Recycling news: 2026

Global EEA launches 2026 photo competition — Resilient by Nature What is the relationship between nature and society? That is the key theme of this year’s European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026 photo competition ‘Resilient by Nature’ launched today, which invites citizens across Europe to capture the many ways nature sustains life, responds to pressures and recovers in a changing world. European Environment Agency — press releases · 18 May 2026 Global Deutsche Unternehmen ziehen Konsequenzen aus US-Zollpolitik Deutsche Unternehmen investieren weiter in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika – gleichzeitig wird weltweit nach Alternativen gesucht. Das belegt die Sonderauswertung USA des AHK World Business Outlook Frühjahr 2026. Die erratische US-Handelspolitik verändert die Strategien deutscher Unternehmen weltweit. Während viele Firmen mit Produktionsstandorten in den USA ihre Präsenz vor Ort nach dem er… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 May 2026 Global Statement zur Wolframsituation: „Europa exportiert seine eigene Rohstoffsicherheit“ Der Vorstandsvorsitzende des größten Wolframversorgers außerhalb Chinas fordert Exportrestriktionen für Wolframschrotte als Antwort auf Preisexplosion und Knappheit des kritischen Rohstoffs. Wolfram ist ein kritischer Rohstoff, auf den weite Teile der Industrie angewiesen sind – von der gesamten bearbeitenden Industrie über Luftfahrt und Medizintechnik bis hin zur Elektronik- und Verteidigungsi… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 May 2026 Global Industrieller Durchbruch für neue Naturpolymere Das Bioökonomie-Scale-up traceless materials GmbH hat am 13. Mai 2026 in Hamburg-Harburg seine erste Großproduktionsanlage eingeweiht. In der Anlage werden pflanzliche Reststoffe der Agrarindustrie zu einem innovativen Material verarbeitet, das als natürlicher Plastikersatz verwendet werden kann. Mit der Eröffnung der Demonstrationsanlage erreicht das Unternehmen einen wichtigen Meilenstein bei… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 May 2026 Global Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference Battery Events – Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026: World’s Largest Circular Intelligence Hub Announces Free-to-Attend Conference Taking place from 17-18 June 2026, the event transforms Halle 3.0 at Messe Frankfurt […] Batteries News · 15 May 2026 Global Jungheinrich launches field trials with sodium-ion batteries at selected customer sites Jungheinrich launches field trials with sodium-ion batteries at selected customer sites Hamburg – Jungheinrich has reached another milestone in the development of sustainable energy storage solutions and is launching field […] Batteries News · 15 May 2026 Global ION Storage Systems Appoints Ravi Abbineni as Chief Financial Officer ION Storage Systems Appoints Ravi Abbineni as Chief Financial Officer BELTSVILLE, Md., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ION Storage Systems, Inc. (ION) announced today the appointment of Ravi Abbineni as Chief […] Batteries News · 15 May 2026 Global Full Circle Lithium Announces Major Retail Launch of FCL-X™ Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers Through One of America’s Largest Home Improvement Retailers Full Circle Lithium Announces Major Retail Launch of FCL-X™ Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers Through One of America’s Largest Home Improvement Retailers TORONTO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Full Circle Lithium […] Batteries News · 15 May 2026 Global Scatec JV starts commercial operation of battery system in the Philippines Scatec JV starts commercial operation of battery system in the Philippines Oslo, 15 May 2026: Scatec ASA’s joint venture with Aboitiz Power in the Philippines has started commercial operation of […] Batteries News · 15 May 2026 Global PowerX Unveils “PowerX Energy Blade,” a Rack-Mounted Battery Energy Storage System for Data Centers PowerX Unveils “PowerX Energy Blade,” a Rack-Mounted Battery Energy Storage System for Data Centers TOKYO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PowerX, Inc. (Head Office: Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture; Director, President […] Batteries News · 15 May 2026 Global Reading Asia’s e-scrap recycling market through YDDL One Asian recycler’s latest financials offer a rare, detailed look at how downstream metals recovery from e-scrap is developing in the region. Resource Recycling (US) · 15 May 2026 Global Niagara acquires rPlanet Earth assets in California Adding the Southern California facility to its operations, Niagara is expanding its beverage manufacturing operations and pursuing vertical integration. Resource Recycling (US) · 15 May 2026 Global PET collapse exposes gaps in US recycling infrastructure Joaquin Mariel, Circular Services president, broke down why recycling infrastructure is so hard to scale and used PET's rapid market erosion to show how quickly it can unravel. Resource Recycling (US) · 15 May 2026 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week Oil company war profiteering, a deep arctic expedition, and a planned megafarm in Spain. Here are some images from Greenpeace work around the world over the past week. Greenpeace International · 15 May 2026 Global Doosan Lentjes signs contract for new sewage sludge treatment plant in Germany ESWET member Doosan Lentjes has been awarded two lots for the new sewage sludge treatment plant in Cologne. The company... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 May 2026 Global bvse mit faktenbasiertem Rückblick auf den Schrottmarkt 2025 Der bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V. hat seinen Rückblick auf den Stahlschrottmarkt 2025 veröffentlicht. Besonders in einer Zeit, in der zunehmend Datenfragmente herausgepickt werden, um Positionen mit Scheinargumenten zu versehen, sind faktenbasierte Betrachtungen über längere Zeiträume zwingend notwendig. Im Zug der gesunkenen Stahlproduktion – in der EU (27) um 2,7 Pr… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 May 2026 Global Geen circulaire economie zonder veilige eindverwerking: waarom ‘safe sinks’ cruciaal blijven Europa en België zetten volop in op meer recycling en hergebruik. Maar wat met de materialen waarvoor er geen plaats is in de kringloop? Van PFAS tot asbest: sommige stoffen willen we net uit onze samenleving verwijderen. Dat legt een fundamenteel spanningsveld bloot. Want hoe maak je een circulaire economie werkbaar als niet alles circulair […] Het bericht Geen circulaire economie zonder veili… RecyclePro · 15 May 2026 Global EU-Altfahrzeugverordnung: Besseres Kunststoffrecycling Vier bis sechs Millionen Autos werden in der EU jährlich verschrottet – dabei gehen Rohstoffe verloren. Die EU-Altfahrzeugverordnung soll künftig sicherstellen, dass diese zurückgewonnen und in Neuwagen eingesetzt werden. Forschende der Technischen Universität München (TUM) haben nun einen im Forschungsprojekt Car2Car entwickelten Prozess untersucht, mit dem Kunststoff im Kreislauf gehalten wer… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 May 2026 Global BIR Annual Report 2025 highlights record growth, strengthened advocacy and sustained industry BIR is proud to announce the publication of its 2025 Annual Report, marking a year of record achievements, strengthened advocacy and continued growth for the global recycling industry. Under the presidency of Susie Burrage OBE, BIR’s membership encompassed nearly 1,100 organisations across 71 countries in 2025, reflecting the federation’s growing influence and the trust placed […] Recyclingportal.eu · 15 May 2026 Global AMMEGA Group Expands Capabilities at Georgia Facility Plant will be the first to exclusively produce AMMEGA’s water-based polyurethane belts. Packaging Strategies · 15 May 2026 Global Foxway Circular UK wins King’s Award for refurb licensing platform The prestigious business award recognizes the company's SMART cloud platform. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 May 2026 Global NJ qualifies PureCycle PP for minimum PCR law The one-year conditional approval allows resin processed via the company's dissolution method to count toward the state's minimum recycled content law for packaging. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 May 2026 Global How JBS, the world’s largest meat company, is gearing up to plunder Nigerians’ land for corporate profit After Greenpeace Netherlands initiated legal action demanding meat giant JBS disclose details of its planned $6 billion global expansion, almost half of which is earmarked for Nigeria, JBS has been telling the media it is not currently active in the country. Greenpeace International · 14 May 2026 Global Loblaw’s recyclability push could reshape packaging design across North America The retailer is pursuing aggressive plans to ensure all packaging on its shelves is recyclable or reusable. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 May 2026 Global Energie als breekpunt voor circulariteit: zonder competitieve prijzen geen competitieve recyclingindustrie De circulaire economie staat hoog op de Europese en Belgische agenda. Recycling moet onze afhankelijkheid van primaire grondstoffen verminderen en tegelijk bijdragen aan klimaatdoelstellingen. Maar achter die ambitie groeit een fundamenteel probleem. De bedrijven die deze circulaire economie mogelijk maken, verliezen vandaag aan concurrentiekracht. De vraag dringt zich op: hoe bouwen we een cir… RecyclePro · 14 May 2026 Global Back-to-school 2026/27: Apple vs. Google Google's new Googlebook category retires the Chromebook playbook for a premium, AI-first machine—here’s what that means for refurbishers. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 May 2026 Global American Battery Technology confirms second site The company posted its first positive gross margin for Q3 2026 and provided an update on its plans for a second facility. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 May 2026 Global Richardson Electronics, Ltd Announces Technology Partnership with Gotion to Deliver US -Manufactured Battery Energy Storage Systems Richardson Electronics, Ltd Announces Technology Partnership with Gotion to Deliver US -Manufactured Battery Energy Storage Systems Collaboration Expands Battery Energy Storage Solutions for Commercial, Industrial, and Utility-Scale Projects (NASDAQ: RELL) today […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global Study finds lack of proper battery disposal The “Michigan 2025 Battery Gap Analysis” finds state residents are mismanaging discarded batteries. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 May 2026 Global CATL Launches New Battery Module Assembly Line in Debrecen CATL Launches New Battery Module Assembly Line in Debrecen CATL’s investment in Debrecen (eastern Hungary) has reached a new milestone: the assembly of battery modules began in a new building […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global CIBF2026 Opens in Shenzhen, Showcasing Next-Generation Battery Technologies Across the Global Energy Storage Value Chain CIBF2026 Opens in Shenzhen, Showcasing Next-Generation Battery Technologies Across the Global Energy Storage Value Chain SHENZHEN, China, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2026) officially […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global LibertyStream to Participate in Upcoming Energy, Critical Minerals and Investor Conferences as US Lithium Production Strategy Advances LibertyStream to Participate in Upcoming Energy, Critical Minerals and Investor Conferences as US Lithium Production Strategy Advances DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global AssetBuilt to Auction Former Assets of Canoo and Arrival in Major Global EV Manufacturing Event AssetBuilt to Auction Former Assets of Canoo and Arrival in Major Global EV Manufacturing Event Production-Ready EV Manufacturing Equipment, Including Manz Battery Line, Automation Systems and Testing Assets, Available Through […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global ElevenEs and CarbonX Announce the Continuation of Strategic Cooperation ElevenEs and CarbonX Announce the Continuation of Strategic Cooperation ElevenEs, the European leader in LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery manufacturing, and CarbonX, the Dutch developer of advanced carbon-based anode active […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of May 11, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 May 2026 Global Capacitive sensors for battery film production Capacitive sensors for battery film production Battery films must be produced with an exact thickness and uniform coating, as even slight deviations can affect the performance and safety of the […] Batteries News · 13 May 2026 Global Circular Economy Act: FEVE shares its position on packaging circularity and cullet uptake In light of the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation has published a position paper on glass packaging circularity and cullet uptake, highlighting the role of glass packaging as a permanent material and one of Europe’s best-performing circular packaging solutions. FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 13 May 2026 Global ISWA at IFAT Munich 2026: A week of conversations shaping the future of waste management ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 13 May 2026 Global ENI and The European Commission vs Axel Barrett Freedom of Speech: ENI and The European Commission vs Axel Barrett Bioplastics News · 13 May 2026 Global Industry descends on DC to fight for PET Amid numerous recent hits to the common packaging plastic, a stakeholder coalition is engaging with policy makers to encourage policy that enables and incentivizes recycling. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 May 2026