“It's amazing to see our efforts in developing sustainable practices getting noticed by such a prestigious award,” said Miranda Bike Parts Chief Marketing and Sustainability manager João Filipe Miranda. – Photo Generali

European SME sustainability award for Miranda Bike Parts

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Miranda Bike Parts has been awarded as one of the 10 'sustainability heroes' during Generali's third SME EnterPRIZE event in...

Through the collaboration with Refurb Battery, Accell Group aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its e-bikes. – Photo Batavus

Accell Group partners to repurpose used e-bike batteries

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has announced a new collaboration to take a significant step in reducing CO2 emissions by giving a second...

E-bike manufacturers will be required to publish the necessary information on the quantity, type and chemical composition of magnets. – Photo Shutterstock

Removeable permanent magnets not required for e-bike motors

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a final round of negotiations, the Council and the European Parliament finally reached an agreement on the Regulation...

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As stated in their manifesto, Intra Drive’s focus on addressing the climate emergency has three core components. – Photo Intra-Drive

Nature on the Board: Intra Drive to appoint Nature as a Director

EDINBURGH, UK - The concept is not new anymore, but seldomly seen in the bicycle industry. Scottish e-bike technology startup Intra-Drive has...

The cord production is fully automized and takes place on a massive scale. – Photos Bike Europe

Tier-3 supplier Formosa Taffeta aiding bike brands to reach ESG goals

YUNLIN, Taiwan - The transformation to a more sustainable bicycle production and products is largely made possible thanks to technological...

The European Sustainability Award handed over to Miranda Bike Part Chief Marketing and Sustainability manager João Filipe Miranda (l.). – Photo Miranda

Miranda Bike Parts Portuguese winner of European Sustainability Award

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - The steadfast dedication to sustainability was one of the reasons to announce Miranda Bike Parts as the Portuguese winner of the...

Frog Bikes is gearing up for the production of frames and forks using recycled aluminium. The move will reduce carbon emissions by 5.8% per bike. – Photo Frog Bikes

Frog Bikes uses recycled aluminium to reduce emissions by 5.8% per...

ASCOT, UK - Frog Bikes, the British manufacturer of children's bikes, is taking significant steps to reduce its carbon emissions by incorporating 25%...

The training programme is targeted at Asian factories to raise awareness of their critical role in achieving a net zero cycling world. - Photo Bike Europe

Industry front runners collaborate on sustainable supply chain...

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Up to 95% of a company's carbon emissions take place when extracting, sourcing and producing bike materials and components....

Through use of new materials, more energy efficient and precise manufacturing, reTyre's aims to produce “the most sustainable tyre in history.” - Photo reTyre

reTyre accelerates production of 100% reusable tyre

SKI, Norway - At Eurobike, reTyre introduced its sustainable, rubber-free tyres made from bio-based elastomers which allow for fully reusable tyres...

The core purpose of the perception survey was to understand the barriers and challenges people face in their company. – Photo Bicycle Association

Will diversity study findings bring change to the bicycle industry?

LONDON, UK — "Senior leaders in the bicycle industry are overwhelmingly white, heterosexual men" and "women and those from minority groups are more...

E-Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH’s Leo Schlüter presents the prototype plastic handlebar at Eurobike. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

E-Bike Advanced partners with Igus on recycled plastic components

FRANKFURT, Germany - The topic of sustainability at comparatively young e-bike brand E-Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH (Advanced) is not marketing...

Using Seawastex technology, Formosa Taffeta has developed a new product, Etycord specifically for use in the bicycle industry. - Photos Bike Europe

Recycling ocean waste for use in bicycle tyres

FRANKFURT, Germany - An industrial nylon yarn for bicycle tyre casings made from recycled fishing net plastics from the sea, this is the concept of...

Most of the raw materials in the magnets for e-bike motors are imported from China. – Photo Bike Europe

New EU directive enforces e-bike component recycling

BRUSSELS, Belgium - An agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Directive was reached by the EU Council recently. The Directive includes important...

Photos of carbon frames on a landfill site. - Photo Bike Europe

Sydney University claims solution for looming carbon frames waste...

SYDNEY, Australia - The photos of landfills with carbon bicycle frames which did not pass the production tests or were at the end of their life cycle...

Speakers at The Big Sustainability Panel were invited to answer questions on how to tackle the new and unprecedented challenges that the bicycle industry is facing. – Photos Bike Europe

Calls for collaboration as industry launches sustainability...

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - Friday was 'sustainability day' at Eurobike with several new initiatives being launched. This included a new guide to...

Schwalbe’s flagship model, the Marathon which entered the market 40 years ago becomes the first product to “close the loop” and be made from used tyres. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe recycles used tyres to turn the Marathon 'green'

REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe has claimed a new 'first' with the launch of a bicycle tyre made from used tyres. With 34% lower carbon emissions than...

“Automation is key to produce efficiently, but you need certain volumes and modular built products to facilitate the true value of automation,” explains Herrmans CEO Dan Liljeqvist from the company’s headquarters in Finland. – Photos Herrmans

Data driven component manufacturing in Europe pushes Herrmans forward

JAKOBSTAD, Finland - As a European component manufacturer, Herrmans Bike Components rode a high wave during the corona years. Now the company has...

Herrmans Bike Components unveils Nucore bio-based grip series

Herrmans Bike Components unveils Nucore bio-based grip series

With the launch of a new series of bicycle grips made from bio-based raw materials and increasing use of recycled plastic components, Herrmans Bike...

The company says the battery has proven to significantly reduce electronic waste and the carbon footprint of classical batteries by up to four times

Is single cell replacement future of e-bike battery repairs?

PARIS, France – Eco-designed battery manufacturer, Gouach, is warning of a “David vs Goliath” battle in the quest to develop a repairable e-bike...

Riese & Müller has been working to reduce waste and further improve its recycling rate – which is already over 90%. – Photo Bike Europe

Riese & Müller reduces CO2 emissions by 10%, report shows

MÜHLTAL, Germany – E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller, has published its third Responsibility Report. It documents the company’s...

In the collaboration IperionX is working closely with Canyon’s product development and ESG teams. – Photo Canyon

Canyon collaborates on prototype titanium bike parts

KOBLENZ, Germany - To develop a more sustainable titanium supply chain through the production of bicycle components, Canyon Bicycles is collaborating...

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