Metal

DRS Resource deposit return scheme
What do new details of deposit return scheme mean for industry?

In a consultation response released today (20 January), Defra has confirmed details of the incoming deposit return scheme (DRS).

Pile of portable batteries
EU to introduce new laws around battery recycling

The new regulation aims to improve sustainability throughout the life cycle of batteries

VELUX reduced carbon footprint roof window
Novelis and VELUX partner to reduce carbon footprint of roof windows

The companies aim to achieve below 4.0kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium

sheets of aluminium
Novelis: Operations begin on aluminium recovery with Smart Press Shop
By
Alice Lang
| 6 October 2022 |
The aluminium processor will provide recovered metals to SPS’ automotive components plant
scrap metals
New rare earth metals recycling plant to open in Birmingham
By
Alice Lang
| 14 September 2022 |
The facility will pilot a hydrogen-based process for reforming valuable magnets 
Aerosols
Alupro launches aerosol recycling initiative
By
Amelia Kelly
| 7 September 2022 |
The organisation aims to see the material become a central part of UK recycling behaviour
Andrew Hodgson
Recycling Lives confirms acquisition of recycler John R. Adam and Sons
By
Amelia Kelly
| 13 July 2022 |
The combined company aims to hit over ‘£300 million turnover’ and sustain 550 employees
scrap metal
EUROFER warns of the shortcomings to current Waste Shipment Regulations
By
Amelia Kelly
| 13 May 2022 |
It urges the end of waste and scrap exports to countries not meeting EU environment standards
Metal recycling
CIWM announces Metal Recycling Contractor Competency Scheme
By
Amelia Kelly
| 21 April 2022 |
The scheme is a ‘first of its kind’ in the sector, aiming to improve health and safety
Scanmetals
Scanmetals joins Alupro
By
Amelia Kelly
| 13 April 2022 |
The new membership will allow the company to promote IBA recovery processes
Morrisons employee holds Podback collection bags
Morrisons launches partnership with Podback
By
Alice Lang
| 2 March 2022 |
The in-store coffee pod recycling programme will be a first for UK supermarkets
Ulster Shredders
Business in Brief – 25/02/22
By
Emma Love
| 25 February 2022 |
A roundup of business news from the waste and resources industry, featuring Ulster Shredders
Exeter recycling scheme winners receive national recycling award
Exeter recycling scheme receives national recycling award
By
Alice Lang
| 1 February 2022 |
‘Cans 4 City’ encourages football fans to recycle used drink cans
Coffee pods held in hands
Kerbside coffee pod recycling launched in Ipswich
By
Alice Lang
| 25 January 2022 |
Residents will be able to recycle both plastic and aluminum coffee pods with free collection bags offered by Podback 
Critical raw material mining
Report outlines circular strategy for critical raw materials
By
Kai Malloy
| 23 November 2021 |
It details the need to recycle and recover elements used in renewable infrastructure
Hull metal recycling plant
Local council urges residents not to recycle live ammunition
By
Kai Malloy
| 10 November 2021 |
The call comes after a bullet was fired at an East Riding recycling facility
Waste steel ZWS
ZWS report promotes Scottish green steel industry
By
Kai Malloy
| 26 October 2021 |
It calls for the use of Electric Arc Furnace technology to remanufacture waste steel
Clean aluminium at Centro Rottami
Collaboration between firms sees Italian aluminium recycling levels increase
By
Kai Malloy
| 7 September 2021 |
The increases owes to a collaboration between Centro Rottami, Indinvest LT and TOMRA
Mountain of electrical waste
UK must upgrade recovery technologies to prevent critical raw material losses
By
Emma Love
| 9 July 2021 |
New research published by Material Focus shows that the UK is losing millions in critical raw materials every year
Casepak's new sorter
Casepak wins recycling contract with Tewkesbury Borough Council
By
Lidia Creech
| 31 March 2021 |
The contract will see Casepak process 10,000 tonnes of dry mixed recyclables for three years
EMR material handler in Liverpool
EMR unveils new material handler in Alexandra Dock, Liverpool
By
Lidia Creech
| 16 March 2021 |
The scrap metal recycler has invested £2.3 million in a hybrid material handler capable of grabbing up to 15 tonnes of bulk scrap at once 
Tata steel packaging
APEAL announces its 2025 vision for European steel recycling
By
Fiona Binns
| 25 February 2021 |
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has shared its 2025 vision for recycling, detailing four key areas that will prevent steel packaging from being wasted
Old batteries
Zero Waste Scotland reminds public to recycle old batteries
By
Patrick Jowett
| 23 February 2021 |
The advice follows a survey in which 25 per cent of respondents admitted to recycling batteries incorrectly