Vegas Bound: Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries 2024 Convention & Expo to be held in Las Vegas April 15-18
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries (ISRI) will host its 2024 Convention and Exposition from April 15 through April 18 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Touted as the largest recycled materials industry event in the world, ISRI says the event will bring more than 6,000 industry professionals together […]
Battery Benefits: New Jersey establishes EV battery recycling legislation
New Jersey, United States — The U.S. state of New Jersey’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act has been passed and approved as of January 8, 2024, marking the first American state to create industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The act requires manufacturers to be responsible for the collection and management […]
A Helpful Hierarchy: Automotive Recyclers Association releases a Battery Use Materials Hierarchy chart
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has recently published a Battery Material Use Hierarchy chart to aid in the environmental transparency of battery recycling. The Battery Material Use Hierarchy chart emphasizes the need for the highest and best use for batteries after they have served their initial purpose. Notably, the chart indicates that […]
Remanufacturing Repairs: GM continues trials for remanufactured headlamps in effort to eliminate production waste
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) says it has found success in remanufacturing collision-damaged headlamps as part of the automaker’s efforts to create a circular economy. In a recent press release, (GM) noted that when a vehicle is involved in a collision, the headlamp is one of the most commonly damaged components, second only to […]
All For Olives: Ford working on using discarded olive tree waste to produce car parts
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Co. is continuing to work on using discarded olive tree waste and bio composites to produce car parts and reduce plastic waste. According to the automaker, the waste used includes olive tree branches, twigs and leaves in a process that blends these organic materials with bio composites and then molds […]
Towing Timelines: Drivers needing a tow face days long wait as AMA deals with thousands of calls across Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta — Wait times for roadside help from the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) have reached a high as the province continues to experience extreme winter weather. According to the AMA’s website, at 1 pm on Friday, January 12, the estimated wait time for a tow in Edmonton was 144 hours, and this was up […]
In Memoriam: Evan Charles Miller, 1984-2024
Fort Erie, Ontario — Collision Repair is extending sincere condolences to the entire Miller family and the Miller’s Auto Recycling team regarding the sudden loss of Evan Charles Miller. The operator of Miller Metal in Fort Erie, Ontario, Evan was a self-taught metal fabricator for more than nine years and was responsible for a number […]
Magnetizing Manufacturing: Cyclic Materials launches pilot plant for recycling magnet materials from electric motors
Kingston, Ontario — Cyclic Materials has recently launched a pilot plant in Kingston, Ont., aimed at recycling magnet materials from end-of-life products. The pilot plant project is specifically employing Cyclic’s proprietary technology, Mag-Xtract, which separates rare earth elements in permanent magnets from end-of-life products and parts such as traction electric motors. According to Cyclic Materials, […]
New Year, New Rules: Ont. tow and storage operators must be certified, according to new provincial towing legislations
Toronto, Ontario —New towing legislation in Ontario will require all tow and storage operators be certified by the province and possess identification cards to prove such, among other changes enacted Jan. 1 by the Ont. government. Under the new legislation, tow and storage operators must be certified by the province and have an identification card […]
Look at This Lineup: OARA unveils 2024 Convention & Trade Show schedule
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has released its 2024 annual Convention & Trade Show schedule, slated for March 21 through March 23 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ont. An OARA Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21 before the festivities fully kick off at 1 […]
