Highlights

EU bans destruction of unsold clothing and footwear from July 19
Large companies across the European Union are no longer allowed to destroy unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear after new rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (E...

RESYCURE GmbH launches digital traceability solution to improve PCR quality and scale circular packaging
As recycled content adoption grows, one of the biggest challenges for the packaging industry remains consistent quality, transparency and traceability across complex value chains....

ISWA unveils first programme for 2026 World Congress in London
The ISWA International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) has released the first detailed programme for the ISWA World Congress 2026, which will take place 16–18 November at London's QEII Centre....

Textile Recycling at Scale: Data, Infrastructure or Demand?
What will unlock Europe’s transition from textile waste to a circular system? Two industry experts share their perspectives on Digital Product Passports, industrial infrastructure and the market condi...

Eco Baltia launches new 45,000-tonne sorting facility in Latvia with advanced optical sorting and Matthiessen bag opening technology
Latvia has expanded its recycling infrastructure with the commissioning of a new municipal solid waste (MSW) and packaging waste sorting facility for Eco Baltia, designed and delivered by Azortum....

Pellenc ST and SUEZ: A long-lasting partnership supporting TrivalLoire
Built in 2000 and fully modernised in 2023, the Firminy sorting centre is now operated by TrivalLoire, SUEZ’s dedicated subsidiary, under a public service delegation for Saint-Étienne Métropole, servi...

TOMRA expands Dynamic LIBS sorting technology beyond aluminum recycling
TOMRA Recycling has expanded the application range of its AUTOSORT™ PULSE sensor-based sorting system, extending Dynamic LIBS technology beyond aluminum alloy separation to include stainless steel, he...

New Framework Aims to Turn Digital Product Passport Data into Action
As Digital Product Passports (DPPs) move closer to implementation across Europe, attention is increasingly shifting from data collection to data utilisation....

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 builds on successful debut with record attendance, global participation and expanded industry collaboration
The second edition of Textiles Recycling Expo concluded on 24–25 June at Brussels Expo, reinforcing its position as Europe's leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recyclin...

Q&A | Data, Sorting and Scale: Rethinking the Future of Textile Recycling
Europe is investing heavily in textile circularity, while Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are increasingly seen as a key enabler of more efficient textile recycling. But is the lack of product-level ...

ÂŁ16M recycling plant with 3D trommel and AI systems enters operation in Northern Ireland
A new £16 million recycling plant has entered operation in Northern Ireland, featuring a 3D trommel screening system, six optical sorters (including Pellenc ST Mistral+ CONNECT™ full-package units), A...

Digital Product Passports: from ESPR Compliance to Strategic Transformation
While much of the discussion around Digital Product Passports (DPPs) focuses on compliance, reporting, and regulation, a growing number of experts argue that their greatest value may lie elsewhere: he...

PICVISA to Showcase AI Textile Sorting Advances at Textiles Recycling Expo 2026
For textile recyclers, the bottleneck is no longer collection - it's sorting. As textile waste volumes continue to grow across Europe, the ability to accurately identify and separate complex textile s...

STADLER Japan: Priorities for the Next Three Years and Market Outlook
STADLER is strengthening its presence in Japan with the establishment of its own subsidiary. We spoke with Megumi Sasaki, Project Director for Stadler Japan Setup, about why this step has become possi...

From recycled glass to clean water: Dryden Aqua and STEINERT MSort
In Edinburgh, Scotland, STEINERT MSort sorting technology is helping transform green and brown recycled glass into AFM® — a high-performance, glass-based filter media used in drinking water treatment,...

Ensuring safety for the €65 million plant: TriPlast relies on AI-powered X-ray sorting from WeSort.AI
A handshake at IFAT worldwide 2026 marked the beginning of a new partnership between TriPlast and WeSort.AI GmbH....

REuse Economy Expo highlights growing role of Digital Product Passports in Europe’s circular transition
REuse Economy Expo brought together key circular economy leaders, policymakers and technology innovators in Paris this week, underlining the growing strategic importance of reuse systems, Digital Prod...

STADLER expands into Japan as the country accelerates its transition toward a circular economy
STADLER Group has opened a new office in Japan, strengthening its long-term presence in the Asian market and positioning the company closer to growing demand for advanced sorting and material recovery...

Kaizen Recycling Limited appointed official UK & Ireland partner for WeSort.AI
Kaizen Recycling Limited and WeSort.AI are pleased to announce a partnership appointing Kaizen Recycling Limited as the official partner for WeSort.AI across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The partne...

Hidden batteries are becoming a major fire risk for recyclers — and Galloo is acting early.
The Belgium-based recycling group Galloo has selected WeSort.AI GmbH’s X.Sort M system to strengthen battery detection capabilities at one of its facilities, aiming to reduce fire risks linked to hidd...

Dubai Hosted 2nd Circular Economy Awards & Forum 2026
The 2nd Circular Economy Awards & Forum took place on 2 April 2026 in Dubai, bringing together government representatives, industry leaders, sustainability experts and circular economy innovators from...

Automated Reusable Cup Return Systems Tested at Major Ice Hockey Tournament
At the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 World Championship, automated return stations for reusable cups were installed across two arenas as part of a large-scale circular system....

Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference
FRANKFURT, GERMANY — The full, high-level conference agenda for the co-located E-Waste World Expo, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo, ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo (EBMI) has officially ...

TOMRA launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext™ ecosystem
TOMRA Recycling has introduced a new AI-native platform from PolyPerception together with three new deep learning applications for its GAINnext™ technology at IFAT 2026 in Munich and Plastics Recyclin...

Turning data into performance: STADLER showcases STADLERconnect live at IFAT 2026
At IFAT 2026 in Munich, STADLER Group presented its vision for the next phase of the recycling industry — where data-driven operations and digital optimisation are at the core of plant performance....

Machinex unveils MIND™ AI platform at IFAT Munich 2026
Machinex has introduced MIND™, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to bring system-wide intelligence to modern recycling operations. The launch takes place at IFAT Munich 2026 ...

Dutch start-up has introduced a next-generation solution — the Gravity Sorter, a belt-free optical sorting system designed to handle complex waste streams.
Battery recycling rates remain low amid growing demand. Industry estimates suggest that only around 15% of batteries are currently recycled, while up to 85% remain outside formal recycling streams, re...

Pre-Sorting Innovation Ahead of IFAT 2026
In the run-up to IFAT 2026, we spoke with Reiner Hungermann, Managing Director of Matthiessen Lagertechnik, about key industry trends, technological approaches, and innovations shaping the future of w...

TOMRA Recycling opens new Americas Test & Training Center
Global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, TOMRA Recycling, has marked a new era of customer support in the Americas with the opening of its new Test & Training Center in Charlotte....

New benchmark in battery recycling launched in Europe
STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, together with weeeSwiss Technology AG and Saubermacher, has officially inaugurated one of Europe’s most advanced household battery sorting facilities in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, ...
