The organisations call for stronger safeguards to ensure fair competition in public procurement across the European Union. They warn that the growing use of in-house procurement and public-public cooperation without competitive procedures reduces market access for private companies and weakens investment incentives in key sectors.
The update marks an important step for the tire pyrolysis sector. It establishes a clearer certification pathway for the fossil share of ELT-derived tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) and complements the established relevance of the biogenic share linked mainly to natural rubber content.
The development marks a further step toward a circular value chain for automotive glazing. AGC currently operates its automotive glass production with a cullet ratio of more than 56 percent.
STADLER presented its STADLERconnect platform at IFAT 2026 with a live demonstration focused on data-driven plant optimisation, predictive maintenance and global business expansion.
The event will take place on 17 and 18 June 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. Halle 3.0 will host four conference stages positioned across the exhibition floor. More than 180 speakers and over 400 exhibitors are expected to participate.
According to Richard Clemens, spokesperson for the VDMA Process Technology Forum, Europe remains a key market for German environmental technologies. At IFAT Munich 2026, exhibitors and visitors will gain direct insight into the sector's technological developments and innovation capabilities.
The European Commission promoted and financed the initiative through a competitive tender process. HEFESTOS will operate as a pilot cooperation framework to assess the feasibility of a future European Union Substitution Centre dedicated to brominated flame retardants.
Eggersmann has expanded its mineral processing portfolio with the ROKTEC JC 900 jaw crusher and the IMPAKTOR 1000 for mobile recycling and aggregate applications.
The expanded portfolio covers crushing, protein and specialty processing facilities. According to CPM|Crown, the systems are designed for demanding oilseed processing environments and support material handling across different process stages.
The reports, "Navigating Europe's twin transition — opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in the green transition" and "Artificial intelligence and sustainable consumption in Europe", examine how digitalisation affects climate policy, resource efficiency and economic resilience.
The buckets process bulky and mixed waste directly at the loading stage before material enters downstream sorting, screening, recycling, or energy recovery systems. According to the company, the approach can simplify material handling and improve process efficiency.
Without the amendment, exports of mixed municipal waste for recovery to countries outside the European Economic Area, including Switzerland, will be banned from 21 May under current European Union legislation.
The report, published on 27 April 2026, analyses the role of bio-based feedstocks within the framework of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The study examines technological readiness, greenhouse gas reduction potential and policy options for integrating bio-based plastics into future EU sustainability strategies.
At the same time, the construction sector is increasing its use of recycled materials. Regulatory pressure and sustainability targets are accelerating this shift at national level.
Eggersmann presents the BACKHUS Alpha 55, a fully automated and electric windrow turner for composting, waste treatment and material handling.
Bollegraaf launches Bollegraaf ONE, a digital platform for monitoring, managing and optimising recycling plants with data-based operational support.
The presentation marks the first public showing of the battery electric power unit in this application. Caterpillar developed the system to help original equipment manufacturers electrify existing machine platforms with less redesign work.
The Circularity Gap Report 2026: The Value Gap makes a useful shift. It asks what the cost of linearity is to the economy.
The circular model is based on packaging designed for at least 40 uses and is expected to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics by up to 95%.
The Association of Cities and Regions for Sustainable Resource Management, the European Waste Management Association and Hazardous Waste Europe have signed a joint declaration. The document calls for increased cooperation, funding and policy support to ensure effective collection and management of household hazardous waste across Europe. The organisations cooperate under the Hazards Out initiative. The initiative promotes awareness, exchanges practical experience and supports capacity building.
