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Global PureCycle receives €40m EU grant for new plant The €250 million PP recycling plant in Belgium is scheduled for mechanical completion toward the end of 2028, with ramp-up to full capacity the following year. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Mar 2026 Global E-commerce packaging market set for steady global growth The global e-commerce packaging market hit $78.4b in 2025 and is forecast to grow at a 4.8% CAGR through 2031, with flexible packaging gaining share as corrugated slips. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Mar 2026 Global TotalEnergies CEO causes oil market crash Watch the clip Satirical Note Relax, it’s a joke. In the middle of the ongoing energy crisis — fueled by geopolitical tensions, wars, sanctions, and the general sense that the global oil market runs on caffeine and panic — the financial world briefly believed it had just received the mother of all insider signals. The […] Bioplastics News · 26 Mar 2026 Global BIA Belgium versterkt portfolio met strategisch partnership met McCloskey Environmental BIA Belgium kondigt een strategisch partnership aan met McCloskey Environmental, een internationaal gerenommeerde fabrikant van mobiel recyclingmaterieel met meer dan 35 jaar ervaring. Het bedrijf ontwikkelt slimme en kostenefficiënte oplossingen voor afvalverwerking en staat bekend om zijn kwalitatieve schredders, stackers, trommels en screeners. Het Noord‑Ierse bedrijf is actief in meer dan h… RecyclePro · 26 Mar 2026 Global Introduction Dear Esteemed Readers, We hope this EXPRA Newsletter finds you well. As we move through the first quarter of 2026, we are pleased to share the latest developments in the field of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which continue to shape the future of packaging waste, sustainability, and the broader circular economy. It has been a dynamic and productive start to the year, with EXPRA member… EXPRA · 26 Mar 2026 Global How the Forbes billionaire list made me think of my parents The “hard-working billionaire” is a myth. The most hard-working people I know are not billionaires. They’re my parents. Greenpeace International · 26 Mar 2026 Global European Commission tried to hide controversial pesticide documents The European Commission should have granted an NGO access to documents on pesticide approvals, an EU court ruled — the latest setback for the institution in a string of transparency battles. Personal Remarks It is one thing to face a lack of transparency regarding general agricultural chemicals, but the deliberate concealment of data on controversial pesticides is […] Bioplastics News · 26 Mar 2026 Global Ball Corp. US recycled aluminum content drops The aluminum sheet manufacturer and recycler reported a higher percentage of recycled material in its beverage containers in 2025 for EMEA, but lower for the Americas. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Mar 2026 Global UK Packaging PRO Joins EXPRA to Lead the UK’s Packaging EPR System EXPRA has welcomed UK Packaging PRO as a new member, marking a key milestone in the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility in the UK. The organisation has been appointed by PackUK to lead the national packaging recycling scheme (pEPR), backed by over 100 industry stakeholders. The new system reflects a producer-led, non-profit approach, aligned with EXPRA’s principles, and aims to i… EXPRA · 26 Mar 2026 Global The EPR Toolkit Workshop Opens the Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum 2026 in Brussels A strong and inspiring start in Brussels marked the opening of the EPR Toolkit Workshop, the pre-event session of the Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum 2026: one of Europe’s leading platforms for discussing the future of packaging, waste management, and circular economy policies. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and Producer Responsibility Organisations, the Forum continue… EXPRA · 26 Mar 2026 Global From bootstrap to boom: EVR poised for growth after capital injection Baltimore e-recycling company Electronics Value Recovery (EVR) is accelerating nationwide expansion into the ITAD and enterprise markets after securing a private equity investment from Acadian Capital Group. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Mar 2026 Global EU Parliament backs new water pollution rules, amidst attacks on wider water protections Brussels, 26 March 2026 – The European Parliament approved updated EU water pollution standards. This is a overdue step forward in tackling harmful substances like PFAS, […] European Environmental Bureau · 26 Mar 2026 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Supports the Circular Plastics Made in Europe Initiative Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) supports the Circular Plastics Made in Europe campaign, an industry initiative advocating for a stronger and more resilient circular plastics value chain across Europe (EU27+EFTA+UK). The campaign, supported by organisations including Chemical Recycling Europe, Plastics Recyclers Europe, and Zero Waste Europe, calls for prioritising European waste streams and str… Chemical Recycling Europe · 26 Mar 2026 Global ISWA Welcomes WAGA Energy as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 26 Mar 2026 Global ECHA experts back EU-wide restriction of PFAS “forever chemicals The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has finally published the opinions of its scientific expert committees on the proposed universal restriction of PFAS – the group of more than 10,000 extremely persistent substances commonly known as “forever chemicals.” The restriction proposal was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden and submitted to ECHA on 13 Jan… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Mar 2026 Global Select4Care project toont hoe ziekenhuizen medische afvalberg drastisch kunnen verkleinen Ziekenhuizen produceren jaarlijks duizenden tonnen afval. Het grootste deel wordt vandaag verbrand. Met het afgeronde project Select4Care tonen VIL en Denuo aan dat dit anders kan. Dankzij pilootprojecten in operatiekwartieren is bewezen dat selectieve inzameling van medische materialen werkbaar en haalbaar is voor de organisatie en het personeel. Het project toont dat een groot deel […] Het be… RecyclePro · 26 Mar 2026 Global Bundesratssitzung zum Verpackungsdurchführungsgesetz BDE begrüßt Ökomodulation, warnt vor Goldplating und Quotenverschiebungen. Der BDE Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungs-, Wasser- und Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. bewertet die für Freitag, 27. März 2026 im Bundesrat zur Abstimmung stehenden Beschlussempfehlungen BR-Drs. 98/1/26 zum Verpackungsdurchführungsgesetz (VerpackDG-E) kritisch. Während einzelne Vorschläge richtige Impulse für eine stärke… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Mar 2026 Global Stahlrecycling spart Deutschland jährlich Milliarden – und sichert Industriearbeitsplätze Neue RWI-Studie beziffert volkswirtschaftlichen Nutzen: 6,2 Milliarden Euro Einsparungen pro Jahr – Branche fordert Abbau regulatorischer Hürden. Stahlrecycling ist ein unterschätzter Wirtschaftsfaktor mit erheblicher volkswirtschaftlicher Bedeutung für Deutschland. Das geht aus einer aktuellen Studie des RWI – Leibniz-Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung hervor, die im Auftrag der Bundesvereinig… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Mar 2026 Global „Faire Partnerschaft muss erhalten werden“ Die gute und partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit zwischen kommunalen Auftraggebern und privater Abfallwirtschaft ist gelebte Praxis in zahlreichen bayerischen Kommunen – zuletzt sorgten jedoch Pläne für neue interkommunale Biogasanlagen in Schwaben und Oberbayern für Unruhe in der Branche. Vor diesem Hintergrund diskutierte die CSU-Landtagsfraktion mit dem Vorstand des Verbandes der Bayerischen E… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Mar 2026 Global Bundeskabinett beschließt Umsetzung des europäischen Rechts auf Reparatur Runder Tisch Reparatur e.V.: Wichtiger Schritt, aber Nachbesserungsbedarf bei Reparaturkosten bleibt. Das Bundeskabinett hat den Gesetzentwurf zur Umsetzung der europäischen „Recht auf Reparatur“-Richtlinie beschlossen. Ziel der neuen Regelungen ist es, die Nutzungsdauer von Produkten zu verlängern, Verbraucherrechte zu stärken und Ressourcen zu schonen. Grundlage ist die EU-Richtlinie (EU) 202… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Mar 2026 Global Ruf Maschinenbau auf der IFAT 2026: Brikettieren – wichtiger Beitrag zur Nachhaltigkeit Auf der IFAT 2026 treffen sich die wichtigsten Branchenvertreter für unterschiedlichste Umwelttechnologien. Dementsprechend präsentieren auch die „Briquetting Experts“ Ruf Maschinenbau und das Tochterunternehmen C.F. Nielsen am Messestand 232 in Halle B5 eine breite Palette an hydraulischen und mechanischen Brikettiersystemen. Ob Metall- oder Holzspäne, Reste von PU, Papier, Biomasse oder ander… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Mar 2026 Global Toxic Finance Report: The Banks and Investors Funding the Expansion of Petrochemicals in the United States Major Banks Backing Risky U.S. Petrochemical Expansion Despite Mounting Legal and Financial Warnings Break Free From Plastic · 26 Mar 2026 Global 5 Big Takeaways from Unilever’s 2025 Annual Report Is Unilever driving industry transformation or putting profit over people and planet? We’ve unpacked their report in these key takeaways. Greenpeace International · 26 Mar 2026 Global The General Circular Economy Law in Mexico does not ban single-use plastics: UN Special Rapporteur on Toxic Substances During his visit to Mexico, he calls on authorities to use scientific evidence to inform and create effective regulatory standards and public policies Break Free From Plastic · 26 Mar 2026 Global Advancing Integrated Waste Management through Waste-to-Energy ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Mar 2026 Global How To Evaluate Sizing Equipment Top Photo: Tub grinders can handle bulkier materials such as tree stumps and processed wood materials like pallets. Photos courtesy of Vermeer Corporation. Todd Versteeg Facility managers need to determine the best processing equipment for their fleet to effectively handle different waste streams. The two most common equipment types for sizing wood and yard waste,... BioCycle · 25 Mar 2026 Global Evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive Open the document European Bioplastics calls for the exemption of certified biodegradable plastics from the scope of the SUPD Key Messages: The evaluation of the SUPD should address unintended environmental and market effects. The SUPD should recognise the environmental benefits and innovation potential of certified biodegradable plastics. The definition of plastic in the [...] European Bioplastics News · 25 Mar 2026 Global BlackRock CEO warns of global recession if oil price hits $150 Personal Remarks A spike to $300 per barrel would trigger an immediate and total collapse of the EU. Europe is in a downward spiral, and Germany bears a fair share of the blame. Ursula von der Leyen’s aggressive push for the Green Deal, her crusade to cut off Russian gas, and her inability to connect […] Bioplastics News · 25 Mar 2026 Global Mexican Coke bottler to invest $1bn in ops this year Arca Continental, the second-largest bottler in Latin America, will spend about half the money in the US and South America, including increased capacity and other initiatives. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Mar 2026 Global Canada backs pH7 expansion with up to $3 million pH7 Technologies is expanding its Vancouver facility with advisory support and up to $3m in NRC IRAP funding to scale platinum group metal recovery from secondary materials. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Mar 2026 Global A look inside a MRF equipment factory The Plastics Recycling Conference’s facility tour went to San Diego-based CP Group, a leading supplier of equipment for MRFs. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Mar 2026 Global Shell CEO: Energy shortage to hit EU in April Personal Remarks EU citizens are about to foot the bill for the bloc’s ‘masterclass’ in geopolitics. Source Energy shortages in Europe could hit by next month, warns Shell CEO Bioplastics News · 25 Mar 2026 Global Goede bedoelingen recyclen geen materialen Wie vandaag over circulariteit spreekt, heeft het vaak over ambities, doelstellingen en percentages. Minder vaak gaat het over de weerbarstige realiteit achter die cijfers. Over wat er gebeurt wanneer goede intenties botsen met systemen die nog niet mee zijn. De artikels in deze katern tonen precies dat spanningsveld. En vooral: ze maken duidelijk dat circulariteit […] Het bericht Goede bedoeli… RecyclePro · 25 Mar 2026 Global NRW: Gelagerte Abfallmenge auf Deponien 2024 um 32 Prozent geringer als 2014 Abfallmenge in Entsorgungs- und Behandlungsanlagen auf dem niedrigsten Stand seit 2014. 85,2 Prozent der Abfallmenge stammt aus NRW. Kreis Borken mit den meisten Entsorgungs- und Behandlungsanlagen. Die von Betreibern zulassungsbedürftiger Anlagen entsorgte bzw. behandelte Abfallmenge hat 2024 gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 0,7 Prozent abgenommen. Wie Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen als S… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Mar 2026 Global worldsteel Press Release: February 2026 Crude Steel Production World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 141.8 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2026, a 2.2% decrease compared to February 2025. Crude steel production by region Africa produced 2.0 Mt in February 2026, up 4.7% on February 2025. Asia and Oceania produced 105.3 Mt, down 1.9%. […] Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Mar 2026 Global Dr. Thorsten Kornblum ist neuer Präsident des Verbandes kommunaler Unternehmen Der Vorstand des Verbandes kommunaler Unternehmen (VKU) hat in seiner gestrigen Sitzung in Berlin den Braunschweiger Oberbürgermeister Dr. Thorsten Kornblum einstimmig zum neuen VKU-Präsidenten gewählt. Der 44‑Jährige tritt sein Amt am 1. April 2026 an. Thorsten Kornblum folgt auf Dr. Ulf Kämpfer, Oberbürgermeister der Landeshauptstadt Kiel, der den Verband seit 2022 geführt hatte. Kornblum ist… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Mar 2026 Global Kreislaufwirtschaft komplett digital – Prozesse beschleunigen – von der Disposition bis zur EU-Compliance „Alles digital im Griff“: Unter diesem Motto präsentiert rona:systems auf der diesjährigen IFAT sein vollständig integriertes Digitalisierungsangebot rund um das ERP-System rona:office. Entsorgungs- und Recyclingunternehmen bilden damit sämtliche Prozesse von der Auftragserstellung, Disposition und dem Kundenportal bis zur gesetzlich verpflichtenden digitalen Abfallverbringung ab. Papierbasiert… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Mar 2026 Global Nestlé committed the largest-ever greenwashing ecocide I wouldn't believe it without the video. This is a masterpiece of greenwashing evil. Who conceived this, and why aren't they in jail? Bioplastics News · 24 Mar 2026 Global Rural effort targets vapes as battery fire risk grows A Wisconsin firefighter is building a rural vape collection service as discarded devices with lithium-ion batteries continue to raise fire and handling concerns. Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Mar 2026 Global Has the largest US oil refinery been sabotaged? Personal Remarks What a bloody coincidence? Meanwhile, EU “care bear” politicians are busy meeting, consulting, drafting regulations, raising taxes, and giving interviews… Wait—hold on. Ursula is on TV making another speech… who cares? Honestly, nobody’s watching. I’ve often wondered how the Roman Empire actually collapsed. Maybe the answer is simple: the politicians were looking somewhere […] Bioplastics News · 24 Mar 2026