Recycling news: 2026

Global Can we heal our food system? Groundswell film shows how regenerative agriculture is survival Groundswell, narrated by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, paints a picture of a world where farming works with nature instead of against it, restores our Earth, cools our climate, and heals our bodies. But that regenerative future is being blocked by Big Ag’s industrial agriculture and corporate greed. Greenpeace International · 9 Jul 2026 Global Coca-Cola China adopts Smurfit Westrock’s World Cup paper packaging Smurfit Westrock has provided Coca-Cola China with paper-based packaging for its 2026 World Cup campaign across its retail and e-commerce offerings, as the FIFA event continues to propel consumer spending, according to the companies. The paper packaging provider engineered an octagonal structure aiming to combine bold design with strength and efficiency for Coca-Cola China’s World Cup gift pack… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 9 Jul 2026 Global OECD Working Group on Bribery issues due diligence warning against Türkiye - OECD OECD — Environment · 9 Jul 2026 Global Mondelēz rolls out chocolate packaging with 75% chemically recycled content An industry group including LyondellBasell (LYB), Mondelēz International, Amcor, and Taghleef Industries has partnered to create a flexible packaging solution featuring chemically recycled content for Marabou chocolate bars. The packaging solution features 75% recycled content using LYB’s CirculenRevive polymers and an ISCC Plus certified mass balance approach. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 9 Jul 2026 Global Yangi debuts dry-formed fiber foodservice trays for festivals Yangi has equipped food truck caterer Flavor Boss with its fiber-based trays, marking the first “public introduction” of Yangi’s quick-serve range, which also includes lids, bowls, and plates. The plastic-free takeaway trays, produced in Varberg, Sweden, are said to offer moisture and oil resistance from greasy foods. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 9 Jul 2026 Global Clean Earth Offers now Solar Panel Recycling in Texas In April 2026, Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, has announced the launch of full solar panel recycling services at its Lancaster facility in Texas following approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. As reported, the permit would authorize the site to […] Global Recycling · 9 Jul 2026 Global USA wollen Chinas Dominanz im Seehandel brechen – und treffen sich selbst USA schwächt mit Hafengebühren für in China gebaute Schiffe eigene Im- und Exporte – Auch viele Schwellenländer und EU-Länder betroffen – Deutschland könnte hingegen Ausfuhren in USA ausbauen – EU reagiert auf Chinas Dominanz mit neuer maritimer Industriestrategie. Mit den ab November geplanten Hafengebühren für in China gebaute Schiffe werden die USA sich selbst schaden […] Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Jul 2026 Global Europäischer Emissionshandel: Deutsche Emissionen sinken 2025 um rund drei Prozent Im Jahr 2025 haben die 1.794 stationären Industrie- und Energieanlagen in Deutschland im Europäischen Emissionshandel 1 (EU-ETS 1) etwa 264 Millionen Tonnen CO2-Äquivalente ausgestoßen. Das sind rund 3,2 Prozent weniger als im Vorjahr. 2024 lag der Rückgang der Emissionen stationärer Anlagen noch bei 5,5 Prozent. Die Emissionen im Luftverkehr sanken 2025 um 2,2 Prozent auf […] Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Jul 2026 Global Babyboomer in Rente: Bis 2036 fehlen 4,3 Millionen Arbeitskräfte Bis 2036 erreichen weit mehr Babyboomer das Rentenalter, als junge Menschen ins Erwerbsalter nachrücken. Am Ende fehlt ein Potenzial von mehr als vier Millionen Arbeitskräften, zeigt eine neue Studie des Instituts der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW). Der Renteneintritt der Babyboomer trifft den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt stärker als bislang befürchtet: Bis 2036 – dann erreicht der letzte Jahrgang […] Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Jul 2026 Global Parliament warms up to grand coalition - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 9 Jul 2026 Global DIHK-Impulspapier: Berufliche Bildung jetzt zur Priorität machen Die DIHK fordert, die berufliche Aus- und Weiterbildung noch stärker zur wirtschaftspolitischen Priorität zu machen. In einem aktuellen Impulspapier legt sie konkrete Vorschläge vor, wie Fachkräfte gesichert, Übergänge in Ausbildung verbessert und Betriebe spürbar entlastet werden können. „Die Berufliche Bildung ist zentral für die Stabilität und Erneuerungsfähigkeit unseres Landes“, sagt DIHK-… Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Jul 2026 Global SWACO seeks recycling plant contract The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio has posted a request for proposals for a firm to sort recyclables from its drop-off centers. Waste Today Magazine · 9 Jul 2026 Global How much damage could Le Pen do to France’s economy? - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 9 Jul 2026 Global Russian ships on high seas remain a target, Ukraine tells Greece - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 9 Jul 2026 Global INTERVIEW: NATO's plan to absorb US force shift is 'in place', military chief says - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 9 Jul 2026 Global OECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Colombia 2026 - OECD OECD — Environment · 9 Jul 2026 Global Collective Waste retains acquisition momentum in Canada Canadian waste and recycling firm Collective Waste Solutions has acquired City Disposal, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Waste Today Magazine · 9 Jul 2026 Global Assessing risks to fiscal policy - OECD OECD — Environment · 8 Jul 2026 Global Swiss Startup DePoly Launches PET Depolymerization Plant DePoly's new facility in Monthey, Switzerland, transforms plastic waste into virgin-quality materials, addressing global recycling challenges through innovative depolymerization technology. PlasticsToday · 8 Jul 2026 Global NATO closes ranks around Trump after tense Ankara summit run-up - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of July 6, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 8 Jul 2026 Global Leak reveals France seeks to widen Brussels’ made-in-Europe policy - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global Reworld launches operations at United Dumpster transfer station The facility includes a dedicated bay for profiled waste. Waste Today Magazine · 8 Jul 2026 Global By the numbers: Oregon’s 1st year of packaging EPR Nearly 3,000 participating producers. $167.9 million in revenue collected. Almost 410,000 tons of covered products sold. These are some of Circular Action Alliance’s newly released stats from the program’s initial months. Waste Dive · 8 Jul 2026 Global By the numbers: Oregon’s 1st year of packaging EPR Nearly 3,000 participating producers. $167.9 million in revenue collected. Almost 410,000 tons of covered products sold. These are some of Circular Action Alliance’s newly released stats from the program’s initial months. Packaging Dive · 8 Jul 2026 Global Starting with textiles: is Extended Producer Responsibility enough? As Europe prepares to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles, an important question remains: will EPR be enough to tackle the growing textile waste crisis? This question was at the centre of the international conference “Will Extended Producer Responsibility Be Enough?”, organised by Ekologi brez meja (Ecologists Without Borders) and Zero Waste Europe […] The post… Zero Waste Europe · 8 Jul 2026 Global US will let Ukraine build own Patriot missiles, Trump says - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global Power Dynamics in the Deep Greenpeace report on the unprecedented territory grab in the Deep sea mining industry. Greenpeace International · 8 Jul 2026 Global Project Officer / Editor (State of the Industry Report) - Euractiv Jobs Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global NATO leaders commit to joint defence in Ankara summit declaration - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global AI Investment Accelerates in Medical Plastics Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare manufacturing through predictive maintenance, digital twins, and smarter molding technologies designed to improve efficiency and precision. PlasticsToday · 8 Jul 2026 Global Farm-friendly EU-Mexico trade deal clears Parliament - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global Veolia Celebrates Close of $3B Acquisition and Expansion of Hazardous Waste Capacity in South Providence Veolia last week marked the official closure of its roughly $3 billion acquisition of Clean Earth with a ribbon cutting celebration at its newly rebranded hazardous waste facility on Allens Avenue in South Providence, signaling a major expansion of treatment capacity in Rhode Island and nationwide. Waste360 · 8 Jul 2026 Global Landfill Gas Continues to Drive U.S. Renewable Natural Gas Growth Landfills are the largest source of captured biogas in the U.S., driving record investment in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, according to new data released today by the American Biogas Council (ABC) Waste360 · 8 Jul 2026 Global Wind Turbine Blades Find New Life in EVs European Rewind project repurposes decommissioned wind turbine blades into electric vehicle components and insulation materials, supporting circular economy goals. PlasticsToday · 8 Jul 2026 Global Woman-Owned Coast to Coast Disposal Brings Roll-Off Dumpster Rental to the Memphis Metro Coast to Coast Disposal, a woman-owned dumpster rental company, now serves the Memphis metro across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas Waste360 · 8 Jul 2026 Global Serbia's EU membership bid hits the wall - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 8 Jul 2026 Global Ecowaste Solutions Wins First Municipal Contract in Alabama by Securing Bayou La Batre Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste and recycling company operating across ten states, announced today that it has been awarded a new municipal contract with the City of Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Waste360 · 8 Jul 2026 Global AI-Assisted Robots Optimize Packaging Production Lines The Automate 2026 show had plenty of packaging tech and trends to show off, especially around robots and physical AI. PlasticsToday · 8 Jul 2026 Global PureCycle Resin Powers Food-Contact Packaging With Recycled Plastic Cleveland Kitchen debuts sustainable food containers made with PureCycle's PureFive resin, achieving 25% recycled content while maintaining food-safety compliance. PlasticsToday · 8 Jul 2026