Waste-to-Energy Under Scrutiny (Pune, India): A Moshi garbage dump collapse at a Pune WTE facility has killed 8 so far, with 1 person still missing, as officials investigate whether safety protocols and solid-waste practices failed. Marine Pollution Alert (Mumbai, India): Juhu Beach was hit again by high-tide debris—plastic, sewage and household waste—prompting police to close the area and raising fresh calls for stronger coastal waste management. Fire Risk From Discarded Vapes (UK): Waste firms warn that improperly tossed disposable vapes with lithium-ion batteries are linked to hundreds of fires in trucks and facilities, with industry pushing for a refundable deposit to improve disposal. Local Clean-Up Push (Ghana): Cape Coast held a two-day nationwide clean-up led by local leaders, volunteers and sanitation workers, aiming to clear refuse and desilt drains after recent flooding pressure. Policy Shift on Waste (Bangladesh): PM Tarique Rahman ordered faster delivery of two Dhaka waste-to-energy projects—Aminbazar (42.5MW) and Matuail (methane-to-power plus fertiliser and eco-bricks)—using environmentally friendly tech. Producer Responsibility Draft (Indonesia): Indonesia’s environment ministry is drafting an Extended Producer Responsibility rule to make plastic packaging producers fund recovery via a Packaging Recovery Organization. Recycling System Friction (Singapore): A prominent YouTuber says Singaporeans “outsource guilt” and that recycling bins get contaminated, undermining the system and leaving more waste to be incinerated. EV Mandate Backlash (India): A Delhi-area transport union warns that EV-only registration could strain drivers due to charging gaps and unclear lithium-battery disposal and recycling plans. EPR and Circular Economy Pressure (India): India’s recycling industry urges removing a 2.5% duty on aluminium scrap to cut costs and boost secondary production. Contractors Sought for Landfill Expansion (UK): A Scottish council is seeking contractors for a £6.5m landfill extension at Gremista as capacity nears and sending waste elsewhere would disrupt services.