Landfill Payment Fight: Fleming Waste Solutions says VROMI rejected invoices and removed its operators from government landfill equipment, leading to termination of three workers—now headed to court. Marine & Water Pollution: India’s west coast faces “ghost gear” from lost fishing nets that keeps trapping marine life; separate research highlights seaweed-based traps that can capture microplastics across sizes. Invasive Species to Value: A Coimbatore trial will shred water hyacinth into mulching material with partners including WWF-India, aiming to cut removal costs and create value-added products. Medical Waste Oversight: India’s CPCB rules move toward mandatory digital tracking for apartment waste, targeting illegal dumping and pushing scientific processing. Public Park Waste Access: In New Hampshire, residents are pushing for better trash bins and accessible toilets at White and Keach parks. Odor & Permits: UK regulators tightened rules after a major recycling centre blaze and ongoing stench complaints tied to landfill operations. Policy & Infrastructure: Lane County weighs a food diversion/recycling facility at Short Mountain Landfill after permitting trouble and hauler objections. Circular Economy Abroad: Canada’s RDN sent solid-waste staff to Vietnam to learn circular economy and extended producer responsibility models. Waste-to-Energy Debate: Portugal’s Algarve incinerator plan sparks backlash as landfills near capacity.