Bridge Demolition & Infrastructure: Ohio’s retired Route 8 bridge in Akron is being dismantled after a controlled blast, with the 1953 structure carrying 121,740 vehicles a day (including 11,000 trucks) before replacement work runs through 2028. EPR & Plastic Accountability: Nagaland’s Pollution Control Board ordered plastic producers, importers, brand owners and processors to register on the CPCB EPR portal within 30 days, warning of environmental compensation under the polluter-pays principle. Local Waste Compliance Under Pressure: Nagaland’s NGT update shows partial progress on legacy waste remediation and transport, but major gaps remain in collection, processing and scientific disposal. Landfill Safety Monitoring: In Davao Region, officials rolled out a risk-based monitoring framework for sanitary landfills after recent incidents, noting only 17 of 49 LGUs run compliant facilities. Enforcement Crackdown: Lagos Waste Management Authority arrested 14 people for waste offences (including illegal lagoon dumping) and seized carts tied to unauthorized waste collection. Recycling Rules for Businesses: Denver’s Universal Recycling and Compost Ordinance is now in effect, pushing commercial properties toward waste diversion plans and clearer material handling. Deposit Return Push: The UK’s new deposit return scheme for single-use drinks containers is set to expand, aiming to cut the 17 million bottles and cans a day that currently miss recycling. Circular Materials & Odor Control: ORTOVOX’s new mountain bike apparel line uses recycled polyester and Microban odor-capture tech, tying product design to waste reduction and longer-lasting freshness. Mattress Diversion Wins: Oregon reported collecting 134,000+ mattresses and box springs in 2025, diverting 5.9 million pounds into recycling, reuse or biomass fuel. Waste & Health Education: Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery safety in schools and communities, linking everyday charging habits to reduced fire risk.