LME reports active Q2

The London Metal Exchange says it achieved decade-high quarterly trading volumes this spring, with nickel trading growing significantly.

Veolia plans large-scale plastics recycling facility in UK

The French firm has announced it will operate an 80,000 metric tons per year sorting and recycling facility in central England.

European Commission drafts new rules for chemically recycled content in plastic bottles

The commission says the initiative will provide a common methodology for calculating, verifying and reporting on recycled plastic content in single-use beverage bottles.

Lefort Trax 1375 model on the job in Indiana

Equipment provider Lefort says its mobile shear/baler is helping OmniSource bolster its processing productivity.

Sennebogen demolition unit gets new leaders

The German material handling equipment maker has appointed two individuals to oversee its business unit that interacts with the demolition and used machinery markets.

ReMA meets with Thai government over container inspections

The Recycled Materials Association says it is advocating for “proper categorization” of U.S. nonferrous recycled metal exports to Thailand.

Ship dismantlers navigate new regulatory regimen

The enactment of Hong Kong Convention provisions could change where obsolete vessels flow in the second half of 2025.

McKinsey identifies engineering polymers as a recycling opportunity

The global consulting firm says collecting and reprocessing more discarded plastic automotive components should be feasible.

Metso acquisition focuses on mill liner recycling

Global equipment and technology provider Metso acquires technology from Finland-based TL Solution that focuses on processing end-of-life mill liners.

Lindner establishes Brazil subsidiary

The shredding and recycling equipment provider has established Lindner LATAM with São Paulo serving as its headquarters.

Tire recycling veteran predicts growth in pyrolysis

Jacob Peled of Pelmar Engineering says advances and lessons learned could help pyrolysis systems capture more than 40 percent of the scrap tire market.