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Global T&E – IAA will ensure most EVs sold in Europe will have batteries made in the EU, but loopholes threaten its impact T&E – IAA will ensure most EVs sold in Europe will have batteries made in the EU, but loopholes threaten its impact T&E’s reaction to the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global T&E – The falling cost gap between EU and Chinese batteries T&E – The falling cost gap between EU and Chinese batteries New analysis shows why made-in-EU requirements are a sovereignty premium worth paying. As the European Union is debating whether […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Sensata Technologies Launches FaultBreak™ Contactor to Advance EV Safety and Reliability Sensata Technologies Launches FaultBreak™ Contactor to Advance EV Safety and Reliability Sensata’s new FaultBreak™ is a breakthrough, market-leading innovation designed to deliver resettable, passive fault protection for electric vehicles (EVs).Enables […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Honeywell Delivers Battery Manufacturing Automation to Alabama Mobility and Power Center Honeywell Delivers Battery Manufacturing Automation to Alabama Mobility and Power Center HOUSTON, March 4, 2026 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Volytica – Eliminating BESS Data Silos: volytica & Cellect Launch Native API Integration Volytica – Eliminating BESS Data Silos: volytica & Cellect Launch Native API Integration DRESDEN and BARCELONA — March 3, 2026: volytica diagnostics, a specialist in advanced battery analytics and diagnostics, […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Floatech, Madrid-based high-performance battery anode start-up, secures €2.5 million in European funding Floatech, Madrid-based high-performance battery anode start-up, secures €2.5 million in European funding Floatech, spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, will receive €2.5 million in new funding after being selected for the […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Qnetic Raises $5 Million to Start Up US Manufacturing and Deploy First Q500 Flywheel Energy Storage Systems Qnetic Raises $5 Million to Start Up US Manufacturing and Deploy First Q500 Flywheel Energy Storage Systems Funding will equip California factory for low-volume production and accelerate pilots with utilities and […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global More collaboration needed to reduce plastic pollution Environmental NGOs and plastics recycling industry stakeholders identified common ground solutions to move the needle on recycling and reuse, during a panel at the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Mar 2026 Global CommanderAI launches searchable hauler database The new tool provides a "matchmaking service" for waste haulers and generators, to help streamline demand sourcing and potentially increase revenue. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Mar 2026 Global Certification scorecard for the week of March 2, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Mar 2026 Global South Africa: Making sense of a water crisis after historic floods Unpacking how taps are running dry in Johannesburg when just a month ago, South Africa experienced one of the worst floods in its recorded history. Greenpeace International · 4 Mar 2026 Global Industrial Accelerator Act: European Glass Packaging Industry welcomes recognition of glass as a strategic sector FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 4 Mar 2026 Global Industrial Accelerator Act lacks binding safeguards to end fossil dependence, NGOs warn The European Commission today unveiled its long-awaited Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a flagship proposal to fast-track Europe’s clean industrial transition. NGOs welcome the direction, but warn […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Mar 2026 Global Fireside Chat at PRC features CAA chief The CEOs of the Association of Plastic Recyclers and Circular Action Alliance held a candid, spirited discussion at the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Mar 2026 Global PODCAST: Actieplan plastic recycling – Tussen crisis en capaciteitstekort De plasticrecyclagesector bevindt zich in een spanningsveld. Vandaag staat de markt onder druk door lage virginprijzen, internationale concurrentie en terugvallende marges. Tegelijk naderen de Europese verplichtingen rond recycled content tegen 2030, terwijl net nu recyclagecapaciteit verdwijnt. In deze aflevering van Trash Talks gaat host Nele Roobrouck in gesprek met Eric Van Roekel (Van Werv… RecyclePro · 4 Mar 2026 Global Actieplan plastic recycling – Tussen crisis en capaciteitstekort De plasticrecyclagesector bevindt zich in een spanningsveld. Vandaag staat de markt onder druk door lage virginprijzen, internationale concurrentie en terugvallende marges. Tegelijk naderen de Europese verplichtingen rond recycled content tegen 2030, terwijl net nu recyclagecapaciteit verdwijnt. In deze aflevering van Trash Talks gaat host Nele Roobrouck in gesprek met Eric Van Roekel (Van Werv… RecyclePro · 4 Mar 2026 Global European Recycling Conference 2026 in Madrid, June 10 The European Recycling Conference (ERC) heads to IFEMA Madrid in 2026, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders, policymakers and innovators at a decisive moment for Europe’s circular transition. With the spotlight on the upcoming Circular Economy Act, this year’s conference will focus on one central question: how do we deliver circularity in practice? Discussions will […] Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Mar 2026 Global 6. AZuR-Partnertreffen in Österreich: Mut machen, Veränderungen anpacken, Chancen wahrnehmen Am 26. und 27. Februar 2026 trafen sich über 70 Teilnehmende aus Industrie, KMU, Handel, Politik und Wissenschaft zum sechsten AZuR-Partnertreffen in Oberösterreich. Gastgeber KIAS Recycling GmbH betreibt die einzige Altreifenrecycling-Anlage Österreichs. Auf der Agenda im Veranstaltungszentrum „Alte Fabrik“ standen spannende Fachvorträge, Workshops, eine exklusive Werksführung und der lebhafte… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Mar 2026 Global Nieuwkomers in Recycling top 100 Elk jaar verzamelt maakt Recycling International een top 100 van de meest prominente figuren wereldwijd binnen de wereld van recycling. Niet omdat ze de grootste bedrijven hebben, maar omdat ze het verschil maken en een inspiratie voor anderen vormen. Met respectievelijk negen en zes genomineerden scoren België en Nederland opvallend goed. Bij een vorige analyse […] Het bericht Nieuwkomers in R… RecyclePro · 4 Mar 2026 Global Papierindustrie 2025 weiter unter Druck: Produktion, Absatz und Umsatz rückläufig Abwärtstrend der Papier- und Zellstoffindustrie hält 2025 an: Rückgang bei Produktionsmengen, Absatz und Umsatz. Trotz Entlastung bei den Energiepreisen keine Verbesserung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Unternehmen droht Verlust an Substanz und Resilienz. Die deutsche Papier- und Zellstoffindustrie stand auch 2025 massiv unter Druck und musste bei Produktionsmenge, Absatz und Umsatz Rückgänge hinneh… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Mar 2026 Global Rosenheim eröffnet Zentrum für Kreislaufwirtschaft & Recycling Mit der feierlichen Eröffnung des neuen Zentrums für Kreislaufwirtschaft & Recycling (ZKR) in Waldkraiburg setzt die Technische Hochschule Rosenheim ein starkes Signal für nachhaltige Innovation in der Region. Die Veranstaltung fand in Anwesenheit des Bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten Dr. Markus Söder statt und unterstrich die strategische Bedeutung des Zentrums für Forschung, Transfer und wirtsc… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Mar 2026 Global IFAT Munich 2026: bvse rückt Recycling- und Entsorgungs-Mittelstand ins Rampenlicht Im Spannungsfeld von Rohstoffsicherung, EU-Regulierung und Marktdruck positioniert sich der bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V. auf der IFAT Munich 2026 klar als Stimme des Recycling-Mittelstands. Vom 4. bis 7. Mai setzt der Verband mit eigenem Messestand, 16 Mitausstellern und drei Panels auf der Orange Stage gezielte Impulse in der Markt- und Regulierungsdebatte der Kreis… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Mar 2026 Global From lab to manufacturing: Laser processes as enablers for industrial solid-state batteries From lab to manufacturing: Laser processes as enablers for industrial solid-state batteries Solid-state batteries promise greater safety, higher energy density, and new degrees of freedom in cell design. Yet the […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Full Circle Lithium Plant at Full Capacity Ahead of April Retail Rollout of FCL-X™ Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers Full Circle Lithium Plant at Full Capacity Ahead of April Retail Rollout of FCL-X™ Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers Extinguisher Production Expected to be at Capacity as Rising Lithium-Ion Fire Incidents […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global China lithium prices tumble as weak EV sales, Middle East war cloud demand outlook China lithium prices tumble as weak EV sales, Middle East war cloud demand outlook March 3 (Reuters) – Lithium prices in China plunged on Tuesday as weaker sales from major […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in German battery storage projects to Allianz GI TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in German battery storage projects to Allianz GI BERLIN, March 3 (Reuters) – French oil major TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), has ​sold a 50% stake in 11 battery […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global EGI Battery Announces Successful Close of $10 Million Seed Round – Funding to Accelerate US Advanced Battery Manufacturing EGI Battery Announces Successful Close of $10 Million Seed Round – Funding to Accelerate US Advanced Battery Manufacturing Funding to Accelerate U.S. Advanced Battery Manufacturing. ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 3, […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Qnovo, a leader in battery software, Secures Strategic Investment from Hyundai Motor and Kia Qnovo, a leader in battery software, Secures Strategic Investment from Hyundai Motor and Kia MILPITAS, Calif., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qnovo, a leader in battery software, today announced a […] Batteries News · 4 Mar 2026 Global Cullet Glass breaks into Midwest with Repeat Glass deal Cullet LLC has secured its first operational glass recycling platform with the acquisition of Cleveland,Ohio-based Repeat Glass. Resource Recycling (US) · 3 Mar 2026 Global Mint, HP close loop on recycled copper Mint Innovation produced certified closed-loop copper from HP end-of-life electronics, marking a traceable batch return to new laptops and expanding US plans. Resource Recycling (US) · 3 Mar 2026 Global Derisking Europe: When public money insures private profit Article by Marilisa Marigliano and Katy Wiese Europe likes to present its green and industrial ambitions as bold and transformative. From clean tech and semiconductors to strategic autonomy and defence, the European Union promises massive investment to secure its future. But behind the headlines, a quieter shift is taking place. One that risks undermining democratic control, climate ambition, a… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Mar 2026 Global PureCycle sees easing headwinds to R-PP adoption CEO Dustin Olson thinks the worst years of "high headwinds" are mostly behind the industry and that demand from legislation and consumer pressure will resume. Resource Recycling (US) · 3 Mar 2026 Global Panelists: Textile recycling requires more automation A workshop at the Textile Recycling Summit in San Diego explored how much automation could be deployed in sorting and grading used clothes. Resource Recycling (US) · 3 Mar 2026 Global Nova launches recycled PE grades from Indiana plant The Canadian producer is hopeful to gain adoption, despite the challenges common to recycling plastic film. Resource Recycling (US) · 3 Mar 2026 Global Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published today. The publication covers the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issues, as well as opportunities for action – including the positive effects of nature-based solutions on mental wellbeing. European Environment Agency — press releases · 3 Mar 2026 Global Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published today. The publication covers the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issues, as well as opportunities for action – including the positive effects of nature-based solutions on mental wellbeing. European Environment Agency — press releases · 3 Mar 2026 Global Dementia is rising fast – 5 surprising ways to protect your brain - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 3 Mar 2026 Global Innovative plastics, high added value and fully committed to the ecological transition From June 2 to 5, 2026, the plastics, composites and rubber industries will come together for four days dedicated to responsible innovation and sustainable value creation. With 800 exhibitors and brands spread across five complementary sectors, FIP – France Innovation Plasturgie is the strategic trade show for an industry in full transformation. Bioplastics News · 3 Mar 2026 Global CESTA forma a municipalidades salvadoreñas para avanzar hacia hojas de ruta basura cero y abre el debate sobre la invasión plástica en el país 3 de marzo, 2026 Con el objetivo de fortalecer capacidades locales y promover soluciones estructurales frente al aumento sostenido de los residuos sólidos en el país, el Centro Salvadoreño de […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 3 Mar 2026 Global Hoog tijd voor duurzame consumptie We zijn niet circulair. Van de 106 miljard ton aan materialen die we gebruiken krijgt nog geen 7% een tweede leven. Toch moeten we die kant uit want ons lineair economisch model heeft grote gevolgen. Van de negen boundaries die onze samenleving bescherming zijn er door materialengebruik inmiddels zes overschreden. Het resultaat is een ontwricht […] Het bericht Hoog tijd voor duurzame consumptie… RecyclePro · 3 Mar 2026