Recycling news: 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 Global PC shipments grew in Q1, but questions remain Memory price surge, Windows 10 end-of-support, and channel stockpiling are influencing the pipeline feeding ITAD and electronics recyclers. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Apr 2026 Global Activists show Trump figure vomiting oil, call for ‘No oil, No war’ ahead of Santa Marta fossil fuel phase out meeting Greenpeace Spain activists displayed a giant image of US President Trump vomiting oil alongside a banner in Madrid that read “NO OIL, NO WAR” to demand an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels amid the current energy supply crisis. Greenpeace International · 23 Apr 2026 Global Rising from the ashes: Blue Phoenix joins ESWET ESWET is pleased to welcome Blue Phoenix to its expanding membership. Blue Phoenix is a global resource company and a specialist in transforming complex materials into renewed... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 23 Apr 2026 Global Eko-Punkt plant Übernahme der Recycling Dual GmbH von Smurfit Westrock Die Eko-Punkt GmbH & Co. KG setzt ihren Wachstumskurs konsequent fort: Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, die Recycling Dual GmbH von Smurfit Westrock zu übernehmen. Die Transaktion steht unter dem Vorbehalt der Freigabe durch die zuständige Kartellbehörde. Mit der geplanten Übernahme stärkt Eko-Punkt nach eigenen Angaben seine Marktposition im Bereich der dualen Systeme und unterstreicht seinen Ans… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Apr 2026 Global Ein gutes Leben für alle: Wie bekommen wir das hin? Öffentliche Vortragsreihe: Ringvorlesung lädt zum Mitdiskutieren ein. Bereits zum zehnten Mal findet in diesem Sommersemester die Vorlesungsreihe „Klimakrise und Nachhaltigkeit“ statt. Dieses Mal fragen die Vorträge danach: Wie können alle Menschen ein gutes Leben haben, ohne dass dabei die planetaren Grenzen überschritten werden? Los geht es ab dem 5. Mai um 18 Uhr. Für eine […] Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Apr 2026 Global Zware klussen op verplaatsing makkelijker dan ooit Steeds vaker kregen we van klanten uit België en Nederland de vraag hoe ze hun brekers vlotter konden verhuizen. Lange tijd kon GM ­Recycling daar geen eigen oplossing voor aanbieden. Maar zoals bedrijfsleider Brecht Martens het verwoordt: “Ik wil nooit moeten zeggen dat we iets niet kunnen aanbieden. Dan zoeken we gewoon verder tot de juiste […] Het bericht Zware klussen op verplaatsing makkel… RecyclePro · 23 Apr 2026 Global Alfa Laval Has Introduced “ThinkCircularity” The goal is closing the loop on plastic waste: In January this year, internationally active company Alfa Laval launched “ThinkCircularity”, a take-back program that recycles materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. According to the company headquartered in Sweden, the pilot project has been well received by customers and partners, and the company has already […] Global Recycling · 23 Apr 2026 Global KI, Plattformen und Disruption: bvse-Juniorenkreis diskutiert die Zukunft der Entsorgungswirtschaft Im Rahmen des bvse-Juniorenkreistreffens am 13. April 2026 in Berlin setzten sich die rund 30 Teilnehmenden intensiv mit der Frage auseinander, wie sich die gewerbliche Entsorgungswirtschaft durch Digitalisierung, Künstliche Intelligenz und Plattformmodelle verändern könnte. Gastredner, Dr. Moritz Gomm, Leiter des Entsorger Circle, setzte mit seinem interaktiven Vortrag „Disruption, Dilemma & P… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Apr 2026 Global Steel Ahead: Packaging for a circular future 2026 recycling report Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has presented its 2026 recycling report, „Steel Ahead: Packaging for a circular future“ at the Shaping Europe’s Circular Future event in Brussels, hosted by SfPE. Today, as packaging and recycling legislation continues to evolve, the new report illustrates how steel for packaging demonstrates leadership in compliance, recycling and circularity, focusing […] Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Apr 2026 Global Building a textiles “Sufficien-city”: reflections on diverse municipal contexts from the first year of the STICT project STICT, a two-year project on “Strengthening the Implementation of Circular Textiles Strategies in the EU”, recently celebrated its first year. This project uses a dual approach, focusing on both national transposition of textiles EPR in three Member States (Estonia, Belgium, Slovenia), as well as working locally with three ZWE member organisations in three different municipalities. […] The post… Zero Waste Europe · 22 Apr 2026 Global The independent ITAD at a crossroads The industry is at an inflection point, with several key factors driving a shift. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Apr 2026 Global EU crisis plan targets fossil dependence but leaves windfall profit taxes to capitals Brussels, 22 April 2026 – Presented today, the European Commission’s AccelerateEU plan targets fossil fuel dependence as the root cause of Europe’s energy crises and sets out clever […] European Environmental Bureau · 22 Apr 2026 Global What is EPR and why it matters Extended producer responsibility is reshaping recycling by shifting costs to manufacturers and driving changes in product design, repairability and end-of-life management. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Apr 2026 Global Happy Earth Day. Here’s how to celebrate This year’s holiday is packed with more than 10,000 events around the globe. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Apr 2026 Global Operation Influencer: the consequences of environmental corruption Corruption has no place in the green transition: it not only enables harmful projects, but also erodes public trust in the transition itself. Portugal’s “Operation Influencer” scandal shows what is at stake when transparency and accountability are sidelined. One of the most high-profile environmental corruption cases in Europe in recent years is Operation Influencer, an investigation led by Por… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 22 Apr 2026 Global Labour taxation – OECD comparative country indicators - OECD Data Explorer OECD — Environment · 22 Apr 2026 Global Thermoplastic with Mechanically Recycled Content Japan-based Polyplastics Group, a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has announced the development of two new DURAFIDE polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grades made of mechanically recycled content. The glass fiber-reinforced types – DURAFIDE rG-PPS 1140A1R00 and 1140A1R30 (with 100 percent and 30 percent recycled glass fiber-reinforced PPS content, respectively) – are set for launch in the… Global Recycling · 22 Apr 2026 Global GRS-Studie: Europas Batterieboom setzt das Recyclingmodell unter Druck Erhöhter Handlungsbedarf: Bis 2035 wächst der EU-Batteriemarkt massiv – gleichzeitig sinkt der Anteil werthaltiger Zellchemien. Für Sammlung, Verwertung und Finanzierung von Altbatterien reicht das bisherige Modell damit künftig nicht mehr aus. Der europäische Batteriemarkt wächst bis 2035 stark – aber er wird für das Recycling nicht automatisch attraktiver. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt die Studie … Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Apr 2026 Global Zirkularität als „neues Normal“ – BDE begrüßt Vorstoß zum Circular Economy Act „Kreislaufwirtschaft wird als strategisches Instrument europäischer Rohstoffsouveränität und als Motor für Wohlstand verstanden. Das ist der richtige Impuls zum richtigen Zeitpunkt.“ Ein Teil der sozialdemokratischen Fraktion (Socialists and Democrats, S&D) im Europäischen Parlament hat sich am 15. April 2026 in einem gemeinsamen Schreiben an die EU-Kommissare Teresa Ribera, Stéphane Séjourné u… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Apr 2026 Global Groundbreaking for Sort4cycle – Flagship Project for Europe’s Circular Economy Altstoff Recycling Austria AG (ARA), Bernegger and Der Grüne Punkt, a GreenDot subsidiary, are building their new plant “Sort4cycle” at the site of the TriPlast plastics sorting facility in Austria. This is a unique flagship project for the future of Europe’s circular economy using the Upcycle process. The facility will process up to 41,000 tonnes […] Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Apr 2026 Global DWA-Politikmemorandum: Resilienz stärken, Zukunft gestalten Pragmatische Umsetzung der Kommunalabwasserrichtlinie und verlässliche Rahmenbedingungen für die Klimaanpassung. Die wasserwirtschaftliche Infrastruktur ist ein entscheidender Baustein für die Zukunftsfähigkeit Deutschlands, insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund des zunehmenden Klimawandels und multipler globaler Krisen. Die Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall (DWA) forder… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Apr 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of April 20, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 21 Apr 2026 Global Regional Administrative Court rejects Novamont’s appeal against the AGCM fine The company and its parent company, ENI, were found guilty by the antitrust authority of abusing their dominant position in bioplastics for produce bags. An appeal to the Council of State has been announced. Bioplastics News · 21 Apr 2026 Global Soil and Compost Matching Compost isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how soil tests reveal where compost delivers real value, from water retention to soil structure. BioCycle · 21 Apr 2026