AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWaste Policy & Enforcement: England’s new bin rules mean councils can refuse collections and issue fixed penalties if households put the wrong items in the wrong bins, with takeaway boxes and greasy paper often landing in general waste. Marine Debris Tech: Bali gets a push for full waste sorting from July 1, while Pertamina launches an automated trash-skimming vessel to pull aquatic waste from Sekeh Beach. Circular Materials & Recycling: Cornell researchers say they can regenerate “dead” EV batteries back to near-full performance without conventional recycling steps, cutting costs sharply; and a UK report warns plastics recycling capacity may lag if more plastic is collected. Local Waste Management Disputes: Karnataka’s BJP alleges a massive Bengaluru waste-management tender scam and seeks a CBI probe, as households face bin-day fines and councils deal with illegal dumping and fires. Community & Cleanup: Honolulu clears a storm-debris site after soil testing found no harmful contamination, and Port Moresby runs a detainee-led cleanup to improve sanitation. Industry & Markets: PET packaging demand is forecast to keep rising, with recycled PET increasingly tied to sustainability targets.
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