Recycling news: 2026

Global With RPET in crisis, focus turns to solutions Stakeholders from across the RPET value chain share concrete solutions for the short term to help prevent further loss of recycling capacity. Resource Recycling (US) · 2 Apr 2026 Global Zero Waste Day: Your food scraps are heating the climate – here is how to avoid it The International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March (Zero Waste Day for short) holds different meanings for different people – for some, it is a very high-level formalised event, as it was first designated by the United Nations on the initiative of the First Lady of Türkiye. For others, like the Zero Waste Europe […] Zero Waste Europe · 2 Apr 2026 Global Closed Loop Partners acquires Sutter Metals, connecting electronics disposition to metals recovery The acquisition completes a deliberate chain from enterprise device collection through disposition to raw material recovery, positioning PE capital to own the margin at every transition point. Resource Recycling (US) · 2 Apr 2026 Global The Untapped Investment Case for Methane Mitigation The post The Untapped Investment Case for Methane Mitigation appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 2 Apr 2026 Global EU-Recycling Ausgabe 04/2026: Auf zu neuen Wegen Die Deutschen erwarten von Politik, Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft noch mehr Tempo bei grünen Technologien. Fortschritte auf Feldern wie Erneuerbare Energien, Energieeffizienz, Recycling und Wasserstoff werden im globalen Maßstab als durchschnittlich und sogar als rückständig wahrgenommen. Das belegt eine repräsentative Umfrage des forsa-Meinungsforschungsinstituts im Auftrag der Deutschen Bundess… Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Apr 2026 Global Recycling: Globally also a strong Ladies’ Business In anticipation of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the women in business of British Go-Pak Group, a part of Thailand-based SCG Packaging (SCGP), called for scalable circular solutions to accelerate circular innovation and inspire the next generation. On this occasion, they not only mentioned the company’s old corrugated cardboard (OCC) closed-loop recycling system, Go-Recycle, […] Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Apr 2026 Global Afvalsector is onmisbaar voor onze samenleving Afvalbedrijven zorgen ervoor dat Nederland schoon, veilig en leefbaar is en dat ook blijft. Naast de inzameling is ons werk vaak onzichtbaar. Alles wat huishoudens, bedrijven en industrie achterlaten – van alledaags afval tot gevaarlijke stoffen – wordt zorgvuldig ingezameld en verwerkt. Dat vraagt om vakmanschap, professionaliteit en een infrastructuur die dag en nacht draait. […] Het bericht … RecyclePro · 2 Apr 2026 Global AI in Recycling: Unlocking New Possibilities This is the title of a new eBook published by internationally active sorting solutions provider Tomra Recycling. Aim of the guide is to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), in the global recycling industry. As underlined, the free-to-download eBook aims to demystify deep learning, explaining its mechanisms and highlighting its […] Global Recycling · 2 Apr 2026 Global Global Certified-Circular Plastic Market to Expand The global certified-circular plastic market, estimated at 2.03 billion US-Dollar in 2025, is forecast to expand to 5.77 billion US-Dollar by 2035, according to Towards Packaging, a sister firm of the international active consulting and market intelligence company Precedence Research. As described, technological advancements and the increasing need for investments in infrastructure development … Global Recycling · 2 Apr 2026 Global Renault Trucks auf der IFAT Munich 2026 Renault Trucks präsentiert insgesamt vier Fahrzeuge für den Einsatz in der Entsorgungswirtschaft, darunter den vollelektrischen Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 6×2 sowie drei Fahrzeuge mit Dieselantrieb. Der Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 6×2 ist speziell für den urbanen Einsatz konzipiert und ermöglicht einen lokal emissionsfreien sowie geräuscharmen Betrieb – insbesondere bei Stop-and-Go-Einsätzen… Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Apr 2026 Global Reju sichert sich Förderung für Recycling-Hub Das fortschrittliche Unternehmen für die Regeneration von Textilien, Reju, hat eine Förderung in Höhe von 135 Millionen Euro im Rahmen des niederländischen Förderprogramms für Klimaprojekte (Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie, kurz: NIKI) erhalten. Als wichtiger Meilenstein auf dem Weg zur finalen Investitionsentscheidung fließen die Mittel in den geplanten industriellen … Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Apr 2026 Global UNTHA auf der IFAT Munich 2026: „Unsere Entwicklungen stehen für einen echten Technologiesprung“ Auf der IFAT Munich 2026 stellt UNTHA – österreichischer Premiumhersteller industrieller Zerkleinerungstechnologie – unter dem Motto „Rethinking Innovation“ zwei spannende Produktneuheiten und die Weiterentwicklung des Erfolgsmodells XR mobil-e vor. Die neuen Modelle − ein Universalzerkleinerer für besonders herausfordernde Materialien und Kunststoffe sowie ein leistungsstarker Nachzerkleinerer… Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Apr 2026 Global Presona AB appoints new sales and service partner for the island of Ireland We are pleased to announce Aggcycle Engineering Ltd as our new partner across the island of Ireland, covering both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The company will provide sales and service, including spare parts for Presona baler systems. “We are pleased to begin our collaboration with Aggcycle Engineering Ltd across Ireland and Northern […] Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Apr 2026 Global Up to a third of national delegations to key fishing governance meetings are fishing industry representatives, Greenpeace report finds Up to a third of national delegations to key fishing governance meetings are fishing industry representatives, Greenpeace report finds Greenpeace International · 2 Apr 2026 Global Selecting the Ideal Conveying System for Your Packaging Line The right conveying system can support consistent throughput and protect product integrity, while the wrong choice can introduce bottlenecks and undermine overall packaging-line performance. Learn about the respective advantages of belt conveyors, vibratory conveyors, and horizontal-motion conveyors. Packaging Strategies · 2 Apr 2026 Global Precision, Safety, and Speed: The Strategic Role of Conveyor Belts in Packaging Bobby Bauman of AMMEGA discusses how each stage of packaging demands specific belt materials and performance properties, noting that packaging belt applications span converting, form-fill-seal, filling and capping, case packing, palletizing, and warehousing. Packaging Strategies · 2 Apr 2026 Global TERRA expands certified e-scrap network to Ecuador TERRA has added Vertmonde in Quito to its certified electronics recycling network, giving the organization a first member in Ecuador and extending its footprint to 120-plus sites. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Apr 2026 Global Considerations regarding the scope of Directive 2012/19/EU - WEEE Forum WEEE Forum · 1 Apr 2026 Global First Oregon community expands curbside recycling with EPR funding The City of The Dalles in northern Oregon is now rolling out nearly 5,000 new 90-gallon recycling carts to customers thanks to funding from the state’s EPR program. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Apr 2026 Global Packaging sector sees shift from AI pilots to wider use AI adoption is expanding across packaging operations as costs fall and use cases widen, though concerns around accountability, ROI and cybersecurity still slow broader rollout. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Apr 2026 Global How is your government responding to the war on Iran and the oil price shock? We analysed 37 government responses introduced since 28 February 2026 to the Iran war oil shock. Many risk deepening the fossil fuel dependence that caused the crisis in the first place. Greenpeace International · 1 Apr 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of March 30, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Apr 2026 Global Full Circle Lithium Announces First US School Deployment of FCL-X™ to Address Rising Lithium Battery Fire Risks Full Circle Lithium Announces First US School Deployment of FCL-X™ to Address Rising Lithium Battery Fire Risks TORONTO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Full Circle Lithium Corp. (“FCL” or the […] Batteries News · 1 Apr 2026 Global Soltech enters the Finnish market through battery deal worth approximately SEK 125 million Soltech enters the Finnish market through battery deal worth approximately SEK 125 million A Soltech Group subsidiary, Soltech Energy Solutions, is taking a significant step in its Nordic presence and […] Batteries News · 1 Apr 2026 Global Industry announcements for April 2026 Check out the latest industry news for April 2026. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Apr 2026 Global GFL closes 8th tuck-in of 2026 with Frontier deal GFL Environmental has closed its eighth acquisition of 2026, picking up Texas-based Frontier Waste Solutions and adding 24 sites and nearly 1,000 workers to its growing southern footprint. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Apr 2026 Global EU legal watchdog urged to probe how EU Commission loosened rules for manure application Brussels, 1 April 2026 – Today, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) filed a complaint with the European Ombudswoman, alleging maladministration by the European Commission in the […] European Environmental Bureau · 1 Apr 2026 Global Innovationen im Mittelpunkt der Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 – Call for Abstracts Der Call for Abstracts für die Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2026 ist jetzt geöffnet. Die Veranstaltung findet am 17.–18. November 2026 in Köln, Deutschland, und online statt. Europas führende Plattform für Advanced Recycling bringt hierbei praxisnahe Lösungen und Spitzenforschung zu Recyclingtechnologien für vielfältige Abfallströme, wie Kunststoffe, Polymere, Textilien oder Automotive, … Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Apr 2026 Global Municipal Waste Treatment Graph 2024 CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 1 Apr 2026 Global Ban Bioplastic Films in Agriculture! (Video) Watch the video Bioplastics News · 1 Apr 2026 Global EU is losing the global competition by betting on Bio-economy Here's a summary of global competition based on McKinsey insights. Bioplastics News · 1 Apr 2026 Global PODCAST: De textielcrisis uitgelegd – inzameling, recyclage, overproductie en UPV In deze derde aflevering van Trash Talks duiken we in de groeiende textielcrisis. Waarom stijgen de volumes afgedankt textiel jaar na jaar? Hoeveel daarvan is nog herbruikbaar of recycleerbaar? En waar zit vandaag de grootste uitdaging: bij afvalverwerking, overconsumptie, productkwaliteit of overproductie? Moderator Nele Roobrouck gaat in gesprek met Frederik Bal van het Vlaams Inzamelcentrum … RecyclePro · 1 Apr 2026 Global De textielcrisis uitgelegd – inzameling, recyclage, overproductie en UPV In deze derde aflevering van Trash Talks duiken we in de groeiende textielcrisis. Waarom stijgen de volumes afgedankt textiel jaar na jaar? Hoeveel daarvan is nog herbruikbaar of recycleerbaar? En waar zit vandaag de grootste uitdaging: bij afvalverwerking, overconsumptie, productkwaliteit of overproductie? Moderator Nele Roobrouck gaat in gesprek met Frederik Bal van het Vlaams Inzamelcentrum … RecyclePro · 1 Apr 2026 Global De harde cijfers Meten is weten geldt het cliché. In elke editie van 2026 pakt RecyclePro daarom weer uit met cijfers over de afvalsector. Aan jou om er inzichten uit te destilleren die jouw productieproces kunnen optimaliseren of jouw rendement verhogen. Uit de eerste cijfers van dit jaar blijkt dat België een goudmijn aan e-waste in lades heeft […] Het bericht De harde cijfers verscheen eerst op Recyclepro . RecyclePro · 1 Apr 2026 Global Artificial Intelligence: What is an AI-driven Circular Economy? According to Sid Argawal (Lead, Plastics and Technology) and Clemence Schmid (Director, Global Plastics Action Partnership) from the World Economic Forum, the AI-driven circular economy is the key to overcoming data fragmentation and managing global resource cycles. They wrote in an article, which was part of the organization’s annual meeting: Transitioning to a circular economy […] Global Recycling · 1 Apr 2026 Global Krieg im Nahen Osten bremst Erholung der deutschen Wirtschaft Das Konjunkturbarometer des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin) ist im März auf 97,3 Punkte zurückgegangen. Im Februar lag der Wert noch bei 101,6 Punkten. Somit wurde der im Herbst begonnene Aufwärtstrend unterbrochen: Der Barometerwert ist erneut unter die neutrale 100-Punkte-Marke gefallen, die ein durchschnittliches Wachstum der deutschen Wirtschaft anzeigt. Dennoch dü… Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Apr 2026 Global CO₂-Emissionen als industrieller Rohstoff Mit dem NECOC-Verfahren schließt das KIT Kohlenstoffkreisläufe – nun startet der Transfer in die Praxis. Treibhausgasemissionen vermeiden und Kohlenstoffkreisläufe schließen – das ermöglicht eine Innovation des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT). Das NECOC-Verfahren wandelt das Treibhausgas Kohlenstoffdioxid (CO2) in festen Kohlenstoff um – ein industriell nutzbarer Rohstoff. Nun soll e… Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Apr 2026 Global iF Design Award 2026 for Liebherr wheeled excavators A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic The two new Liebherr wheeled excavators A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic have been honoured with the world-renowned iF Design Award 2026 – a seal of quality that stands for outstanding product design and design quality. The A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact are two powerful machines that set new standards in […] Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Apr 2026 Global New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra admits lawbreaking to settle greenwashing lawsuit The world’s largest dairy exporter, New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has admitted that the packaging on its flagship Anchor-brand butter breached fair trade laws in order to settle a lawsuit brought by Greenpeace Aotearoa in 2024. Greenpeace International · 31 Mar 2026 Global ReElement, Mitsubishi partner on rare earth supply chains ReElement and Mitsubishi Materials form a US-Japan partnership to expand rare earth refining, targeting supply chain gaps with recycling, feedstock sourcing and scalable processing. Resource Recycling (US) · 31 Mar 2026