General Industry

Machinex has announced the design, manufacturing, and installation of Quebec’s first recycling facility built to meet the requirements of the province’s curbside recycling system reform under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. The Montreal-Est Material Recovery Facility (MRF) was developed in collaboration with Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), the Designated Management Organization (DMO) for this initiative….

On Monday, February 10, Bluewater Battery Logistics, an international battery lifecycle management company, announced an official partnership with Dupré Logistics, a privately held transportation company specializing in innovative logistics solutions. Bluewater provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), integrators and dealers of electric vehicles (EV), and industrial lithium batteries with logistics service, to help navigate the battery…

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) announced the approval of a $750,000 grant under its Rail Industrial Access Program to Sims Metal for rail upgrades at its metal recycling facility located in Chesapeake, VA. During its January 2025 meeting on the 14th, the Commonwealth Transportation Board voted to…

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, glass recycler Ripple Glass announced the launch of a new commercial glass collection program in the Atlanta metro area. This expansion aims to help local businesses, including bars, restaurants, and multi-unit housing divert large volumes of glass from landfills by providing a convenient and efficient recycling solution. Ripple Glass is now accepting waitlist…

On Thursday, Jan. 23, Cyclic Materials, a recycling company that’s building a circular supply chain for Rare Earth Elements and other critical materials, announced a $2 million investment from InMotion Ventures, the investment arm of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This latest backing lifts the company’s Series B round to $55 million, underscoring its critical role…

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Ace Green Recycling, Inc., a company that provides sustainable battery recycling technology solutions, announced it finalized a lease agreement for a site to build India’s largest battery recycling facility. The facility will be in Mundra, Gujarat, and will build on Ace’s existing Indian commercial operations, which have been recycling lithium-ion batteries…

GLE Scrap Metal Inc., a ferrous and non-ferrous recycled materials processing and trading company headquartered in Casselberry, FL., has acquired an interest in Kansas City, MO.-based recycler Mallin Cos. Inc. The transaction took effect Dec. 31, 2024. Mallin’s operations will remain in Kansas City, MO. and will retain its existing leadership and employees. The two…

On Dec. 30, 2024, Lithium-ion Battery Recyclers Redivivus and Re-New-Able Technologies announced a partnership to establish Illinois’ first scalable Lithium-ion Battery Recycling facility. Re-New-Able, headquartered in Hazel Crest, Ill., is leading this initiative, combining Los Angeles-based Redivivus’ advanced recycling technology with its commitment to sustainable innovation. The partnership includes a purchase order for the Redi-Shred process, supported by…

On Thursday, Dec. 12, Revolution Sustainable Solutions, a company that provides sustainable materials and recycling solutions, announced the acquisition of Island Plastics, which produces 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) linear low-density and low-density polyethylene (LLDPE/LDPE) film grade resin. According to Revolution’s press release, the company aims to boost its commitment to sustainable loop solutions and expand…

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, WENDT CORPORATION, which provides shredding and separation recycling solutions, announced its strategic equity investment in Moros Industrias Hidraulicas, an equipment manufacturer based in Zaragoza, Spain. According to the press release, this investment marks a significant milestone in WENDT’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global footprint, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and deliver competitively priced, CE-compliant…

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Ace Green Recycling, Inc., a provider of sustainable battery recycling technology solutions, and Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement, pursuant to which a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATAC II will merge with and into Ace, with Ace…

Each year Recycling International publishes a Top 100 of the most inspiring and innovative people in global recycling. The list spotlights industry veterans and impactful entrepreneurs as well as trendsetters and young talents. This year the list included 32 ReMA members including ReMA president Robin Wiener and ReMA chair Colin Kelly. 1. Sanjay Mehta, Director…