Manufacturing & Circularity: Brompton says its folding-bike production is getting smarter with digital manufacturing and sensors, while keeping specialist skills and pushing waste reduction and recycling as a certified B Corp. Community Waste Education: Brantford’s Waste Discovery Day at Mohawk Street Landfill (Sept. 19) invites residents to see what happens to waste after it leaves the curb, with tours and family activities. Packaging EPR Legal Fight: Oregon’s packaging EPR program is being challenged in court, but advocates say the ruling strengthens producer-responsibility rules that other states may follow. Local Food Waste Rollout Delays: Halton’s weekly food waste collections are pushed to November due to vehicle shortages, risking later-than-planned diversion from landfill. Household Hazardous Waste Access: Los Angeles County will host a free drive-thru drop-off (Sept. 19) for paint, batteries, and e-waste to cut illegal dumping and landfill contamination. Waste-to-Energy Opposition: Coimbatore councillors oppose a proposed Vellalore WtE project, citing lack of resident consultation and pollution concerns. Recycling Policy & Costs: LARAC warns Wales’ Deposit Return Scheme could cost councils millions via lost container revenue and higher enforcement and processing burdens. Product Recall: Prepared Hero recalls ~31,000 Hero Fire Spray canisters after reports they can rupture or fail during fires, urging consumers to check date codes. Zero Waste Claim: LNER recertifies as a Zero Waste to Landfill operator, reporting 1,414 tonnes of waste handled and major bottle-reduction efforts. Critical Minerals & E-Waste: India says it’s pursuing lithium blocks abroad and scaling e-waste recycling to recover critical minerals. On-the-Ground Enforcement: Trafford Council fined a resident £1,000 for fly-tipping nappies after linking the waste to a nearby property. Upcycling Reality Check: A food upcycling story highlights why hauling costs can kill economics at scale, pushing interest in “at-home” approaches. Recyclable Materials Innovation: BAM unveils a take-back, PFAS-free waterproof coat made with 95% recycled polyester and designed for mechanical recycling. Landfill Fire Disruption: Selikor expects Malpais landfill operations to return to normal within days after a fire in the tire recycling area, with residents redirected to a transfer station.