Sarah undefinedMore from Sarah undefinedRecyclingRestructuring Successful: Glencore acquiring Li-CycleToronto, Ontario — On August 8, 2025, Swiss mining and commodities firm Glencore announced it is acquiring the Toronto-based lithium-ion battery recycler Li-Cycle. The purchase gives Glencore control over Li-Cycle’s four North American spoke facilities in the United States and Ontario, its hub project in Rochester, New York, the company’s intellectual property, and its spoke […]August 13, 2025RecyclingTire Fire: ARC criticizes Ontario’s tire recycling programToronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada is issuing a dire warning to Canadians following the announcement that Environmental 360 Solutions, Ontario’s largest tire collector, is cutting back its services. “E360’s decision to reduce collection services is not a threat — it’s a reality,” Wally Dingman, executive director of the ARC said in an […]July 30, 2025RecyclingNew Details: National EV recycling programToronto, Ontario — New details have emerged about a new electric vehicle battery recycling program. The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, Global Automakers of Canada and Call2Recycle Canada are working together to expand Electrified Vehicle Battery Recovery Program across Canada. Originally launched two years ago in Quebec as a pilot project, the program is funded […]July 30, 2025NetworkOn the Move: Dingman succeeding Fletcher as OARA chiefToronto, Ontario — Steve Fletcher (left) is being succeeded by Wally Dingman (right) as the executive director of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association. As the third-generation owner and operator of Caughill Auto Wreckers in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Dingman brings 38 years of experience to the role. As an industry advocate, he has been a long-time champion of […]July 30, 2025RecyclingAnnual Event: OARA’s 2026 Convention & Trade ShowToronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association is returning to the Markham Toronto Hilton Suites March 26-28, 2026 for its annual convention and trade Show. Hosted by OARA and receiving delegates and exhibitors from across Canada and the U.S., the event will feature educational session, social events and networking opportunities as well as a […]July 30, 2025RecyclingTech Talk: Startup raises US$6.5 million for parts ordering platformNorth Bay, Ontario — Apfusion, a B2B software company focused on the automotive aftermarket, has raised US$6.5 million in seed financing during a funding round co-led by Left Lane Capital and Bedrock Capital, with participation from Mantis VC, Shrug Capital and a group of angel investors including Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen and Cargomatic co-founder Brett […]July 16, 2025RecyclingAnnual Conference: ARA heading to Birmingham, Alabama in OctoberToronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association is hosting its 82nd Annual Convention & Expo in Birmingham, Alabama on October 15 to 18, 2025. This flagship event aims to be the industry’s premier gathering for North American recyclers, vendors and thought leaders, offering policy updates, product showcases, educational programming and networking opportunities. The 2025 agenda […]July 16, 2025RecyclingNew Member: IAC joins OARA as an associate memberToronto, Ontario — International Automotive Consulting is the newest associate member of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association. Led by Greg Aguilera (pictured), IAC specializes in providing automotive recycling businesses with operational optimization, leadership development and technical consulting, as well as training in the safe dismantling of electric and hybrid vehicles. The firm is known for […]July 16, 2025RecyclingEuropean Strategy: LKQ enters joint venture with U.K. recyclerToronto, Ontario — In order to improve access to recycled OEM parts across Europe, LKQ Corporation is entering a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd., an IAA company, a U.K.-based vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company. LKQ SYNETIQ will combine LKQ’s distribution reach and data-driven logistics network with SYNETIQ’s dismantling, reuse and remanufacturing expertise. The joint venture […]July 2, 2025RecyclingAgenda Announced: 30th International Congress for Battery RecyclingToronto, Ontario — The International Congress for Battery Recycling is hosting its 30th annual conference Valencia, Spain from September 10 to 12. The even will feature more than a dozen focused technical sessions, two regulatory workshops and keynote addresses from policymakers and industry executives tackling the latest changes in battery legislation and recycling technologies. A delegate […]July 2, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 11Next Page