Recycling news: 2026

Global Plastics by the Numbers Market reports on waste-derived pyrolysis oil, polyethylene, thermoformed plastics, 3D-printed packaging, advanced recycling, CO2-based plastics, and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) are featured in this slideshow. PlasticsToday · 2 Jul 2026 Global Cepi Key Statistics 2025 Download Cepi’s Key Statistics 2025. For more details on Cepi’s Statistics Terms of Use please contact: Ariane Crevecoeur, Cepi Statistics Manager, at a.crevecoeur@cepi.org CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 2 Jul 2026 Global Press release: A Slow Drift, New Statistics Report Shows Why Europe’s Paper Industry Needs Attention Now Cepi’s 2025 Key Statistics Report highlights a European paper industry that is increasingly exposed to a slow and sustained erosion of its industrial base at a time when its contribution to Europe’s circular economy, climate goals, and strategic autonomy remains critical. Paper and board production declined by 1.6% in 2025, reaching 77.4 million tonnes, reflecting […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 2 Jul 2026 Global California's Plastic Packaging Law Forces Brands to Rethink Compliance With weeks remaining before California's binding source reduction plan deadline, packaging industry leaders warn that inadequate data infrastructure and incomplete financial modeling could cost brands dearly under SB 54's stringent compliance framework. PlasticsToday · 2 Jul 2026 Global University of Georgia Pioneers Ag Waste Innovation to Lower Dual Methane Emissions and Boost Livestock Yields University of Georgia researchers are engineering a novel livestock feed from postharvest food loss, aiming to achieve a "triple win.” It’s designed to divert agricultural waste from landfills, boost cattle growth, and simultaneously cut climate-warming enteric methane emissions (from cow burps). Waste360 · 2 Jul 2026 Global US Manufacturing Growth Continues for Sixth Straight Month US manufacturing expanded for the sixth consecutive month in June, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI at 53.3 percent, reflecting continued growth amid pricing pressures. PlasticsToday · 2 Jul 2026 Global Amcor Partners with Kelpi to Advance Bio-based Coatings for Paper Packaging Partnership answers Ellen MacArthur Foundation's call for accelerated innovation in fiber-based flexible packaging. PlasticsToday · 2 Jul 2026 Global BIO-BASED PRODUCTS SHOWCASE. Made in Europe with Europe’s natural resources… and technology! In the future, anything can be made of wood fibre, providing renewable and recyclable, low-carbon alternatives to many fossil-based materials and products. Through circularity, wood-based textiles, construction items and technologies for carbon neutrality, paper and fibre-based products represent a tangible way for Europe to strengthen its open strategic autonomy and, at the same time, for […] CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 2 Jul 2026 Global Commission greenlights Portugal's ninth payment request for €2.32 billion under NextGenerationEU European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Portugal's ninth payment request for €2.32 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. European Commission DG Environment · 2 Jul 2026 Global Arclin Launches $300K Fund for America's 250th Anniversary Arclin announces the Fabric of America Fund, a $300,000 employee-driven giving program supporting communities nationwide in honor of America's 250th anniversary. PlasticsToday · 2 Jul 2026 Global Competitieve energieprijzen voorwaarde voor competitieve recyclingindustrie Sinds het uitbreken van de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten staat energie zo mogelijk nog hoger op de agenda. Van de industrie in het algemeen, maar van recyclingbedrijven in het bijzonder. Processen zoals shredder, sorteren, omsmelten, geavanceerde materiaalrecuperatie … vragen immers om aanzienlijke hoeveelheden energie. En die is elders goedkoper dan in Europa. Het maakt dat onze […] Het bericht … RecyclePro · 2 Jul 2026 Global FCC Environmental Services Awarded Solid Waste Collection Contract in New Smyrna Beach, Florida FCC Environmental Services is pleased to announce the award of the solid waste collection contract for the City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, providing residential and commercial collection services throughout the city. Waste360 · 2 Jul 2026 Global Plastic Free July: How to Reduce Plastic Pollution with Zero Waste Solutions In this Plastic Free July blog, GAIA answers some frequently asked questions about the global movement. The month-long celebration reminds us that ending plastic pollution requires both everyday actions and ambitious regional and international policies. Join GAIA in building a world beyond plastic pollution—not just in July, but every day of the year. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 2 Jul 2026 Global New Priority Waste CEO Aaron Johnson Shares 30-Day Progress Report On Service Recovery Efforts Priority Waste CEO Aaron Johnson today released a 30-day service recovery report in the form of a letter to Metro Detroit customers, outlining the company's progress since he assumed leadership one month ago. Waste360 · 2 Jul 2026 Global Arcwood Environmental Opens New Headquarters in Indianapolis, Reinforcing 56-Year Commitment to Central Indiana Arcwood Environmental (Arcwood), a national leader in sustainable waste management and environmental services, announced the official opening of its new corporate headquarters at Intech One, 6325 Digital Way, Indianapolis, IN. Waste360 · 2 Jul 2026 Global This Month in Waste: Top Stories of June From Waste360.com, the top stories for the month of June included an interview with Reworld from WLS, the June fire report, moments from the Waste Leadership Summit, and the reveal of the 2026 Waste360 Women Who Inspire award winners. Waste360 · 2 Jul 2026 Global Westward expansion continues for S3 Recycling The company is tripling its California ITAD footprint after its latest acquisition. Resource Recycling (US) · 2 Jul 2026 Global Lactips and SmartSolve launch water-soluble packaging for personal care items Lactips has partnered with SmartSolve to develop plastic-free, water-soluble packaging for the beauty and cosmetics sectors. The companies say that this is a market-ready alternative to conventional single-use packaging. Lactips is a French company specializing in producing natural and fully bio-based polymers that are said to be water-soluble and biodegradable in various environments. Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 2 Jul 2026 Global Lion pilots digitally tracked returnable beer bottles in New Zealand Lion, a beverage company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, has begun piloting a returnable crate and bottle system for Steinlager, a lager-style beer, in New Zealand. Lion says it is “the first in the world” to successfully combine circular beer bottles and digital tracking. The pilot is developed to modernize the classic Kiwi Swappa Crate by eliminating the deposit and adding digital trackin… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 2 Jul 2026 Global OCSiAl to Supply Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes to PowerCo’s Salzgitter Facility OCSiAl to Supply Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes to PowerCo’s Salzgitter Facility Advanced nanotube solutions integrated into electrodes help improve safety, charging performance, and battery service life. Leudelange, Luxembourg –June 25, […] Batteries News · 2 Jul 2026 Global China enforces express delivery packaging rules to reduce waste China’s first mandatory national standard targeting excessive packaging in express delivery, the Requirements for Restricting Excessive Packaging in Express Delivery, came into effect on July 1. The new national standard sets key indicators for the size and suitability of express packaging boxes, the number of packaging layers, and the amount of sealing tape used, defining the baseline requirem… Packaging Insights (CNS Media) · 2 Jul 2026 Global Getting hot: Will the revised EU ETS combat climate change while saving the environment? The EU stands at a crossroads, where preserving climate ambition amid a shifting political landscape is the central challenge. In this article, CEWEP's Fabio Poretti explores the key questions and beyond, specifically on pricing carbon in waste management. Waste Management World · 2 Jul 2026 Global Nano One and Worley Chemetics Complete One-Pot™ LFP Cathode Package and Advance to Market Nano One and Worley Chemetics Complete One-Pot™ LFP Cathode Package and Advance to Market Nano One® Materials Corp. (“Nano One” or the “Company”), a process technology company specializing in lithium-ion […] Batteries News · 2 Jul 2026 Global Het modulaire productsysteem van NORD: van systemen naar oplossingen Robuuste en economische aandrijfoplossingen voor milieutechnologische processen Met zijn modulaire productsysteem biedt NORD DRIVESYSTEMS een breed scala aan aandrijfoplossingen die zijn opgebouwd uit flexibel aanpasbare componenten. Hierdoor wordt een betrouwbare werking gegarandeerd in milieutechnologische toepassingen zoals recyclinginstallaties, afvalwatersystemen en drinkwaterbehandeling. … RecyclePro · 2 Jul 2026 Global EXCLUSIVE: EU could announce social media ban for kids in September - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 2 Jul 2026 Global New Report on Plastics Recycling According to a recent report, published by the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) – a non-profit organization that serves as a public policy think tank in the USA – advanced recycling could increase plastic recycling. Expanding the activities at existing oil refineries and new standalone facilities nationwide could more than double the plastic recycling rates. As […] Global Recycling · 2 Jul 2026 Global DIW-Konjunkturbarometer Juni: Leichte Beruhigung, aber noch kein Aufschwung Das Konjunkturbarometer des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin) hat sich im Juni verbessert, von 94,8 Punkten im Mai auf 96,1 Punkte. Der Wert rückt damit wieder näher an die neutrale 100-Punkte-Marke, die ein durchschnittliches Wachstum der deutschen Wirtschaft anzeigt. Da sich der Konflikt zwischen den Vereinigten Staaten und dem Iran zumindest vorübergehend beruhigt hat… Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Jul 2026 Global Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 builds on successful debut The second edition of Textiles Recycling Expo concluded on 24–25 June at Brussels Expo, reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity. Building on the success of its inaugural event, Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 welcomed 5,607 visitors across the two days. Alongside its first-ever co-location with Future […] Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Jul 2026 Global Zero-emission giants: voestalpine opts for four LH 150 T Gantry Industry E cranes An operating mass of 210 tonnes and a reach of up to 32 metres: voestalpine has selected four Liebherr LH 150 T Gantry Industry E material handlers for its Linz site in Austria. The globally active steel and technology group is driving the transformation of its steel production through its greentec steel programme, with electric […] Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Jul 2026 Global Aktuelle Weltlage weckt hohe Erwartungen an die EU Das Europäische Parlament hat am Mittwoch (01. Juli 2026) in Brüssel sein aktuelles Eurobarometer veröffentlicht. Die EU-weite Umfrage zeigt, dass die wirtschaftlichen Sorgen größer werden. Die Befragten schätzen jedoch den Frieden, Schutz und Zusammenarbeit, die eine EU-Mitgliedschaft bietet, ebenso wie die Lebensqualität. Der Eurobarometer-Umfrage zufolge nimmt die Bevölkerung die EU als sich… Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Jul 2026 Global Renewables lower energy prices and play key role to reduce vulnerability to fossil fuel supply shocks Boosting the use of homegrown renewable electricity is Europe’s best way to reduce its vulnerability to volatile international energy supplies and rising energy prices according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment published today. European Environment Agency — press releases · 1 Jul 2026 Global Renewables lower energy prices and play key role to reduce vulnerability to fossil fuel supply shocks Boosting the use of homegrown renewable electricity is Europe’s best way to reduce its vulnerability to volatile international energy supplies and rising energy prices according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment published today. European Environment Agency — press releases · 1 Jul 2026 Global Can flexible packaging be sorted, recycled and achieve EU targets in Romania? National six-month trial offers a different question RoFLEX is one of CEFLEX's leading pilots in an implementation program already active in 15 Member States – catalysing action and analysing the technical, infrastructural and policy conditions needed to operationalise the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The pilot has become the first full-scale validation of sorting and recycling to meet 2030 and 2035 legislative targets for … CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 1 Jul 2026 Global Open letter calling for a critical assessment of EU and Irish biome thane targets and industrial biogas expansion The post Open letter calling for a critical assessment of EU and Irish biome thane targets and industrial biogas expansion appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 1 Jul 2026 Global Industry announcements for July 2026 Check out the latest industry news along with grant announcements and RFPs for June 2026. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Jul 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of June 29, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Jul 2026 Global “Een batterij hoort nooit in het restafval” Lithium-ionbatterijen zijn niet meer weg te denken uit ons dagelijks leven. Ze zitten in smartphones, e-bikes, speelgoed, powertools en zelfs wenskaarten. Maar die elektrificatie heeft ook een keerzijde: het aantal batterijbranden in de afval- en recyclingsector stijgt explosief. Wat vroeger een uitzonderlijk incident was, is vandaag een structureel veiligheidsprobleem. Dat blijkt uit een gespr… RecyclePro · 1 Jul 2026 Global GLASS PACKAGING REACHES RECORD HIGH COLLECTION FOR RECYCLING RATE AT 82,2% FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 1 Jul 2026 Global Earthworks acquires metals sorting tech The system that’s now owned by Earthworks Industries will help it maximize critical mineral recovery efforts. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Jul 2026 Global SCS launches chem recycling standard SCS Global Services now provides third-party verification of responsible non-mechanical recycling processes, in line with a new global standard. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Jul 2026