AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLandfill Methane: Satellite analysis found major methane leaks at Turkish landfills ahead of COP31, with emissions at the highest-detecting sites averaging as much as 7.4 metric tons an hour. Turkey is the world’s fifth-largest solid-waste methane emitter. Recycling Infrastructure: Biffa reopened its Suffolk materials recovery facility after a £12 million upgrade, while Romania’s Romcarbon completed a 55 million lei recycling plant. Collection Disruptions: Johannesburg’s Pikitup is clearing a refuse backlog after a workers’ strike disrupted collections, though some neighbourhoods still face delays. Waste Enforcement: The UK has formed a DEFRA-led group to crack down on waste crime. Global Investment: A $4.66 million project aims to overhaul waste management in Freetown. Policy Watch: California’s landmark plastics law is expected to reduce less waste than originally projected.
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