Community 'outraged' over rejected plastic recycling factory appeal

Community members on the New South Wales Southern Highlands say they are "outraged and distressed" a decision not to allow a plastics recycling facility to be built in Moss Vale will be appealed. Plasrefine, now rebranded as Repoly, commenced an...

Huge blaze at recycling centre ends after 12-hour operation

Additional reporting by Finn Macdiarmid Firefighters battling a huge blaze which broke out on an industrial estate this morning have confirmed it has now been put out. Thick, black smoke could be seen coming from a building on Medway City Estate...

VinFast India signs agreement with BatX Energies for battery recycling and repurposing

The agreement may extend to future initiatives such as second-life applications, urban mining, and strategic material recovery, contributing to circular economy development in India and Vietnam.VinFast Auto India has entered into an agreement with...

Fire crews tackling recycling centre blaze

Fire crews have urged residents to close their windows as they tackle a fire at a recycling centre on a Kent industrial estate. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said four fire engines had been sent to battle a blaze at the site in Clipper Close,...

VinFast India Partners with BatX Energies for EV Battery Recycling

VinFast Auto India has signed a strategic partnership with BatX Energies to establish comprehensive battery recycling and repurposing services for the electric vehicle manufacturer's operations in India. The agreement was announced on July 11,...

Recycling up 2%

According to the entity that manages and promotes the selection, collection, and recycling of packaging in Portugal, between January and June, 4,009 tons of packaging were sent for recycling compared to the first half of 2024, totalling 231,000...

Ecore International acquires HTI Recycling

Lancaster, PA – Ecore International announced the acquisition of HTI Recycling, a leading tire collection, recycling, reuse, and crumb rubber manufacturer. The acquisition, which includes HTI subsidiaries Edge Rubber Recycling and D&G Heavy...

MCD to hire new waste management agencies in 3 zones

An MCD official said the third extension given to the existing contractor was nearing completion. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has expedited work on major sanitation projects that have been pending in the city for a long time. The civic...

Montessori Academy and Maude Crosse Preparatory School Lead the Charge in NSWMA Recycling Initiative

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -The following is a press release from the Nevis Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA): Ms. Shelagh James, Coordinator of the Recycling Project with the Montessori Academy student leaders recognized for their participation...

Councillors reject appointment of waste management unit executive director

Staffing structure seems bloated, corporate services head tells public health committee Premium By Ntsikelelo Qoyo - 09 July 2025 A public health committee meeting descended into chaos after the corporate services department denied supporting the...

Cartons and Black Plastic Banned from Tompkins County Curbside Recycling

Cartons can include any type of food, drink or soup carton box, while black plastic can include items like black microwavable food trays and take-out containers. The community can learn more about curbside recycling and the newly prohibited items...

Siaya Plant Proposal Spurs Nuclear Waste Management Talks

Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justus Wabuyabo has assured Kenyans that the country’s management of nuclear waste is top-notch, citing advanced technology systems that would ensure the proper disposal of...

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Burial for newborn found at Auckland recycling plant in 2021

The burial for a newborn girl found dead at an Auckland recycling plant almost four years ago will be held next month, police say. The infant, who was named baby Anahera by the community, was discovered on August 16, 2021. Detective inspector...

Oregon’s recycling gets a needed reboot

While U.S. plastic recycling rates have historically hovered between 5 and 10 percent, Oregon continues to lead the way, with rates trending higher—around 13.7 percent, according to a 2020 report from the Oregon Department of Environmental...

Recycling lithium-ion batteries a ‘great economic opportunity’, says ICEA chief

Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), has called lithium-ion battery recycling a “great opportunity” for Indian entrepreneurs and a strong economic proposition in the long run. Speaking to CNBC-TV18,...

Toyota Tsusho America Completes Acquisition of Radius Recycling

- Acquisition advances Toyota Tsusho's circular economy initiatives, solidifies Radius Recycling's leadership position - Radius to continue operating as standalone business, leveraging Toyota Tsusho's capabilities and resources NEW YORK and...

Upcycling old materials to create a blooming gorgeous flowerbed

CREATIVE students have repurposed items destined for the bin into a flowerbed at Malvern Park. For the second year running Newlands Bishop Farm has hand-crafted a piece for all to enjoy. This year’s theme – chosen by the council’s environmental...

‘Recycling site will be put too close to homes’

The current recycling site in Regis Road A NEW plan for the borough’s biggest recycling centre will cause a spike in pollution around homes and schools, say residents. A development outlined for the £1bn redevelopment of the Regis Road industrial...

Letter to the editor: Be respectful when recycling, please

I work at the bottle redemption center in Middlebury, a job both thankless and oddly wonderful, interacting with so many members of this community I grew up in. I recently received the purported recycling from the recent town hall expansion...