Waste-to-Energy Push (India): Patna Municipal Corporation is set to coordinate a 15 MW waste-to-energy plant at Ramchak Bairiya with 12 local bodies feeding waste into an integrated processing facility. Recycling Access Rules (UK): Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority has launched a consultation on Household Waste Recycling Centres, weighing resident-only access, “fair use” visit limits, booking systems, and pre-sorting waste before arrival. Packaging Crackdowns (EU/India): The EU starts applying new PFAS limits for food-contact packaging, while India’s FSSAI bans plastic-based packaging for pan masala, allowing only plastic-free materials like paper, tin, and glass. Protected Area Ban (Philippines): DENR’s Mount Hamiguitan Range sanctuary bans wet wipes and single-use plastics, with mandatory pre-climb checks and inspections. Illegal Dumping Enforcement (Malaysia/India): Johor forms a special team to investigate claims of Singapore construction waste dumped in Pontian, and India’s NGT orders 100% door-to-door segregation and tighter DRCC management in Mancherial. Fire & Health Risks (UK/Iraq): A major recycling-centre fire in Milton Keynes has crews on scene for a prolonged period, while Baghdad residents report sulfur-like odors linked to waste burning. Local Sanitation Funding (US): Mount Airy approved $2.3 million for flood-related replacement of sanitation vehicles and equipment, warning more costs are coming.