Europe Aluminium Recycling Challenges
EU aluminium scrap export measure delayed as Commission shifts from duty to non-OECD restrictions
The European Commission has delayed its planned measures on aluminium scrap exports, replacing the earlier proposal for export duties with restrictions on waste shipments to non-OECD countries. European Aluminium said the change has added to discomfort across the aluminium industry, which has been waiting for measures to address the rising flow of scrap out of Europe. The association is now calling for a trade measure with wider territorial coverage and product scope. The Commission had initially planned to introduce restrictions in the second quarter of 2026, later moving the timeline to September. The proposed export duty has now been withdrawn, with the Commission instead preparing a delegated act under the Waste Shipment Regulation. Under the new approach, exports of waste, including...
BAMA calls for industry-wide action to improve aerosol recycling messaging
BAMA is bringing together the aerosol industry to develop a more consistent recycling message and strengthen consumer understanding of aerosol sustainability. The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) is calling for industry-wide collaboration to improve how aerosol recycling is communicated to consumers, opening an online discussion to both members and non-members on September 14. The association wants to bring together as many voices from across the aerosol industry as possible to develop a more aligned approach to recycling communications. BAMA Chief Executive Patrick Heskins said the industry's ability to recycle aerosols is a key part of their sustainability credentials, but clear consumer messaging is needed to support better recycling outcomes. “Getting consumer...
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EGA expands European aluminium recycling footprint with 80% Eco Green acquisition
Emirates Global Aluminium has completed its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Italy's Eco Green, strengthening its aluminium scrap collection, sorting and recycling network across Europe. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is expanding its aluminium recycling business in Europe with the completed acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Italian recycler Eco Green, adding scrap collection, sorting, casting and dross-processing capabilities to its growing recycled aluminium network. The deal, first announced in April, has cleared all required regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Eco Green will now be rebranded EGA Eco Green, while the Scappini family will retain a minority stake and remain involved in management. The acquisition gives EGA access to a wider pool of aluminium scrap in...
Buying Indian secondary aluminium? Start with these seven verifications
Secondary aluminium is increasingly central to Europe’s decarbonisation plans. It is used in automotive castings, construction profiles, packaging and consumer goods and is valued because it can deliver similar mechanical properties to primary metal while requiring a fraction of the energy and emitting far less carbon dioxide. The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have made low-carbon aluminium a strategic priority. As India’s scrap aluminium imports have continued to rise, from 0.88 million tonnes in CY15 to nearly 2 million tonnes in CY25, with a long-term CAGR of about 8.6 per cent, stronger traceability and licensing requirements are becoming increasingly important across the secondary aluminium supply chain. For this...
Metal Morph raises $944k to recover aluminium chemicals from wastewater
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 Green Angel Ventures, with participation from Aqcelerator and Found Capital. Metal Morph will use the funding to advance its resource-recovery technology, support industry pilots and expand into European markets. The company’s process is designed to capture treatment chemicals that would otherwise be discharged into sewers, sent to landfill or spread on land, and return them to water-treatment operations. Recovering aluminium-based treatment chemicals Metal Morph’s technology is not recycling...
UK aluminium recycling growth depends on access to global markets
The UK will struggle to build a resilient circular aluminium economy if protectionist trade measures restrict access to recycled metal markets and overseas processing capacity, according to Tom Bird, executive chairman at Enicor. Bird argues that free and fair trade in recycled aluminium is essential at a time when demand is rising, energy prices are increasing and geopolitical tensions are disrupting global supply chains. Although more countries are seeking to retain recycled metal within their domestic markets, he says restricting cross-border flows could undermine the investment needed to expand recycling capacity. Demand is set to rise sharply The UK’s aluminium demand is projected to increase from approximately 1.8 million tonnes currently to around 8 million tonnes annually by 2035....
ASEAN urged to prepare workforce as EU CBAM reshapes aluminium trade
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) is reshaping global trade by placing a carbon price on imports of carbon-intensive products from countries without equivalent carbon pricing systems. Since January 2026, importers of products including steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers and hydrogen have been required to comply with the mechanism. While discussions around the EU CBAM have largely focused on its impact on trade, climate policy and global supply chains, its implications for employment have received less attention. For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), home to more than 350 million workers, the mechanism presents both risks and opportunities. Its impact on jobs will largely depend on how effectively member countries adapt to the transition...
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Part 2: Does every stakeholder in Europe’s aluminium scrap debate fully understand the recycling business model?
In Part 1 of this interview, Stefanie Dixon challenged some of the biggest assumptions shaping Europe's aluminium scrap debate, arguing that recycling policy cannot be built on tonnage figures alone. Stefanie is a strong advocate for evidence-based policymaking and believes that effective regulation must be built on a clear understanding of how the recycling industry actually works. Having worked directly with recyclers, processors, traders and foundries across international markets, she brings a unique value-chain perspective that bridges the gap between policy, manufacturing and the commercial realities of recycling. In this second instalment, the discussion moves beyond the fundamentals to examine the policy, investment and market reforms needed to strengthen Europe's recycling...
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