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Global Forge Nano and Group14 Advance US -Made High-Performance Battery Cells with US Material Supply Chain Forge Nano and Group14 Advance US -Made High-Performance Battery Cells with US Material Supply Chain DENVER, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S. based semiconductor […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Global Battery Materials Appoints Former Samsung Executive Dr Yi Hyon Paik as Technical Advisor Global Battery Materials Appoints Former Samsung Executive Dr Yi Hyon Paik as Technical Advisor Dr. Paik brings more than 30 years of battery, electronic materials, and energy storage leadership to […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global CATL launches China’s first standardized light truck battery swap ecosystem CATL launches China’s first standardized light truck battery swap ecosystem CATL (HKEX: 3750) has partnered with logistics operator DST (Digital Sustainable Transport Shenzhen) to officially launch China’s first standardized light […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global DTE Energy invests in Michigan-made battery storage systems, advancing clean energy goals and spurring billions in economic growth across the state DTE Energy invests in Michigan-made battery storage systems, advancing clean energy goals and spurring billions in economic growth across the state Utility announces agreement with LG Energy Solution Vertech for […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Hongli Group Inc Engages Battery Technology Expert Dr. Phillip A. Medina IV as Independent Technical Advisor for Energy Storage Initiatives Hongli Group Inc Engages Battery Technology Expert Dr. Phillip A. Medina IV as Independent Technical Advisor for Energy Storage Initiatives WEIFANG, China, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hongli Group Inc. […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Drop Off Old Batteries for Free: Cirba Solutions Hosts World Environment Day Recycling Event in Wixom (June 4) Drop Off Old Batteries for Free: Cirba Solutions Hosts World Environment Day Recycling Event in Wixom (June 4) WIXOM, Mich., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Batteries power everyday lives – […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global EPA publishes report on best practices for battery collection EPA publishes report on best practices for battery collection The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently submitted a report to the U.S. Congress that focuses on best practices used by […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation: Joint Venture Launches First Customer Project in China – Battery as a Service Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation: Joint Venture Launches First Customer Project in China – Battery as a Service Joint venture between Bosch and Mitsubishi Corporation aims to simplify fleet electrification and […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Scania – new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System now available for order Scania – new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System now available for order SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global 18th Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference – Fastmarkets convenes global critical minerals leaders as markets move to the center of national security and industrial policy 18th Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference – Fastmarkets convenes global critical minerals leaders as markets move to the center of national security and industrial policy LONDON, May 27, […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Iberdrola España inaugurates Spain’s largest energy storage battery, with a capacity of 120 megawatt-hours, at the Campo Arañuelo complex (Cáceres) Iberdrola España inaugurates Spain’s largest energy storage battery, with a capacity of 120 megawatt-hours, at the Campo Arañuelo complex (Cáceres) Iberdrola España has inaugurated Spain’s largest energy storage battery, associated with the Campo […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global ENGIE and NHOA Energy Break Ground on 320MWh Drogenbos Battery Project in Belgium ENGIE and NHOA Energy Break Ground on 320MWh Drogenbos Battery Project in Belgium Construction officially underway, marking a key milestone in the delivery of one of the largest battery storage […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global ProLogium, a Next Generation Solid-State Battery Developer with 10+ Years of Proven Commercialization, to List on the Nasdaq through a Merger with Translational Development Acquisition Corp. ProLogium, a Next Generation Solid-State Battery Developer with 10+ Years of Proven Commercialization, to List on the Nasdaq through a Merger with Translational Development Acquisition Corp. TAIPEI, Taiwan and NEW […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global DHL Supply Chain Breaks Ground on European Battery Logistics Hub in the Netherlands DHL Supply Chain Breaks Ground on European Battery Logistics Hub in the Netherlands Holtum – DHL Supply Chain, DHL Group’s specialized contract logistics division, has broken ground on a new […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Eatron and NEXTY Electronics Accelerate AI-Powered Battery Software Deployment in Japan Eatron and NEXTY Electronics Accelerate AI-Powered Battery Software Deployment in Japan TOKYO and WARWICK, England, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eatron Technologies Limited (“Eatron”), developer of AI-powered battery optimization software, […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Spearmint Energy Appoints Yelena Kuznetsova as Chief Marketing Communications Officer Spearmint Energy Appoints Yelena Kuznetsova as Chief Marketing Communications Officer Expanded leadership role strengthens communications function to support Spearmint’s growth MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation energy […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global Arverne and Equinor Ventures Advance Lithium de France With a New Financing Milestone Arverne and Equinor Ventures Advance Lithium de France With a New Financing Milestone Arverne (FR001400JWR8 – ARVEN), France’s leading provider of geothermal solutions announces the successful completion of a new […] Batteries News · 29 May 2026 Global European Bioplastics: New Board to drive its next Phase European Bioplastics elects new Board to drive its next Phase: Recognition, Commitment, Trust and Scale Brussels, 27 May 2026 – European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics in Europe, has elected its new Board during its General Assembly on 27 May 2026. The new Board will guide [...] European Bioplastics News · 29 May 2026 Global Film and flexibles recycling needs collaboration Experts from the Film & Flex Recycling Alliance, US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI), Delterra, The Recycling Partnership and Circular Action Alliance debate the way forward. Resource Recycling (US) · 29 May 2026 Global California bills crack down on false recycling, compostable claims Three bills targeting recycling and compostables labeling have cleared key hurdles as California's session deadline nears. Resource Recycling (US) · 29 May 2026 Global Break Free From Plastic Members React to Toxic Methyl Methacrylate Leak in Garden Grove, California The Toxic Leakage Underscores the Need to Strengthen Regulations to Prevent Chemical Disasters Break Free From Plastic · 29 May 2026 Global Europe’s recyclers miss most of the critical materials A major research project makes for sober reading for ITAD professionals. Resource Recycling (US) · 29 May 2026 Global Polystyrene’s circular future is already taking shape Justin Riney of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance explores a study conducted with the Resource Recycling Systems consultancy. Resource Recycling (US) · 29 May 2026 Global Kraftwerksstrategie: Geplanter Zubau von Erdgaskraftwerken deutlich überdimensioniert Unter Ausschöpfung aller Alternativen ist eine sichere Stromversorgung auch ohne neue fossile Kraftwerke umsetzbar – selbst bei langen Dunkelflauten. Der Zubau neuer Erdgaskraftwerke in Deutschland, den die Bundesregierung in ihrer Kraftwerksstrategie (StromVKG) vorsieht, ist unter konsequenter Berücksichtigung alternativer Flexibilitätsoptionen deutlich überdimensioniert. Zu diesem Ergebnis ko… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 May 2026 Global LICENCE TO DRILL De Franse fabrikant Montabert is wereldwijd erkend om de kwaliteit van zijn sloophamers, maar de drifters zijn eveneens een belangrijk onderdeel in hun productie. Drifters zijn hydraulische percussiehamers, ze draaien en slaan als het ware zoals een handgestuurde klopboormachine. De drifters worden ingebouwd in ofwel autonome crawlers (meestal voor gebruik in steengroeve) ofwel in de […] Het be… RecyclePro · 29 May 2026 Global DIW-Konjunkturbarometer Mai: Fast zurück auf Los Das Konjunkturbarometer des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin) fällt im Mai deutlich: Mit 94,8 Punkten liegt es nach zwischenzeitlich deutlich höheren Werten nun wieder auf dem Stand von Januar. Die neutrale 100-Punkte-Marke, die ein durchschnittliches Wachstum der deutschen Wirtschaft anzeigt, rückt damit wieder in weitere Ferne. „Vor allem der Ausbruch des Iran-Krieges … Recyclingportal.eu · 29 May 2026 Global Abfallaufkommen in Bayern 2024 wieder gestiegen Mehr Bio- und Grüngutabfälle sowie insgesamt höhere Pro-Kopf-Mengen. Wie das Bayerische Landesamt für Statistik mitteilt, beläuft sich das Gesamtabfallaufkommen aus Haushalten und Kleingewerbe auf 6,32 Millionen Tonnen. Das sind 4,5 Prozent bzw. 18 Kilogramm pro Einwohner mehr als im Vorjahr. Dabei steigen die Mengen bei allen Abfallarten. Mit 8,5 Prozent verzeichnet das Bioabfallaufkommen den … Recyclingportal.eu · 29 May 2026 Global 13. Internationaler Alttextiltag 2026 in Bad Neuenahr EPR – und alles wird besser!? Die Alttextilbranche steht unter massivem Druck: Wegbrechende Märkte und hohe Entsorgungskosten führend zunehmend zum Wegfall von Altkleidercontainern. Gleichzeitig richten sich viele Erwartungen auf die kommende Textilverordnung und die Einführung von EPR-Systemen. Doch welche Lösungen bringen EPR-Modelle tatsächlich? Welche Erfahrungen gibt es international? Und … Recyclingportal.eu · 29 May 2026 Global Sekundärbaustoffe im Straßenbau: Kein Regelungs-, sondern ein Umsetzungsproblem Der stärkere Einsatz mineralischer Ersatzbaustoffe scheitert derzeit nicht an fehlenden gesetzlichen Grundlagen, sondern vor allem an Defiziten bei der praktischen Umsetzung. Diese Position vertraten bvse-Geschäftsführer Stefan Schmidmeyer und QUBA-Geschäftsführer Thomas Fischer auf einer Informationsveranstaltung zu Sekundärbaustoffen im Straßen- und Tiefbau am 20. Mai 2026 im Schloss Ettersbu… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 May 2026 Global “La gente estaba feliz con el cambio”: las monitoras ambientales que transformaron el barrio El Estadio en Costa Rica Mayo, 2026 Costa Rica enfrenta una crisis de residuos con sus rellenos sanitarios casi al límite de su capacidad. El Municipio de León Cortés, por ejemplo, envía el 85% de […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 May 2026 Global 4evergreen publishes Special Edition of the 2025 Annual Report DOWNLOAD THE ANNUAL REPORT We are proud to launch 4evergreen’s 2025 Annual Report, on the occasion of 4evergreen’s May Face-to-Face, marking five years of coordinated collaboration and highlighting 2025 as a key year of progress towards perfecting the circularity for paper-based packaging. In 2025,... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 28 May 2026 Global Samoan Community Leaders, Environmental Advocates Call on Coca-Cola’s Largest Bottler to Keep Plastic out of the Pacific and Bring Back Reusable Packaging Groups protest growing plastic pollution crisis in Samoa at CCEP’s Annual General Meeting Break Free From Plastic · 28 May 2026 Global Greenpeace confronts NVIDIA CEO in Taipei with call for supply chain decarbonization Today, Greenpeace East Asia activists confronted US semiconductor giant NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang in Taipei face-to-face. Greenpeace International · 28 May 2026 Global What IBM’s quantum foundry means for ITAD The company’s announcement reflects the continued diversification of computing infrastructure beyond conventional IT hardware categories. Resource Recycling (US) · 28 May 2026 Global Commission’s Nitrates Directive weakening draws EU watchdog scrutiny in broader maladministration case 28 May 2026, Brussels – The European Commission’s move to fast-track controversial legislative amendments has sparked a wave of complaints to the European Ombudswoman, the EU’s top watchdog on […] European Environmental Bureau · 28 May 2026 Global Four years later: is Europe delivering on its promise of a toxic-free future? Ifigeneia Tsakalogianni, Environmental Lawyer & Visiting PhD Researcher at the EEB We have the chance to stop living and breathing pollution, but what is holding policymakers back? European pollution levels must drop – industrial waste, plastic litter, and chemical runoffs are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. In Europe, we face a chemical pollution crisis resultin… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 May 2026 Global SLAPPs – the bully lawsuits silencing environmental defenders and threatening the movement SLAPPs are increasingly harming environmental defenders ability to speak out. When working to ensure environmental defenders are protected, decision-makers need to take note and ensure strong protections against SLAPPs make up part of this defense, writes Ruby Silk. As democratic norms face continued rollback across parts of Europe, environmental defenders are coming under pressure from multipl… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 28 May 2026 Global Javier Bardem, Yasmin Finney, and Greenpeace launch short film ‘SLAPP Suit’ about the threat of corporate intimidation Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem and Children’s and Family Emmy Award-nominated actress Yasmin Finney star in a new film, SLAPP Suit. Greenpeace International · 28 May 2026 Global Menggranulaat 250+: wanneer de sector samen inzet op kwaliteit én circulariteit Het gebruik van menggranulaat is in Vlaanderen al lange tijd toegelaten binnen het Standaardbestek 250 (SB250) voor de wegenbouw. Toch stond de toepassing ervan de voorbije jaren steeds meer onder druk. Twijfels over de kwaliteit — gaande van fysische verontreinigingen tot een te hoog gehalte aan fijn materiaal — zorgden ervoor dat voorschrijvers minder vertrouwen […] Het bericht Menggranulaat … RecyclePro · 28 May 2026 Global Abfallentsorgung in Sachsen 2024: Mehr als die Hälfte der abgegebenen Abfälle verwertet Im Jahr 2024 wurden in den 320 sächsischen Abfallentsorgungsanlagen insgesamt über 5,4 Millionen Tonnen Abfälle angenommen und behandelt (4,9 Prozent gegenüber 2023). Der überwiegende Teil der Abfälle (64,5 Prozent in 2024; 62,5 Prozent in 2023) stammte aus Sachsen. Rund 29 Prozent der Gesamtmenge (2023: 31,9 Prozent) wurde aus anderen Bundesländern angeliefert, während 6,5 Prozent (2023: […] Recyclingportal.eu · 28 May 2026