Europe’s aluminium scrap exports to the US have risen by 243 per cent, highlighting a growing concern over the continent’s access to strategic raw materials as it pursues recycling, decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness. Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN, raised the issue, linking scrap outflows to the broader challenges facing European industry, energy security and strategic autonomy. Aluminium scrap outflows raise industrial concerns Mytilineos referred to the contrasting US tariff treatment of aluminium products, i.e., a 50 per cent tariff on primary aluminium, compared with zero tariff on scrap . With European aluminium scrap exports to the US increasing by 243 per cent, he questioned whether Europe could strengthen its industrial base while allowing valuable...
The US aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap price benchmark tracked by Argus recorded a mixed performance over the third quarter of 2026, declining in July before rising in August and September. The monthly average increased from USD 2,322.89 per tonne in July to USD 2,491.22 per tonne in August and USD 2,602.51 per tonne in September, indicating a sustained recovery in the benchmark over the three months. July: Prices decline despite a high opening The benchmark began July at USD 2,464.98 per tonne on July 1, before falling sharply to USD 2,270.76 per tonne on July 3. The price remained at that level on July 2 and July 6, the lowest recorded price for the month. It subsequently recovered gradually, reaching USD 2,319.86 per tonne on July 10 and USD 2,328.63 per tonne on July 22....
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The Indian imported aluminium scrap market encountered significant challenges this week, with scrap prices experiencing a sharp decline of up to 5.8 per cent week-on-week. This reduction was primarily attributed to a scarcity of favourable offers aligning with lower futures, resulting in decreased buying inquiries and subsequently hampering transaction volumes, especially in specific regions. Presently, the aluminium scrap market is grappling with subdued demand, a direct consequence of lacklustre activity observed within the metal futures exchanges. This has triggered a prevailing bearish sentiment across the industry. The subdued state of the metal futures exchange has adversely impacted investor confidence, exerting a noticeable effect on both trading volumes and price trends. As a...
Interwaste, a renowned local trash management company, has renamed its Tops to Tags campaign, which has been running since 2011, to Give2Green. The drive would encourage businesses, schools, and community initiatives to send in aluminium cans, bottle tops, and white office paper to make sanitary pads or wheelchairs, which will then be handed to needy people. According to the Give2Green project, the recycled waste will entitle the participant to give a specific quantity of free sanitary pads or a wheelchair to a charity or recipient of their choice, like 50kgs of aluminium cans corresponding to 60 packs of sanitary pads. Bread tags, however, are no longer part of this scheme; for every 250kgs of bottle tops or white office paper handed in, 60 packages of sanitary pads will be supplied....
Hercules Global has established a recycling plant in the Sandiara Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Senegal, with the goal of recycling used oil, end-of-life tyres and aluminium. The plant utilizes these materials to create lubricants, carbon black and secondary aluminium, which are commonly used in the automotive industry. The facility is comprised of three distinct units, including a lubricant mixing plant with a capacity of three million tons per year, a tyre recycling plant that produces reusable carbon black, and an aluminium alloy plant. The products derived from the recycling process will be exclusively marketed and sold in Senegal, while the aluminium recycling products will be shipped to Toyota. Hercules’ founder, Manoj Solanki, recognized the opportunity to contribute to Senegal’s...
The aluminium recycling sector is witnessing major advancements every passing day. Romco Metal, a non-ferrous metal recycler based in the UK, recently launched PureCycle™, a high-quality, low-carbon aluminium product, in the global metal market. PureCycle™ ingots are manufactured using 100% post-consumer scrap material. Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) found a way to recycle photovoltaic panels, separating 99% of PV cell particles. This is important as PV panels are complex to separate due to multiple components, such as glass, wiring, plastic and aluminium. Old aluminium bullet trains from Japan are now being recycled as baseball bats for children thanks to a partnership between Central Japan Railways and Mizuno. The retired trains were once used to transport...
Bagaria Aluminium Alloys Private Limited (BAAPL Ltd.) was founded in 2007 and presently processing 1100+ metric tonnes of secondary aluminium per month at its facility in Ranihati Amta Road, Howrah. AL CircleBiz is happy to announce the inclusion of this great secondary aluminium maker in the online world of the B2B aluminium trade. They have a vast arena of aluminium alloys to choose from, namely, LM6, LM25, AC4B and ADC12. BAAPL Ltd . has its headquarters at 8 Camac Street, Shantiniketan building, Kolkata. However, its production unit in Howrah spans over 4 acres of land with an adjoining warehouse and production space of almost 1.5 lakh square feet. The company has installed high-end equipment and declares having a premium testing laboratory in-house. BAAPL Ltd. is optimistic about its...
Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, #FoilFriday, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance aluminium recycling rates in the UK. Between July and December, homeowners will be targeted with various digital media assets to improve aluminium foil recycling and decrease contamination. “One of our key roles as an organisation is consumer education and by working closely with local authorities, we’re able to effectively communicate the benefits and importance of recycling aluminium packaging,” stated Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro. In collaboration with local governments, the programme will utilise social media to urge citizens to recycle more at home. The Alupro website offers a free download of a suite of #FoilFriday social media assets promoting best practices...
Japan's out-of-service or retired bullet trains have been repurposed and recycled into baseball bats for children. Central Japan Railways (JR Central) and specialist sports retailer Mizuno joined forces to revolutionize the Shinkansen N700 bullet trains. These trains had been catering to thousands of passengers on Japan's renowned Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed railway line. N700 series trains have a maximum speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), and tilting of up to one degree allows the trains to maintain 270 km/h (168 mph), even on 2,500 m (8,202 ft) radius curves that previously had a maximum speed of 255 km/h (158 mph). JR Tokai, a subsidiary of JR Central, has recently introduced an innovative recycling technology that transforms metal into a unique product known as "Tokaido Shinkansen...
A non-ferrous metal recycler from the UK, Romco Metal, has introduced the latest premium quality low-carbon aluminium, PureCycle™ to the global metal market. PureCycle™ ingots are made of 100% post-consumer scrap material. Founded in 2015, Romco has its headquarters in the UK and a wide range of clients in Africa, where emerging concern about global warming is propelling the recycling industry to break new boundaries. Romco is a multinational company based in the UK that recycles non-ferrous metals and focuses on emerging markets. Its aim is to promote sustainability by using recycled metal ingots to manufacture a wide range of essential products, reducing reliance on raw materials mining. The production process uses 100% sustainable sourcing, meaning no primary extractions are involved....
A study by Waste Experts, one of the most responsive waste management specialists and commissioned by alternative nicotine delivery solutions (ANDS), confirmed the recyclability of single-use aluminium and plastic vapes. ANDS, a trademark owner and distributor of alternative nicotine delivery systems, stated that the recyclability of aluminium and plastic was assessed based on the materials used, the weight of recyclable components, quantity of trash diverted from landfill, disassembly time, number of components inside each vaporiser, and total product weight in each instance. The results, disclosed to legislators at a unique Houses of Parliament event, come as the sector faces increased scrutiny owing to the estimated five million or more goods thrown away each week. For similar...
The Indian market for imported aluminium scrap saw varying trends this week. According to SteelMint's assessment, scrap prices diverged by approximately US$40-45 per tonne w-o-w. Adequate offers aligned with strengthening futures and buying inquiries resulted in moderate transactions in specific regions. However, there was also a mixed buying pattern observed among particular end-users and traders who are cautious about near-term price levels and are observing future exchange price trends. Sourced from SteelMint and LME Buyers based in the northern region were wary of highly volatile metal futures contracts while making bids and kept the bids lower by around US$20-40 per tonne. In contrast, importers based in the western region showed a willingness to engage in prospective deals and...
The Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 1996, was amended on Tuesday by the state cabinet to make it necessary for brand owners, manufacturers, and importers to collect and dispose of non-biodegradable waste, including aluminium and glass. The proposed amendment defines brand owners, manufacturers, and importers, as well as the obligation to collect and dump non-biodegradable packaging rubbish at designated locations and collection centres or with the agency recognised by the state government. "This will make it mandatory for brand owners, producers and importers to collect PET bottles, glass bottles, aluminium cans and other non-biodegradable garbage and deposit the waste at locations specified by the state government and bear the expenditure for the same," said the...
University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers in Australia have developed a new technique for recycling end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) panels, which can separate 99% of PV cell particles. Recycling PV panels is quite a task because innumerable components, such as glass, silicon, aluminium, wiring, and plastic, are integrated into a solar module, which makes them difficult to separate. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, this will be a significant issue, with approximately eight million tonnes of PV waste being produced globally by 2030, and this number is expected to reach 78 million tonnes by 2050. The ProMO lab at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, has developed a patented sieving process that can quickly and efficiently sort the component materials...
Every Can Counts (ECC) announced the winners of this year's national recycling award competition. Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 Pub, and Haileybury School have been recognised for their commitment to environmental sustainability and recycling. Local students from the East of England gathered this week for a special event to learn about the benefits of recycling metal packaging such as aluminium. The event, hosted by Tata Steel's Eleanor Shorland, reviewed the recycling process and provided practical tips on separating packaging at the kerbside. Jamestrong, a renowned Australasian can manufacturer with Taree factories, is collaborating with the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT@UNSW) to make aerosol cans utilising recycling technology developed by the...
The fourth-largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom, Morrisons, will conduct a trial run of the in-store recycling points for coffee machines launched in association with Podback. The partnership with Podback will first be tested in 29 Morrisons locations. Customers will need to use suitably colour-tagged bags - one for aluminium pods and one for plastic pods - to separate them and then send them to various recycling centres across the UK. The testing or the trial is the first carried out by a UK grocery company. Morrisons customers will have access to a new drop-off service at selected stores as part of the experiment, enabling them to acquire Podback recycling bags, fill them with spent pods, and recycle them in dedicated bins at the front of the shop. Rick Hindley, executive...
Belfast #CircleCity is a new on-the-go recycling programme in Belfast City Centre, made possible with assistance from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The campaign was launched by Coca-Cola, Belfast City Council, and the environmental organisation Hubbub. The three-month initiative will make recycling aluminium cans and plastic bottles as simple as possible for residents and tourists, increasing recycling rates. "We're urging everyone to use the new recyclable bins to help us keep as much valuable plastic and aluminium as possible in the loop," said Beau Zilesnick, project lead at Hubbub. The initiative was made possible with the assistance of The Coca-Cola Foundation and was previously implemented in Dublin city centre. As part of the campaign, 25 bright and colourful recycling bins have been...
The aluminium industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, where recycling plays a vital role, making it a top priority for producers and consumers. The industry's focus has shifted towards implementing eco-friendly practices and embracing circular economy principles. This strategic shift reflects a commitment to reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, and promoting the responsible use and disposal of aluminium products. With a shared vision of a greener future, the aluminium supply chain stakeholders are collaborating to create a more sustainable and environmentally-conscious industry. As a result, large firms throughout the value chain are embracing essential activities such as developing advanced technologies and adopting...
A Hydro led research project using aluminium as reinforcement enables the use of concrete mixes where more than 50% of the cement can be substituted with sustainable binders. The result is concrete that requires far less energy and CO2 emissions to produce slimmer, lighter concrete structures with long service life. The project is called DARE2C – Durable Aluminium Reinforced Environmentally-friendly Concrete Construction. The backdrop is the world's most used material, concrete, and has two main challenges: climate footprint and durability. "Aluminium corrodes in the highly alkaline environment in today's concretes. On the other hand, in the development of more environmentally friendly clay-substituted cement, the steel reinforcement is not protected due to the low pH. The idea behind the...
Every Can Counts (ECC), a non-profit organisation that encourages and empowers people to recycle their used aluminium beverage cans, has revealed the winners of this year's national recycling award competition. Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 pub, and Haileybury School have all been acknowledged for their dedication to sustainability and recycling. Haileybury School in Hertford received a Green Can Award for its recycling project, which included the installation of 30 aluminium recycling bins in familiar places around the school and in each of the 12 boarding houses to encourage classmates, staff, and visitors to recycle. Simon Heard, Deputy Master and Sustainability Lead at Haileybury School expressed, "We feel very fortunate to have so many motivated pupils and committed staff to help push...
