AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndustry Moves: Biffa agreed to acquire Enva’s general recycling businesses in Scotland and England, while ReHubs is asking textile-industry leaders to help shape next year’s European recycling conference. Waste-to-Energy: Abu Dhabi plans a facility to process about 900,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually and generate enough electricity for 52,000 homes; separate sorting projects aim to divert more waste from landfill. E-Waste and Pollution: Uganda launched an e-waste initiative linking responsible disposal with public health and business opportunities. In Ghana, a Japanese technology that reportedly removes mercury from polluted water and soil is drawing interest as a possible response to illegal-mining damage. Safety and Regulation: Lithium-ion battery fires involving waste vehicles and facilities underline hazards in the waste stream. Ontario is considering broad changes to landfill approvals and recycling rules, while Ghana is preparing a nationwide ban on polystyrene foam in 2027. Circular Investment: Eastman regained a $375 million U.S. grant to expand plastics recycling, and Texas researchers say rapid heating could recover valuable metals from electronic waste while limiting toxic byproducts.
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