Recycling news: 2026

Global PCA keeping focus on virgin fiber products Despite recent recycled paper acquisitions, Packaging Corporation of America will still lean on strength and flexibility of its virgin paper products, executives said. Resource Recycling (US) · 27 Apr 2026 Global The Strait of Hormuz Blockade and American Strategic Interests The recurring instability in the Strait of Hormuz often appears to harm global markets, but it can also create strategic advantages for the United States. As one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints, any tension in the region immediately raises energy prices, increases uncertainty, and reminds allies of the importance of maritime security. In […] Bioplastics News · 27 Apr 2026 Global European Economic and Social Committee in the middle of corruption scandal The secretary general has been accused of misappropriating public funds and channeling contracts to her friends and family. Bioplastics News · 27 Apr 2026 Global Global energy crisis front and centre at Santa Marta conference to end fossil fuels Greenpeace is urging governments attending the Santa Marta conference to seize the current energy supply crisis. Greenpeace International · 27 Apr 2026 Global From Rules to Reality: Reflections on India’s SWM 2026 Debate at IFAT Delhi India's Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2026 came into force on 1 April 2026, replacing the 2016 framework with a significantly more ambitious agenda: mandatory four-stream waste segregation at source, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), circular economy integration, and digital monitoring requirements. The question is no longer what the rules… ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 27 Apr 2026 Global What Intel’s blockbuster quarter means for ITAD A stunning earnings comeback, $800 million in written-off fab equipment, a new domestic fab, and an AI-driven server surge — Intel's Q1 results carry specific signals for recyclers who know where to look. Resource Recycling (US) · 27 Apr 2026 Global Germany is loosing patience with the European Commission One of the proposed measure includes “cutting staff numbers in the European institutions.” Bioplastics News · 27 Apr 2026 Global Scaling Zero Waste Globally: Turning Organic Waste Into Climate Solutions By Sonia G. Astudillo When we talk about climate action, organic waste doesn’t always make the headlines. Yet it’s one of the fastest ways to cut methane — a greenhouse […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 27 Apr 2026 Global BASF to increase prices for additives in plastic applications Source BASF to further increase prices for additives in plastic applications Bioplastics News · 27 Apr 2026 Global Deutschland sollte Potenziale der Industrie besser nutzen Die deutsche Wirtschaft hat das Potenzial, die Herausforderungen der Transformation zu bewältigen, braucht aber eine Änderung der Innovationspolitik. Das ist ein Ergebnis einer Studie des ifo Instituts im Auftrag der Bertelsmann Stiftung. „Unsere Analyse zeigt, dass ein Großteil der deutschen Industrie bereits auf dem Weg in die Zukunft ist. Jetzt braucht es eine Politik, die […] Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Apr 2026 Global Erweiterte Herstellerverantwortung für Textilien: GRS PRO Textil und die Stiftung GRS Batterien begrüßen das Eckpunktepapier des Bundesumweltministeriums zur Einführung einer erweiterten Herstellerverantwortung (EPR) für Textilien. Zugleich sehen beide Organisationen in zentralen Punkten Nachbesserungsbedarf, um eine effiziente, europaweit harmonisierte und praxisgerechte Umsetzung sicherzustellen. Grundsätzlich sprechen sich GRS PRO Textil… Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Apr 2026 Global Metal recovery from incinerator bottom ash Eggersmann delivers new processing plant near Dublin Eggersmann Anlagenbau GmbH has commissioned a new plant for the processing of incineration bottom ash (IBA) for Knockharley Landfill Ltd. north of Dublin (Ireland) with the assistance of its dealer for the United Kingdom and Ireland Kaizen Recycling Limited. Over 120,000 tonnes of bottom ash per year The […] Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Apr 2026 Global Greek Company Presents Its Solutions At IFAT 2026 in Munich, Greek company Sabo S.A. will present its solutions for the recycling sector. In 2024, Sabo Environmental realized a new waste treatment plant in Amari, Crete, for its customer Thalis Environmental Services. The facility processes an annual intake of 43,000 tons of waste (35,600 t/y for mixed municipal solid waste – […] Global Recycling · 27 Apr 2026 Global De slimme recyclinginstallatie van de toekomst, vandaag al realiteit Uitdagingen zijn er genoeg voor de recyclingindustrie. Denk aan complexere materiaalstromen, hogere kwaliteitseisen, structurele ­personeelstekorten en de steeds strengere regelgeving. Toch ziet Bollegraaf als innovator en producent van recyclingfaciliteiten net ook kansen. Met ‘NextGen MRF’ onthult de wereldmarktleider zijn gloednieuwe digitaliseringsprogramma. Ontdek deze veelbelovende innova… RecyclePro · 27 Apr 2026 Global Warum „Green Steel“ ohne Stahl- und Metallrecycling nicht funktioniert Das zeigen die Verbände BDSV und VDM auf der IFAT Munich 2026. Hochwertige Recyclingrohstoffe, moderne Aufbereitungstechnik und Brandschutz rücken in den Mittelpunkt des gemeinsamen Messeauftritts. Die BDSV – Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Stahlrecycling- und Entsorgungsunternehmen e. V. – und der VDM – Verband Deutscher Metallhändler und Recycler e. V. – positionieren sich auf der IFAT 2026 als s… Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Apr 2026 Global Greenpeace warns: 40 years after Chornobyl accident, war exposes ongoing risks of nuclear power 40 years after the Chornobyl disaster spread radioactive contamination across Europe, the risks it exposed have evolved in a world shaped by war, geopolitical tension and more frequent extreme weather. Greenpeace International · 26 Apr 2026 Global Forty years on, the Chornobyl disaster remains an ongoing and evolving crisis This is not simply a commemoration of a past event. 40 years later, this is an ongoing nuclear emergency. Greenpeace International · 26 Apr 2026 Global McLanahan Corporation to Display 3D Scale Model of Complete Processing System McLanahan Corporation, a global leader in material processing and water management solutions, will be exhibiting at IFAT 2026 in Munich, where it will showcase a 3D scale model of an entire McLanahan processing system. As reported, with nearly 190 years of engineering heritage, the company supports customers across Europe in construction and demolition recycling, aggregates, […] Global Recycling · 26 Apr 2026 Global Smart Waste Solutions by MOBA Mobile Automation and KWS The waste management industry has to face new rules. Starting in 2026, EU regulations will tighten requirements for transparency, traceability, and efficiency. At the IFAT trade fair in Munich 2026, MOBA Mobile Automation AG plans to showcase how municipalities and waste management companies can practically and cost-effectively meet these new requirements. For the first time […] Global Recycling · 25 Apr 2026 Global Q1 containerboard exports drop by 19% A quarterly report from the American Forest & Paper Association attributed the drop to "evolving trade dynamics," while production increased for recycled linerboard and recycled boxboard grades. Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Apr 2026 Global Dow touts US PE advantage amid Iran war The PE giant emphasized cost-advantaged North American feedstock and the lack of infrastructure damage from the conflict, and expects to increase operating rates further in the second quarter. Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Apr 2026 Global UL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems UL Solutions Launches Large-scale Fire Testing for Battery Energy Storage Systems A new test method helps code officials and fire departments better understand how battery fires behave in real-world battery […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Factorial Names Dr Dieter Zetsche to Board of Directors, Bringing World-Class Leadership to Its Commercial Scale and Public Market Journey Factorial Names Dr Dieter Zetsche to Board of Directors, Bringing World-Class Leadership to Its Commercial Scale and Public Market Journey BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Factorial Inc. (“Factorial”), a leader in solid-state battery technology, […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business Redwood Materials has laid off around 135 employees, or roughly 10% of its workforce, as it restructures to […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global SES AI Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition SES AI Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Ray Liu, CFA, CPA, appointed Chief Financial Officer effective April 27, 2026 Jing Nealis to step down after completing Q1 2026 10-Q filing […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Altilium Launches Strategic Investment Round on Republic Europe to Scale UK’s EV Battery Circular Economy Altilium Launches Strategic Investment Round on Republic Europe to Scale UK’s EV Battery Circular Economy LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Building on the momentum of a landmark £18.5 million grant from the UK Government, […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global CATL Unveils Six Major Innovations: Multi-Chemistry Systems to Redefine New Energy Mobility Experience CATL Unveils Six Major Innovations: Multi-Chemistry Systems to Redefine New Energy Mobility Experience BEIJING, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CATL today hosted its Super Technology Day in Beijing, unveiling third-generation […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Prime Group’s Digital Infrastructure Division to Deploy Nationwide Edge Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Network to Power Real-Time Inference, In Collaboration with Microsoft and Hanwha Technology Prime Group’s Digital Infrastructure Division to Deploy Nationwide Edge Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Network to Power Real-Time Inference, In Collaboration with Microsoft and Hanwha Technology HANNOVER, Germany & […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global PyroGenesis Converts Plasma Gas to Battery-Grade Carbon Black and Hydrogen PyroGenesis Converts Plasma Gas to Battery-Grade Carbon Black and Hydrogen MONTREAL, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PyroGenesis Inc. (“PyroGenesis” or “the Company”) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1), a […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Battery X Metals Files International PCT Patent Application for Lithium-Ion Battery Rebalancing Technology Battery X Metals Files International PCT Patent Application for Lithium-Ion Battery Rebalancing Technology Battery X Metals Files International PCT Patent Application for Lithium-Ion Battery Rebalancing Technology, Providing a Pathway to […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Bureau of Dangerous Goods Introduces Monthly Public Lithium Battery Webinars Bureau of Dangerous Goods Introduces Monthly Public Lithium Battery Webinars DAYTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. (BDG), a leading provider of hazardous materials training and compliance solutions, today […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Magnachip Launches 8th-generation Ultra Low-Rss(on) 12V BatteryFET Designed for Smartphone Battery Power Efficiency Magnachip Launches 8th-generation Ultra Low-Rss(on) 12V BatteryFET Designed for Smartphone Battery Power Efficiency SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) today announced the launch of two new 8th-generation […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Solidion Awarded Key Patents on Drop-In Solid-State Conversion Technology Solidion Awarded Key Patents on Drop-In Solid-State Conversion Technology DAYTON, Ohio, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: STI), today announced the grant of a series of key […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Siemens and Vulcan Energy partner to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply Siemens and Vulcan Energy partner to scale Europe’s sustainable lithium supply Siemens and Vulcan Energy have joined forces to advance Europe’s first fully integrated lithium and renewable energy project, with the […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Jungheinrich Deploys Predictive AI Models From Monolith for the Development of Batteries for its Next-Generation Electric Forklifts Jungheinrich Deploys Predictive AI Models From Monolith for the Development of Batteries for its Next-Generation Electric Forklifts Jungheinrich uses Monolith’s AI-powered engineering software to predict the performance metrics of new […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week An act of glacial solidarity, Trump spews oil, and the Arctic Sunrise joins a flotilla. Here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 24 Apr 2026 Global National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday The federal government is urging people to properly dispose of their unwanted medications to protect human health and the water supply. Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Apr 2026 Global The whitebox blind spot in PC recycling Small brand PCs can present unique challenges at end of life. Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Apr 2026 Global Smartflyer and H55 Advance Electric Aviation with First Delivery of Certifiable Battery Modules for the SFX1 Aircraft Smartflyer and H55 Advance Electric Aviation with First Delivery of Certifiable Battery Modules for the SFX1 Aircraft SION, Switzerland and SELZACH, Switzerland, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Smartflyer announces the […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Solidion Technology Enters into Binding Strategic Patent Monetization Agreement with Hilco Global Solidion Technology Enters into Binding Strategic Patent Monetization Agreement with Hilco Global Company intends to monetize its foundational patent portfolio in the global $150 billion battery market DALLAS, April 20, […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026