World Environment Day push: Malaysia’s deputy minister says real sustainability needs government, NGOs, schools and communities working together, highlighting volunteering, lake cleanups, composting and waste segregation demos. Recycling rules of thumb: A UK recycling partner warns residents not to contaminate bins with items like tissues, wet wipes, cotton buds and ceramics, stressing correct disposal to avoid fines. Local governance & waste contracts: Port St. Lucie, Florida will vote Monday on how to use a $24M settlement from Waste Pro, with possible resident refunds after missed pickup complaints. Dengue risk tied to waste: Sri Lanka reports rising mosquito breeding linked to poor waste management and stagnant water, urging urgent cleanup at homes, schools and public sites. City waste system overhaul: Kathmandu Metropolitan City plans to manage waste in 7 clusters using tech, a mechanized recovery facility and a fee system under the polluter-pays principle. Bengaluru tender controversy: Karnataka’s R Ashoka urges an independent review of a ₹39,437-crore solid waste management tender, alleging political pressure and long-term harm to public finances. Composting & circular culture: Indonesia’s tourism ministry expands its Clean Tourism Movement to cut single-use plastics and improve destination waste management. Waste-to-energy momentum: India’s bio-energy push is framed as both a green growth pillar and a way to tackle waste, with new committee plans to speed adoption. Recycling service upgrade: Scotland’s Aberdeenshire Council wins an award for expanding app alerts for trade waste customers, including missed-bin notifications and bin schedules. Landfill safety monitoring: Davao, Philippines reports progress toward reopening its sanitary landfill after a trash slide suspension, with ongoing audits and engineering works. Upcycling spotlight: A US “Recycled: A Masked Art Show” invites artists to submit original works made from recycled materials for display in September.