AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLagos Waste Crackdown: Sanwo-Olu declared a state of emergency on Lagos waste management, inspecting Olusosun and ordering new compactor deployments as LAWMA ramps up enforcement, including arrests for dumping refuse into drainage during rainfall. Recycling Access & Community Action: Worcester rolled out a booking system at its recycling centre, while East Riding councils promoted food-waste recycling during Recycle Week and Chatham County warned residents not to put batteries in bins, pointing to safe drop-off options. Circular Materials Breakthroughs: EU-funded ReBioCycle demonstrated closed-loop recycling of PLA bioplastics from mixed plastic waste back into virgin-quality material, and Grundon invested £2.6m to produce 100,000 tonnes of recycled aggregate from construction waste in Thatcham. Battery Fire Prevention: Reports highlighted lithium-ion battery risks—from a Werrington garage fire possibly linked to a scooter battery to ongoing calls for proper battery disposal to protect waste crews and facilities. Policy Pressure on Plastics: Retail NZ urged the next government to drive progress on critical recycling schemes and define trans-Tasman packaging rules, as regulators tighten requirements worldwide.
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