Rolling on Eggshells: Stellantis files patent for tires made of eggshells; claims technology could improve traction in wet conditions
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis is breaking eggs, and it’s about innovation. The automaker suggests that eggshells could be used to make tires more efficient in wet conditions. The patent application, originally filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2023, specifically suggests that calcium oxide (CaO) could be extracted from discarded eggshells and […]
Energy Increases: Li-Cycle sees 25 percent increase in recycled battery storage material, according to fourth quarter financial report
Toronto, Ontario — In its fourth quarter financial results for 2024, North American lithium-ion battery recycling company, Li-Cycle, reported recycling the equivalent of more than 100 MWh of energy from its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) partners. As noted in recent reports, this equivalent further represents a 33 percent increase from 2023 results. Other highlights […]
Featuring Foti: Solera Holdings LLC announces appointment of Joseph Foti as head of Hollander
Toronto, Ontario — Solera Holdings LLC has announced the appointment of Joseph Foti to the company’s recycling efforts as the new head of Hollander. Hollander, a Solera company, offers solutions for the automotive recycling, repair, salvage and aftermarket industries. According to a recent post made by Solera Holdings LLC on LinkedIn, Joseph Foti brings a […]
Driving Sustainability: IRT’s webinar, ‘Pioneering Sustainable Solutions’ taking place today, February 13,12:00 p.m. GMT
Toronto, Ontario — The International Round Table on Automotive Recycling’s (IRT) webinar, “Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling” is set to begin today at 12:00 p.m. GMT. This webinar is open to anyone who is a part of the automotive recycling community, and will include topics such as the key aspects involved […]
New Year News: B.C. Auto Recyclers Division offers industry update for 2025
Victoria, British Columbia — Stuart Ady, president of the Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association (AREA) and chairman of the B.C. Auto Recyclers Division, Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has released an update highlighting the organization’s goals for 2025. Notably, in a recent AREA Update, Ady outlined how, while 2024 left the organization without an auditor, Terra West […]
Bolstering Series B: InMotion Ventures invests two million in Cyclic Materials
Toronto, Ontario – Cyclic Materials has announced a two million investment from InMotion Ventures, effectively extending the company’s Series B investment round to $55 million. As noted in a recent press release, this investment aligns with InMotion Ventures’ commitment to the circular economy. Through this fund, the recently donated value will be invested in a […]
New Year Reflections: A lookback at Canadian Auto Recycler’s 2024 issue
Toronto, Ontario — As the automotive recycling industry enters 2025, it’s important to take the time to reflect on where we’ve been. that’s why, this week, we’re taking it back to early 2024 to check out last year’s cover stars of Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine: cousins Natalie and Chris Miller of Miller’s Auto Recycling. The third generation […]
Save the Date: Annual ARA Convention and Expo to take place in Birmingham, Alabama, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that its 82nd annual convention and expo will take place in Birmingham, Alabama. The theme of the event is referred to as “Game On: Winning Together.” A highlight video of what attendees can expect from the chosen location can be viewed here. The event will take […]
Bio-Fuel Beginnings: BMW to use cooking-oil diesel in certain vehicle models beginning in 2025
Berlin, Germany — BMW has announced that it is planning on beginning to ship vehicles to German buyers with cooking oil rather than regular diesel in the engines. The new renewable diesel project is known as HVO100, or hydrotreated vegetable oil. The oil is specifically made from various waste products, including used cooking oil. As noted […]
Sustainability Station: Nova Bus partners with Lithion Technologies to create more sustainable public transportation
Toronto, Ontario — Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Lithion Technologies in an effort to enhance the sustainability of its urban transportation solutions. As noted in a recent press release, through this collaboration, end-of-life batteries from Nova Bus buses in use across Canada will be collected, transported […]
