Recycling news: 2026

Global The Shell tax files How Does Shell Pay No Corporate Income Tax in the Netherlands? Bioplastics News · 23 Jul 2026 Global Asia and the Climate Transition According to a new report, published by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), institutional investors in Asia are defying the perceived global retreat on climate commitments and are progressing their climate action. As per AIGCC, 240 of the largest investors across Asia (including 202 headquartered there), collectively managing 123 trillion US-Dollar, reported progress […] Global Recycling · 23 Jul 2026 Global THE HACK: Brussels holds its breath for Google fine - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global 23,1 Millionen Tonnen gefährliche Abfälle in Deutschland im Jahr 2024 Im Jahr 2024 sind 23,1 Millionen Tonnen gefährliche Abfälle in Deutschland angefallen. Wie das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) mitteilt, stieg die Menge gefährlicher Abfälle damit um 2,4 Prozent oder 0,5 Millionen Tonnen gegenüber dem Jahr 2023, als mit 22,5 Millionen Tonnen der niedrigste Stand seit 2015 erreicht worden war. Gefährliche Abfälle sind Abfallarten mit bestimmten Gefährlichkeits… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Jul 2026 Global Vom Abwasser zur Ressource: Neue Wege für eine effiziente Wassernutzung Die Wiederverwendung von Wasser gewinnt angesichts zunehmender Wasserknappheit und steigender Klimarisiken an Bedeutung. Im europäischen Forschungsprojekt „Decire-Water“ entwickeln internationale Partner unter Federführung des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) und der Rheinland-Pfälzischen Technischen Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) innovative dezentrale Lösungen für eine nach… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Jul 2026 Global „Neues Recht auf Reparatur greift zu kurz“ DUH kritisiert hohe Kosten und fehlende Sanktionierung von Verstößen. Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) bewertet das ab dem 23. Juli geltende neue Recht zur Förderung von Reparaturen als wichtigen Schritt. Aus Sicht der DUH schafft das Gesetz zwar bessere Reparaturbedingungen für Elektrogeräte, allerdings sei es unzureichend ausgestaltet. Es enthalte keine konsequenten Maßnahmen gegen hohe Reparat… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Jul 2026 Global ‘Unattainable dreamland’: Europe’s first-ever electrification target under fire - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global cylib skaliert Batterierecycling auf Industriemaßstab Das Unternehmen hat eine Anlage zur Entladung, Demontage und mechanischen Aufbereitung in Wernberg-Köblitz, Bayern mit einer Jahreskapazität von bis zu 10.000 Tonnen ausgedienter EV-Batterien erworben. Die Übernahme erfolgte im Rahmen eines Insolvenzverfahrens und umfasst die Verarbeitungslinie, das Gebäude und das Grundstück. cylib wird den aktuell stillgelegten Standort nach eigenen Standards… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Jul 2026 Global Halbjahresbilanz Stahl: Produktion steigt – Nachfrage bleibt auf Krisenniveau Die Rohstahlproduktion in Deutschland hat sich im ersten Halbjahr 2026 gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum spürbar erholt. Mit insgesamt 18,6 Millionen Tonnen lag sie rund neun Prozent über dem Niveau des Vorjahres. Von einer nachhaltigen Trendwende kann jedoch noch keine Rede sein: Auf das Gesamtjahr hochgerechnet, läge die Rohstahlproduktion mit rund 37 Millionen Tonnen weiterhin unter der […] Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Jul 2026 Global Mueller enjoys stable Q2 income The company, whose operations include red metals production, saw its net income rise by nearly $4 million year on year and has announced two acquisitions. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global Interoperability in healthcare - OECD OECD — Environment · 23 Jul 2026 Global Plastic’s recycling landscape remains troubling Plastic overcapacity in China and additional regulations in Europe have created complications in a sector where supply is not always situated near demand. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global The Taste of Plastic: A Call to Tackle Plastic Exposure in School Food Practices in Benin "The Taste of Plastic" is a visual documentation project in Benin which explores the role of plastic in primary school food practices. Students are exposed daily to this toxic material through the containers in which their meals are served. Break Free From Plastic · 23 Jul 2026 Global Europe's search for profitable investment should lead to India - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Why the Greens are betting on a pink bird… from Albania - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Global Plastic scrap volume poised to grow The production of polymers is maintaining its growth pace in the United States in 2026, finding end markets in several manufacturing sectors. Waste Today Magazine · 23 Jul 2026 Global Plastic scrap volume poised to grow The production of polymers is maintaining its growth pace in the United States in 2026, finding end markets in several manufacturing sectors. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Global Waste Connections exceeds revenue expectations in Q2 The North American waste services firm has reported better than expected results in this year’s second quarter and improved its fiscal outlook for the rest of the year. Waste Today Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Global Waste Connections exceeds revenue expectations in Q2 The North American waste services firm has reported better than expected results in this year’s second quarter and improved its fiscal outlook for the rest of the year. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Global Two Recycling Bills Get Hearing on Capitol Hill House subcommittee hearing examines recycling bills establishing federal standards for recycled content claims and packaging labels across the United States. PlasticsToday · 22 Jul 2026 Global Joby Aviation Leader to Keynote SPE Automotive Conference Nobi Kawamura of Joby Aviation will keynote ACCE 2026, discussing advanced composites at the intersection of automotive and aerospace industries. PlasticsToday · 22 Jul 2026 Global Compudopt appoints CEO, shares 2025 recycling data Allison Katarski will succeed Megan Steckly as CEO, effective Aug. 1. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Global Ontario weighs new support for WTE amid disposal capacity questions The province is analyzing comments on a proposal to categorize the biogenic waste burned in incinerators as renewable energy, which would subsidize the facilities. Environmental groups say that’s a step in the wrong direction. Waste Dive · 22 Jul 2026 Global Cirba Solutions study reveals battery recycling education gap The company says that as battery usage increases it will expand education and access to make recycling easier for consumers. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Global Is the UK Subsidising the Destruction of Canadian Forests for Bioenergy? Watch the video Bioplastics News · 22 Jul 2026 Global Liberty Tire Recycling expands Gulf Coast footprint The company is acquiring three Gulf Coast companies in an expansion push. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Jul 2026 Global Slovenia blocks ex-foreign minister from top EU job in domestic spat - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 22 Jul 2026 Global Missouri landfill launches RNG development initiative Springfield, Missouri, is seeking partners to develop RNG production facilities at its landfill and wastewater treatment plant. Waste Today Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Global Nth Cycle joins SPAC to IPO in US critical minerals push Nth Cycle is merging with a SPAC to go public, joining a growing wave of critical minerals companies racing to cash in on the US push to bolster mineral refining. E-Scrap News (Resource Recycling) · 22 Jul 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of July 20, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Jul 2026 Global OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain Following a sluggish 2025, OCC prices have climbed through 2026. While recyclers are riding the wave of higher prices, containerboard producers aren’t so excited. Packaging Dive · 22 Jul 2026 Global OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain Following a sluggish 2025, OCC prices have climbed through 2026. While recyclers are riding the wave of higher prices, containerboard producers aren’t so excited. Waste Dive · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology acquires Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal The transaction is expected to close this fall, with the company taking on the Recology Tahoe Truckee name. Waste Today Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology to acquire Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal The transaction is expected to close this fall, with the company taking on the Recology Tahoe Truckee name. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology to acquire Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal The transaction is expected to close this fall, with the company taking on the Recology Tahoe Truckee name. Waste Today Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Global Significant Injury Occurs at Troubled Camden EMR Recycling Facility The EMR scrap metal recycling plant in Camden, New Jersey, is under scrutiny again following an injury at the location. Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026 Global REI Expands Footprint with Acquisition of MRE Strengthening Nationwide Presence Recycling Equipment Inc, headquartered in Newton, NC, has acquired Midwest Recycling Equipment. Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026 Global ReSpark acquires UptimePM The equipment maintenance and facility management platform will be rebranded as ReSpark Maintenance. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Global New Research Highlights Opportunity to Strengthen Consumer Battery Recycling Education Ninety-nine percent of Americans use a lithium-powered device every day, but a new study from Cirba Solutions finds that most don't know how or where to recycle the batteries inside them. Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology to Acquire Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Employee-owned resource recovery company Recology Inc. and Tahoe Truckee Disposal Co., Inc. (TTDC) jointly announced they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement for Recology to acquire TTDC. Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026