Access economy: now is the time for retailers and manufacturers to care

Picture walking into a shop and asking for a drill. The salesperson replies, “Are you looking to rent or buy one?” Now imagine more than half of drill transactions being taken over by rentals. That’s a glimpse of how the access economy is set to transform the retail space. The access economy is reshaping how […]

Why urban biowaste is the circular economy’s next big challenge

The HOOP project demonstrates how urban biowaste can drive the EU’s circular economy. Mafalda Di Palma reveals key policy and investment steps for real impact. According to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, every EU citizen produces around 300 kilograms of biowaste each year. A substantial amount, equivalent to four average-sized washing machines. It’s one […]

New EU Batteries Regulation explained: what producers need to know about EPR

Yesterday, on 18 August 2025, the EU’s new Batteries Regulation officially replaced the former Batteries Directive. Bax consultant Melis Kucukoglu explains what this milestone means for battery producers, the challenges of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and due diligence, and why early preparation is key to staying ahead in a circular battery economy. From directive to […]

Roadmap to a Sustainable Future: How Advanced Lightweight Materials Are Transforming Key Industries

Originally published by JEC Composite Magazine Examining how stringent regulations and global commitments are transforming industries, drawing insights from the work of the AMULET project, incubated by European Lightweight Cluster Alliance (ELCA). By highlighting sector-specific challenges and innovations, it demonstrates how cutting-edge technologies are fostering a sustainable and resilient future. Global climate goals, societal pressures […]

Renewables are the future – now is not the time to slow down

Bax Circular Industry expert Johanna Reiland shares her perspective on why now is the time to double down on the energy transition – and how circular strategies can make it more resilient, efficient, and future-proof. The transition to clean energy is not only a climate imperative – it’s a strategic and economic one. – Johanna […]

How a circular approach to wind turbine blades can make green energy truly regenerative

Wind turbines are symbols of clean energy, yet the looming issue of blade waste threatens to undermine their green reputation. Can a circular approach make wind energy truly regenerative?  From waste to renewal Wind energy plays a vital role in the transition to a low-carbon future, supported by global treaties like the Paris Agreement. However, […]

United for zero-emissions: Europe’s collaborative push in EV innovation

As Europe drives towards a zero-emission future, the automotive industry lies at the heart of this transition. With ambitious targets set by the European Commission, manufacturers, research institutes, and policymakers are working together to develop sustainable electric vehicles (EVs) that meet stringent CO² reduction standards. This article explores how collaboration is essential to overcoming challenges […]

Bax positions itself at the forefront of challenge-driven urban innovation with DUT partnership

Bax recently confirmed its commitment to progressing Europe’s sustainable urban future with the launch of a four-year collaboration with the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership. The DUT Partnership is an intergovernmental research and innovation programme supporting much-needed urban transformation processes across Europe. It aims to strengthen capacities and tools to make urban change happen and […]

How can we make electric mobility more sustainable? Four circular business models for the reverse logistics of EV batteries

This is an extended version of the article originally published on EIT’s Mobility Innovation Marketplace. The electric mobility revolution needs its own ‘fuel’ – millions of batteries made up of tonnes of scarce raw materials. Fortunately, unlike oil, this fuel can be kept in the loop. In this article, Bax Battery Circularity Specialist Piotr Grudzień […]

Wind energy: addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today

In this edition of our Beyond Bax interview series, we return to the topic of wind energy. Speaking to Philippe Spring, structural design engineer at TPI Composites — the largest US-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades — we cover the main challenges regarding the wind industry’s waste, and ways to address them using available […]