Stories contrasting EU and US attitudes toward ESG compliance, $350 million in battery recycling funding, a rare earths recovery JV, Iron Mountain’s industry outlook and an analysis of quarterly earnings drew reader attention in November.
The list below shows our top stories published in November in terms of unique page views.
1 | Analysis: EU softens ESG rules as compliance pressure builds for US
The European Union’s sustainability agenda remains the most far-reaching globally, but as of late 2025 it has entered a phase of recalibration and political compromise.
2 | Redwood secures $350 million to expand recycling, storage
Battery recycling and energy storage firm Redwood Materials has raised $350 million in new funding led by Eclipse Ventures, with participation from Nvidia’s investment arm NVentures and other investors.
3 | CMR, Paladin form REcapture to expand rare earth recovery
Critical Materials Recycling and Paladin EnviroTech have announced the creation of a joint venture called REcapture, aimed at capturing and recycling rare earth elements from consumer, automotive and industrial electronics.
4 | Iron Mountain raises ITAD guidance on strong growth
Data management heavyweight Iron Mountain cited growth in its asset lifecycle management and other services for its record revenue in the third quarter.
5 | Analysis: Q3 earnings confirm new industry priorities
This fall’s third-quarter results from tech and lifecycle companies are confirmation that the industry may be experiencing a turning point.
