, Setting a New Benchmark for Ethical Battery Manufacturing TAIPEI, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Molicel is proud to announce that our plant has officially been […] Batteries News · 16 Mar 2026 Global SK continues tightening belt in battery business SK continues tightening belt in battery business SK Group has ramped up efforts to cut costs at its money-losing battery affiliates as they continue to underperform amid a slowdown in […] Batteries News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Samsung SDI wins $1b ESS battery supply deal in US Samsung SDI wins $1b ESS battery supply deal in US Samsung SDI said Monday it has clinched a 1.5 trillion won ($1 billion) deal to supply prismatic energy storage system […] Batteries News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Posco Future M wins W1tr EV battery anode supply deal Posco Future M wins W1tr EV battery anode supply deal Posco Future M said Monday it has won a 1 trillion won ($668.2 million) contract to supply electric vehicle battery […] Batteries News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Lyten to Acquire Northvolt Revolt Battery Recycling Plant Lyten to Acquire Northvolt Revolt Battery Recycling Plant SAN JOSE, Calif., and STOCKHOLM, Sweden – March 13, 2026 – (Cision) Following the closing of its acquisition of Northvolt Ett and […] Batteries News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Beyond the Charger: Why Recycling is the Critical Last Mile of EV Infrastructure Beyond the Charger: Why Recycling is the Critical Last Mile of EV Infrastructure The Shift from Green Goals to Industrial Reality The 2026 EU Battery Regulation mandate of 65% lithium-ion […] Batteries News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Youtuber Proves Election Interference in France Rémi Gaillard, the world-renowned French YouTuber and animal rights activist, has successfully transitioned from viral pranks to a legitimate, albeit unconventional, force in local French politics. 2026 Municipal Elections (Montpellier) In the first round of the 2026 French municipal elections held on March 15, Gaillard was eliminated after receiving 8.21% of the vote. Despite a highly publiciz… Bioplastics News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Oil wealth: US vs Saudi Arabia (Video) Unfortunately, my American friends didn’t quite get the oil wealth distribution right. I mean, even the Arabs did it better … Play the video Bioplastics News · 16 Mar 2026 Global ESG: A Threat to the American 401(k)? How malicious bankers are playing with the life savings of millions of Americans. ESG securities will destroy millions of US 401(k) savings plans Bioplastics News · 16 Mar 2026 Global Why global ITAD is stranded in the Gulf As the war in Iran scrambles Middle East trade routes, Dubai’s carefully built role as a command center for global ITAD and e-scrap has flipped into a chokepoint, forcing operators worldwide to rethink logistics, value recovery and compliance in real time. Resource Recycling (US) · 16 Mar 2026 Global Oregon opens comment on updated REM plan The revised responsible end market plan from Circular Action Alliance aims to accelerate EPR implementation with a nationally scalable end-market verification framework. Resource Recycling (US) · 16 Mar 2026 Global War-driven fuel costs compound recycling woes US and Israeli strikes in Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed diesel fuel prices higher and further complicated domestic logistics. Resource Recycling (US) · 16 Mar 2026 Global Five years of Women in Circularity: Reflections, connections and what’s next Women in Circularity was launched by MaryEllen Etienne in March 2021, in honor of International Women’s Day, with the simple yet powerful intention of shining a light on women who are accelerating the circular economy. Resource Recycling (US) · 16 Mar 2026 Global Women in Circularity: MaryEllen Etienne In this series, we spotlight women moving us toward a circular economy. Today, we connect with MaryEllen Etienne of Women in Circularity. Resource Recycling (US) · 16 Mar 2026 Global European Business Coalition Calls for Immediate EU Action on E-commerce Imports European traders and industry are deeply concerned about the rise of imports of small consignments. The introduction of the ‘deemed importer’ in 2028 comes too late. The joint statement calls upon the EU and its Member States to introduce a legal obligation on foreign operators to appoint a legally responsible person or entity in the EU for e-commerce imports without any further delay. EXPRA · 16 Mar 2026 Global Kupfer: Die globalen Makrotrends stützen die Nachfrage, während das Angebot angespannt ist Die globale Kupferminenproduktion lag im Jahr 2025 um 1,0 Prozent über dem Niveau des Vorjahres. Kapazitätsausweitungen und neue Minenprojekte leisteten ihren Beitrag dazu. In Chile sank der Output um 1,6 Prozent, in Peru stieg er um 1,2 Prozent an. Eine stärkere Produktion (+ 6,0 %) war in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo (DRK) zu beobachten. Das […] Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Mar 2026 Global Vier nieuwe Komatsu machines geleverd hij Havenservice Rozenburg Van der Spek Vianen heeft vier nieuwe Komatsu wielladers geleverd bij Havenservice Rozenburg. De levering bestaat uit drie 30 tons Komatsu WA485-11’s en een 8 tons Komatsu WA80 Havenservice Rozenburg (HSR) is al meer dan 30 jaar actief in alle grote zeehavens in Nederland en België. HSR werkt met name voor bedrijven die grote hoeveelheden […] Het bericht Vier nieuwe Komatsu machines geleverd hi… RecyclePro · 16 Mar 2026 Global Kreislaufwirtschaft für flexible Materialien: EU-Projekt „FlexCycle“ setzt auf KI und flexible Robotik Während das automatisierte Handling von starren Objekten in der Industrie bereits weit fortgeschritten ist, lassen sich weiche und verformbare Materialien aufgrund ihrer flexiblen Struktur nur schwer mit herkömmlichen Robotern verarbeiten. Das europäische Forschungsprojekt FlexCycle (Flexible Robotic Automation Techniques for Soft Materia… Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Mar 2026 Global Van materiaalkeuze tot recyclage: zo bepaalt verpakking de klimaatvoetafdruk van voeding De keuzes die voedingsbedrijven vandaag maken rond verpakking, bepalen mee hoe duurzaam en veerkrachtig ons voedselsysteem morgen wordt. Minder afval, lagere CO₂-uitstoot en meer recyclage staan hoog op de Europese agenda. Zo moet het verpakkingsafval tegen 2040 met 15 procent per Europese inwoner dalen. Tegelijk verwachten consumenten meer transparantie over hoe duurzaam verpakkingen écht zijn… RecyclePro · 16 Mar 2026 Global Innovationen an der Schnittstelle von KI und Kreislaufwirtschaft Die vom nova-Institut organisierte „AI Circular Economy Conference 2026” brachte in Köln und online 116 Teilnehmer aus 15 Ländern zusammen, um die durch künstliche Intelligenz unterstützte und beschleunigte Transformation der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie zu erörtern. Während der zweitägigen Veranstaltung diskutierten führende Experten aus Industrie, Forschung, Startups und der Investment-Comm… Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Mar 2026 Global Lessen van drie bedrijven over circulair machineontwerp Circulaire machinebouw wint aan belang. Steeds meer bedrijven zoeken machines die sterk presteren én de ecologische impact verlagen. In het Living lab project Circulaire Machinebouw gingen drie bedrijven op zoek naar geschikte circulaire strategieën voor hun product, bedrijf en markt. Dit artikel bundelt de belangrijkste inzichten. In de machinebouw is er veel potentieel om de technische […] He… RecyclePro · 16 Mar 2026 Global Aluminium: Das Angebot bleibt strukturell angespannt Die globale Primäraluminiumproduktion stieg im Jahr 2025 um 1,1 Prozent auf 73,8 Millionen Tonnen. Maßgeblich für dieses Wachstum war China, dessen Produktion um 1,9 Prozent zunahm. Mit einem Anteil von rund 60 Prozent bleibt das Land der weltweit größte Produzent von Primäraluminium. Das berichtet die IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG in ihrer neuesten Rohstoffpreis-Information. Der Produktionsans… Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Mar 2026 Global Im Februar zeigte der Schrottmarkt einen Aufwärtstrend Nachdem die weltweite Rohstahlproduktion im Jahr 2025 um rund 2,0 Prozent zurückgegangen war, erreichte auch die deutsche Rohstahlproduktion mit 34,1 Millionen Tonnen den niedrigsten Stand seit der Finanzkrise im Jahr 2009. Im Januar konnte die deutsche Produktion um 15 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum zulegen, während die globale Weltrohstahlproduktion um 6,5 Prozent zurückging. Das ber… Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Mar 2026 Global Achieving climate targets is possible while limiting “critical minerals” rush. But responsible political leadership is crucial, says new report "[It] is incumbent upon our governments who regulate the extractive industry to power an ambitious energy transition without mining critical ecosystems on land or at sea." Greenpeace International · 16 Mar 2026 Global Beyond Extraction: Pathways for a 1.5°C-aligned Energy Transition with Less Minerals This global research - the first of its kind - shows that we can power an ambitious energy transition without sacrificing crucial ecosystems - whether on land or at sea. Greenpeace International · 15 Mar 2026 Global Plastics in the Epstein Files Ghislaine Maxwell spoke at United Nations-related events in 2013 and 2014, primarily focusing on ocean conservation through her nonprofit, The TerraMar Project. She notably spoke at a February 4, 2014, event regarding sustainable development goals and oceans, hosted by the Sustainable Oceans Alliance and partners, Key details: Personal remarks Jeffrey Epstein’s major legal problems began […] Bioplastics News · 15 Mar 2026 Global Should Belgium support Saudi Arabia in the conflict? Word is that Saudi Arabia has asked Belgium for military aid in the Gulf, and honestly, it’s one of the most bizarre requests I’ve heard in 20 years. Saudi Arabia has endless wealth; they can buy any weapon or hire any mercenary group on the planet. Why on earth are they asking the Belgian army […] Bioplastics News · 14 Mar 2026 Global German Chancellor (Merz) was a Blackrock lobbyist Friedrich Merz and BlackRock: Overview and Controversies Bioplastics News · 14 Mar 2026 Global How the Greens destroyed European Nuclear leadership (Video) The politician responsible for undermining France’s nuclear dominance has left the public feeling betrayed. By dismantling France’s nuclear edge, these politicians have betrayed their own citizens. It’s as if they’re actively rooting against their own country. Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Factuel (@factuelofficiel) Bioplastics News · 14 Mar 2026 Global Facing floods in one of the world’s fastest-sinking cities is how I found out that the climate crisis is tougher on women And as a woman who experienced countless floods in Jakarta, I can testify: the climate crisis is not just. It’s not gender-neutral. Greenpeace International · 13 Mar 2026 Global Legal issues continue for canceled Pennsylvania project A Pennsylvania engineering consultancy is seeking to impose sanctions on chemical recycler Encina for work relating to a project in the state that was ultimately canceled. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 Mar 2026 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week No more bombs, no nukes, no more bullies. Here are a few of our favorite images from Greenpeace work this week. Comment below which you like best! Greenpeace International · 13 Mar 2026 Global A strong project for BatteryCityMünster – BATTL3 – another contribution to the energy transition in Europe A strong project for BatteryCityMünster – BATTL3 – another contribution to the energy transition in Europe A major project for BatteryCityMünster and North Rhine-Westphalia as the number one energy state: […] Batteries News · 13 Mar 2026 Global Samsung Electronics chair returns from Europe after likely talks on EV battery cooperation Samsung Electronics chair returns from Europe after likely talks on EV battery cooperation Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned on Friday to Seoul from a business trip to Europe […] Batteries News · 13 Mar 2026 Global Posco Future M, Sila partner on next-generation battery materials Posco Future M, Sila partner on next-generation battery materials Posco Future M said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with US battery materials firm Sila to jointly develop […] Batteries News · 13 Mar 2026