Nuclear Fuel & Recycling: Oklo and Standard Nuclear signed an MOU to explore commercial nuclear fuel recycling and advanced fuel manufacturing, including potential use of U.S. surplus plutonium. Water Scarcity Policy: Egypt formed an interministerial committee to classify food products and projects by water footprint, pushing closed-loop systems and tougher enforcement for water and wastewater violations. Packaging & EPR Pressure: The EU’s updated packaging rules are set to hit Sri Lankan exporters hard, while Bangladesh is urged to adopt sustainable packaging and extended producer responsibility to improve waste outcomes. Local Waste Service Tech: Mumbai’s BMC folded pothole reporting into its MyBMC MARG complaint app to speed fixes and coordinate departments. Illegal Waste & Enforcement: West Virginia proposed disposal deadlines and penalties over radioactive dust mismanagement at a steel mill. Recycling Market Demand: Make UK says UK aluminium scrap capacity must grow 25% a year to meet industrial needs—warning export leakage could undermine supply. Reuse vs Single-Use: A South Korea stadium survey found nearly all vendors rely on disposable items, with only one using reusables exclusively. Community Upcycling: A Gaza tailor is recycling damaged fabrics into dresses for special occasions, turning war waste into new clothing.