Robin Latchem

Global environmental action ngo WRAP says consumers and many industry experts cannot reliably identify the durability of clothing and is calling for clearer, evidence‑based approaches.

BIR members are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to comment on the European Commission's controversial draft list of non-OECD countries that can receive specified non-hazardous waste streams from the EU under the revised Waste Shipment Regulation.

Türkiye's weakening economic position is impacting on both the national steel sector and the global recycled steel trade, according to an expert on the country's ferrous markets.

The non-ferrous scrap sector in China is undergoing a major regulatory and economic shift as Beijing prioritises domestic recycling.

A survey to mark International E-Waste Day (IEWD) on 14 October is highlighting the booming trade in so-called ‘fast tech' such as USB adapters, mini fans, LED lights, electronic toys and other small, inexpensive gadgets.

Aurubis is building a new facility to enhance the pre-processing of metal-bearing intermediates through automated separation, sorting and sampling at its Hamburg site.

The UK has its first new WEEE producer compliance scheme for more than a decade.

Asta Energy Solutions is to invest around EUR 17 million in a new copper recycling platform at its Oed site in Austria.

Steel demand globally is expected to remain unchanged in 2026 at 1 722 Mt, before returning to growth of 1.7% in 2027, according to the latest short-range outlook from the World Steel Association (worldsteel).

BIR has called on the European Commission to extend its consultation on changes to the Waste Shipment Regulation by at least four weeks