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Global OMI Advances Rigorous Testing of Breakthrough 3-Minute Charge Battery Technology OMI Advances Rigorous Testing of Breakthrough 3-Minute Charge Battery Technology DALLAS, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OMI’s trailblazing work in ultra-fast battery charging continues to capture industry attention as the […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global worldsteel Press Release: March 2026 Crude Steel Production World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 159.9 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2026, a 4.2% decrease compared to March 2025. Crude steel production by region: Africa produced 2.2 Mt in March 2026, up 11.6% on March 2025. Asia and Oceania produced 119.3 Mt, down 3.9%. The […] Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Apr 2026 Global Full Circle Lithium Inc Showcasing FCL-X™ at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC International) Full Circle Lithium Inc Showcasing FCL-X™ at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC International) TORONTO, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Full Circle Lithium Corp. (“FCL” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FCLI) (OTCQB: FCLIF) (FSE: […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Viridi – RPSLinkIN Battery Energy Storage System Receives UL 9540 Listing from TÜV Rheinland Viridi – RPSLinkIN Battery Energy Storage System Receives UL 9540 Listing from TÜV Rheinland Listing meets the most stringent UL safety standards for indoor battery storage in occupied and mission-critical […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Zukunft der Kreislaufwirtschaft mit einem „Transformationsbooster“ sichern Ein breites, branchenübergreifendes Bündnis aus Chemie‑, Kunststoff‑ und Recyclingindustrie richtet sich mit einem offenen Brief an die Bundesregierung. Dabei spricht es sich nachdrücklich für einen entschlossenen „Transformationsbooster“ für die Kreislaufwirtschaft aus. Die gemeinsame Initiative macht deutlich, wie dringend klare politische Weichenstellungen und verlässliche regulatorische Rah… Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Apr 2026 Global IBU-tec – Successful topping-out ceremony for new spray tower as intermediate step for large-scale LFP production at the Bitterfeld site IBU-tec – Successful topping-out ceremony for new spray tower as intermediate step for large-scale LFP production at the Bitterfeld site New production plant for approx. 15,000 tons of European LFP […] Batteries News · 24 Apr 2026 Global Exportverbod op kunststofhoudend afval vereist investeringszekerheid Op 21 november 2026 treedt een totaal exportverbod op Europees kunststofhoudend afval naar niet‑OESO‑landen in werking. De maatregel moet de Europese circulaire economie versterken. Zonder beleidszekerheid en bijkomende investeringen dreigt het verbod echter een structureel knelpunt te worden in plaats van een oplossing. Die boodschap staat vandaag centraal op het Plastic Matters‑event, georgan… RecyclePro · 24 Apr 2026 Global Chornobyl’s Fallout: How a Disaster Sparked a Life’s Calling The Chornobyl disaster was a turning point, not only for Europe’s energy debate, but for a generation of activists. In this article, EEB President, Toni Vidan reflects on the origins of grassroots environmental campaigning in former Yugoslavia and the lessons it holds for today’s energy transition. In the mid‑eighties, I was a mechanical engineering student dreaming of a future working on merch… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Apr 2026 Global From Chornobyl to Zaporizhzhia: We Must Choose a Future Without Nuclear The 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster forces us to confront the truth: nuclear energy is not just another technology. It is a system whose failures, whether triggered by human error, extreme weather events or armed conflict, leave consequences that last longer than political cycles, longer than a generation, longer than states. At a time when proponents are trying hard to bring it back… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 24 Apr 2026 Global IFAT München 2026: circulariteit als motor voor concurrentiekracht Van 4 tot en met 7 mei 2026 viert IFAT München zijn 60-jarig jubileum. De toonaangevende vakbeurs voor milieutechnologie grijpt dat moment aan om niet alleen terug te blikken op zes decennia innovatie, maar vooral om vooruit te kijken. Met een vernieuwde positionering, een aangepast beursformat en een scherpere inhoudelijke focus onderstreept IFAT München haar […] Het bericht IFAT München 2026:… RecyclePro · 24 Apr 2026 Global Mechanical Recycling of Rigid Polyurethane and Composites In March 2026, Italy-based company Cannon S.p.A. presented a new approach for recycling polyurethane (PU) and PU-glass fiber composites (GFRPs) at JEC World 2026 (Paris Nord Villepinte). “The process has been developed in close cooperation with PU processor MAP S.p.A. and the University of Bergamo, with co-funding from the Italian strategic plan for the EU […] Global Recycling · 24 Apr 2026 Global Europe’s bold chemical safety drive is on ice – study Unlawful Delays have caused 100,000 tonnes of serious chemical pollution – finding Brussels 24 April 2026 – Four years ago, Europe set course on the world’s […] European Environmental Bureau · 23 Apr 2026 Global AT&T, Compudopt expand e-recycling program The communications giant will have more than 200 retail collection points, and the Texas nonprofit will process and distribute old devices. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Apr 2026 Global Spain – Navarre and Hithium sign the investment commitment for their battery plant in a ceremony together with President Sánchez Spain – Navarre and Hithium sign the investment commitment for their battery plant in a ceremony together with President Sánchez BEIJING, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The President of Navarre, María […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global HPQ Silicon – Industrial Lithium-ion GEN4 21700 Cells Surpass 7,000 mAh — Based on Extended Test Conditions HPQ Silicon – Industrial Lithium-ion GEN4 21700 Cells Surpass 7,000 mAh — Based on Extended Test Conditions MONTREAL, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Spain – Navarre and Hithium sign the investment commitment for their battery plant in a ceremony together with President Sánchez Spain – Navarre and Hithium sign the investment commitment for their battery plant in a ceremony together with President Sánchez BEIJING, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The President of Navarre, María […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Rivian and Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership for manufacturing Rivian and Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership for manufacturing American automotive and technology company Rivian and critical materials and energy technology company Redwood Materials today announced a partnership to […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global TSR Group and BASF cooperate on the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe TSR Group and BASF cooperate on the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe TSR Group, one of the leading metal recycling companies in Europe and part of the REMONDIS […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Carmakers navigating the costly and tricky transition to battery storage systems Carmakers navigating the costly and tricky transition to battery storage systems April 15 (Reuters) – Carmakers and battery companies facing a weak U.S. market for electric vehicles are scrambling to […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global GMG Doubles Energy Density of 6 Minute Charging Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery GMG Doubles Energy Density of 6 Minute Charging Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery BRISBANE, AUS, Apr 15, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) (“GMG” or […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Voltavate – Manufacturing Breakthrough Gains ARENA Backing to Transform Battery Production at Scale Voltavate – Manufacturing Breakthrough Gains ARENA Backing to Transform Battery Production at Scale A new approach to battery manufacturing, enabling in-house separator production and reduced supply chain dependence MELBOURNE, Australia, […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global In Santa Marta, governments can back clean energy, say no to war and oil and gas As leaders prepare to gather in Santa Marta, Colombia to chart a course away from fossil fuels, the world is being reminded, again, of the cost of coal, oil and gas dependence. Greenpeace International · 23 Apr 2026 Global Ilika, UK pioneer in solid state battery technology, Announces a Collaboration with Brompton Bicycles Ilika, UK pioneer in solid state battery technology, Announces a Collaboration with Brompton Bicycles Commencement of a joint development programme to integrate Ilika’s Goliath technology into Brompton’s iconic foldable e-bike […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Nornickel seeks new market for palladium in EVs with catalyst for lithium‑sulphur batteries Nornickel seeks new market for palladium in EVs with catalyst for lithium‑sulphur batteries MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) – Russia’s Nornickel said on Tuesday it aims to complete the development of […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Automakers expand US battery storage supply but China still key Automakers expand US battery storage supply but China still key April 13 – U.S. battery storage installations rose 30% in 2025 to a record 58 GWh and a further 60 […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Centrica brings two Swedish battery storage systems online Centrica brings two Swedish battery storage systems online Centrica has brought two battery energy storage systems (BESS) online in Sweden, with enough output to power the equivalent of 1,100 homes […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global EIT RawMaterials invests in E-magy to accelerate European silicon anode production EIT RawMaterials invests in E-magy to accelerate European silicon anode production Broek op Langedijk, The Netherlands – 9 April 2026– The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) RawMaterials has […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Full Circle Lithium to Showcase FCL-X™ in Live Lithium Battery Burn Demonstration for Major US Airlines and Logistics Leaders Full Circle Lithium to Showcase FCL-X™ in Live Lithium Battery Burn Demonstration for Major US Airlines and Logistics Leaders TORONTO, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Full Circle Lithium Corp. (“FCL” […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Elevate Secures $50M Rabobank Financing to Accelerate Battery Storage Project Powering Next-Generation Data Centers Elevate Secures $50M Rabobank Financing to Accelerate Battery Storage Project Powering Next-Generation Data Centers Innovative equipment financing solution enhances project competitiveness, accelerates speed to power, and positions Elevate for growth. […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Stryten Energy Launches New M‑Series Li610 Lithium‑Ion Battery at MODEX Stryten Energy Launches New M‑Series Li610 Lithium‑Ion Battery at MODEX The U.S.-manufactured Li610 keeps material handling operations moving with longer battery cycle life. ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S-based energy […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Electrovaya Launches New Line of Lithium-Ion Battery Systems for Class III Material Handling Vehicles Electrovaya Launches New Line of Lithium-Ion Battery Systems for Class III Material Handling Vehicles New product family that will power “Walkie Pallet Jack” Class III Material Handling Vehicles will be […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy Ascend Elements said on Friday it has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., a heavy blow to investors who had sunk […] Batteries News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Circular Services opens $61m MRF in North Texas The Dallas Metroplex has a new $61 million MRF. Circular Services launched operations at the 120,000-square-foot facility this week. Construction for the MRF project in Frisco, Texas, began in March 2025, and is touted as one of the most “significant investments in recycling infrastructure in the region,” according to the company. Joaquin Mariel, chief commercial […] Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Apr 2026 Global Under siege in 2025, the European Green Deal is still standing 2025 was a hard year for the European Green Deal, with far more steps backwards and missed opportunities than forward progress. It could have been worse, and – depending on the European Commission’s ‘simplification’ package (omnibus) – it could still get worse. The war in Iran is reminding leaders, businesses and households of the urgent need for full fossil fuel independence and that the Green… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Apr 2026 Global LyondellBasell upgrade to PreZero assets on hold The company is currently optimizing operations at the existing mechanical recycling facility, which it bought in 2024. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Apr 2026 Global Sustainable Biomass for Bioplastics Open the document Sustainable Biomass for Bioplastics Biobased plastics remain a strategic pillar of Europe’s Bioeconomy vision and help in decoupling economic growth from fossil resources, building a more resilient Union. The EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy vision for 2040 envisages that products such as sustainable biobased plastics would be widely used in the EU, playing [...] European Bioplastics News · 23 Apr 2026 Global Mondelēz International haalt wereldwijde doelstelling voor vermindering van nieuw plastic in Europa en realiseert een extra reductie van zo’n 1.000 ton plastic in 2025 In het kader van haar Europese strategie rond verpakkingstransformatie kondigt Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) vandaag twee belangrijke mijlpalen aan: “We zijn trots op deze mijlpalen en blijven onze duurzaamheidsambities voor verpakkingen in Europa versnellen,” zegt Catherine Burgeat, Sustainability Senior Director Europa bij Mondelēz International. “Het vervangen van PET in onze plastic… RecyclePro · 23 Apr 2026 Global PFAS pollution: beyond the billions, the human cost of ‘forever chemicals’ It’s a complex term that is increasingly heard in Brussels: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – better known as PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are a group of more than 10,000 highly persistent substances, found in a wide range of products, in the environment, and even in our bodies. They are linked to a number of serious health problems, including cancer, infertility, birth defects and immun… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 23 Apr 2026 Global Why the Italian Court Upheld the Antitrust Ruling Against Novamont and Eni The Italian administrative court TAR Lazio has upheld the decision of the Italian antitrust authority, confirming that Novamont engaged in an abuse of dominant position and that Eni can be held liable as the parent company. Bioplastics News · 23 Apr 2026 Global What Netflix’s ‘Plastic Detox’ gets wrong – and right Advocates are excited about the attention brought on plastics by the documentary, but scientists say more nuance is needed. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Apr 2026