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The findings are expected to support the development of the 2053 Türkiye Plastic Vision and preparations for COP31, which is to be hosted in November by the country.
The shift comes as repairability is no longer treated as a niche issue but as a central part of tech policy, with the European Union rolling out rules intended to help devices last longer, create less waste, and cost less for consumers to maintain.
Once fully operational, Mt Lyell is expected to produce up to 26,000 tonnes of copper, 16,000 ounces of gold and 116,000 ounces of silver annually over a projected 23-year mine life.
Williams will step down from both his CEO role and position on the Metallus board on December 31, 2026. However, he will remain as a special advisor to the CEO and board through June 30, 2027.
The initiative supports a more circular approach to telecom infrastructure while contributing to Saudi Arabia’s sustainability goals under the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030.
The U.S. cardboard recycling rate stood at 70%-75% in 2025, exceeding the overall paper recycling rate of 61%-65%.
The new venture is expected to support India’s growing need for responsible e-waste management and strengthen domestic access to secondary resources.
The project hosts 2.96 million ounces of measured and indicated gold resources, with another 800,000 ounces in inferred resources.
For residents across the lake, Vermont's E-Cycle program is also accepting unwanted electronics. It offers free recycling for some charities, schools and small businesses.
Deputy EPA CEO Professor Michael Ayamga-Adongo confirmed that enforcement of the nationwide styrofoam ban will begin on January 1, 2027.
Amid growing concern over plastic pollution, the rules for the first time make producers directly responsible for managing plastic waste after their products are used. Companies will have to collect, recycle and dispose of the waste either individually or jointly.
The findings, led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Xiao Su, were published in ACS Energy Letters.
For students interested in chemistry, materials science and sustainability, Jang said the project illustrates how fundamental scientific research can address real-world challenges.
The pricing differential between US domestic scrap markets and Chinese import prices represents one of the most critical factors influencing North American scrap metal flows and profitability. Understanding this spread enables better timing decisions and market positioning.
European scrap demand, pricing premiums, quality standards and trade conditions can influence North American selling opportunities. October 2025 comparisons showed EU-delivered premiums across copper, aluminum UBC, Steel HMS #1 and Stainless Steel 304, while currency, logistics and regulatory requirements remain important factors for exporters.
Ivanhoe Electric has inched towards receiving $1.1 billion in debt financing from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to develop its Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona.
Seasonal fluctuations in scrap metal prices are driven by construction activity, weather, global holidays, and regional supply cycles. Understanding these allows savvy sellers to time sales for maximum profit, using ScrapMonster tools for precision.
A total of 220 pounds of e-waste was collected either at permanent sites or collection events in the U.P. this year.
The report highlights the company’s commitment to invest in deposit return systems, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and circular economy infrastructure.
Shipments of packaging papers and specialty packaging products rose 1% from July 2025. Meanwhile, cumulative shipments during the first seven months of the year were 5% higher than the same period in 2025.
The town partnered with EWASTE+, a New York recycling company with facilities in Rochester, Albany, and New York City.
The report states that emerging technologies are likely to reshape recycling operations and boost efficiency. Automated sorting, artificial intelligence, sensors, improved shredders, and modern metal recovery systems could lead to increased recovery rates and reduced contamination.
Mali’s future production pipeline looks promising. Authorities recently approved a large-scale mining permit for B2Gold’s Menankoto project.
Global plastic production further underscores the scale of the challenge. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that more than 430Mt of plastic are produced annually worldwide, with more than half corresponding to single-use products. Approximately 11Mt enter bodies of water each year.
The Arnsberg facility has a capacity to produce approximately 230,000 tonnes of recycled cartonboard annually, with liner products forming a major part of its output.