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Global Marco Sealing Solutions Acquires Denver's Rocket Seals Marco Sealing Solutions acquires Rocket Seals, Inc., expanding its industrial sealing capabilities and North American reach in its ninth acquisition since partnering with Align Capital Partners. PlasticsToday · 14 Jul 2026 Global Colson Group Expands Manufacturing Footprint with CEW Acquisition Colson Group acquires Custom Engineered Wheels, expanding manufacturing capacity across North America with facilities in Mississippi and Mexico. PlasticsToday · 14 Jul 2026 Global Ukraine, Moldova open enlargement talks on foreign, security policy - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global Flexible Packaging Updates: 5 Things to Know Check the innovative, sustainable pulse of this high-efficiency format through five curated posts that spotlight a major plastic waste-to-wrapper collaboration, polypropylene packet recycling test, recyclable refill pouch, a better BOPP, and superior cellulose films. PlasticsToday · 14 Jul 2026 Global Waste World - Episode 70: Victoria Taylor on Rethinking Odor Control in the Waste Industry In this episode of the Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards chats with Victoria Taylor, CEO of Probe Industries, about why odor management is becoming an increasingly important priority for waste and recycling operations. Waste360 · 14 Jul 2026 Global Mars increases use of recycled content Although the snack food giant increased volumes of recycled content, less than 10% of its plastics consumption is recycled. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 Jul 2026 Global Funding round helps DEScycle growth effort The British metal recovery company is preparing its first demonstration facility to begin processing later this year. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 Jul 2026 Global Florida-based environmental services company president honored as 2026 Patriot of the Year Cliff Berry II was recognized for his commitment to hiring and supporting veterans and members of the National Guard and Army Reserve. Recycling Today · 14 Jul 2026 Global Florida-based environmental services company president honored as 2026 Patriot of the Year Cliff Berry II was recognized for his commitment to hiring and supporting veterans and members of the National Guard and Army Reserve. Waste Today Magazine · 14 Jul 2026 Global Qlar und tripleS bündeln Kompetenzen in der Stahlerzeugung Prozessverbesserungen in der Stahlerzeugung: Dieses Ziel haben sich Qlar und tripleS gesetzt. Mit ihrer Kooperation im Bereich Wäge- und Dosiersysteme stellen sie die Steigerung der Transparenz im Stahlerzeugungsprozess sowie die optimale Prozesskontrolle in den Fokus. Damit adressieren beide Unternehmen eine zentrale Herausforderung vieler Stahlproduzenten: Kostenoptimierung durch Effizienzste… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Jul 2026 Global Junior Officer Science to Policy (EU Affairs) - Euractiv Jobs Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global US Plastics Pact sets new guidelines for circular packaging design The US Plastics Pact, an industry- supported nonprofit, has released updated guidelines for designing reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging in the US. The three handbooks for Recyclable, Compostable, and Reusable Packaging Design outline the latest certification requirements, labeling rules, and guidance for packaging designers, engineers, retailers, distributors, and policymakers. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 14 Jul 2026 Global EU’s top court to rule on legality of Spain’s controversial Catalan amnesty - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global California standardizes food date labels to mitigate confusion and food waste California, US, has banned the use of “sell by” labels on food packaging. Under the regulation, manufacturers are now required to transition to standardized date labels designed to clear up consumer confusion and reduce food waste. The law, Assembly Bill 660 , requires food products to use standardized quality labels, “Best if Used By” or “Best if Frozen By,” or safety labels, “Use By” or “Use … Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 14 Jul 2026 Global Industry experts weigh aesthetics against accountability in beauty packaging Sustainability that doesn’t compromise aesthetics is no longer negotiable in personal care packaging. Ahead of London Packaging Week 2026 (September 16–17), its organizer, Easyfairs, has highlighted the industry’s move from sustainability as a design feature to a regulatory requirement. Perspectives from WRAP, Gentlebrand, and Beyondly underline that regulation, circularity, and changing consum… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 14 Jul 2026 Global Vom Abfall zum Rohstoff: Österreichs Schüler schauen hinter die Kulissen Rund 700 Kinder und Jugendliche warfen in den letzten Schulwochen einen Blick hinter die Kulissen der österreichischen Abfall- und Recyclingbranche. Bei den mittlerweile fünften Umweltwochen des Verbandes Österreichischer Entsorgungsbetriebe (VOEB) konnten die Schülerinnen und Schüler selbst sehen, wie aus Abfall wieder Rohstoff wird – und die Menschen kennenlernen, die das jeden Tag möglich ma… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Jul 2026 Global Gatehouse Purchasing names west region sales manager Scott Whetzal will support Gatehouse members throughout the western United States. Recycling Today · 14 Jul 2026 Global Gatehouse Purchasing names west region sales manager Scott Whetzal will support Gatehouse members throughout the western United States. Waste Today Magazine · 14 Jul 2026 Global How Europe can win the (economic) World Cup - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global Aptar launches e-commerce closures for beauty and home care packaging Aptar Closures has introduced a suite of closures to support beauty, personal care, and home care brands in meeting the increasing demands of e-commerce packaging. The solution is engineered to protect products throughout the online fulfillment journey. The portfolio combines four solutions: Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top, and E-Disc Top. The innovations aim to enhance product protectio… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 14 Jul 2026 Global Eriez Expands European Market Presence Eriez, a global leader in separation technologies, has expanded its European sales network as part of a broader regional growth initiative to strengthen customer support and accelerate responsiveness across key industrial markets. As underscored, this enhanced structure would enable Eriez-Europe to deliver deeper technical expertise and more direct engagement with customers. These local insight… Global Recycling · 14 Jul 2026 Global Volvo EWR150 Electric: krachtige prestaties, emissievrij werken SMT Nederland introduceert de nieuwe Volvo EWR150 Electric: een volledig elektrische mobiele graafmachine die hoge prestaties, goede hefcapaciteit en een volledige werkdag inzetbaarheid combineert met nul uitstoot op de werklocatie. Daarmee biedt SMT een toekomstbestendige oplossing voor aannemers, infrabedrijven en stedelijke projecten waar emissievrij, stil en efficiënt werken steeds belangri… RecyclePro · 14 Jul 2026 Global TVH verlengt de garantieperiode naar 2 jaar TVH, wereldleider in onderdelen voor offroadmachines, heeft aangekondigd dat de standaardgarantieperiode is verdubbeld van één naar twee jaar. Met deze stap bevestigt het bedrijf zijn status als leverancier van hoogwaardige onderdelen en neemt het een voorsprong op de concurrentie. ”Vanaf 13 juli 2026 bieden we twee jaar garantie op ons productgamma”, zegt Kristof Bolle (Chief Commercial Office… RecyclePro · 14 Jul 2026 Global Energie slim sturen en delen voor betere valorisatie Als we onze energiefactuur onder controle willen houden, moeten we niet alleen schietgebiedjes prevelen dat de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten definitief voorbij is. We kunnen ook zelf onderzoeken hoe we het maximale uit de beschikbare energie halen. Door energie slimmer te sturen of door ze te delen bijvoorbeeld. Pallieter Muyldermans, director Origination & Sales, bij […] Het bericht Energie slim… RecyclePro · 14 Jul 2026 Global Nachbericht: 17. Bayerische Immissionsschutztage 2026 in Augsburg Industrie am Wendepunkt? IED-Novelle verschärft Umweltauflagen bei gleichzeitiger Forderung nach Verfahrensbeschleunigung. Die 17. Bayerischen Immissionsschutztage, veranstaltet durch KUMAS e. V. zusammen mit den Kooperationspartnern Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt, AVR – Andrea Versteyl Rechtsanwälte aus Berlin/München und der Müller-BBM Industry Solutions GmbH aus Planegg, waren durch komple… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Jul 2026 Global Informationssystem NIWIS: Aktuelle Daten zu Niedrigwasser in Deutschland Niedrige Wasserstände in Flüssen und beim Grundwasser treten seit einigen Jahren immer häufiger auf. Die neue Informationsplattform NIWIS bietet Behörden und Kommunen sowie interessierten Bürgern nun erstmals einen bundesweiten, methodisch einheitlichen Überblick über die aktuelle Niedrigwassersituation sowie umfassende Hintergrundanalysen. Die Pegelstände in vielen deutschen Flüssen sinken der… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Jul 2026 Global AI that thinks like a seasoned eurocrat - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global NestAI unveils European-made military AI backed by Finland and Estonia - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global Macron uses Bastille Day to showcase Europe's defence ambitions - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global Nonferrous flows around global troubles Despite tariffs and shipping disruptions, nonferrous scrap has continued connecting with viable markets around the world this summer. Recycling Today · 14 Jul 2026 Global Steel output tapers, imports rise American week-on-week steel production dipped in the second week of July while imports rose month-on-month this June. Recycling Today · 14 Jul 2026 Global E360S makes acquisition that straddles US-Canada border The Canada based waste and recycling firm co-owned by BlackRock has purchased a company that operates both in Canada and in Michigan. Waste Today Magazine · 14 Jul 2026 Global Hungarian parliament ousts president in constitutional overhaul - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global Western consensus shatters in the Balkans - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 14 Jul 2026 Global EMR restarts New Jersey shredder After a February fire at its Camden, New Jersey, shredder yard, EMR has agreed with that city’s government to spend $6.7 million, partially on fire suppression. Recycling Today · 14 Jul 2026 Global AED will measure equipment dealer sentiment The Associated Equipment Distributors trade group will release its first Dealer Sentiment and Manufacturer Satisfaction Quarterly Report later this year. Recycling Today · 13 Jul 2026 Global Bridging the gap between regulation and reality The PPWR, which comes into effect on 12 August, sets targets for the use of recycled materials. In practice, however, the question of "how" often remains unclear. Rising costs and uncertain conditions are currently limiting the potential of the circular economy. However, modern technologies and processes can translate targets into solutions. Waste Management World · 13 Jul 2026 Global Shredding has a role in meeting packaging recycling targets Equipment provider Vecoplan says shredding and product quality will be critical to meeting European Union packaging recycling targets. Recycling Today · 13 Jul 2026 Global Shredding has a role in meeting packaging recycling targets Equipment provider Vecoplan says shredding and product quality will be critical to meeting European Union packaging recycling targets. Waste Today Magazine · 13 Jul 2026 Global Commissioner's Roswall speech at the EU-UNEP event “Pollution-Free Economies for a Sustainable Future for All”, New York European Commission Speech New York, 13 Jul 2026 Excellencies, dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to join you today. Thank you to UNEP and Germany for partnering with the European Union on... European Commission DG Environment · 13 Jul 2026