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BIR Convention: Basel Convention mission creep unwelcome by recyclers
Rules designed to regulate cross-border trading in hazardous materials increasingly are being applied to high-value commodities such as shredded nonferrous metal.
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McKinsey recommends additional aluminum sorting
The global consulting firm estimates more than half of the world’s postconsumer aluminum scrap is collected in a mixed format, decreasing its value.
Tomra Finder Color targeted to metals sorting
The sorting technology provider says its latest Finder device can sort red metals, stainless steel and other mixed metals and alloys streams.
An essential element
Recycling plays a vital role in aluminum production in the U.S., but a white paper notes that help from Canada will be needed to meet U.S aluminum production demand.
Vesper added to ReMA’s ISRI Specifications
The grade is made up of aluminum sheet, extrusion and/or plate grades segregated from zorba or twitch.
Doctor Scrap reports widespread app adoption
The California-based firm says its Doctor Scrap trading app is seeing increased activity in North America and overseas.
Sicon EcoShred Wiretec designed to recover metal from ICW
The technology provider’s Wiretec system can separate nonferrous metal from wire coatings in shredded insulated copper wire streams and assist in zorba fines sorting.
McKinsey sees recycling as an aluminum supply necessity
The consulting firm has calculated a possible 4-million-metric-ton-per-year supply deficit by 2035.
Eriez puts downstream shredder system on display
Recycling technology provider creates graphic displaying its assortment of mixed, shredded metals sorting devices.
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.
Malaysian customs office seizes scrap containers
The action at Port Klang, near Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, reportedly involved electronic scrap and incorrectly documented aluminum scrap.
