AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRecycling Performance: Scotland’s household recycling rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years, raising fresh questions about progress toward a circular economy. Bulgaria faces a stark challenge too, with 91.4% of waste reportedly still going to landfill. Fire Risks: A lithium-ion battery is suspected in a major blaze at a Llay scrapyard, prompting renewed warnings not to put batteries or vapes in general rubbish. Durham County also urged residents to keep them out of collection bins after a refuse-truck fire. Methane Cuts: Green Africa Youth Organization and Accra’s municipal assembly are seeking government and investor backing for a plan to cut waste methane by at least 30% by 2030, mainly by turning organic waste into compost and biogas. Recycling Investment: Clarios plans to acquire Ecobat’s operations, bringing two battery-recycling businesses together as demand grows for recovered materials. Waste-to-Energy: Abu Dhabi aims to convert half of household waste into electricity by the end of 2026.
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