AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSolar & E-Waste Policy: India’s Delhi is weighing mandatory recycling for solar modules by 2029-30, with draft rules on safe storage and transport as rooftop solar expands and PV waste could reach 4.5 million tons by 2050. Circular Materials & Recycling Tech: Egypt and Switzerland signed a CHF 1.4m grant to build a national system for sustainable e-waste management, including extended producer responsibility and better collection/recycling for fridges and AC units. Industry Leadership in Waste Services: Casella Waste Systems named Damian Ribar as EVP/COO and promoted Shelley Sayward, signaling continued push in solid waste and recycling operations. Local Waste Operations: Liberty Waste Solutions won an exclusive municipal solid waste contract for Erwin, NC, launching residential trash service (no recycling under this deal). Heat & Consumption Pressure: Europe’s heatwaves are driving a surge in demand for cooling equipment, with retailers reporting massive spikes in sales of Chinese-made air conditioners and fans. Recycling Rules Clarity: UK guidance highlights which plastics households should “focus on” for bin recycling, aiming to cut contamination from wrong items.
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