Operators need to pre-sort the waste on-site or demonstrate it has undergone prior sorting

Andy Doran, recently appointed Chairman of Alupro, discusses his new role and the scope for increasing aluminium recycling with new legislation on the horizon.

European Environment Agency framework for assessing eight key secondary raw materials markets finds significant shortcomings

Interim mandatory waste targets aim to reduce waste from plastic, glass, metal, paper, and food

Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year

The new regulation aims to improve sustainability throughout the life cycle of batteries

The companies aim to achieve below 4.0kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium

The aluminium processor will provide recovered metals to SPS’ automotive components plant

The facility will pilot a hydrogen-based process for reforming valuable magnets

The organisation aims to see the material become a central part of UK recycling behaviour