Regulation & Trust: Ghana’s environment minister called for more transparency and fair enforcement from the EPA, stressing that illegal mining, waste dumping, open burning, and harmful chemicals need both stronger rules and behavior change. Community Opposition to Mining: In South Dakota, a clean-water group held uranium drilling forums and urged residents to oppose a county data center plan that could raise power demand and revive uranium mining fears. Plastic-to-Construction Innovation: Rwanda researchers reported experimental tiles made from recycled rigid plastics reinforced with sisal, with the strongest mix hitting 41.66 MPa compressive strength and low water absorption. Human Rights & Waste Management: The UN Human Rights Office expanded its database of companies tied to illegal Israeli settlement activities, adding 61 firms, including in waste management and other sectors. Local Waste Policy: Zimbabwe lawmakers heard plans for tougher littering and illegal dumping penalties, but enforcement depends on new waste regulations being approved. Recycling in Action: Maryland’s Deale Library launched an oyster-shell recycling library, while Texas communities are using restaurant shells to rebuild Gulf oyster reefs. Battery Circularity: Hyundai is testing second-life EV batteries for stationary fast-charging energy storage in South Korea. E-waste Events: Free electronics recycling events are scheduled in Buena Vista (Sept. 26) and Kodiak (weekend). Enforcement on the Ground: A Fort Worth crash involving a Waste Management dumpster truck damaged an overpass and shut down Highway 287, with repairs expected to continue into October.