A new report by German industry organisation Aluminium und Umwelt im Fenster- und Fassadenbau (AUF), prepared in partnership with European Aluminium, highlights the progress of closed-loop aluminium recycling in Germany's building sector. The study focuses on aluminium scrap generated from windows,...
London-based water technology company Metal Morph has raised USD 944,000 in pre-seed funding to develop technology that recovers aluminium- and iron-based treatment chemicals from municipal and industrial wastewater. The round, announced on August 13, 2026, was co-led by Sustainable Ventures and...
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Germany's secondary aluminium industry occupies a unique position within the global metals landscape. In a country consuming approximately 2.1 million tonnes of aluminium annually, recycled metal has evolved from a supplementary feedstock into a fundamental pillar of industrial supply. The...
In an exclusive interview with AL Circle as part of the latest initiative, “European Aluminium Recycling Market” , Ivan Mayorov of CANCOM Austria AG outlined the company’s role in building the digital infrastructure for RecAL, a Horizon Europe project designed to improve Europe’s aluminium supply...
German aluminium producer Trimet has outlined plans for investments at its recycling operations, including the construction of a new aluminium recycling facility in Hamm and capacity expansions at existing sites in Gelsenkirchen and Essen. At its recycling plant in Gelsenkirchen, the company has...
Germany-based energy drink producer Red Bull is reinforcing its sustainability agenda by prioritising aluminium packaging, expanding support for circular economy initiatives and pursuing long-term emissions reduction targets across its operations and supply chain. Manufacturing over 12 billion cans...
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has advanced its circular economy strategy by establishing a closed-loop aluminium recycling system at its Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, England. It has created what the company describes as a European-first process for recovering aluminium from end-of-life...
Every year, millions of tonnes of aluminium scrap are collected, sorted and processed across Europe before being turned into new products. From used beverage cans and demolished buildings to end-of-life vehicles and industrial waste, recycled aluminium has become an important raw material in...
Europe's aluminium recycling industry is undergoing a pivotal phase. With steep climate targets, policies, growing demand for low-carbon aluminium, and rapid advancements in recycling technologies, Europe has emerged as one of the most influential regions, shaping the future of aluminium....
Aluminium has proved indispensable to modern industry, being lightweight and recyclable, with global demand projected to grow from 106 million tonnes in 2025 to 130 million tonnes by 2035. Although playing a critical role in the global energy transition, the sector remains carbon-intensive,...
Aluminium Deutschland said Germany’s aluminium sector remains under pressure after production declined further during the first quarter of 2026, with most companies not expecting conditions to improve by the end of the year. According to the association, Germany produced 684,564 tonnes of recycled...
Hydro is showcasing a curated selection of recycled aluminium design works at ELEMENT: METAL, the latest exhibition organised by Schloss Hollenegg for Design, running from May 9 to 31, 2026 in Styria, Austria. Set within the historic interiors of Schloss Hollenegg, the exhibition explores metal not...
TOMRA Recycling has unveiled a breakthrough AI-native platform from PolyPerception and introduced three new deep learning applications for its award-winning GAINnext™ technology. The innovations were presented at IFAT 2026 in Munich and PRSE in Amsterdam, highlighting the company’s continued focus...
French cleantech company ROSI, specialised in high-value recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic panels, has secured funding of over EUR 20 million (USD 23 million) for upgrading and optimising the efficiency of its high-value photovoltaic module recycling facilities all over Europe. Established in...
Norsk Hydro has accelerated its push into circular manufacturing by supplying low-carbon, recycled aluminium to the reECONIC project led by Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Based on the electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic platform, the initiative gathers over 30 partners to demonstrate the reuse of materials in...
A long-term agreement is being signed between the Aluminium rolling and recycling company Gränges AB and the circularity and recycling solutions provider NG Nordic. Gränges has extended the partnership between the two companies to procure recycled aluminium to feed its Finspång production facility...
TOMRA Recycling has launched a new metal-sorting system, FINDER™, to improve the recovery of non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, from complex waste streams. The system is modular. Operators can configure and expand sensors based on the material. It is designed to handle shredded end-of-life...
A new emerging partnership that not only takes the industry forward but also the rising youth, shaping their career with various opportunities. Warrington Youth Zone, a new state-of-the-art Youth Zone providing a safe, inspiring place for young people, shared that it has partnered with Novelis, a...
Did you know? Around 7 per cent of black dross is generated from the total volume of recycled aluminium worldwide, and Europe reflects a similar ratio of black dross generation at around 6.83 per cent. Aluminium dross occurs in two forms: black and white. White dross is generated mainly in primary...
In an exclusive conversation with Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager of Every Can Counts a not-for-profit communications programme delivered by Alupro across the UK and Ireland. According to Mr Chris, deposit return scheme (DRS) is a great way to encourage people to partake in aluminium cans...
