Extended Producer Responsibility Crackdown (Philippines): The DENR has issued show-cause letters to 155 companies for allegedly missing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under RA 11898, as plastic waste is blamed for clogging waterways and pumping stations during heavy rains; first-time penalties range from P5M–P10M, with higher fines and possible permit suspension for repeat offenders. River Cleanup Push (U.S.): Iowa Project AWARE’s weeklong canoe cleanup on the Little Turkey and Turkey Rivers removed over 11 tons of trash, with 97% of recovered materials recycled, including scrap metal, tires, and mixed recyclables. Wind Turbine Circularity (China): China launched batch-scale remanufacturing for retired wind turbines in Jiuquan, remaking 25 units after 15+ years to extend life and redeploy components for distributed wind and industrial power. Local Waste System Strain (U.K.): Bradford Council is investigating fly-tipping at Airedale Hospital, where residents say waste was dumped near the helipad, raising safety concerns. EPR & Plastics Compliance (Philippines): DENR monitoring focuses on companies’ recovery rates via audits, underscoring enforcement pressure as flooding worsens plastic pollution impacts. Solid Waste Infrastructure Planning (India): Pune’s PMRDA plans a centralized solid waste processing plant on 36.5 acres in Chakan MIDC to serve 19 local bodies for decades, aiming to end a long-running garbage crisis. Waste-to-Energy Expansion (India): BPCL rolled out a district-level compressed biogas ecosystem in Satna, turning local waste into CBG for PNG customers and CNG vehicles. Hazardous PFAS Cleanup Authority (U.S.): A federal appeals court left in place EPA’s CERCLA hazardous substance designation for PFOA and PFOS, keeping polluters on the hook for cleanup and enforcement under Superfund rules. E-Waste & Battery Recycling Research: A new review highlights how spent lithium-ion battery cathodes can be recovered for valuable metals, while warning that poor handling can create safety and environmental risks. Packaging Rules Hit (EU): The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now binding, creating new compliance burdens for small sellers across member states.