European Forum Alpbach 2026
European Forum Alpbach 2026 brings together European decision-makers, researchers, business leaders and civil society to discuss Europe’s future.
Innovating Aluminium’s Future: On the Casting Floor with the Experts of AIT-LKR
Step onto the casting floor at AIT-LKR with researchers Katrin Mester and Giulia Scampone. Watch the behind-the-scenes videos and learn how we are reshaping the future of sustainable metal and unlocking a circular economy for aluminium.
Aluminium Scrap in the EV Era: RecAL’s Solution for Sustainable Recycling
EVs need aluminum with high conductivity (1xxx), for which there is currently no secondary market. Besides, the biggest shift will be in the aluminum recycling cycle itself. With the combustion-engines ban, the established “sink” for low-quality aluminum scrap based on the A226 alloy will disappear, leaving a large part of this waste stream without a final destination.
Driving Circular Innovation: RecAL Consortium Meets in Thessaloniki
The RecAL Project’s third consortium meeting (CM3) took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 26th – 28th March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative effort to advance circularity in aluminium recycling.
Digital Product Passports: Revolutionizing the Aluminium Supply Chain
The creation of a Digital Product Passport (DPP), underpinned by blockchain technology, is one of the most exciting innovations behind the RecAL Hub.