Recycling news: 2026

Global Russia – EU Gas supply becomes a game of poker I monitor all news related to the war in Iran that could affect oil prices. Bioplastics News · 9 Mar 2026 Global Scientists Develop New Method for Non-destructive Battery Testing Scientists Develop New Method for Non-destructive Battery Testing International team of researchers harnesses nuclear magnetic resonance to “see inside” reusable batteries Rechargeable batteries are everywhere – from portable electronic devices […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global LG Energy Solution Excludes LG Chem Cathode Materials from Tesla Batteries LG Energy Solution Excludes LG Chem Cathode Materials from Tesla Batteries LG Chem Fails to Meet Tesla’s High Energy Density Standards and Competitors Fill the Gap LG Energy Solution has […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global Trafigura signs battery-grade lithium carbonate offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium Trafigura signs battery-grade lithium carbonate offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium Agreement secures 80,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate from US domestic production over 10 years Houston, 9 March 2026 – […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global Elli PowerCenter: Volkswagen Group commissions first large-scale battery storage and increases energy trading portfolio Elli PowerCenter: Volkswagen Group commissions first large-scale battery storage and increases energy trading portfolio Salzgitter. Following the successful completion of several months of construction, the Volkswagen Group is expanding its […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global South Korean battery maker SK On lays off 958 US employees South Korean battery maker SK On lays off 958 US employees SEOUL, March 7 (Reuters) – South Korean ​battery maker SK ‌On laid off 958 ​employees at ​its Atlanta, Georgia, […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global China’s CATL beats estimates as battery profit growth quickens China’s CATL beats estimates as battery profit growth quickens BEIJING, March 9 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle ​battery maker CATL (300750.SZ), net profit rose by a better-than-expected 57.1% in the […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global EGI Battery Establishes Future Home of Advanced Battery Manufacturing in Michigan EGI Battery Establishes Future Home of Advanced Battery Manufacturing in Michigan Ann Arbor campus anchors U.S. scale-up strategy addressing American battery needs. ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — […] Batteries News · 9 Mar 2026 Global Terrorist attack targeting US Embassy in Oslo I monitor all news related to the war in Iran that could affect oil prices. Bioplastics News · 9 Mar 2026 Global AI servers reshape ITAD sector, recyclers brace for new wave The coming retirement of AI data center hardware could reshape IT asset recovery, as recyclers prepare for complex servers packed with valuable GPUs and specialized components. Resource Recycling (US) · 9 Mar 2026 Global Trade flow shifts, volatility require varied responses Both long- and short-term solutions including policy, localization can help support the industry, panelists said during the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference in San Diego. Resource Recycling (US) · 9 Mar 2026 Global RecycleDat! collects nearly 197,000 cans at Mardi Gras The coalition diverted more than 61,000 pounds of material in New Orleans, including nearly 197,000 aluminum beverage cans. Resource Recycling (US) · 9 Mar 2026 Global Entsorgung von Boilern & Warmwasserspeichern: Illegale Praktiken aufgedeckt Viele Schrotthändler nehmen illegal Boiler und Warmwasserspeicher mit hochgradig klimaschädlichen Inhaltsstoffen zur Entsorgung an. Dies belegen stichprobenartige Testbesuche der Deutschen Umwelthilfe (DUH) bei insgesamt 12 Schrotthändlern in Berlin und Brandenburg. Zwei Drittel der Betriebe wollten entsprechende Altgeräte für eine Entsorgung annehmen, obwohl sie dazu nicht befugt sind – teilwe… Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Mar 2026 Global “Uitzoeken wat nodig is voor het in gang zetten van een verandering” De recyclingsector wordt nog te veel gezien als een mannenwereld. Niks is minder waar. Meer en meer vrouwen vinden een job en een plaats in de wereld van afvalinzameling en -verwerking. En we stellen ze graag uitgebreid aan je voor. In elke editie laten we een vrouw uit de sector aan het woord over haar […] Het bericht “Uitzoeken wat nodig is voor het in gang zetten van een verandering” versche… RecyclePro · 9 Mar 2026 Global Austropressen sind Erfolgsfaktoren im Ressourcen-Management der Zukunft Die Recycling- und Entsorgungswirtschaft steht mehr denn je im Zentrum globaler Transformationen: Kreislaufwirtschaft, CO₂-Reduktion, Materialeffizienz und gesetzliche Rahmenbedingungen treiben die Branche massiv voran. Zudem steigen die Anforderungen an Prozesssicherheit, Automatisierung und Energieeffizienz. Zuverlässigkeit, Wirtschaftlichkeit und Nachhaltigkeit sind bestimmende Faktoren in d… Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Mar 2026 Global Blockade der Straße von Hormus trifft Importe in die EU direkt und indirekt Eine Blockade des Schiffsverkehrs wirkt neben den ausbleibenden Lieferungen von Öl, Gas und anderen Grundstoffen indirekt über die weltweiten Lieferketten auf die Handelsströme der EU. Das ergab eine aktuelle Analyse des ifo Instituts und von Econpol Europe. „Die Importe aus dem Iran und den angrenzenden Staaten, die über die Straße von Hormus nach Europa geliefert […] Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Mar 2026 Global Qatar warns that oil prices could double to over $150 a barrel Qatar’s energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, warned that oil prices could double to over $150 a barrel, threatening global economies. He said the Middle East conflict could trigger a new energy crisis. Bioplastics News · 9 Mar 2026 Global Bundesrat beschließt Kritis-Dachgesetz – VKU spricht von überfälligem Durchbruch Der Bundesrat hat am Freitag (6. März 2026) dem Kritis-Dachgesetz zugestimmt. Damit werden erstmals einheitliche Standards für den physischen Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen erlassen. Energie-, Wasser- und Telekommunikationsversorger sowie Abwasser- und Abfallbetriebe sollen künftig Risikoanalysen erstellen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen umsetzen und schwere Störungen melden. Ziel ist, die Versorgung … Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Mar 2026 Global PPWR: TÜV Rheinland bietet Online-Check für Betroffenheitsanalyse Der PPWR-Quick-Check führt Unternehmen strukturiert durch die wesentlichen Anforderungen der EU-Verpackungs- und Verpackungsabfallverordnung. Die EU-Verpackungs- und Verpackungsabfallverordnung (PPWR) bringt weitreichende Anforderungen für Unternehmen mit sich. Von Recyclingfähigkeit und Mindestanteilen recycelter Materialien bis hin zu Mehrwegsystemen und strengen Kennzeichnungspflichten – die… Recyclingportal.eu · 9 Mar 2026 Global Greenpeace International urges governments to defend international law, as evidence suggests breaches by deep sea mining contractors As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opens its 31st Session, Greenpeace International is calling on member states to take firm and swift action. Greenpeace International · 8 Mar 2026 Global Streetwise Strategies in US Imperial Oil Hegemony While the European Union is attempting to phase crude oil out of its energy equation in favor of Green Deal–aligned alternatives such as vegetable-based fuels, the United States could consolidate its position as the world’s dominant energy power almost overnight. It is important to remember that modern economies were built as carbon economies. They rely […] Bioplastics News · 8 Mar 2026 Global Iraq (Basra) oil infrastructure destroyed (Video) Watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danyal Alam (@global_military_forum) Bioplastics News · 8 Mar 2026 Global Major Iranian oil depots and refinery destroyed (Videos) The attacks spark large fires as they hit four oil storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre in Tehran and Alborz. The Aghdasieh oil warehouse in northeast Tehran, the Tehran refinery in the south, the Shahran oil depot in the west of Tehran, and an oil depot in Karaj city were the facilities targeted. […] Bioplastics News · 8 Mar 2026 Global WOW! | International Women’s Day 2026 ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 8 Mar 2026 Global Goldman Sachs Analysis of Oil Market Impact from Iran Conflict Oil jumped following US and Israeli strikes in Iran. Brent oil, the international benchmark, rose to $88 on Thursday, up from $61 at the end of last year. The impact of rising oil prices on the US economy will depend on the extent of transportation disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Goldman Sachs […] Bioplastics News · 7 Mar 2026 Global Sungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit Sungrow and Delta Capacity Deepen Partnership with 1 GWh BESS Framework Agreement Signed at Energy Storage Summit MUNICH, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters […] Batteries News · 6 Mar 2026 Global BASQUEVOLT appoints Nicolò Campagnol as Chief Program Officer to lead customer programs and commercialization of solid-state battery technology BASQUEVOLT appoints Nicolò Campagnol as Chief Program Officer to lead customer programs and commercialization of solid-state battery technology BASQUEVOLT today announced the appointment of Nicolò Campagnol as Chief Program Officer […] Batteries News · 6 Mar 2026 Global NextStar Energy Celebrates Grand Opening of Canada’s First and Only Commercial-Scale Battery Manufacturing Facility NextStar Energy Celebrates Grand Opening of Canada’s First and Only Commercial-Scale Battery Manufacturing Facility “NextStar Energy: Powering What’s Next” event celebrates key milestones and the company’s resilience as it enters […] Batteries News · 6 Mar 2026 Global Holyvolt Acquires Wildcat Discovery Technologies Holyvolt Acquires Wildcat Discovery Technologies Holyvolt has completed the acquisition of US-based Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a globally recognized leader in battery materials discovery. The combination brings together advanced materials development […] Batteries News · 6 Mar 2026 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week Greenpeace around the world taking action, Indigenous communities defending their land from the Indonesian government, a Monumental Kite festival and many other great moments. Here are a few of our favorite images from Greenpeace work this week. Comment below which you like best! Greenpeace International · 6 Mar 2026 Global Zelensky threatens to kill EU & NATO head of state “Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary have escalated following a diplomatic row over energy transit and financial aid. On March 5, 2026, President Zelenskyy issued a sharp warning to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, suggesting he would give Orbán’s ‘address’ to Ukrainian soldiers if Hungary continues to block a €90 billion EU aid package. This aid is currently […] Bioplastics News · 6 Mar 2026 Global Oregon passes battery EPR Law, banning lithium-ion disposal A 20–8 Senate vote sends Oregon's HB 4144 to the governor, mandating that battery producers fund and operate collection infrastructure across the state by 2029. Resource Recycling (US) · 6 Mar 2026 Global ICYMI: Top 5 e-scrap stories from February 2026 News on Malaysian e-waste imports, battery fire impacts on insurance, a community initiative, dumped wind turbine blades and Sony's supply chain initiative were the biggest news in February. Resource Recycling (US) · 6 Mar 2026 Global ICYMI: Top 5 recycling stories from February 2026 News on the closure of a PET reclaimer, the status of an Oregon EPR lawsuit, a new Florida MRF, a federal bill on recycling claims and battery fire impacts on insurance were the biggest news in February. Resource Recycling (US) · 6 Mar 2026 Global Northeast recycled commodity values hit 5-year lows While most recycled commodity values continued to fall during the quarter, they did so at a slower pace, according to NERC data. Resource Recycling (US) · 6 Mar 2026 Global UK Net Zero Policies ridiculed on social media Watch Bioplastics News · 6 Mar 2026 Global Greenpeace protest against ENI sponsorship Olympic Games Personal Opinion It’s better to have an oil company sponsoring the Olympic Games than a junk food producer. It was a good idea to have an Italian company sponsoring the Olympic Games in Italy. What I disliked more was to have Snoop Dogg as an Olympic Games ambassador. What an immoral choice. Watch the video […] Bioplastics News · 6 Mar 2026 Global EU Chemical sector is collapsing due to dysfunctional EU policies Source Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022, new report finds Bioplastics News · 6 Mar 2026 Global EU Citizens are drinking from paper cups and straws while the world is at war Watch the video View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eco-logicAds (PAPER CUPS)🥤 (@ecologicads) Bioplastics News · 6 Mar 2026 Global Netherlands is facing a formaldehyde public health scandal Watch the Video View this post on Instagram A post shared by Low Tox Leven ❊ Michelle & Marie (@lowtoxleven.nl) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dutch Brief (formerly Groningen Mail) (@dutchbrief) Bioplastics News · 6 Mar 2026