The landscape of auto recycling is evolving, and VRA Certified recyclers now have an opportunity to expand their reach with the introduction of vrac.parts. Following a successful soft launch, this new platform is officially live and available for use.

New data from Scrap Car Comparison has revealed a significant rise in car scrapping demand across the UK, with an average increase of 13% over the past 12 months across 87 towns and cities. However, some locations have seen a much sharper spike, with Sheffield leading the way with a 44% surge in scrappage requests.

On 13th February, the latest IRT webinar on The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing the auto recycling sector: the circularity of plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). With Europe leading the charge in regulatory advancements, the session provided a critical overview of opportunities and obstacles within the industry.

Research by Imperial College London confirms recycled cathode materials match and outperform virgin-mined materials

Chief Executive of LKQ UK and Ireland, Kevan Wooden, has outlined his commitment to increasing customer connectivity and outstanding service through one engaged team – delivering market-leading profitable growth across the aftermarket.

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce the appointment of senior automotive industry expert Tony Harper as Board Advisor – Partnerships & Advocacy.

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce the commencement of its recycling operations for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries in the UK. The LFP batteries being recycled are from a leading global electric vehicle and energy storage systems manufacturer.

Waste, including vehicles, was burned next to a housing estate and ancient woodland, and scrap vehicles were also stored and broken on site.

The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), the voice of the UK metals recycling industry, is calling on the Government to improve business conditions for UK metal recyclers in order that the industry can grow and thrive and, with its proven sustainability credentials, support the Government’s ambition of being net zero by 2050.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a delay in the mandatory digital waste tracking service, pushing its implementation back to April 2026.

The International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT) is pleased to announce an upcoming free webinar titled “Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, 13th of February, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT.

Copart UK, has today announced that they have achieved the highest accolade in carbon literacy training by being awarded the Carbon Literacy Platinum Accreditation by the Carbon Literacy Project.

The third National Waste Crime Survey (NWCS) is now open for three weeks to understand the scale, impact, and deterrence of waste crime across England.

A recent study by CarVertical has found that a concerning number of UK cars recalled due to safety or mechanical defects remain on the road unrepaired. The analysis of vehicle history reports from January 2023 to September 2024 revealed that only 28% of recalled vehicles in the UK had their defects fixed, leaving nearly three-quarters with unresolved issues.