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Global Lead battery recycling market set for steady growth The global lead battery recycling market is projected to grow steadily through 2034, supported by regulation, automotive replacement cycles and rising backup power demand. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 Apr 2026 Global Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coatings: Sustainable Materials for Coatings (White Paper) Open the document European Bioplastics, within the framework of the BLUECOAT project, has recently organised an online workshop on Sustainable Materials for Coatings, featuring contributions from four outstanding expert innovators and EU-funded projects. The workshop was held on 14 April 2026 and is the second of 10 online events to collect input from [...] European Bioplastics News · 14 Apr 2026 Global Matium raises $8m, adds buyer financing A trade finance facility from the new Erebor Bank will help bridge the gap between buyer and seller payment terms on the digital trading platform for plastics. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 Apr 2026 Global An European Milestone in Germany: Industrial Scale Recovery of Lithium from Used Batteries German company Accurec-Recycling GmbH, which has been engaged in the recovery of secondary raw materials from used batteries for 30 years, achieved a significant milestone in December of last year with the official inauguration of its new plant. As underlined, the medium-sized and technology-driven firm with sites in Mülheim an der Ruhr and Krefeld is […] Global Recycling · 14 Apr 2026 Global Video Diary ENI slapp Bioplastics News · 14 Apr 2026 Global Grüner Wasserstoff nur aus Sonne und Wasser Keine Elektrolyseure, kein Stromverbrauch und keinerlei Netzanbindung notwendig: Mit massenproduzierten Photoreaktorpaneelen will photreon, ein Gründungsprojekt des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT), die Wasserstoffwirtschaft voranbringen. Die Paneele ermöglichen es, Wasserstoff kostengünstig und skalierbar aus Sonnenlicht und Wasser zu erzeugen – einsetzbar sowohl für dezentrale Anwen… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Apr 2026 Global New report examining how deposit return systems can support reuse New analysis explores how integrating reuse into deposit systems can streamline operations, improve convenience and support better environmental outcomes. Reloop Platform · 14 Apr 2026 Global ISWA Welcomes Polaris as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 14 Apr 2026 Global Entlastungspaket: Ein erster Schritt, weitere Maßnahmen notwendig Die führenden Verbände der Verkehrs- und Logistikbranche bewerten die von der Bundesregierung beschlossenen Entlastungsmaßnahmen als einen ersten und längst überfälligen Schritt zur Stabilisierung der wirtschaftlichen Lage in Deutschland. Die temporäre Senkung der Energiesteuer auf Kraftstoffe trage dazu bei, den akuten Kostendruck auf Unternehmen kurzfristig zu mindern. „Die Beschlüsse der Bun… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Apr 2026 Global Neue Abfallverordnung in der Schweiz: „Gut gemeint – Ordnungspolitisch verfehlt“ Swico, der Wirtschaftsverband der digitalen Schweiz, unterstützt die Zielsetzung der Revision der Abfallverordnung (VVEA). Die Kreislaufwirtschaft soll gestärkt, bewährte privatwirtschaftliche Systeme weiterentwickelt und Trittbrettfahrer sollen endlich wirksam in die Finanzierung eingebunden werden. Stellungnahme: „Gut gemeint ist aber leider nicht immer gut gemacht. Darum lehnen wir die Revis… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Apr 2026 Global Kriterien der Kreislaufwirtschaft auf Baumaßnahmen übertragen Der Sachverständigenrat für Umweltfragen (SRU) hat am 13. April 2026 seine Stellungnahme „Zirkulär bauen: Bestand erhalten, Kreisläufe schließen“ an Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider und Bundesbauministerin Verena Hubertz übergeben. Darin empfiehlt der SRU Kriterien der Kreislaufwirtschaft auf Baumaßnahmen zu übertragen und damit den Umweltschutz auch in der Bauindustrie zu stärken. Denn B… Recyclingportal.eu · 14 Apr 2026 Global Climate emergencies photos of 2026 so far We have seen a huge range of climate disasters in almost every part of the Earth. Greenpeace International · 14 Apr 2026 Global “The Answer Is Us”: Brazil’s largest Indigenous mobilisation set the tone for a decisive year for forests Thousands of Indigenous Peoples gathered in Brasilia for the 22nd Free Land Camp (ATL),the largest Indigenous mobilisation in Brazil and one of the biggest in the world. Greenpeace International · 13 Apr 2026 Global GFL acquires SECURE Waste for $6.4bn GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. in a $6.4 billion deal that expands the waste hauler's footprint across Western Canada and North Dakota. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 Apr 2026 Global Why collaboration on plastic waste still matters Six years ago, the U.S. Plastics Pact launched at a moment of rising concern about plastic waste and growing momentum for voluntary action. Companies across the packaging value chain were making commitments, consumers were demanding change, and collaboration felt like the fastest path toward solutions. Today, the environment looks very different. Extended Producer Responsibility laws […] Resource Recycling (US) · 13 Apr 2026 Global Industrial sources drive rise in PVC recycling Volumes of post-industrial PVC recycled in 2024 rose by 10% from 2019 levels, while post-consumer sources fell and missed a key target by 58%, the Vinyl Institute found. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 Apr 2026 Global Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy The move is emblematic of near-term struggles in the sector. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 Apr 2026 Global Ensuring European plastics waste is recycled in Europe European plastics waste that should be recycled in Europe is being burned, buried or exported instead. Not because recycling is impossible, but because it’s cheaper not to. This is one of the great paradoxes of EU legislation on waste and the circular economy. While there are references to waste hierarchy, proximity principles, and supporting the […] Zero Waste Europe · 13 Apr 2026 Global Amazon, DOE partner on critical materials recovery DOE and Amazon will study recovery of graphite from textiles and gallium from IT hardware, aiming to strengthen US supply chains and reduce reliance on imported materials. Resource Recycling (US) · 13 Apr 2026 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Welcomes Aduro Clean Technologies as a New Member Brussels, 13 April 2026 – Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) is pleased to welcome Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. as a new member, reinforcing its growing network of innovators advancing chemical recycling solutions across Europe. As the EU accelerates its transition toward a circular plastics economy, the role of advanced recycling technologies is becoming increasingly critical. Aduro’s […] The po… Chemical Recycling Europe · 13 Apr 2026 Global EBMI2026 Reveals Preliminary Agenda: 180+ Industry Experts to Tackle Global Material Recovery Challenges at Messe Frankfurt The powerhouse coalition of E-Waste World Expo, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo and the ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo – collectively known as EBMI2026 – has officially unveiled its preliminary 2026 conference agenda. Taking place from 17-18 June 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, this massive co-located event will feature over 180 industry-leading speakers across four […] Global Recycling · 13 Apr 2026 Global Interview with FIP 2026 exhibitors Interview with FIP 2026 exhibitors Bioplastics News · 13 Apr 2026 Global Verbesserte Bildungsansätze für Jugendliche im Klimaschutz Workshop: Stärkung der Handlungskompetenz junger Menschen für Klimaschutz und Energiewende. Am 27. März 2026 kamen 17 Fachleute aus Praxis, Bildung, Forschung und Projektarbeit am NewClimate Institute in Köln zu einem eintägigen Workshop zusammen, der sich der Stärkung der Handlungskompetenz junger Menschen im Klimaschutz und in der Energiewende widmete. Die Veranstaltung wurde gemeinsam vom Wu… Recyclingportal.eu · 13 Apr 2026 Global Lindner to Show its Expertise at IFAT Munich 2026 In line with its theme “Ready for the future of your business”, Austria-based company Lindner will be at IFAT, focusing on future-oriented solutions that specifically align with current challenges in the sector. “The recycling sector is under enormous cost pressure: Rising energy prices, volatile raw material markets, and higher recycling quotas increase the requirements on […] Global Recycling · 13 Apr 2026 Global Wetgeving werkbaar houden voor de praktijk? Onlangs las ik een kop in een vakblad: ‘De Europese Commissie onderzoekt hoe milieuwetgeving sneller en effectiever kan worden ingericht’. Dit zou een belangrijke stap in de goede richting zijn. Want hoewel het streven naar een gezonde leefomgeving breed wordt gedeeld, laat de uitvoerbaarheid van regelgeving in de praktijk regelmatig te wensen over. In de […] Het bericht Wetgeving werkbaar houd… RecyclePro · 13 Apr 2026 Global Hersteller von Baumaterialien erwarten schlechtere Geschäfte Die Stimmung bei den Produzenten von Baustoffen (Glas, Keramik, Steine und Erden) hat sich im März deutlich eingetrübt. Das Geschäftsklima der Branche ist auf -23,5 Punkte gesunken, nach -17,9 Punkten im Februar. „Die hohen Energiepreise drücken die Stimmung bei den Herstellern für Baumaterialien. Die Branche hat in der Industrie einen der höchsten Anteile der Energiekosten […] Recyclingportal.eu · 13 Apr 2026 Global Umschlagmaschine aus grünem Stahl im Schrottrecycling Nachhaltiger Materialumschlag und hohe Leistungsfähigkeit schließen sich nicht aus – im Gegenteil: Beim Stahlschrottrecycling der DEUMU in Salzgitter zeigt der SENNEBOGEN 830 G eindrucksvoll, wie CO₂-Reduktion und Effizienz in der Praxis zusammenwirken. Die 40-Tonnen-Umschlagmaschine, gefertigt aus CO₂-reduziert hergestelltem „grünem Stahl“, arbeitet auf einem rund 40 Hektar großen, trimodal an… Recyclingportal.eu · 13 Apr 2026 Global Eni to take stake in Canada’s Nouveau Monde Graphite in $70 million investment Eni to take stake in Canada’s Nouveau Monde Graphite in $70 million investment MILAN, April 10 (Reuters) – Italy’s Eni (ENI.MI), has agreed to acquire a minority stake in natural […] Batteries News · 12 Apr 2026 Global UK awards $510 million to Tata Agratas for Somerset EV battery gigafactory UK awards $510 million to Tata Agratas for Somerset EV battery gigafactory April 9 (Reuters) – Britain has awarded about 380 million pounds ($509.54 million) in funding to Agratas, the […] Batteries News · 12 Apr 2026 Global Tesla reportedly adds China’s Sunwoda to global supply chain to drive down battery costs Tesla reportedly adds China’s Sunwoda to global supply chain to drive down battery costs Sunwoda batteries are equipped in vehicles produced at Tesla’s Shanghai plant for export, but have not […] Batteries News · 12 Apr 2026 Global 26th March 2026, Waste & Emissions Trading: A Climate Policy Aligned with Circularity? CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 12 Apr 2026 Global European Technology for India In February 2026, at Plast India in New Delhi, the joint-venture partners Erema (Austria) and Lindner Washtech (Germany) announced the opening of Erema India. In India, the need for mechanical recycling is growing fast. According to estimates, the market for recycling waste plastic in India is projected to reach 23.7 million tons by 2032. Moreover, […] Global Recycling · 12 Apr 2026 Global USA: Call2Recycle became The Battery Network Call2Recycle has reintroduced itself as The Battery Network, signaling its evolution from a collection program into a nationwide system powering the circular energy economy. As underlined by the organization, the new name reflects its expanded mission to connect every part of the battery lifecycle – enabling safe recycling, efficient logistics, and recovery of critical materials […] Global Recycling · 11 Apr 2026 Global Where music and melting ice collide Greenpeace Switzerland joins musician To Athena for a magical journey to bring music to an ancient glacier Greenpeace International · 11 Apr 2026 Global Emerald Packaging Joined U.S. Flexible Film Initiative The U.S. Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI), a nonprofit initiative and industry coalition dedicated to building a scalable, circular system for recycling flexible plastic packaging in the USA, has a new member: Emerald Packaging, the nation’s largest supplier of retail flexible packaging for the produce industry. As reported, the company is the first associate member and […] Global Recycling · 11 Apr 2026 Global India: Investment in PolyCycl’s Chemical Plastics Recycling India-based company PolyCycl has received a Series A investment from Rainmatter by Zerodha, an Indian Fintech and Health fund. The investment aims to support the next phase of deployment of PolyCycl’s technology platform, focused on enabling plastic-to-plastic circularity for hard-to-recycle plastics. As explained by PolyCycl, it will use the investment to “fast-track commercial deployments of […] Global Recycling · 11 Apr 2026 Global WM opens new $60m MRF in Indy The newest recycling facility has annual capacity of 200,000 tons and will send all mixed paper to Pratt Industries for 100% recycled packaging. Resource Recycling (US) · 10 Apr 2026 Global Oregon’s battery EPR bill officially charged for implementation Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 4144 into law on April 7, setting into motion the mechanics for an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program covering batteries in the state. The legislation bans disposal of removable lithium-ion batteries in mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) and prohibits producers from selling, offering for sale or distributing batteries or […] Resource Recycling (US) · 10 Apr 2026 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week A stranded whale, incomplete infrastructure, and a call for peace. Here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 10 Apr 2026 Global EPR fees are a market signal. Here’s what they’re telling you. EPR is not asking companies to be perfect, but rather to be honest about what their packaging costs the system, and to start making decisions accordingly. 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