AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTender Scrutiny: Waste haulers in St. Maarten are seeking an independent investigation of the 2026–2029 garbage collection tender, citing concerns about rebidding rules, contract awards and possible job losses. Packaging Claims: Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone will revise bottle labels after EU regulators challenged claims about recycled content and recyclability. Collection Changes: A Vale of Glamorgan trial will add weekly collections for nappies and other hygiene waste from November 16; Hampshire is also weighing wider household recycling ahead of a new materials recovery facility. Hazardous Waste: Sri Lanka’s reported buildup of more than one million tonnes of lead slag and annual dumping of over 5,000 tonnes of battery acid have prompted calls for safer, regulated battery recycling. Recycling Delays: Australia’s $24.7 million solar-panel recycling pilot remains stalled over a procurement complaint, despite millions of panels nearing end of life. Waste Diversion: A Sabarimala cleanup is targeting 27 tonnes of accumulated waste, while a South Korean city is turning old banners into cleaning sacks and reusable bags.
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