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Did you know composite waste can be turned into cement? In this Kim's Tech Corner episode Kim visits Ursula Kääntee at the Finnsementti cement plant in Lappeenranta Finland to learn about co-processing which turns composite waste in to cement. Finnsementti is one of the companies taking part in the Kimura-project in Finland which offers recycling solutions for industrial composite waste. The crushed composite material provided by Exel and other Kimura-project partners, is utilized in the co-processing cement production, where it can be efficiently utilized without residual ash. The use of composite materials in cement production reduces CO2 emissions. Initiatives and partnerships like the Kimura-project are crucial in finding solutions for recycling process and end of life waste and making the composites industry more sustainable. To learn more about how we approach sustainability visit here: https://exel.pub/3OdmzjB #compositematerials #compositewaste #recycling #Kimura #cementplant #finnsementti #coprosessing #pultrusion

Recyclekaro Redefines E-Waste Sustainability with CleanGreen Metals Platform Recyclekaro, a prominent name in the e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling industry, has announced the launch of CleanGreen Metals, a revolutionary new marketplace dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of high-quality recycled metals. As a new subsidiary of Recyclekaro, CleanGreen Metals will cater to both B2C and B2B markets, featuring a diverse selection of recycled precious and industrial metals. CleanGreen Metals’ platform will offer a variety of products, including gold, silver, palladium, platinum, lithium, cobalt, nickel, aluminium, and copper. The company’s mission is to merge premium quality with sustainability, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship while providing high-purity metals suitable […] - https://lnkd.in/dAdbk-Ff #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #cleangreenmetals #india #lithium-ionbattery #recycled #recyclekaro #sustainability

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 Bureau of International Recycling of International Recycling introduced Daniel Pietikainen, Trade and Environmental Policy Officer, to its followers. It would appear that the subdued ferrous market is currently in search of more positive sentiment, with both demand and price levels suffering for furnace-ready feed and finished products alike. With that in mind, BIR’s Ferrous Board thought it would be an excellent time to compare global trade patterns outlined in the valuable data compiled by our eminent Statistics Advisor Rolf Willeke with the insight of an expert market analyst. We are pleased to confirm, therefore, that Atilla Widnell of Navigate Commodities has agreed to give a presentation in Copenhagen which will provide an insightful overview of the world recycled steel markets. This will include: an exploration of how supply and demand have evolved in key recycled steel markets over the past year; the market impacts of disruption to shipments in the Red Sea/Suez Canal; and the effects (if any) of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on European ferrous markets. Alongside careful consideration of the factual data, we will hear first-hand Atilla’s take on the current markets and his projections for the direction and momentum of recycled steel prices in 2024. Please don’t miss his fascinating insights into the future direction of the market in terms of demand, logistics and price... 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲⬇; Source: Bureau of International Recycling

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 Bureau of International Recycling introduced Daniel Pietikainen, Trade and Environmental Policy Officer, to its followers. It would appear that the subdued ferrous market is currently in search of more positive sentiment, with both demand and price levels suffering for furnace-ready feed and finished products alike. With that in mind, BIR’s Ferrous Board thought it would be an excellent time to compare global trade patterns outlined in the valuable data compiled by our eminent Statistics Advisor Rolf Willeke with the insight of an expert market analyst. We are pleased to confirm, therefore, that Atilla Widnell of Navigate Commodities has agreed to give a presentation in Copenhagen which will provide an insightful overview of the world recycled steel markets. This will include: an exploration of how supply and demand have evolved in key recycled steel markets over the past year; the market impacts of disruption to shipments in the Red Sea/Suez Canal; and the effects (if any) of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on European ferrous markets. Alongside careful consideration of the factual data, we will hear first-hand Atilla’s take on the current markets and his projections for the direction and momentum of recycled steel prices in 2024. Please don’t miss his fascinating insights into the future direction of the market in terms of demand, logistics and price. While pondering all the above, I wondered if it wasn’t time for reflection on how our products are viewed on the world stage. On my recent trip to the Recycled Materials Association (formerly ISRI) Convention in Las Vegas, it was suggested that very few people - including those in posts of authority - understood what we do as an industry. Many were amazed that recycled steel is, and has been for many hundreds of years, reformed and reconstituted over and over again into many items used by us all on a daily basis. John Sacco and his team’s excellent Repurposed series on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/djn257_Y) clearly emphasizes recyclers’ vital role in the metal production process; indeed, it is incumbent on all metal recyclers to educate and promote the importance of our industry. We are the solution, not the problem. Supporting the use of the term “recycled steel” to describe our products, as highlighted in Rolf’s report to this Mirror and underscored by the rebranding of ISRI to ReMA, is extremely helpful in elevating the importance of our recycled, furnace-ready material. These small changes to the terminology we use on a daily basis can have a big impact on how our industry is perceived by the outside world. So please help, play your part and support this important initiative... 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲⬇; Source: Bureau of International Recycling, BIR https://lnkd.in/ddDn--ht

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 & 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 ♻️ The global metal recycling industry is growing rapidly, and Europe is leading the way! In 2022, Italy recycled over 75% of its metal waste, while the EU is targeting 70% metal recycling by 2030. As regulations tighten and the need for raw materials increases, investing in advanced recycling technologies will help companies stay competitive while reducing their carbon footprint. A great example is the Ecostar screens in a recycling plant Italy, which help maximize efficiency and quality in aluminum recycling. You can read all about it here in this month article: https://lnkd.in/dtwWHEuf If you want to find out more about our solutions for metal screening, do not hesitate to contact us. #metalrecycling #recycling #wastemanagement #riciclometalli #riciclare #vaglio 

Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act sets a target for the bloc to meet 25% of EU demand for critical minerals by 2030 through recycling, crucially including rare earths.   However, there are already worrying signs that on our current trajectory we will miss these recycling targets. To catch up we need to look at how we reshape the current market model and re-direct opportunities back to European companies. Every day we export recyclable magnets from Europe to third markets, simply because we have neither installed or lost the capacity and capability to recycle them onshore – this has to stop now!   Reuters’ Eric Onstad takes a close look at this critical issue here https://lnkd.in/echd-tmC,.    While recycling can't fully replace new supplies, it can reduce primary supply needs. To turn Europe's raw materials supply into a strength, commoditizing secondary raw materials is essential for a circular economy. CRMA’s ambitious targets are aimed at enhancing Europe’s recycling processing technologies and capacity, driving collaboration between industry, innovators, and academia to improve technologies for extracting critical raw materials and circular product design.   As I say in the article, extended producer responsibility can be a key part of the solution, but challenges like high recycling costs and inadequate collection systems need to be solved. What could be some of the other solutions? Share your insights.   #recycling #crma #criticalrawmaterials #innovation #entrepreneurship #eitrawmaterials #rareearths

🔄 Prioritise Mechanical Recycling for Sustainable Paper Recycling 🌱 As manufacturers of sensor-assisted sorting machines, we support BIR's emphasis on mechanical recycling. Chemical recycling should complement, not compete with, traditional methods. Let's focus on efficient, economical recycling for a greener future. What do you think about it? #Sustainability #PaperRecycling #MechanicalRecycling #BIRPositionPaper

As the country celebrates #ZeroWasteMonth this January, we are proud to share our continuing success to contribute to cleaner and greener Philippines!   Last year, our plants and Geocycle Philippines co-processed 1.02 million tons of wastes as alternative fuels and raw materials, a 9% increase from 2022 to lessen consumption of virgin natural resources and high-carbon traditional fuels in operations. This is aligned with our sustainability commitment to produce essential building materials with less natural resources and lower carbon emissions by reusing waste from industries and communities.    Holcim Philippines President and CEO Horia Adrian: “Our sustained efforts to drive circularity in cement manufacturing is enabling us to more positively contribute to the country’s progress. Through our co-processing operations, we are significantly reducing our environmental footprint in producing important building materials for development structures while helping the country in managing wastes. We are determined to further advance circularity to help the Philippines build more with less and build new from old.”   A big thanks to our growing network of local government and industrial partners that trusted us in managing their wastes in safe and environment-friendly manner! Cheers to new circularity milestones this year!   #buildersofprogress #buildprogresswithus #forazerowastefuture #circularity #decarbonization #geocycle #coprocessing