From Shards to Shields: Audi takes ‘Glassloop’ recycling process to standard production
Toronto, Ontario — A circular economy calls for co-operation from all levels of industry; Audi appears to have taken this idea to heart, announcing Wednesday that its “Glassloop” pilot project will enter standard production and will see old glass given new life on the company’s vehicles. First launched in April of last year as a […]
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 […]
Enough Fluff: Standard Auto Wreckers owner calls for better plastic recycling procedure from OEMs
Scarborough, Ontario — A Toronto-area auto recycler has received some mainstream attention for his calls to automakers to develop recycling procedures that properly account for non-metal waste, which often winds up in a landfill. In a story published to the Toronto Star last Friday, president of Scarborough’s Standard Auto Wreckers, and known quantity to Canadian […]
Monopoly Monitor: U.K. antitrust regulator launches probe into OEM recycling practices
London, United Kingdom— European Union antitrust regulators raided several automotive companies and associations Tuesday on suspicion of breaching the bloc’s cartel rules, Reuters reports. Britain’s competition authority has also launched a probe. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Britain’s competition watchdog, said on Tuesday it will be working alongside the European Commission to probe into […]
ICE-d Out: Nissan to end ICE development in all markets but U.S.
Toronto, Ontario — Nissan and the internal combustion engine have officially parted ways, making the brand the first Japanese automaker to announce a full stop to the development of ICE technology in every market but the U.S. Though the company has already ended gas engine sales in Europe, it will carry on the limited development […]
Search and Rescue: Canadian auto recyclers commended for handling of Takata airbag recall
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian auto recyclers are working hard to pick up the pieces of the still ongoing Takata airbag recall that affected millions of vehicles worldwide. Rebuilder’s Automotive Supply (RAS) congratulated the nation’s recyclers in an email on Wednesday, saying “Keep up the good work! We Appreciate Our Canadian Customers!”, recognizing them for their […]
