Recycling news: 2026

Global Recycling braucht verlässliche Rahmenbedingungen – bvse unterstützt Forderungen von Recycling Europe Der bvse-Fachverband Kunststoffrecycling unterstützt die aktuellen Forderungen von Recycling Europe nach einem Sofortprogramm zur Stärkung der europäischen Kunststoffrecyclingindustrie. Anlass sind das Statement „War is not a business model“ und das Positionspapier „A rescue plan for Europe’s plastics recycling crisis“. Branche steht weiter unte… Recyclingportal.eu · 8 Jul 2026 Global July infringements package: key decisions European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 08 Jul 2026 In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. European Commission DG Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Global Digital product passports offer gateway into secondary market Industry leaders say buyers and sellers of used mobile devices would benefit from standardized rules for how to treat second-hand items. E-Scrap News (Resource Recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Blue Whale Materials announces new CEO, capital backing Blue Whale Materials just landed a new CEO and a strengthened balance sheet as it races to scale battery recycling capacity. E-Scrap News (Resource Recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Global From Plastic Waste to Chocolate Wrappers: LYB, Mondelez Advance Circular Packaging New Marabou flexible packaging uses chemically recycled polymers made from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, demonstrating how value-chain collaboration can scale recycled-content solutions. PlasticsToday · 7 Jul 2026 Global California increases PET market payments While the state extended the incentive program, the status of a separate bill with similar goals is uncertain. Resource Recycling (US) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Packaging EPR goes on trial The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors spoke with Packaging Dive as it prepares for a trial in Oregon next week, less than a year after challenging the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. Packaging Dive · 7 Jul 2026 Global Stuck in the past: EU Livestock Strategy presents no route out for a sector in crisis Brussels, 7 July 2026 – The European Commission today published its Livestock Strategy and long-awaited Protein Plan, but the two send starkly different signals about Europe’s […] European Environmental Bureau · 7 Jul 2026 Global ESWET has published its first Waste-to-Energy Market Report ESWET is proud to announce the publication of its inaugural Waste-to-Energy Industry Market Report. This comprehensive market intelligence publication covers... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Silica Capsules Enable Full Recovery of Colored Plastics Osaka Metropolitan University scientists develop room-temperature method using silica microspheres to separate colorants, enabling infinite plastic reuse without quality loss. PlasticsToday · 7 Jul 2026 Global California agriculture seeks SB 54 repeal A coalition of state agriculture stakeholders says the packaging law could add nearly $1,400 a year to household grocery costs as producer fees loom. Resource Recycling (US) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Arburg to Showcase Digital Solutions at Fakuma 2026 German injection molding leader demonstrates comprehensive digital services, automation solutions, and AI-supported features across entire plastics processing value chain. PlasticsToday · 7 Jul 2026 Global Waste Connections to Develop Regional PFAS Treatment Hub at Anson Landfill Chambers Development of North Carolina, Inc., a Waste Connections company (“Anson Landfill”), plans to develop a regional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) treatment system at its Anson Landfill in North Carolina, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to responsible landfill management and proactive environmental protection. Waste360 · 7 Jul 2026 Global Amazon’s AWS hardware reuse is measured The numbers are significant, but retail electronics are still missing from the ledger. E-Scrap News (Resource Recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, today announced that Damian Ribar will join its executive leadership team as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 20, 2026. Waste360 · 7 Jul 2026 Global The Wilmington Group Launches OneWaste℠, a Fully Managed Waste and Recycling Service for Multi-Site Operations The Wilmington Group, a leading recycling, secure destruction, and managed waste services provider, today announced the launch of OneWaste℠, a fully managed waste and recycling service for organizations operating across multiple locations. Waste360 · 7 Jul 2026 Global Tana Strengthens New Zealand Presence with AB Equipment Partnership Tana Oy, a leading provider of solid waste management and recycling machines, has appointed AB Equipment as its new authorized distributor in New Zealand. Waste360 · 7 Jul 2026 Global Asahi Kasei Opens Advanced Film Facility in Taiwan Asahi Kasei invests $12 million in state-of-the-art slitting facility to meet surging demand for advanced semiconductor packaging materials. PlasticsToday · 7 Jul 2026 Global U.S. Battery Supply Chain Report: Sustaining Momentum and Closing Gaps Through Policy The U.S. auto and energy sectors are charging ahead to build a battery supply chain that could be worth $400 billion-plus by the end of the decade due to the boom in lithium-ion technology. This shift has transformed the market, with the share of energy-dense batteries surging from roughly 10% in 2013 to nearly 90% by 2022. Waste360 · 7 Jul 2026 Global FEVE shares its position on the Industrial Accelerator Act FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 7 Jul 2026 Global OECD job markets remain strong, but real wages are lagging - OECD OECD — Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Global Resin Prices Rise as Geopolitics Reshape Plastics Supply Geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions continue to drive resin price pressures, forcing US manufacturers to rethink procurement strategies and supply chain resilience. PlasticsToday · 7 Jul 2026 Global Polytag and MCC Global advance in-mold labeling for traceability Polytag, has partnered with Multi-Color Corporation Global (MCC Global), a premium label solutions provider, to enable brands to incorporate Polytag's UV tag technology directly into in-mold labeled (IML) packaging. Polytag’s UV tag is described as an invisible digital fingerprint that is readable by specialized detection units installed at Material Recovery Facilities. These carry “detailed” p… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Beauty packaging digitalization advances alongside material innovation Packaging companies serving the beauty and personal care sector are adopting digital technologies and innovative materials to address evolving industry challenges, including growing consumer expectations for high performance and strong environmental credentials. Packaging Insights speaks with Aptar Beauty, Sidel, and Bormioli Luigi about their latest R&D innovations and why digitalization is be… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Sensoplast expands fiber-based closure portfolio with Forewood acquisition Sensoplast has acquired Forewood, a fiber-based closure and packaging company, to expand its product portfolio in the supplement, food, and cosmetic industries. The closures developed by Forewood are made from wood and plant fibers. They offer stability and barrier protection, while the natural look of the material stands out aesthetically, says Sensoplast. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 7 Jul 2026 Global GAIA: “Waste colonialism” fuels Africa’s plastic crisis amid circular initiatives Effective waste management in Africa is undermined by imports of plastic waste from the Global North, says Merissa Naidoo, plastic program manager at the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) Africa. She adds that this plastic waste is often mislabeled as recyclable but, due to the volume of imports, ends up being poorly managed or openly burned.… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 7 Jul 2026 Global VdS 2517 (2025) Brandschutz in Recyclingbetrieben erfordert individuelle Lösungen Orientierungshilfe für eine Branche mit besonderen Herausforderungen. Mit der überarbeiteten Richtlinie VdS 2517 (2025) „Sortierung, Aufbereitung und Lagerung von Siedlungsabfällen und brennbaren Sekundärrohstoffen – Hinweise für den Brandschutz“ liegt Betreibern von Recycling- und Abfallbehandlungsanlagen eine aktuelle Orientierungshilfe für den Brandschutz vor. Die Publikation macht neben den… Recyclingportal.eu · 7 Jul 2026 Global Woodberry Packaging obtains Medica and F.G. Curtis to expand carton capabilities Woodberry Packaging has announced the acquisition of Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis, two British packaging manufacturers. The move aims to strengthen Woodberry’s position across Europe and enhance its capabilities across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and personal care packaging sectors. The two businesses will continue to operate under their existing brands and management, ensuring continui… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 7 Jul 2026 Global Joint Declaration for a Bold FP10:Investing in Research, Development and Innovation to Boost European Productivity and Competitiveness The post Joint Declaration for a Bold FP10:Investing in Research, Development and Innovation to Boost European Productivity and Competitiveness appeared first on Plastics Europe . Plastics Europe · 7 Jul 2026 Global OECD Employment Outlook 2026 - OECD OECD — Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Global Pirelli North America Launched Closed-Loop Tire Recycling Initiative The project, in collaboration with Bolder Industries and located in Rome (Georgia), has been recognized with the Tire Recycling Foundation’s Value Chain Collaboration Award. As reported, the initiative focuses on the recovery of scrap tires generated during the manufacturing process in North America. “These materials are collected and processed by Bolder Industries using pyrolysis technology […] Global Recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Global 312.000 m³ grond afgegraven voor sanering voormalige arseenfabriek De saneringswerken aan de voormalige arseenfabriek in Reppel zijn nu al twee jaar aan de gang. In die tijd is er veel gebeurd door de teams van DEME en Antea. Zo werd er 312.000 ton afgegraven en werd er meer dan 2.450 ton arseen uit het grondwater gehaald. Nu de werken stilaan voltooiing naderen, nodigde […] Het bericht 312.000 m³ grond afgegraven voor sanering voormalige arseenfabriek versche… RecyclePro · 7 Jul 2026 Global Wie gelingt Orientierung im Zertifizierungsdschungel der Bioökonomie? Am Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ in Würzburg kamen Vertreter aus Industrie, Forschung, Beratung sowie Zertifizierungsorganisationen vor Ort und online zu einem Abschlussworkshop zusammen. Im Fokus standen die Ergebnisse einer mehrstufigen Dialogreihe aus dem Arbeitspaket „Zertifizierung und Regulation“, die diskutiert, bewertet und mit Blick auf ihren weiteren Transfer eingeordnet wurden. Auch die Rol… Recyclingportal.eu · 7 Jul 2026 Global Plastiksteuer im Bundeshaushalt: „Mogelpackung auf Kosten des Klimas und der Verbraucher“ Die Bundesregierung plant im Zuge der Haushaltskonsolidierung erneut die Einführung einer pauschalen Plastikabgabe. Was unter dem Deckmantel des Umweltschutzes verkauft wird, ist bei genauerem Hinsehen jedoch eine reine fiskalische Maßnahme, die dem Klima messbaren Schaden zufügen wird, meint die IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V., und warnt daher eindringlich vor dieser Form d… Recyclingportal.eu · 7 Jul 2026 Global EU-Altfahrzeugverordnung bestätigt: Rezyklatmengen in Fahrzeugen werden steigen TecPart fordert Unterstützung für Recycler und Gleichberechtigung von Kunststoffabfällen Aschaffenburg. Nach der finalen Zustimmung des Europäischen Parlaments und der formalen Annahme durch den Rat ist die neue EU-Verordnung zu Anforderungen an die Kreislaufwirtschaft bei der Fahrzeugkonstruktion und der Entsorgung von Altfahrzeugen (ELV-R) politisch bestätigt. TecPart – Verband Technische Kun… Recyclingportal.eu · 7 Jul 2026 Global Chasing the last one per cent Benfleet Scrap Co already handled every grade of metal in Essex. For aluminium, the family firm decided good wasn’t good enough and built a new, highly automated line with ELDAN Recycling to chase alloy-grade purity. Waste Management World · 6 Jul 2026 Global Questions and answers on the Livestock Strategy and Protein Action Plan European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 07 Jul 2026 Livestock Strategy Why is livestock farming important for Europe? Livestock farming is an essential part of European food security and strategic autonomy. It ac... European Commission DG Environment · 6 Jul 2026 Global Toyota Supplier Expands Mississippi Plastics Operations Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi announces $53 million expansion in Lee County, creating 28 jobs and enhancing plastics production capabilities. PlasticsToday · 6 Jul 2026 Global Call for tender: external expertise for EU-funded project - Euractiv Jobs Euractiv — Circular Economy · 6 Jul 2026 Global Washington AG to investigate Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster In addition, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced that it opened new inspections at two other kraft pulp and paper mills in the state, owned by Smurfit Westrock and Port Townsend Paper Co. Packaging Dive · 6 Jul 2026