Recycling news: 2026

Global ☣️ THE FOSSIL FERTILISER TRAP It’s Roi on deck, and this week, independent experts are urging the World Health Organisation to declare the climate crisis “a public health emergency of international concern”, warning that it poses a severe global threat to health. “European governments are subsidising the very industries responsible for their own citizens’ premature deaths,” said one expert. The timing of this report is unca… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 May 2026 Global Unemployment Rates, OECD - Updated: May 2026 - OECD OECD — Environment · 22 May 2026 Global De motor achter vooruitgang in sloop, ontmanteling en recycling Europees, federaal, regionaal … Op elk beleidsniveau wordt regelgeving strikter. Bovendien lopen de bijhorende kosten al snel op. Heiligt de regel nog steeds de middelen? Daarover waakt en onderhandelt sectorvereniging VSOR. Want de belangen van haar leden – sloop-, ontmantelings- en recyclingbedrijven – staan steeds voorop. De Belgische Vereniging van Sloop-, Ontmantelings- en Recyclingbedrijv… RecyclePro · 22 May 2026 Global Erste Mitgliederversammlung des BMKE stellt Weichen für die Verbandsarbeit Neuer Bundesverband konstituiert Fachgruppen und stärkt fachliche Zusammenarbeit. Mit seiner ersten Mitgliederversammlung hat der Bundesverband Mineralische Kreislaufwirtschaft und nachhaltige Entsorgung e. V. (BMKE) die organisatorischen Grundlagen für die künftige Verbandsarbeit geschaffen. So wurde der BMKE-Vorstand gewählt und die inhaltlichen Schwerpunkte der Verbandsarbeit für die kommend… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 May 2026 Global Regelmäßige Fahrzeugkontrollen: Keine jährlichen Kontrollen für Altfahrzeuge Am 21. Mai 2026 hat das Europäische Parlament für die Aufnahme von Verhandlungen mit dem Rat über neue Vorschriften für Fahrzeug- und Verkehrskontrollen gestimmt. Jährliche Hauptuntersuchungen (HU/TÜV) für ältere Fahrzeuge lehnen die Europaabgeordneten ab. In dem vom Verkehrsausschuss vorbereiteten Verhandlungsmandat sprechen sich die Europaabgeordneten dafür aus, den Fahrerinnen und Fahrern me… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 May 2026 Global VerpackDG vorerst gestoppt – Europäische Kommission fordert Nachbesserungen Ankündigung des Umweltministeriums auf AVU-Konferenz. Weniger als drei Monate vor Geltungsbeginn der europäischen Verpackungsverordnung PPWR wächst die Unsicherheit in der Industrie. Hintergrund ist eine Verzögerung beim geplanten Verpackungsrecht-Durchführungsgesetz (VerpackDG), mit dem deutsches Recht an PPWR-Vorgaben angepasst und notwendige Begleitbestimmungen geschaffen werden sollen. Dies… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 May 2026 Global „Kreislaufwirtschaft braucht ein modernes Navigationssystem für Stoffstromdaten und Digitalisierung“ Fehlende Datentransparenz, unzureichende stoffstrombezogene Informationen und schleppende Digitalisierung bremsen nach Einschätzung des bvse die Weiterentwicklung der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Auf der Netzwerkressourcenkonferenz im Bundesumweltministerium am 19. Mai diskutierten Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Verbänden über den Einsatz digitaler Lösungen und Künstlicher Int… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 May 2026 Global House advances Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act The bill to fund infrastructure grants for communities more than 75 miles from the nearest MRF is headed for the full House of Representatives after clearing the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Resource Recycling (US) · 21 May 2026 Global WM, Circular Materials announce new Canadian facility Hauler WM will open a new preconditioning recycling facility (PCF) in Edmonton in early 2027, bringing advanced optical sorting to Alberta as Circular Materials prepares to add materials to the province’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program this fall. Under Alberta’s EPR model, producers – the brands and retailers supplying packaging to consumers – now bear […] Resource Recycling (US) · 21 May 2026 Global Novacium Signs Letter of Intent with GH Technologies for the Supply of GEN4 Li-Ion Cells and Batteries in Asia Novacium Signs Letter of Intent with GH Technologies for the Supply of GEN4 Li-Ion Cells and Batteries in Asia MONTREAL, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global Renewable Metals raises $12 million Series A to scale next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technology Renewable Metals raises $12 million Series A to scale next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technology Renewable Metals has closed a $12 million Series A funding round to accelerate the commercial deployment […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global Ganfeng Lithium starts small-scale production of 500 Wh/kg solid-state batteries Ganfeng Lithium starts small-scale production of 500 Wh/kg solid-state batteries Ganfeng said the battery cell is the world’s first 10 Ah solid-state product to reach a 500 Wh/kg energy density. […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global Solidion Technology Marks Commercial Milestone with First-Ever Quarterly Revenue Solidion Technology Marks Commercial Milestone with First-Ever Quarterly Revenue Revenue From Government Contracts and Delivery of Solidion’s Proprietary Silicon Anode Validates Company’s Long Term Commercialization Plan DALLAS, May 21, 2026 […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global Svolt plans to mass-produce hybrid solid-liquid batteries by September at liquid battery costs Svolt plans to mass-produce hybrid solid-liquid batteries by September at liquid battery costs Hybrid solid-liquid batteries will serve as the mainstream technology before all-solid-state batteries achieve mass production, said Svolt’s […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global OCI Energy and CPS Energy break ground on Alamo City Battery Energy Storage Project OCI Energy and CPS Energy break ground on Alamo City Battery Energy Storage Project One of the largest standalone energy storage projects in the region, Alamo City BESS will bring […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global Nouveau Monde Graphite Officially Launches Construction of the Matawinie Mining Project With a Ground-Breaking Ceremony Nouveau Monde Graphite Officially Launches Construction of the Matawinie Mining Project With a Ground-Breaking Ceremony SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NMG, TSX: NOU) held […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global ESS to Present in Clean Energy Group’s Beyond Lithium Webinar Series on June 3, 2026 ESS to Present in Clean Energy Group’s Beyond Lithium Webinar Series on June 3, 2026 WILSONVILLE, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading manufacturer of […] Batteries News · 21 May 2026 Global Joint Industry Statement: CO₂ transport infrastructure, enabling a pragmatic framework for early market development Industry welcomes the European Commission’s work on the development of a regulatory framework for CO₂ transport infrastructure, which will be... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 21 May 2026 Global Ball, Novelis give capacity updates Novelis will restart its Oswego plant within weeks, and Ball Corp. plans commissioning at its Millersburg plant by the end of the year. Resource Recycling (US) · 21 May 2026 Global How critical mineral alliances aim to shape the future of e-scrap metals The Minerals Integrity & Resilience Alliance (MIRA) is part of a broader effort to strengthen transparency and resilience across critical mineral supply chains. Resource Recycling (US) · 21 May 2026 Global Slim malen voor een veeleisende markt De eisen in de recyclingsector worden almaar strenger. Afvalstromen moeten fijner, zuiverder en consistenter verwerkt worden, terwijl afnemers tegelijk rekenen op voldoende volumes en een stabiele kwaliteit. Dat vraagt niet alleen performante machines, maar ook partners die meedenken over de juiste configuratie voor het gewenste eindproduct. Bij André Celis Recyclage kwam die oefening uit op […… RecyclePro · 21 May 2026 Global Praxistaugliche Übergangslösung für Klärschlammaschen – Rechtssicherheit für Phosphorrezyklate in der Landwirtschaft: DWA begrüßt Beschluss der Umweltministerkonferenz zur Phosphorrückgewinnung. Für aus Klärschlamm rückgewonnenen Phosphor muss es eine klare Perspektive für eine wirtschaftliche Verwertung geben. Als Düngemittel geeignete Phosphorrezyklate müssen rechtssicher in der Landwirtschaft eingesetzt werden können. Für Klärschlammaschen ohne v… Recyclingportal.eu · 21 May 2026 Global Resiliente Rohstoffversorgung im Fokus: MiningForum 2026 diskutiert zentrale Herausforderungen Am 18. und 19. Juni 2026 bringt das MiningForum in Berlin führende internationale Fach- und Führungskräfte aus Industrie, Wissenschaft, Politik und der gesamten Rohstoffbranche zusammen. Die Agenda rückt die Themen in den Mittelpunkt, die für Wirtschaft und Industrie in Deutschland und Europa aktuell entscheidend sind: sichere Rohstoffversorgung, strategische Rohstoffprojekte, Digitalisierung, … Recyclingportal.eu · 21 May 2026 Global Does ING Bank Finance Plastic Pollution? We Posed the Question at Their Annual General Meeting Plastic production relies on capital to fund its operations. And right now, major banks like ING are supplying it without limits. Campaigners and members of the Break Free From Plastic movement took their concerns directly to ING's board in Amsterdam, exposing the gap between the bank's public sustainability commitments and its continued financing of virgin plastic production. Break Free From Plastic · 21 May 2026 Global IFAT 2026: Sennebogen präsentierte intelligente Recyclinglösungen „Die IFAT 2026 hat eindrucksvoll gezeigt, welche Bedeutung Umwelt- und Recyclingtechnologien weltweit inzwischen einnehmen. Die hohe Internationalität, die positive Stimmung in der Branche und der intensive persönliche Austausch mit Kunden und Partnern aus aller Welt haben uns begeistert“, zieht Gesellschafter Erich Sennebogen sein Fazit zur Messe. „Gerade in Zeiten steigender Anforderungen an … Recyclingportal.eu · 21 May 2026 Global Babies, plastic pouches and microplastics: what parents should know about Nestlé and Danone’s baby food A new Greenpeace International report presents evidence suggesting that Nestle’s Gerber brand and Danone’s Happy Baby Organics brand plastic pouches release microplastics and chemicals into baby food, and calls for plastic-free, safe options and a strong Global Plastics Treaty. Greenpeace International · 21 May 2026 Global Tiny Plastics, Big Problem: The Hidden Risks of Plastic Pouches for Baby Food Testing commissioned by Greenpeace International in 2025 found plastic particles in the baby food products of two global consumer goods companies - Danone and Nestlé. Greenpeace International · 20 May 2026 Global Greenpeace study finds microplastics in Nestlé, Danone baby food sold in plastic pouches, raising alarm for millions of babies New research commissioned by Greenpeace International has found microplastics in baby food sold in plastic pouches by two of the world’s largest food companies, Nestlé and Danone. Greenpeace International · 20 May 2026 Global Oregon OKs end-market verification from CAA The state's Department of Environmental Quality has given the stamp of approval on CAA's Responsible End Markets program plan amendment. Resource Recycling (US) · 20 May 2026 Global UNGA heeds Pacific voices, backs world court on states’ climate obligations The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a landmark resolution led by Vanuatu and 12 other countries. Greenpeace International · 20 May 2026 Global Moment Energy Solves the ‘Safety Gap’ in Second-Life Storage with World-First UL Certified Battery Intelligence Moment Energy Solves the ‘Safety Gap’ in Second-Life Storage with World-First UL Certified Battery Intelligence With the world’s first fully certified BMS for second-life applications, Moment Energy demonstrates that second-life […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global Feon Energy and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Sign MOU to Enable US-Based Manufacturing of Next-Gen Lithium Battery Electrolytes for Aerospace and Defense Feon Energy and Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Sign MOU to Enable US-Based Manufacturing of Next-Gen Lithium Battery Electrolytes for Aerospace and Defense Strategic collaboration aims to accelerate commercialization, strengthen […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global Xiaomi Sets Up New Tech Unit to Tackle EV Battery Powertrain Manufacturing Xiaomi Sets Up New Tech Unit to Tackle EV Battery Powertrain Manufacturing Tianyancha ‘s official website shows that Beijing Xiaomi Jingxu Technology Co., Ltd. was officially established on April 30, […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global Rock Tech Advances Georgia Lake Lithium Project, Identifies Potential Pathway to Reduce Processing CAPEX by Up to 50 per cent Rock Tech Advances Georgia Lake Lithium Project, Identifies Potential Pathway to Reduce Processing CAPEX by Up to 50 per cent Optical sorting test works, co-financed through Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global Hongli Group Inc Plans to Establish New Energy Solid-State Battery Division to Explore Opportunities in Advanced Materials and Energy Storage Hongli Group Inc Plans to Establish New Energy Solid-State Battery Division to Explore Opportunities in Advanced Materials and Energy Storage Initiative supports the Company’s broader strategy of leveraging its manufacturing […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global ENNOVI Showcases Battery Cell Contacting System, including FPC Capabilities, Across All Major Cell Formats at The Battery Show Europe ENNOVI Showcases Battery Cell Contacting System, including FPC Capabilities, Across All Major Cell Formats at The Battery Show Europe SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ENNOVI, a global leader in […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global Graphite One Secures Ohio Site and Accelerates Towards EV and Energy Storage Battery Material Production with Advances in Offtake Pipeline Graphite One Secures Ohio Site and Accelerates Towards EV and Energy Storage Battery Material Production with Advances in Offtake Pipeline G1 CEO: “We are executing a disciplined strategy to become a […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global EnergyX Signs Agreement with Compass Minerals to Advance up to 30,000-ton Commercial Lithium DLE Facility in Utah EnergyX Signs Agreement with Compass Minerals to Advance up to 30,000-ton Commercial Lithium DLE Facility in Utah HIGHLIGHTS: ● EnergyX and Compass Minerals enter into an agreement to advance EnergyX’s […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global Iris Technology and Ultralife Pair Power HIVE Mission Power Node with High-Capacity UBI-2590 Battery to Address Tactical Edge Energy Demands Iris Technology and Ultralife Pair Power HIVE Mission Power Node with High-Capacity UBI-2590 Battery to Address Tactical Edge Energy Demands Power HIVE is optimized around Ultralife’s UBI-2590 UBBL13-01 battery while […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026 Global REPT BATTERO Showcases Energy Storage, Hybrid Battery Technologies and Megawatt Fast Charging Solutions at CIBF 2026 REPT BATTERO Showcases Energy Storage, Hybrid Battery Technologies and Megawatt Fast Charging Solutions at CIBF 2026 SHANGHAI and SHENZHEN, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From May 13 to 15, […] Batteries News · 20 May 2026