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Global Ball Corp. looks to World Cup after record 2025 Acquisitions and new capacity are part of the aluminum can manufacturer's strategy to place supply closer to demand, helping to mitigate tariffs and optimize logistics. Resource Recycling (US) · 5 Feb 2026 Global ICYMI: Top 5 e-scrap stories from January 2026 News on the scaling up of e-plastics to supply North American OEMs, vapes contributing to a record number of facility fires, what new PCs mean for ITAD providers in the years ahead, server resale values as AI advances, and a Call2Recycle battery recycling rebrand were the biggest news in January. Catch up on these stories […] Resource Recycling (US) · 5 Feb 2026 Global Greenpeace Italy unveils Olympic rings leaking oil in Milan to call out fossil fuel sponsorship of Winter Games Activists displayed banners reading “Kick polluters out of the Games”, in a protest against one of the Games’ major sponsors, Italian oil and gas giant Eni. Greenpeace International · 5 Feb 2026 Global FORNNAX Appoints New Sales Partner in Europe (Germany) “With over two decades of expertise, Mr. Dieter Jerschl joins FORNNAX as a regional partner to accelerate sustainable recycling solutions across key European markets.” FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY, one of the leading advanced recycling equipment manufacturers, is pleased to announce its newest sales partnership in Germany as part of its strategic expansion into Central Europe. The company […] Global Recycling · 5 Feb 2026 Global Denuo lanceert nieuw kwaliteits­borgings­systeem voor meer transparantie en vertrouwen in bedrijfsrestafval en bouw- en sloopafval Denuo heeft op 30 september het ontwerp van een nieuw Vlaams kwaliteitsborgingssysteem (KBS) voor bedrijfsrestafval en gemengd bouw- en sloopafval overgemaakt aan het kabinet Brouns, de OVAM en het Vlaams Departement Omgeving. Deze belangrijke realisatie kwam tot stand in nauwe samenwerking met Valipac en enkele leden. Het doel: meer transparantie, meer vertrouwen en minder reststromen […] Het … RecyclePro · 5 Feb 2026 Global Wuppertal Institut stärkt Forschung zur Industrie- und Energiesystem-Transformation Zum 1. Februar hat Prof. Dr.-Ing. Clemens Rohde die Leitung der Abteilung Zukünftige Energie- und Industriesysteme am Wuppertal Institut übernommen. Gleichzeitig wurde er im Rahmen des „Jülicher Modells“ als Professor an die Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW) berufen. Damit bauen die beiden Institutionen ihre strategische Partnerschaft weiter aus und stärken die enge Verzahnung von anwendung… Recyclingportal.eu · 5 Feb 2026 Global UNTHA Deutschland auf der Solids & Recycling-Technik UNTHA Deutschland ist auf der Solids & Recycling-Technik 2026 in Dortmund vertreten und stellt dort seine leistungsstarken 4-Wellen-Zerkleinerer der RS-Klasse in den Mittelpunkt. Die Fachmesse findet am 18. und 19. März 2026 in der Messe Dortmund statt und bringt Expertinnen und Experten aus den Bereichen Schüttgut-, Recycling- und Umwelttechnik zusammen. Passend zum Messemotto „Für eine […] Recyclingportal.eu · 5 Feb 2026 Global ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 253 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use. The newly added substances are n-hexane and 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts. Th… Recyclingportal.eu · 5 Feb 2026 Global Interdisziplinäre Forschung zur Konflikterkennung bei der Endlagerung radioaktiver Abfälle Wie lassen sich mögliche Konflikte bei der Endlagerung radioaktiver Abfälle frühzeitig erkennen und vermeiden oder konstruktiv lösen? Welche Wechselwirkungen zwischen rechtlichen, sozialen, technischen und planerischen Faktoren zeichnen sich dabei ab und welche Ungewissheiten bestehen heute noch? Mit diesen und weiteren Fragen beschäftigt sich ein gemeinsames Forschungsprojekt des Instituts für… Recyclingportal.eu · 5 Feb 2026 Global ADS-TEC Energy Strengthens Market Position in Battery Storage Sector in Austria ADS-TEC Energy Strengthens Market Position in Battery Storage Sector in Austria NÜRTINGEN, Germany & KÄRNTEN, Austria–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ADS-TEC Energy PLC (NASDAQ: ADSE) today marked the successful completion of its first year […] Batteries News · 5 Feb 2026 Global Stellantis faces Peugeot model delays due to battery plant issues, Bloomberg News reports Stellantis faces Peugeot model delays due to battery plant issues, Bloomberg News reports Feb 4 (Reuters) – Automaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI), is facing delays to some electric models due to manufacturing […] Batteries News · 5 Feb 2026 Global CATL – Robin Zeng: Unlocking the Sustainable Energy Era with Zero-Carbon Technology CATL – Robin Zeng: Unlocking the Sustainable Energy Era with Zero-Carbon Technology NINGDE, China, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Robin Zeng, Chairman and CEO of CATL, delivered a speech […] Batteries News · 5 Feb 2026 Global Panasonic battery unit posts 3,5% drop in Q3 operating profit; group forecast cut Panasonic battery unit posts 3,5% drop in Q3 operating profit; group forecast cut TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Panasonic Holdings (6752.T), aid on Wednesday third-quarter operating profit for its energy […] Batteries News · 5 Feb 2026 Global Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 Conference Programme Published 10th anniversary edition addresses restoration of competitiveness in European plastics recycling. The outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 5-6 May 2026. Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy and Ton Emans, President of […] Recyclingportal.eu · 5 Feb 2026 Global X‑BATT Files Patent to Advance Safer Lithium-Ion Battery Storage and Operation X‑BATT Files Patent to Advance Safer Lithium-Ion Battery Storage and Operation ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–X-BATT today announced it has filed a U.S. patent application covering new materials and designs aimed at […] Batteries News · 5 Feb 2026 Global Certification scorecard for the week of Feb. 2, 2026 The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: The companies below have either achieved or renewed one or more of the following NAID AAA certifications: Physical destruction of HDDs, physical destruction of SSDs, overwriting of physical hard drives or SSDs or degaussing: Wing Kai Destruction & Recycle Co. of […] Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global SWANA partners with Product Stewardship Institute The Solid Waste Association of North America and the Product Stewardship Institute are formalizing their collaboration to address materials management challenges including lithium-ion battery safety, vape disposal and compressed gas cylinder management. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global New Blancco workflow targets ITAD bottleneck As resale dynamics evolve, Blancco has released a new reimaging tool that aims to improve laptop rebuild quality for ITAD providers. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global Third ExxonMobil recycling plant operational The global energy giant says it's on track to reach processing capacity of 450 million pounds/year of plastic waste in 2026, and stated its support for federal legislation to align recycling policy. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global Movie screening: How to Poison a Planet – 4 March 2026 European Environmental Bureau and ClientEarth invite you to an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary How to Poison a Planet on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at Cinéma Galeries Brussels. To register […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Feb 2026 Global Agilyx leaves US chem recycling, Houston sorting center The European company will transfer its ownership share in the Houston plastics sorting center to JV partners LyondellBasell and ExxonMobil. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global Auditors warn EU may fall short on critical metals A recent report showing Europe is unlikely to secure enough critical minerals by 2030 has implications for ITAD firms and recyclers, as well as for policy developments. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global German researchers say plastics treaty still within reach In a new white paper, the group proposes three key changes to revive the treaty talks after a new chair is selected later this week. Resource Recycling (US) · 4 Feb 2026 Global Municipal Waste Treatment Graph 2023 CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 4 Feb 2026 Global Waste-to-Energy Plants in Europe in 2023 CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 4 Feb 2026 Global PFAS: Forever Chemicals – 5 March 2026 The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), together with Renew Europe, The Greens/EFA and ClientEarth, invite you to attend a high-level policy event on PFAS – chemicals that […] European Environmental Bureau · 4 Feb 2026 Global EU-Abfallverbringungssystem: BDE wirbt für praxistaugliche Einführung digitaler Verfahren Der BDE Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungs-, Wasser- und Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützt das gemeinsame Schreiben mehrerer europäischer Entsorgungs- und Recyclingverbände an die EU-Kommission zur Umsetzung der neuen EU-Abfallverbringungsverordnung. Darin weisen die Verbände auf konkrete Risiken für den reibungslosen Vollzug der neuen Regelungen ab Mai 2026 hin. Hintergrund ist die verpflic… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Feb 2026 Global PODCAST: DIWASS in de praktijk – wat verandert er voor bedrijven? In deze eerste aflevering van Trash Talks gaat Nele Roobrouck (Denuo) in gesprek met Sebastiaan Laloo (Pionira) over DIWASS, het Europese digitale systeem voor grensoverschrijdend afvaltransport. Ze bespreken wat DIWASS concreet inhoudt, hoe het systeem is opgebouwd en welke impact dit heeft op bedrijven in de dagelijkse praktijk. Daarbij komen ook de implementatie-uitdagingen aan bod, zoals le… RecyclePro · 4 Feb 2026 Global DIWASS in de praktijk – wat verandert er voor bedrijven? In deze eerste aflevering van Trash Talks gaat Nele Roobrouck (Denuo) in gesprek met Sebastiaan Laloo (Pionira) over DIWASS, het Europese digitale systeem voor grensoverschrijdend afvaltransport. Ze bespreken wat DIWASS concreet inhoudt, hoe het systeem is opgebouwd en welke impact dit heeft op bedrijven in de dagelijkse praktijk. Daarbij komen ook de implementatie-uitdagingen aan bod, zoals le… RecyclePro · 4 Feb 2026 Global Zonder kwaliteit geen circulaire economie De circulaire economie komt steeds dichterbij, maar dat betekent niet dat alles vanzelf loopt. Ook vandaag nog vinden gerecyclede materialen maar al te vaak moeilijk hun plaats op de markt. Om die beweging te versnellen, is het essentieel om in te zetten op meer transparantie, onberispelijke kwaliteit en coherente beleidskeuzes. Een goed voorbeeld daarvan is […] Het bericht Zonder kwaliteit gee… RecyclePro · 4 Feb 2026 Global Textilfabrik 7.0 – Startschuss für die Textilproduktion der Zukunft: Aufbau eines Textil-Technologie- und Entwicklungszentrums in Mönchengladbach Das Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) der RWTH Aachen University freut sich, den Erhalt des Bewilligungsbescheids für die gemeinsame Initiative „Textilfabrik 7.0“ bekanntzugeben. Ziel des Projekts ist der Aufbau eines Technologie- und Entwicklungszentrums in Mönchengladbach. Die Vision: die Entwicklung eines Industriepa… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Feb 2026 Global Recyclingkongress 2026: KI und die USG-Revision verändern die Schweizer Recyclingbranche Der Recyclingkongress 2026 ist bereits wieder Geschichte und kann sich mit fast 380 Teilnehmenden als einen der grössten Events der Recyclingbranche bezeichnen. Im Fokus der Veranstaltung in Biel (Schweiz) standen die Umweltschutzgesetz (USG)-Revision, die Vorbereitung zur Wiederverwendung von Elektrogeräten sowie die Frage, wie künstliche Intelligenz das Recycling verändert. Den begehrten Circ… Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Feb 2026 Global First Plastic Recycling Technologies Mapping in Europe released by PRE Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) officially launched the first comprehensive mapping of plastics recycling technologies across Europe. This landmark publication marks a milestone for the industry by providing data and an evidence-driven overview of the current state of European plastic recycling, outlining both existing capabilities and critical gaps. It acts as a strategic resource for the […] Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Feb 2026 Global EVE Energy deepens Southeast Asia push with Indonesia battery ecosystem pact EVE Energy deepens Southeast Asia push with Indonesia battery ecosystem pact On January 30, HYD Investment Limited, a joint venture formed by EVE Energy, Huayou Cobalt, and PT Daaz Bara […] Batteries News · 4 Feb 2026 Global H55 Successfully Completes – For the First Time in the Aviation Industry – All Regulator Required Propulsion Battery Module Certification Tests H55 Successfully Completes – For the First Time in the Aviation Industry – All Regulator Required Propulsion Battery Module Certification Tests Sion, Switzerland — February 2nd, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. […] Batteries News · 4 Feb 2026 Global Amprius Secures Strategic US-Based Manufacturing Partner to Scale Domestic Silicon Anode Battery Production Amprius Secures Strategic US-Based Manufacturing Partner to Scale Domestic Silicon Anode Battery Production Partnership with Nanotech Energy establishes American supply chain for high-performance cells, supporting key customers, including L3Harris FREMONT, […] Batteries News · 4 Feb 2026 Global Tana Oy celebrates 55 years of commitment – No time to waste In 2026, Tana celebrates its 55th anniversary. The milestone reflects more than five decades of dedication to connecting human expertise with technology developed to deliver results to be proud of and a clear commitment to shaping the future of recycling and waste management. For 55 years, Tana has evolved alongside its customers, developing machines, systems, […] Recyclingportal.eu · 4 Feb 2026 Global EV Battery – Polaron Raises $8M To Build The ‘Intelligence Layer For Materials Science’ EV Battery – Polaron Raises $8M To Build The ‘Intelligence Layer For Materials Science’ The funding will help expand its engineering team, accelerate the rollout of generative design tools, and […] Batteries News · 4 Feb 2026 Global Elevated Materials Completes First Year with Strong Commercial Momentum and Announces Plans to Triple Production in 2026 Elevated Materials Completes First Year with Strong Commercial Momentum and Announces Plans to Triple Production in 2026 Company delivers more than 100 kilometers to one of its customers and accelerates […] Batteries News · 4 Feb 2026 Global LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells Partner to Deliver 5GWh of US Energy Storage Projects LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells Partner to Deliver 5GWh of US Energy Storage Projects WESTBOROUGH, Mass. and HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Energy Solution Vertech and Qcells – […] Batteries News · 4 Feb 2026