Recycling Policy Shift: Manitoba will now accept empty paper cups in blue recycling bins statewide, removing a long-standing exception and making recycling simpler for residents. EU Fashion Waste Crackdown: A new EU ban on destroying unsold clothes and shoes takes effect, forcing large firms to sell, donate, repair, or recycle instead of incinerating. Circular Plastics in Action: PETValue and Republic Cement sealed a zero-waste-to-landfill partnership in the Philippines, diverting hard-to-recycle plastic fractions into cement co-processing. Local Water Reuse: Vernon, Canada, won provincial approval to expand reclaimed-water uses for street cleaning, dust control, and municipal tree watering as drought restrictions continue. Battery Fire Warning: A UK bin fire tied to lithium-ion batteries prompted fresh public guidance on safe disposal and cooling before dropping off at recycling centres. Urban Sanitation Upgrade: Delhi’s mayor flagged off 135 electric sanitation vehicles to improve door-to-door waste collection and push better segregation at source. Industry Pressure on Scrap Imports: India’s aluminium sector urged higher duties on low-grade scrap and stronger safeguards to prevent dumping and support domestic recycling systems. Informal Recycling Boom: Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers are seeing demand rise as war-related shipping disruptions push factories to buy locally recycled plastic. E-waste Health Reminder: A new report highlights how improper e-waste recycling can expose communities to toxic chemicals, while certified recycling can recover valuable materials safely.