Recycling news: 2026

Global EXPRA Presents 11 Key Recommendations for a Strong and Effective Circular Economy Act As the European Union prepares the Circular Economy Act, EXPRA has published 11 key recommendations to keep Extended Producer Responsibility strong, performance-based and firmly connected to real collection, sorting and recycling systems. The paper calls for clear governance, effective enforcement, financial stability, transparency and decisive action against online free-riding. EXPRA · 26 Jun 2026 Global EV battery recycling market expected to surge Grand View Research expects the market to grow more than tenfold by 2033. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Jun 2026 Global 🌡 LET’S POLITICISE HEATWAVES Dear Reader 😡 This furnace-like heat pisses me off. “But Alberto, you’re from Madrid. Surely, you’re used to it?” Until the day persianas (window blinds) become mandatory north of the Pyrenees, I’m not having this conversation. Sorry. Europe is roasting this week. France has seen temperatures above 40°C in June. Schools have closed. Trains have been cancelled because they can’t cope with the h… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Jun 2026 Global Design for Recycling in Practice: Applying a System-Based Approach to PPWR Implementation in Paper-Based Packaging At 4evergreen, we see circularity as a shared journey — one that unites the entire value chain in pursuit of practical, scalable solutions to support the recyclability of paper-based packaging. As Europe moves forward with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), our alliance is... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 26 Jun 2026 Global Fastmarkets to launch digital spot platform for the physical lithium market to improve price transparency and access to liquidity Fastmarkets to launch digital spot platform for the physical lithium market to improve price transparency and access to liquidity LONDON, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past five years, […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global CATL Debuts World’s First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality CATL Debuts World’s First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality MUNICH, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 22, 2026, CATL officially unveiled the TENER Sodium Energy […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global LiNova Energy Launches Metal-Free Cathode Battery Cell With Zero Fire Risk for Data Center Backup LiNova Energy Launches Metal-Free Cathode Battery Cell With Zero Fire Risk for Data Center Backup PolyPower platform unlocks high-power performance, intrinsic fire safety, and lower-cost energy storage for mission-critical applications […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global Smurfit Westrock climate goals evolving post-merger In its first integrated sustainability report, Smurfit Westrock announced new targets but continues to iron out other key details. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Jun 2026 Global Gradient Geothermal and T5 Smackover Partners Collaborate to Advance Integrated Geothermal and Lithium Production in East Texas Gradient Geothermal and T5 Smackover Partners Collaborate to Advance Integrated Geothermal and Lithium Production in East Texas DENVER and DALLAS, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gradient Geothermal, a leader in […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global ESS to Accelerate Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Development Following Surging Customer Interest ESS to Accelerate Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Development Following Surging Customer Interest Company Aligns Resources to Support Expanded Focus on AI Infrastructure and Data Center Markets WILSONVILLE, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESS […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global UL Solutions Launches New Evaluation Services to Advance Safer, More Efficient Battery Energy Storage Deployment UL Solutions Launches New Evaluation Services to Advance Safer, More Efficient Battery Energy Storage Deployment NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 22, 2026 — UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global Moonwatt commissions the first distributed sodium-ion battery system purpose-built for hybrid solar plants Moonwatt commissions the first distributed sodium-ion battery system purpose-built for hybrid solar plants Moonwatt today announced that its first commercial-scale project is live and dispatching power at Cleantech Park Arnhem […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global OCI Energy closes $130 million tax equity financing with Greenprint Capital for San Antonio-area battery project OCI Energy closes $130 million tax equity financing with Greenprint Capital for San Antonio-area battery project SAN ANTONIO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Energy, a leading developer, owner, and […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global Graphite One Secures Key Engineering Contract and Advances Ohio Active Anode Materials Facility Toward 25,000 Tonnes of Synthetic Graphite Capacity Graphite One Secures Key Engineering Contract and Advances Ohio Active Anode Materials Facility Toward 25,000 Tonnes of Synthetic Graphite Capacity Conneaut, Ohio Project Advances into Detailed Execution Phase as Company […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global LONGi and Enery partner on Giga-scale solar and battery project in Romania, launching Enery’s 1.5GW pipeline LONGi and Enery partner on Giga-scale solar and battery project in Romania, launching Enery’s 1.5GW pipeline MUNICH and BUCHAREST, Romania, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi Solar Europe, a global […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global REPT BATTERO Deepens Inter Milan Partnership, Brings Latest Innovations to Intersolar Europe 2026 REPT BATTERO Deepens Inter Milan Partnership, Brings Latest Innovations to Intersolar Europe 2026 MUNICH, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As global audiences follow the world’s biggest football tournament this summer, […] Batteries News · 26 Jun 2026 Global Naar een gescheiden inzameling van gevaarlijk huishoudelijk afval in heel Europa Extra aandacht voor veiligheid. Dat is geen overbodige luxe in de afval- en recyclingsector. In deze rubriek zetten we voortaan in elke editie een initiatief in de kijker waar veiligheid prioriteit krijgt. Deze keer brengen we de gezamenlijke oproep van de Association of Cities and ­Regions for Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), de European Waste Managaement […] Het bericht Naar een gesche… RecyclePro · 26 Jun 2026 Global Pilotprojekt: Regenwasser statt Trinkwasser für die Stadtbegrünung Innovatives Pluvara-System startet kommunalen Praxistest und soll Bewässerung von Stadtgrün nachhaltiger und effizienter machen. Die Bewässerung von Stadtbäumen, Grünanlagen und Blühflächen wird für Kommunen angesichts zunehmender Trockenperioden zu einer immer größeren Herausforderung. Gleichzeitig steigen die Kosten für Personal, Transport und Wasserbereitstellung. Mit einem Pilotprojekt setz… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Jun 2026 Global Technik, Kunst und Kultur miteinander verbinden Der diesjährige Zyklus des Projekts „Cultural Collisions“ fokussierte auf das Thema Kreislaufwirtschaft. Die teilnehmenden Schüler zwischen 12 und 14 Jahren erarbeiteten in den vergangenen Monaten kreative Ansätze dazu, die Technik, Kunst und Kultur miteinander verbinden. In der Ausstellung „Schatten im Licht – Aussterben der Menschheit ohne Kreislaufwirtschaft“ werden die daraus entstandenen K… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Jun 2026 Global Strengere Regeln gegen Ultra Fast Fashion gefordert Deutschland, Frankreich und die Niederlande setzen sich für ein koordiniertes europäisches Vorgehen gegen Ultra Fast Fashion ein. Beim gestrigen EU-Umweltrat in Luxemburg haben die drei Mitgliedstaaten das Thema auf die Tagesordnung gesetzt und die Europäische Kommission aufgefordert, bestehende und geplante EU-Regelungen wirksamer gegen besonders kurzlebige, minderwertige Textilien auszurichte… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Jun 2026 Global Erste eEconic an Abfallwirtschaft Stuttgart ausgeliefert Mercedes‑Benz Trucks hat die ersten fünf von insgesamt zehn batterieelektrischen Mercedes-Benz eEconic an die Abfallwirtschaft Stuttgart (AWS) ausgehändigt. Die Übergabe fand im Rahmen der Einweihung der neuen AWS-Betriebsstelle in Stuttgart‑Wangen statt. Die eEconic Fahrzeuge verfügen über einen Hecklader vom Typ FAUN Variopress mit einem Volumen von 21 Kubikmetern sowie eine Schüttung vom Typ… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Jun 2026 Global Local communities in Croatia celebrate victory against one of Europe’s largest chicken factories This is a huge victory for people power that sends a clear message to Big Ag corporations: not here, not anywhere. Communities in Croatia have shown that when we stand together, we can stop corporations and their billionaire bosses in their tracks. Greenpeace International · 25 Jun 2026 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Reaffirms Commitment to 2030 Targets Amid Industry Headwinds Chemical Recycling Europe Reaffirms Commitment to 2030 Targets Amid Industry Headwinds CRE calls for regulatory stability and urges adherence to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation deadlines as value-chain partners remain committed to delivering capacity ahead of 2030. Chemical Recycling Europe acknowledges that the chemical recycling industry is currently facing a confluence of pressures … Chemical Recycling Europe · 25 Jun 2026 Global Traineeship Experiences by Ignis Award Winners Traineeship Experiences by Ignis Award Winners 2025 Winners for the Ignis Award in memory of Carsten Spohn: Carlotta Pagani and Johan Böni 2024 Winners of the first edition of the Carsten Spohn Award: Ragnhild Elise Dirdal (traineeship at AVR, Netherlands) and Wouter Meynendonckx (traineeship at Hera Bologna, Italy) Ragnhild Elise Dirdal, winner of the first […] CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 25 Jun 2026 Global Recyclage van bouw- en sloopafval zit in de lift, maar circulariteit blijft uitdaging OVAM lanceert campagne ‘Circulair bouwen – dé fundering voor de toekomst’ De productie en recyclage van bouw- en sloopafval zit in Vlaanderen duidelijk in stijgende lijn, zo blijkt uit nieuwe cijfers van OVAM. In 2024 ging het om 19,8 miljoen ton afval, met een recyclagepercentage dat al enkele jaren rond de 97% schommelt – een […] Het bericht Recyclage van bouw- en sloopafval zit in de lift, m… RecyclePro · 25 Jun 2026 Global Recycling beurs vervelt tot Afvalmanagement & Recycling De Nederlandse recyclingketen staat onder hoge druk. Grondstoffen worden schaarser, wet- en regelgeving verandert snel en af-nemers stellen scherpere eisen aan kwaliteit en herkomst. Tegelijkertijd groeit de druk om afvalstromen als volwaardige grondstof te benaderen. Dat vraagt om nauwe samenwerking tussen inzamelaars, verwerkers, industrie, overheid, technologie- en kennispartners. Precies da… RecyclePro · 25 Jun 2026 Global Solids Antwerpen versterkt aanbod met Denuo en BEMAS als inhoudelijke partners Op 21 en 22 oktober 2026 vindt Solids Antwerpen opnieuw plaats in Antwerp Expo. De vakbeurs voor bulk handling, processing, opslag en transport van droge stoffen zet dit jaar extra in op actuele thema’s zoals recycling, circulariteit, onderhoud, veiligheid en efficiënte materiaalstromen. Voor deze editie werkt Solids Antwerpen samen met onder meer Denuo en BEMAS. […] Het bericht Solids Antwerpe… RecyclePro · 25 Jun 2026 Global Canada sets another battery recycling record Call2Recycle reported a record-high recycling volume for the third straight year in 2025. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Jun 2026 Global Guest Blog: Waste Management in Antarctica ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Jun 2026 Global Circularity gains a regional champion as CPA joins Recycling Expo Middle East 2026 The Circular Packaging Association will shape the programme at next September's recycling expo in Dubai, putting circularity, viable end-markets and producer responsibility at the heart of the regional agenda. Waste Management World · 25 Jun 2026 Global Average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans significantly decreased in 2025 Average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). European Environment Agency — press releases · 25 Jun 2026 Global Average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans significantly decreased in 2025 Average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles or vans registered in Europe decreased significantly in 2025 compared to 2024, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). European Environment Agency — press releases · 25 Jun 2026 Global PFAS sichtbar machen: Mehr Transparenz für die Textilbranche Neue ISO-Norm 20999 ermöglicht standardisierte Bestimmung des Gesamt-Halogengehalts. Mit der vor Kurzem veröffentlichten ISO 20999 steht erstmals ein einheitlich beschriebenes Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Gesamt-Halogengehalts in Textilien mittels Combustion Ionenchromatographie (CIC) zur Verfügung. Die Norm unterstützt die Textilbranche dabei, den steigenden regulatorischen Anforderungen gerec… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Jun 2026 Global BTE gibt Handreichung für den Handel zum Vernichtungsverbot heraus Am 19. Juli 2026 tritt gemäß der EU-Ökodesign-Verordnung (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR) ein verbindliches Vernichtungsverbot für unverkaufte Bekleidung, Bekleidungsaccessoires und Schuhe in Kraft. Unternehmen dürfen Überbestände, Retouren und Saisonware künftig nicht mehr einfach entsorgen – auch dann nicht, wenn ein Weiterverkauf wirtschaftlich unattraktiv erscheint. Im Fokus steht dabei nicht mehr nur… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Jun 2026 Global Close the Glass Loop officially launches national platform in Albania Cose the Glass Loop has officially launched a national platform in Albania, marking an important step in supporting the country’s accession efforts to the European Union through stronger glass packaging collection and recycling systems. By joining Close the Glass Loop, Albanian stakeholders gain direct access to a European network of partners and best practices, joining […] Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Jun 2026 Global Latest Update on the ENI/Novamont SLAPP Latest Update on the ENI/Novamont SLAPP Bioplastics News · 25 Jun 2026 Global worldsteel Report: May 2026 Crude Steel Production World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 157.9 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to May 2025. Crude steel production by region Africa produced 2.1 Mt in May 2026, up 10.3% on May 2025. Asia and Oceania produced 116.2 Mt, down 0.9%. […] Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Jun 2026 Global Einweg-E-Zigaretten – in Österreich künftig verboten Der Gesundheitsausschuss des österreichischen Parlaments hat die Novelle zum Tabak- und Nichtraucherschutzgesetz beschlossen – mit dem vom Verband Österreichischer Entsorgungsbetriebe (VOEB) seit Jahren geforderten Verbot von Einweg-E-Zigaretten. Damit reagiert die Politik auf eine wachsende Brandgefahr in Entsorgungsbetrieben und auf breite Zustimmung für ein Verbot in der Bevölkerung. In zahl… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Jun 2026 Global Facing 2 years of prison for cleaning a UK river An environmental lawyer and campaigner in the UK is facing up to two years in prison and could potentially lose his job for the "crime" of... cleaning up a highly polluted local river. Bioplastics News · 25 Jun 2026 Global Fundación El Árbol and How to Build a Plastic-Free Future in Chile As part of the tenth anniversary of Break Free From Plastic, the experience of Fundación El Árbol demonstrates how global change begins in communities. From southern Chile, the organization has championed the recognition of grassroots waste pickers, promoted zero-waste models, and built alliances that today fuel a global movement against plastic pollution. Break Free From Plastic · 24 Jun 2026