by Anand | May 5, 2026 | Circular Economy, Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, SUSTAINABILITY
TL;DR The European wind industry’s self-imposed landfill ban on decommissioned blades took effect January 1, 2026, sending a clear signal that wind turbine blade recycling is now a corporate strategy issue, not a side project. The U.S. has more than 8,000 aging...
by Anand | Apr 28, 2026 | Circular Economy, Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, SUSTAINABILITY
TL;DR EV battery recycling is a 2026 inflection point for investment recovery teams. The lithium-ion battery recycling market climbs to roughly $6.9 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $37.5 billion by 2035, while second-life capacity scales from about 25-30 GWh...
by Anand | Apr 21, 2026 | Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, Professional Development
TL;DR Mature investment recovery services return more than $20 for every $1 invested, according to independent benchmarking cited by the Investment Recovery Association. On average, 10% of an organization’s capital equipment is surplus at any given time,...
by admin2021 | Mar 30, 2026 | Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, Professional Development
TL;DR CMIR certification is the only professional credential dedicated exclusively to investment recovery, awarded by the Investment Recovery Association since 1996. Earning your CMIR requires 3+ years of experience, a completed Personal Data Form with 35 points, an...
by admin2021 | Mar 11, 2026 | Circular Economy, Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, SUSTAINABILITY
TL;DR The UL 2799 standard defines zero waste to landfill as 90%+ diversion — and seven proven technologies are making that benchmark achievable at industrial scale. AI-powered sorting robots now process 80 picks per minute at up to 99% accuracy, dramatically...
