AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWaste Policy: South Africa’s draft waste strategy targets diverting 40% of waste from landfill within five years and 60% within 15. Proposals include a landfill tax, recovery facilities at landfill sites and a possible ban on sending organic waste to landfill. COP31: The IEA says waste reduction could cut global emissions by 1.5 billion tonnes, while experts at the summit reject incineration as a climate solution and urge zero-waste approaches. Battery Recycling: India has banned exports of lithium-ion battery black mass, aiming to keep valuable materials in the country for recycling. Clean Cities: India’s Swachh Survekshan awards named Navi Mumbai the cleanest city, with cities including Hyderabad, Guwahati and Aizawl also earning recognition for sanitation and waste management. Circular Materials: EU-funded researchers have developed a process to turn marine plastic into new materials. Landfills: Casella abandoned its proposed New Hampshire landfill and will write off $13.6 million in development costs.
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