Tire Trials: Alberta partnering with Lafarge Canada to turn recycled tires into fuel
Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta government has invested in a partnership with Lafarge Canada to launch a program intended to produce fuel derived from recycled tires. As noted in a recent media release, the Tire-Derived Fuel pilot program will be led by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) and will aim at turning 1.5 million […]
Right to Repair Review: Derek Nissen to speak about automotive recycling and the right-to-repair at Canadian Repair Convention
London, Ontario — The Canadian Repair Convention’s “Shape the Future of the Right to Repair in Canada” event has revealed its programming, which includes a talk from Derek Nissen of Hank’s Auto Wreckers. The Canadian Repair Convention will take place on October 25, 2024, at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ont. According to […]
Circular Connections: Hyundai and Lithion partner to recycle 98 percent of minerals from electric vehicle batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has reportedly named Lithion as its official partner for recycling electric vehicle batteries across the country, with the goal of creating a more circular economy. The agreement, which was initially announced earlier this month, is multi-year and builds upon an initial collaboration established in 2021 to validate Lithion’s mineral extraction […]
Continental Connections: ARC and Auto Recycling World host latest global automotive recycling webinar under IRT banner
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Auto Recycling World hosted the latest global auto recycling webinar under the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) banner this week. During the event, 50 delegates from 14 countries gathered online to hear about automotive recycling and innovations in Australia, Japan and Asia. The webinar […]
Farewell to Fletcher: Matthieu P. Dagonas to take over as next OARA Executive Director
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Mathieu served in the government for nearly 10 […]
Achievements at ARPAC: 2024 ARPAC conference raises over $55,000 for families in need
Saint-Georges, Quebec — Auto recyclers from all levels of the industry gathered on September 13 and 14, 2024 at the Le Georgesville hotel in St-Georgesde-Beauce in Quebec for L’Association Des Recycleurs De Pieces D’Autos et de Camions’ (ARPAC) annual conference. Offering attendees a variety of activities, the conference invited guests to discuss emerging trends within […]
Global Industry Innovations: IRT to hold webinar on October 8 on automotive recycling innovations in Australia, Japan
Toronto, Ontario — On October 8, 2024, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recyclers (IRT) will be hosting a free webinar on “Driving the Future: Automotive Recycling and Innovation in Australia, Japan and Asia.” The event, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. GMT, will specifically delve into the current state of automotive recycling in Australia and […]
Recycling Responsibilities: Proposed California bill would make EV battery producers responsible for recycling and end-of-life management
Sacramento, California — A California bill is reportedly headed to vote that if signed into law, would make electric vehicle battery producers operating in the state responsible for the end-of-life management and recycling of their batteries. The bill, SB 615, was originally passed out of the Appropriations Committee on August 15, 2024, with the bill […]
Electric Expansion: Alberta looks to expand electronic recycling program to include solar panels and EV batteries
Edmonton, Alberta — The province of Alberta is reportedly expanding its recycling program with the long-term goal of recycling electric vehicle batteries. The updated recycling program, which will begin to be phased in April 2025, will start by seeing power tools, lawn and garden equipment, small appliances and household electronics like cell phones start to […]
Recyclers in Reno: ARA to host 81st annual convention and expo in Reno, Nevada from October 23 to 26
Reno, Nevada — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Annual Convention and Expo will take place in Reno, Nevada, this year, from October 23 to 26 at the recently renovated Peppermill Resort and Casino. The convention and expo will see events such as nearly 50 automotive recyclers and industry experts sharing their insights on topics that […]
