Legislating the Loop: European Commission proposes amendments to ELV regulations
Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission put forth a proposal last week that seeks to amend the EU’s regulations on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) for the purpose of enhancing “the circularity of the automotive sector.” This proposal, put forward last Thursday, is purported to generate about €1.8 billion net revenue by 2035, in addition to eliminating […]
From Slag to Semiconductor: Audi working to develop metal extraction method for incinerated electronics
Toronto, Ontario — Audi recently announced that it is working alongside a German university to develop a recycling method that would allow for the extraction of indium, gallium and even tin from incinerated waste. Whether from vehicles or household waste, many of the electronic components that contain the aforementioned precious metals wind up in landfills, […]
Fully Charged: Canadian EV educator David Giles forms new training and consulting business
Halifax, Nova Scotia — David Giles, co-founder of All EV Canada and longtime EV educator, has formed a new business venture: PoweredEV Training and Consulting. “We are a global consulting company with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and course development for electric vehicles,” Giles wrote on LinkedIn. “We work in the world […]
Usual Suspects: Trenton, Ont.-based metal recycler fined $85,000 following workplace death
Brampton, Ontario — An eastern Ontario scrap metal recycler has been fined under the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of an employee in Brampton. Global Metal Sources will be required to pay a fine of $85,000, in addition to a 25 percent victim fine surcharge after an investigation led by the […]
Fluid Faux Pas: St. Catharines metal recycler fined $27,000 for misleading documentation
St. Catharines, Ontario — A St. Catharines, Ont.-based metal recycling facility has come into the crosshairs of the province’s environmental regulator and is now facing more than $30,000 in penalties, according to a late-April news release. Glendale Metal Company, a division of Marine Recycling Corporation, is currently contending with a $27,000 fine, in addition to […]
Limitless Horizons: OARA members attend United Recyclers Group conference
Florida, United States — At the recent Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention, the OARA Board decided to hold a contest to support the travel to the United Recyclers Group (URG) Training Meeting in Orlando Florida. The draw was held Saturday morning of the OARA event, and the lucky winner was Dean Hellyer from Dave’s […]
Achievement Unlocked: Finland’s Fortum successfully recovers raw material from shredded EV batteries
Harjavalta, Finland – Finnish energy company Fortum has begun recovering raw materials from the “black mass” of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at its new recycling facility, marking an achievement in worldwide EV recycling. “Black mass” is an unofficial term for the shredded material from used batteries, referring to the lithium, cobalt and nickel contents which […]
Collections Call: Major Ont. used tire collection companies facing $200K fines for regulation non-compliance
Toronto, Ontario — Five major tire collection businesses in Ontario have run afoul of the province’s recycling regulator, according to reporting from the CBC, with each of the named companies now facing the prospect of six-figure fines. Ontario’s Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) has officially called out five companies responsible for the collection of […]
Recycler Road Trip: Canadian auto recyclers invited to Orlando field trip by Auto PARTnered Solutions
Orlando, Florida — Grab a lunch box and remember your permission slips, it’s field trip time. Auto PARTnered Solutions is proud to announce the automotive recycler’s experience, a three-day field trip with four experts and a chance to meet repairers from around the world. The trip will take place between April 24 to April 26, […]
Premature Disappearance: Insurers likely writing off electric vehicles for scratched batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Excited to dive into the world of electric vehicle (EV) recycling? With the current state of insurance, an EV might be written off completely if its battery is dented, warped or slightly scratched. According to an article first published by the Times Live, this stems from a general inability to assess or […]
