Industrial Policy Push (India): Gujarat is drafting an “ultra mega” industrial category for projects investing at least Rs. 10,000 crore and creating 3,000 jobs, with extra job requirements for higher investment; the plan also expands thrust sectors and explicitly includes textile waste recycling support. Market Signals (India): CMR Green Technologies’ IPO drew heavy demand and a strong debut, spotlighting India’s fast-growing metal recycling sector. Municipal Fleet Upgrade (US): Meridian Waste in South Carolina is launching a new contract with 13 McNeilus refuse and recycling vehicles, aiming to improve residential collection reliability from day one. Recycling Rules (UK): England’s Simpler Recycling reforms are tightening household guidance, including keeping metal lids on glass jars to reduce sorting losses and avoid missed collections. Local Service Strain (UK): South Gloucestershire reported thousands of missed bin collections during a heatwave, blaming early shift cutoffs, vehicle breakdowns, and sickness, while officials promise better contingency planning. Battery Recycling Expansion (Uzbekistan): China’s Si Jie Stone is exploring battery recycling and export-focused lighting manufacturing in Uzbekistan, positioning the country as a regional production hub. Circular Packaging (Europe): Elopak says it has cut emissions in European carton production by switching to aluminium made with renewable electricity, and it’s pushing recyclability improvements ahead of upcoming packaging rules. Food Waste Diversion (Ireland): Ireland’s brown bin uptake is rising, with a survey showing a 70% jump in brown bin waste collection and more households using food waste recycling services. Waste Crisis Pressure (India): Bengaluru’s garbage crisis is worsening again, with uncollected waste piling up, spreading odours, and increasing mosquito risks as collection remains irregular. Battery Recovery Research (US): Cornell researchers report an electrochemical approach that can recover up to 95% of lithium-ion battery power after use, aiming to cut recycling costs and landfill risk. Upcycling for Social Impact (Philippines): Eurotel is turning retired hotel linens into tote bags, funding support for children with disabilities and their families. Waste Management & Climate (Indonesia/Bali): Bali’s tourism-driven waste strain is prompting higher-level government attention, with landfill closures and hazardous waste shipping costs cited as key bottlenecks. Recycling Cooperation (Mongolia/South Korea): Mongolia and South Korea are running an eco-innovation seminar to boost SME competitiveness and recycling cooperation, including investment opportunities in the sector.