AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWaste & Recycling Policy: Bristol Waste is swapping brittle green recycling boxes for larger sealable red bags for plastic and cans, with the changeover rolling street-by-street until November. Local Recycling Rules: Athens-Clarke County is again weighing a plastic grocery bag and foam food container ban after years of pushback, citing litter and damage to recycling equipment. Plastic Bag Compliance: South Africa’s rules tighten further: from Jan. 1, 2027, plastic carrier and flat bags must be made from 100% post-consumer recyclate. Electronics Recycling & Fire Risk: A Salt Lake City electronics recycling plant faced a second fire in four months, raising concerns about battery-related hazards. Service Expansion: Spokane County will add about 2,500 unincorporated residents to curbside recycling by spring, aligning with Washington’s recycling reform goals. Waste-to-Energy Progress: Davao City moved a step closer to a waste-to-energy project by releasing a bid bond for a planned 11 MW facility. Climate/Emissions: Netherlands greenhouse gas emissions ticked up slightly in Q2 2026, with mobility down but electricity up.
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