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Aurubis steps up recycling investments in US, EU

Published: October 8, 2025
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Aurubis expands its global recycling footprint with a new copper smelter in Georgia and fresh EIB financing in Europe, underscoring the race to secure secondary metal supplies. | Photo courtesy Aurubis Richmond

Aurubis, the Germany-based nonferrous metals giant, is deepening its push into recycling and copper production with a series of major moves on both sides of the Atlantic. The company’s growth strategy illustrates a broader trend of stakeholders locking in access to recycled feedstock, as regulatory and customer requirements intensify.  

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URT closes New Hampshire site, shifts work west

Published: October 2, 2025
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Universal Recycling Technologies closed its Dover site consolidating CRT work in Wisconsin and focusing on growth in the Midwest, West. | Somchai Som / Shutterstock

Universal Recycling Technologies (URT) has closed its Dover, New Hampshire facility and is consolidating work into its other plants, a decision company leaders described as a strategic refocus rather than a retreat from the region. Continue Reading

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#ESC2025 Speaker Spotlight: John Spagnuolo

Published: October 7, 2025
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Detroit loyalist, global traveler and proud Chapstick collector, John Spagnuolo proves you can take the man out of Michigan, but you’ll never take Michigan out of the man. | Photo courtesy John Spagnuolo

It’s fair to say John Spagnuolo’s loyalty runs deep, to his city, his state, and even his teams. Born about 45 minutes north of Detroit, he’s stayed close to his Michigan roots ever since. “I love the state where I’m at,” he said. “And it’s the perfect time to be a Detroit sports fan: Lions, Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings.”

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Stars of E-Scrap in the Spotlight: Jerry Powell

Published: September 11, 2025
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Few people in recycling carry as much institutional memory as Jerry Powell. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he came up through hands-on operations before realizing the industry’s biggest need was trustworthy information and connection. He went on to found Resource Recycling, Inc., the company behind Resource Recycling, Plastics Recycling Update and E-Scrap News.

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Stars of ESC2025 in the Spotlight: Ikenna Nlebedim

Published: September 25, 2025
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From karaoke escapes to magnet samples on his desk, Ames Lab’s Ikenna Nlebedim shares quirks, insights and first-time adventures. | Photo courtesy of Ikenna Nlebedim

When the E-Scrap Conference convenes in October, one of the freshest voices to join the stage will be Ikenna Nlebedim of Ames National Laboratory. He is set to appear on a session exploring rare earth recovery and recycling, a subject that has never been more critical as the industry pushes to secure essential materials in smarter, cleaner ways.

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#ESC2025 Speaker Spotlight: Emily Farrant

Published: September 18, 2025
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Growing up in the tiny town of Guerneville, California, tucked near the Russian River wine country, Emily Farrant was surrounded by gardens, forests and streams. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong fascination with how people interact with the environment. 

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ABTC shifts to consumer market with Call2Recycle alliance

Published: October 2, 2025
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American Battery Technology Company and Call2Recycle are partnering to educate consumers on lithium-ion battery recycling, a shift from ABTC’s business-to-business strategy. | Orapruek / Shutterstock

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is tapping into nonprofit Call2Recycle’s consumer collection network to advance lithium-ion battery recycling in the United States. Continue Reading

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Top Stories from September 2025

Published: October 2, 2025
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EcoBatt, part of the EcoCycle Group, is opening a Melbourne plant to recover in-device batteries. | Photo Courtesy of Gloyd Recycling Solutions

Battery-embedded device recovery drew reader interest in September, with record facility fires, legislation and new technology tackling the growing electronics recovery movement.

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