As the world changes, technology transforms! Image 1: Thorstein Veblen1, American economist and social scientist who sought to apply an evolutionary, dynamic approach to the study of economic institutions Veblen briefly defines technology as the “employment of scientific knowledge for useful ends”. The most important Earth’s natural resources2: Image 2: Six Earth’s natural resources None of […]
The author T.E. Carter once wrote that the court of public opinion moves much faster than the law. In Europe, this tenet could apply to the environmental policy agenda and the dichotomy that is forming between European citizens and lawmakers. The European Union (EU)’s overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS) is designed to demonstrate […]
The United States has never spoken so confidently about the future of aluminium recycling, yet few countries are as unprepared to achieve what they are promising. While national agendas emphasise circularity, green manufacturing and domestic supply security, the reality is that the US still lacks the infrastructure, technology and industrial coordination required to reach the […]
Many metals and metallic alloys, thanks to their properties and functions, are critical to nearly every technology and industry. However, metal resources are non-renewable and undergo some mass loss during their use. Aluminium, with its many superior properties, offers significant potential for improvement in process metallurgy, both through sustainable material design and its recyclability. In […]
Tournaire has introduced the Omni Plus aluminium bottle range, engineered with circular economy principles at its core. Its mono‑bloc construction ensures each bottle is made from a single piece of aluminium, eliminating weak points and improving durability. This advanced deep-drawing process enables wall-thickness optimisation, reducing weight by 7% without compromising performance. Image credit: Tournaire Sustainability at […]
In the evolving landscape of recycling, aluminium stands out as a material with immense potential. Its ability to be recycled infinitely without degrading quality makes it a valuable resource in the circular economy. However, the efficiency of aluminium recycling hinges on the precision of sorting processes. Enter AI-powered robots, transforming how Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) […]
Introduction Three important issues will be on the agenda of the aluminium industry today and in the coming period: flexibility, independence and sustainability. However, in order to follow this agenda, especially sustainability, or to achieve the goals on this agenda set for us, we need more metallic materials, especially aluminium. It is possible to define […]
The urgency for sustainable processes is no longer breaking news. As a result, global demand for aluminium surges, driven by industrialisation, urbanisation, and EV-driven mobility. In Nigeria, Terra Aqua, one of the country’s largest recyclers, is advancing this transition with strategic support from Manufacturing Africa (MA), a UK government-funded initiative under the Foreign, Commonwealth & […]
BMW’s 2026 iX3 “Neue Klasse” makes a clear statement that “circular materials and high performance can coexist”. One-third of the SUV’s total mass now comes from secondary inputs, including a significant amount of recycled aluminium, which helps deliver a 20% boost in driving efficiency compared to the current model while integrating an estimated 740 kg […]
Aluminium has long been prized for its lightweight, durable and infinitely recyclable nature. In today’s sustainability-driven marketplace, closed-loop recycling is transforming aluminium supply chains by reducing waste, cutting costs and advancing global climate goals. Unlike traditional recycling, which often leads to downcycling or material losses, closed-loop systems ensure aluminium scrap is reprocessed into products of […]
