Hydro has joined Siemens Mobility, TSR Group and Voestalpine in the Train2Train pilot project aimed at recovering aluminium from decommissioned trains and recycling it into components for new rail vehicles. The project brings together the rail value chain, from train dismantling and material...
Canada is using a mix of federal funding, provincial recycling rules and private investment to build a stronger market for recycled aluminium. Over the past five years, policy changes and new projects have improved scrap collection, added remelting capacity and reinforced the country’s position as...
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After being introduced to the concept of COVID-19, the world has become extremely careful about the harmful effects of human negligence and started to shift toward green technologies that reduce carbon emissions. Only recently, Hindalco has partnered with Manush Labs, an MIT spin-off, to...
With the advent of the idea of net zero by 2050, many notable initiatives are being taken all over the world, among which recycling holds a very special place. USA-based Ocean Insight has inherited the LIBS SpeedSorter™ high-speed aluminium sorting technology by Rigaku Analytical Devices to...
Aluminium recycling is not just the need of the hour but also a very important step for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reaching a carbon-neutral atmosphere. City Council on Tuesday reported that the installation of an aluminium can recycling facility at Flipside Thrift on Commerce Boulevard...
New Zealand’s Clutha District Council has introduced a trial to recycle tetra pack cartoons accumulated in the area to convert them into building materials for the construction sector. A tetra pack is formed with layers of cardboard, plastic and aluminium, which means the recycling drive might...
In August 2022, the United States aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia stood at 46,600 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 12,600 tonnes or 37.06 per cent month-on-month, found the US Census Bureau data. In July, the export volume was 34,000 tonnes, slightly up by 900 tonnes from 33,100 tonnes a month...
A recent attempt by a local business to ship 158,284 kg of aluminium and copper flakes to China via Senari Port was stopped by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMC). According to Dr Ahmad Taufik Sulaiman, director of Sarawak Customs, the objects were scrap metal estimated to be worth RM2.17...
Pendle Borough Council has launched a new initiative to encourage the recycling of aluminium foil. Residents are urged to clean and recycle their trays, wrapping foil, aerosol cans, beverage cans, and empty food tins as part of the effort. The six-week program, which began in October, aims to...
For years, the Worthington Cub Scouts pack 134 has solicited donations of aluminium cans from the neighbourhood, utilising the proceeds to support Scouting initiatives for young people in the area. Scoutmaster Scott Carlson said their most recent trip to Shine Brothers cost him because people throw...
USA-based technology brand Ocean Insight acquired handheld LIBS technology from Rigaku Analytical Devices that employs light to effectively evaluate scrap aluminium for recycling. With the portable LIBS units from Rigaku, Ocean Insight's innovative Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy-based (LIBS)...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced on Tuesday, November 22, that it successfully certified Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, against the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification. Through the certification, ASI has acknowledged the...
Primary aluminium production is highly energy intensive, and gradually, the global aluminium industry is focusing on decarbonization to make the industry more sustainable for the future. The decarbonization factor would require huge investments and time, but the shift is ongoing. Several...
To be held in Vienna from 16-17 November, the World Demolition Summit 2022 will honour specific demolition experts of the world with the highest title and Delta Group, along with CMA Contracting, are competing this year for the glorious position. The 2022 World Demolition Awards will only consider...
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium's Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs – Circular Economy & Raw Materials, George Karkampasis stated, "It is hard to escape the reality that over the last two decades Europe has bounced from one crisis to the next." “To avoid another...
Malta, a small Mediterranean island between Sicily and the North African coast, has recently seen an environmental drive where the specific emphasis was laid to increase the collection of single-use glass, plastic or aluminium beverage cans and containers. On Monday, November 14, the Beverage...
A community initiative to gather aluminium cans in the West Newton-Yukon-Collinsburg region can be regarded as the most helpful programme since the conductors will arrange a free Thanksgiving dinner in Jeannette this week. The dinner will be presented in exchange for all the aluminium cans...
Fairview has declared that its leading Ecoloop recycling facility has bagged the Product Stewardship Award for Best Stewardship Outcomes after being selected by an SME business. This current Stewardship title further establishes Ecoloop’s identity as a successful recycling and reinstating unit for...
On November 11, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) achieved fulfillment with their “Can Collection Drive” having the tagline “Cancel the Linear, Enable the Circular”. EEG was, fortunately, able to collect a glorious 11,987 kg of aluminium cans with the sole purpose of recycling them. Since the...
According to a leading sector expert, the UK's aluminium industry has a 'once in a generation' opportunity to drive sustainability, the circular economy, and the transition to Net Zero. Tom Jones, the CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), made the rallying call after the release of the...
