Mat’s Minutes: My first visit to Cyclic Materials; a tour recap
By Mat Dagonas, executive director, Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association Cyclic Materials is making waves in the recycling industry with its groundbreaking technology and rapid growth. During my recent facility tour, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand how this company is redefining material recovery and setting new standards for sustainability. At the core of Cyclic […]
Toured Trips: OARA Convention and Trade Show to feature open house tours of recycling facilities
Niagara Falls, Ontario – This year’s Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) 2025 Convention and Trade Show has announced the return of open house tours of recycling facilities in the area. Set to take place from March 27 to 29, 2025 at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel and the Casino Niagara, the event will specifically feature […]
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 […]
Teaming with SK tes: BMW to recycle, reuse end-of-life EV battery components; plans to expand program to Canada
Munich, Germany — BMW has partnered with SK tes, a “technology lifecycle” solution provider, to recycle cobalt, nickel and lithium from used EV batteries. These recycled components will be returned to the value chain to make new batteries. The OEM announced the news in a Jan. 13 press release, wherein it said that moving forward, […]
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 […]
Electric Haze: Only 20 percent of ICBC salvaged EVs successfully rebuilt in 2023, says BCAR analysis
Victoria, British Columbia — An Automotive Retailers Association B.C. Auto Recyclers’ Division (BCAR) summary analysis on EVs sold via ICBC auctions in 2023 and their rebuild and inspection rates reveals that, despite a high number of EVs being designated for rebuilding, only 20 percent of these vehicles were successfully rebuilt to pass the Commercial Vehicle […]
