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Global A Conceptual Foundation for the Development of a Lifelong Learning Measurement Framework - OECD OECD — Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Global Liliana Arroyo Archives - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global ISA hands contract extension to TMC despite support for unlawful deep sea mining, proving need for immediate moratorium, says Greenpeace Greenpeace International strongly condemns the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council’s decision to extend The Metals Company subsidiary Nauru Ocean Resources Inc’s (NORI) exploration contract, despite its support for the pursuit of unlawful deep sea mining via US unilateralism Greenpeace International · 23 Jul 2026 Global Hope for quick plastic market normalization fades as Iran conflict escalates July fighting squashed the promise of a June ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz reopening, along with packaging converters’ wishes for plastic price relief. Today, Dow hinted at higher plastic and packaging prices ahead. Packaging Dive · 23 Jul 2026 Global Irish presidency wants the EU to shift gear on climate diplomacy - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Electronics recycling grants available in Wisconsin The state will award up to $150,000 to expand electronics collection sites and events. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global Labeling, recycled content bills spotlighted in congressional hearing Ameripen and the Recycling Leadership Council are trying to advance the Pack Act and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act. But critics worry about preemption and mass balance accounting. Packaging Dive · 23 Jul 2026 Global Washington proposes fee to implement landfill methane program The Department of Ecology is looking for funds to implement its landfill methane rules. Since they were finalized two years ago, landfill operators have worked to meet enhanced requirements. Waste Dive · 23 Jul 2026 Global MTA loses track of recycling, costing NYC Transit $800,000 for a caption on the website please A new MTA inspector general report finds NYC Transit lost nearly $800,000 after years of mishandled recycling and the contractor involved already has more BIC violations than any other carter in the city. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Jul 2026 Global What the Waste Industry's Recycling Success Says About Today's Challenges The waste and recycling industry still faces major challenges, from PFAS and landfill capacity to lithium-ion battery fires, but recycling's transformation over the past decade shows what's possible. Investments in domestic infrastructure, technology, and consumer education have strengthened the industry and offer valuable lessons for solving today's most pressing waste management issues. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Global Waste Connections raises outlook after Q2 ends ‘above expectations’ The company cited recovering commodity prices, recent acquisitions and fuel surcharges for the improvement. But volume was down in the quarter due in part to “macroeconomic uncertainty.” Waste Dive · 23 Jul 2026 Global Seven countries vote against Commission's health programme - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Greene Tweed, Arrow McLaren Engineer Lightweight Racing Component Greene Tweed and Arrow McLaren co-engineered a lightweight anti-roll bar lever using Xycomp DLF thermoplastic composite for NTT IndyCar series race cars. PlasticsToday · 23 Jul 2026 Global Fossilflation: how fossil fuels are driving today’s cost‑of‑living crisis We are not just in a “cost‑of‑living crisis”. Across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, fossil‑fuel price shocks are driving a new phase of inflation known as fossilflation, pushing up energy, food and housing costs while oil companies profit. Greenpeace International · 23 Jul 2026 Global Europe wants to electrify. The ETS must follow. - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Bejac Corporation Named New BOMAG Landfill Compactor Dealer In California BOMAG Americas announces premier specialty equipment dealer, Bejac Corporation, as the new BOMAG refuse compactor dealer in California. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Global BioMADE Releases New National Survey Showing Strong, Bipartisan Support for U.S. Leadership in Bioindustrial Manufacturing BioMADE released the results of a new national survey finding broad, bipartisan support for expanding America’s bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Global EPR faces several key questions Panelists discuss the promise and perils of EPR nationwide at the PROP conference in Pennsylvania. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Jul 2026 Global California Teamsters latest to call for ‘reimagining’ of SB 54 The group is requesting that the state legislature immediately pause implementation of the EPR program and replace it. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global Biomethane Market to Reach USD 32.6 Billion by 2035 as Renewable Gas Adoption and Circular Energy Strategies Accelerate Global Growth According to the latest market analysis by Future Market Insights, the global Biomethane Market is entering a new phase of large-scale commercialization as governments, utilities, and industrial sectors accelerate investments in renewable gas infrastructure and circular economy initiatives. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Global Lululemon, MAS Holdings invest in textile recycling company Syntetica has developed a proprietary process that enables Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 to be recycled using a single process. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global Policy in Practice: Lawsuits Take Center Stage This month was all about lawsuits, with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) trial against Oregon’s packaging EPR program getting its week in court, as well as preliminary injunction action in several California cases. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Global Hungary should strengthen public finances and raise growth potential - OECD OECD — Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Global Court blocks enforcement of California’s ‘Truth in Labeling’ law Senate Bill 343 is being challenged by a group of 21 organizations representing farmers, food producers, restaurants, packaging manufacturers and grocers. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global Precision Micromolding Advances Enable Next-Generation Implantable Medical Devices Micromolding market expansion drives innovation in precision manufacturing, advanced materials, and integrated design processes for medical applications. PlasticsToday · 23 Jul 2026 Global San Joaquin County consolidates landfills to reduce costs The county says the consolidation is expected to save $80 million over 15 years. Waste Today Magazine · 23 Jul 2026 Global Arterex Continues Expansion in Mexico Arterex opens 9,000-square-foot ISO Class 8 clean room in Tecate, Mexico, enhancing medical device manufacturing capabilities and regulatory compliance. PlasticsToday · 23 Jul 2026 Global Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: How the Ecomafia Turned Italy’s Land of Fires into a Toxic Wasteland This project was funded by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. The funds are made available by resolution of the German Bundestag. The EEB is responsible for the content of this publication. In the fields north of Naples, decades of illegally dumped toxic waste have left poisoned soil, deformed live… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Jul 2026 Global ENI acting responsibly in Mozambique Not every story about the oil industry has to be a negative one. When an energy company promotes policies that can genuinely benefit local communities, those initiatives deserve recognition—even when the company in question is ENI. Bioplastics News · 23 Jul 2026 Global Cotton Inc. survey reveals majority of global consumers believe cotton is safe for the environment The material received the highest reported rating of any natural fiber among respondents. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global EU agrees to watered-down Russia sanctions amid Greek resistance - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Spin-off lets Linca focus on battery mineral recovery The New Zealand-based company will focus on getting its black mass retrieval technology ready for use in a demonstration facility next year. E-Scrap News (Resource Recycling) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Mondi replaces wooden crates for furniture shipments Mondi has partnered with the Turkish furniture manufacturer Büromodel to design a corrugated packaging solution that enables the shipping of acoustic office cabins and targets operational efficiency. The wood-free solution aims to tackle mold issues usually associated with traditional wooden and plywood crates during sea freight transportation. These are falling in popularity among key export m… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Ecosurety questions Defra’s delay to flexible plastic collections in England The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) intends to delay the local authorities’ mandatory collection of plastic films and flexible packaging from households and businesses in England from March 2027, as set out in the Simpler Recycling guidance, to April 1, 2030, according to multiple sources. While the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC), representing… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Spain nominates deputy PM to lead UN labour body - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Südpack launches bio-based PLA film for plant packaging Südpack has launched Planova, a bio-based, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) film solution for potted plants, flowers, and herbs. Made from sugarcane or corn starch, the PLA film offers stability and protection to fresh plant products. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Detpak opens US facility to strengthen QSR packaging supply Detpak, part of Detmold Group, has opened a new facility in South Carolina, US, to strengthen the supply of paper-based packaging to quick service restaurants (QSR). The Australian global packager supplies QSR chains such as McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks, and Wendy’s. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Rethinking Healthcare Waste: A Behavioural Perspective from the Frontline ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Is waste generation dynamic? ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 23 Jul 2026 Global Coconut-based bioplastic targets food packaging waste Researchers at Hasanuddin University, Indonesia, have developed a biodegradable material reinforced with cellulose derived from fermented coconut water that combines oxygen-scavenging functionality with enhanced mechanical performance, offering an alternative solution to conventional plastic packaging. The research, published in ASEAN Journal for Science and Engineering in Materials, explores t… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 23 Jul 2026