Recycling news: 2026

Global CEFLEX welcomes the first European Design for Recyclability standards for flexible plastic packaging CEFLEX welcomes the publication of the European Design for Recycling standard series EN18120, developed by the European Committee for Standardisation, CEN. These standards represent an important milestone in building a consistent, credible framework for plastic packaging design for recycling across Europe. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 15 Apr 2026 Global Processing Contaminated Feedstock: The Case for a Shredder-First Workflow A two-step shredder and grinder workflow helps organics recyclers manage contamination, protect equipment, and produce consistent, high-quality end products. BioCycle · 15 Apr 2026 Global NERC launches hub to promote PCR demand The Northeast Recycling Council's PCR Material Demand Hub offers resources for government procurement, material- and product-specific resources, and certification and standards for recycled content. Resource Recycling (US) · 15 Apr 2026 Global PET bales sink further as other grades firm Pricing for HDPE and PP bales rose again, while PET bales remained low, film grades have steadied, and paper and cans rose marginally. Resource Recycling (US) · 15 Apr 2026 Global Jahresbilanz 2025: Initiative ERDE recycelt über 37.000 Tonnen Agrarkunststoffe Die Initiative ERDE (Erntekunststoffe Recycling Deutschland) setzt ihren Erfolg fort. Im Jahr 2025 wurden im Rahmen des von RIGK und seinen Partnern etablierten Rücknahme- und Recyclingsystems insgesamt 37.342 Tonnen Agrarkunststoffe gesammelt und einer werkstofflichen Verwertung zugeführt. Trotz insgesamt reduzierter Marktmengen konnte die Initiative ihre Verwertungszuführungsquote im Vergleic… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 Apr 2026 Global WtE+X Knowledge Alliance’s PR on UN Global Methane Status Report CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 15 Apr 2026 Global Extensive grazing: essential for one in three of Europe's protected habitats One in three habitats protected under EU law depends on low-intensity grazing. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today, 10–15% of all EU cattle, sheep and goats are needed to maintain habitats protected under the EU Habitats Directive through low-intensity grazing. European Environment Agency — press releases · 15 Apr 2026 Global Extensive grazing: essential for one in three of Europe's protected habitats One in three habitats protected under EU law depends on low-intensity grazing. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today, 10–15% of all EU cattle, sheep and goats are needed to maintain habitats protected under the EU Habitats Directive through low-intensity grazing. European Environment Agency — press releases · 15 Apr 2026 Global Green and affordable products are booming, so why can’t you find them? Everyone wants greener products, especially if they are also cheaper, but how easy are they to find across Europe? We ran a supermarket check in 13 countries to find out, write Miriam Thiemann and Roberta Arbinolo. The cost of living and the health of the environment are the top concerns of young Europeans today. These are not competing priorities but deeply connected ones. A generation that ha… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 15 Apr 2026 Global A New Soil and C&D Waste Wash Plant for Norway Ireland-based CDE Group informed that it will provide the detailed design and engineering for a new contaminated soil and C&D waste wash plant in Norway, which is set for commissioning in the fourth quarter this year. As reported, Nordhordland og Gulen Interkommunale Renovasjonsselskap IKS (NGIR Næring AS) has entered an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) […] Global Recycling · 15 Apr 2026 Global Blei-Recycling: Übernahme von drei Ecobat-Anlagen genehmigt Die Europäische Kommission hat die geplante Übernahme von drei Sekundärhütten für Blei-Recycling, die von Ecobat in Deutschland (Braubach und Freiberg) und Österreich (Arnoldstein) betrieben werden, durch Clarios nach der EU-Fusionskontroll­verordnung genehmigt. Die Kommission gelangte zu dem Ergebnis, dass das Vorhaben im Europäischen Wirtschaftsraum (EWR) keine Wettbewerbsbedenken aufwirft. C… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 Apr 2026 Global SRU-Stellungnahme zum zirkulären Bauen: bvse fordert konsequenten Vollzug statt neuer Vorgaben Anlässlich der Übergabe der Stellungnahme des Sachverständigenrates für Umweltfragen „Zirkuläres Bauen: Bestand erhalten, Kreisläufe schließen“, am 13. April 2026 an Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider und Bundesbauministerin Verena Hubertz, fordert der bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung, den Fokus beim zirkulären Bauen klar auf die konsequente Umsetzung bestehender Regelung… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 Apr 2026 Global Neuer Bundesverband stärkt die mineralische Kreislaufwirtschaft BMKE bündelt Branchenkompetenz und vertritt die Interessen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette mineralischer Stoffströme. Im Bereich der mineralischen Kreislaufwirtschaft ordnet sich das Verbändewesen neu: Mit dem Bundesverband Mineralische Kreislaufwirtschaft und nachhaltige Entsorgung e. V. (BMKE) wurde am 11. Februar 2026 ein neuer Branchenverband im Vereinsregister Berlin eingetragen, … Recyclingportal.eu · 15 Apr 2026 Global TOMRA rolls out updated FINDER with AI tools TOMRA introduced an updated FINDER metal sorting system with modular sensors and AI tools, aiming to improve separation of complex material streams and support evolving recovery operations. Resource Recycling (US) · 15 Apr 2026 Global CP Group buys Recycleye to build out AI-driven MRF platform Rivian and Redwood Materials have entered a partnership agreement to deploy grid-scale energy leveraging EV battery packs. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 Apr 2026 Global Reverse Logistics Network launches to support industry The reverse logistics community has a new organization to give companies in that sector a place to connect. Resource Recycling (US) · 14 Apr 2026 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