Recycling news: 2026

Global OECD methodology to estimate SEEA Air Emission Accounts - OECD OECD — Environment · 24 Jul 2026 Global Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global Ex-Polish PM Morawiecki leads breakaway from PiS to rival Kaczyński - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global EU 'positive' on new 10% US tariff cap - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global China adds German defence Rheinmetall to export ban list - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global Germany warns defence industry of Russian espionage risk - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global US unveils tariffs on 60 trading partners in Trump trade reset - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global Merz unveils cabinet shake-up after Spahn resignation - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global From Liberation Day to Slavery Day - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global World's first octopus farm halted in Spain - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 Global Spain delays F-18 retirement amid fighter jet shortage - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 24 Jul 2026 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 European capitals approve sale of confiscated Russian oil - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 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 Communications Trainee – Full time position - Euractiv Jobs Euractiv — Circular Economy · 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 EU left in the dark as Trump tariff deadline approaches - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 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