AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnforcement & Accountability: Davao City officials face a DILG probe after the mayor allegedly ordered uncollected garbage dumped in front of the DENR office, with possible penalties ranging from reprimand to removal. Coastal & Landfill Planning: England’s Environment Agency awarded a £1.23bn beach and coastal flood-defence framework to Van Oord and VBA JV, while Southampton’s landfill expansion is still moving through an Environmental Assessment as capacity runs low. Battery & Recycling Loop: GM expanded its Redwood Materials partnership across the full battery lifecycle, adding second-life grid storage at a Michigan plant, and GM also unveiled sodium-ion work aimed at lower-cost energy storage for AI data centers. Recycling Disruptions & Fire Risk: London saw major fires at recycling centres, including a Bermondsey blaze that triggered “avoid the area” smoke warnings and rail disruption; in New Jersey, a court ruling highlights how privilege can be waived in workplace investigation disputes involving recycling firms. Circular Economy in Action: Cape Cod recycled 67.5 tons of boat shrink wrap in 2025 through a regional program, and Moldova’s EcoVoucher collected 300+ tons of used appliances for recycling. Local Waste Services: Warrington approved a five-year textile and shoe recycling contract, and Hamilton (Bermuda) adjusted garbage collection for National Heroes Day while keeping recycling drop-offs running.
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