AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPort Waste Rules: Penang Port Commission rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure for ship-generated waste under its Green Port Policy, requiring licensed operators to follow standardized, safe, legally compliant handling and to get approvals before operating. Recycling Safety: A Dorset recycling-centre incident showed an e-bike lithium battery exploding, prompting a warning to never toss batteries into skips or mix them with other waste. Beach Cleanup Surge: Mumbai’s BMC ramped up Juhu Beach cleanup after heavy rain and tides pushed marine waste ashore, removing about 1,800 metric tonnes over 10 days and boosting daily removal capacity. Court Pressure on Landfills: India’s Bombay High Court cautioned BMC against a Moshi-style landfill disaster, ordering stricter Solid Waste Rules enforcement and compliance reports for Kanjurmarg. Illegal Dump Scrutiny: A Philippine Senate investigation was requested over an alleged open dump inside an Aeta ancestral domain in Subic, citing possible water contamination and health risks. Textile Recycling Push: A free clothes and linens drop-off event is set for Tri-County residents, aiming to keep millions of tons of textiles out of U.S. landfills. Local Governance & Waste: Cedarburg approved a feasibility study for Woolen Mills Dam removal, while Hardin council discussions included a waste-management contractor tied to local community projects.
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