BIYU and Refurbr partner to introduce subscription models for refurbished electronics. The integration enables refurbishers to offer devices through recurring subscriptions alongside traditional sales, supporting multiple usage cycles and new revenue opportunities without changing existing operations. Read more.

Former Lloyd's investment chief launches UK refurbished appliance marketplace Remarkit. Founded by Eleanor Bucks, the platform launches with hundreds of household appliances from professional refurbishers, offering 12-month warranties, delivery and installation services. Read more.

Samsar Resources launches lithium-ion battery leasing programme supporting second-life applications. Developed with Farnam Street SF, the programme offers 24–60 month leases for mobility fleets, with returned batteries designed for refurbishment and reuse in alternative energy storage applications. Read more.

European Commission launches consultation on new product repairability requirements. Proposals could improve access to spare parts, repair information and software across electronics, appliances and electric mobility products, with potential legislation planned for 2027. Read more.

Rice University develops recycling technology recovering 90% of antimony from electronic waste. Researchers used rapid electrical heating to extract the critical metal from flame-retardant plastics, while converting 83% of bromide into hydrogen bromide for potential industrial recovery. Read more.

Prodalim to acquire 93.25% of South Africa's Brenn-O-Kem for $37 million. Operating three facilities with $29 million in annual revenue, Brenn-O-Kem converts winery waste into high-value ingredients for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Read more.

Redo acquires Relist to integrate resale into reverse logistics operations. Relist's technology will initially support Redo Managed Returns, connecting returned and excess inventory with resale channels to improve value recovery and reduce reliance on liquidation. Read more.

Biffa agrees acquisition of Enva recycling operations handling 800,000 tonnes annually. The transaction covers eight facilities across England and Scotland, employing over 600 people. Expected to complete in December 2026, the acquisition will strengthen Biffa's recycling capabilities and collection network. Read more.

Circularity Fuels raises $7 million to scale production of jet fuel from dairy waste. Led by DCVC and Trucks, the funding will support a demonstration facility and development of a commercial plant targeting 75 barrels per day, following successful pilot trials in California. Read more.

Claimlane raises €5.6 million Series A to expand AI-powered aftersales operations. Backed by Verb Ventures, Skagerak Capital and Vendep Capital, the funding will accelerate warranty and claims automation alongside US expansion, where sales opportunities have increased 150% year-on-year. Read more.

Eastman secures reinstatement of $375 million US government recycling grant. The funding will support a planned 30% output increase at its Tennessee chemical recycling facility, the reopening of underutilised US recycling assets and potential development of a second facility. Read more.

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