Waste & Recycling News

Recovered Paper Market Faces Supply Pressure Despite Higher Prices, Says BIR July 2026 Report

According to the report, exporters were faced with growing challenges, including higher freight costs, shipping delays, longer transit times, and new regulatory requirements under the European Union's updated Waste Shipment Regulation.

SK Oceanplant Pursues Shipbuilding Industry's First 'E-Waste Zero' Goal

Under the agreement, SK Oceanplant will inform its executives and employees about the in-house collection and recycling system for waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic products and promote related awareness, while handing over waste generated at its business site to E-Circulation Governance.

U.S. Plastic Recycling Volumes Top 5.1 Billion Pounds in 2024, New Industry Study Finds

The study is conducted every two years and represents the most accurate measurement of the volume of post-consumer plastic recovered for recycling across the country based on data from facility operations.

Scrap Metal Recycling Market to Surpass USD 100.70 Billion by 2033, Expanding at 5.9% CAGR

The primary objective of this report is to equip readers with actionable intelligence and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

Zambia, Japan, ILO Launch E-Waste Project For Green Jobs

Speaking at the launch, Deputy Chief of Mission of Japan to the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Horii Mizumoto, described the initiative as a practical response to two of Zambia's most pressing challenges.

Thor Maintains 2026 Gold Output Guidance After Strong Q2

Thor ended the quarter with $207.5 million in cash and an adjusted net cash position of $225.6 million, including unsold gold bullion, highlighting its strong financial position.

BIR ‘One Voice’ Manifesto Calls for Stronger Global Recycling Policies

The manifesto positions recycling as a core manufacturing activity that produces raw materials comparable to virgin resources.

Global Pulp and Paper Market to Hit $413.9B by 2035

Among raw materials, wood-based pulp accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025, while recycled paper is expected to record the fastest growth through 2035.

Goodwill & Reworld announces NEPA's first free E-Waste program

Instead of letting those old computers, cameras, tablets, and more sit around to collect more dust, this new free e-waste program from Goodwill and Reworlds allows for 11 counties in the Northeastern part of the commonwealth to properly recycle their old technology for no cost.

MRAI Seeks End to 2.5% Duty on Aluminium Scrap

According to MRAI, India's secondary aluminium production has expanded significantly over the past decade, rising from 0.85 million tonnes in FY2015-16 to nearly 2.2 million tonnes in FY2025-26.

US Plastics Pact sets new guidelines for circular packaging design

The US Plastics Pact says that the handbooks highlight how packaging is “one of the most powerful levers for improving circularity,” suggesting that “successful outcomes” depend on collection access, end-market demand, consumer participation, and supportive policies. 

EMR Begins Phased Reopening of Camden Facility with FireSMART

The program focuses on five key areas—Source, Manage, Assess, Respond, and Train—covering every stage of the recycling process.

BIR Flags Growing Challenges for Global Plastic Recyclers

The report stressed the need for stronger recycled-content regulations, particularly in regions lacking mandatory requirements.

Limerick recycles 8.4 kilogrammes of e-waste per person last year

In its annual report, WEEE showed that close to 39,000 tonnes of e-waste were collected last year – or 7,425 truckloads.

Ethiopia Clears $4B Zijin-Allied Gold Acquisition

The project has already obtained clearances from regulators in Canada, the United States, several African countries, and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).

BIR: Global Ferrous Scrap Prices Decline on Softer Turkish Demand

Across Europe, Germany's steel mills continued to report steady scrap demand, although supply remained constrained.

France, Nigerian varsities turn plastic waste into ₦949m Green Economy opportunity

The evaluation projects that if participating institutions operate at full capacity, they could generate about ₦949.3 million annually from recycling activities, highlighting the enormous economic potential of Nigeria’s emerging green economy.

How innovation is turning high-volume plastic waste into a valuable resource

The system allows users, referred to as “Eco-Heroes,” to earn points by depositing eligible plastic sachets into a Smart Eco-Collection Bin.

UN to help Kazakhstan recover precious metals from electronic waste

During the pilot phase, participating cities will test different models for collecting e-waste from residents.

Smurfit Westrock, Coca-Cola Join Hands to Launch New Paper-Based Packaging

The company also created additional packaging options like a seven-mini-can octagonal pack, a basket-style carrier, and a dedicated e-commerce packaging solution.

Lundin Gold Output Falls in Q2, 2026 Production Outlook Intact

Lundin Gold sold 110,385 ounces of gold during the quarter at an average realized price of US$4,359 per ounce.

Threats to marine ecosystems from plastic waste vary across the world’s oceans

Understanding their geographic distribution is important to determine the most effective mitigation strategies and action priorities at regional and global scales.

Gov’t agencies, groups to submit papers on alleged e-waste shipments

The meeting follows a joint inspection conducted on July 1 by the DENR-EMB, BOC, and SBMA covering nine recycling companies inside the freeport.

U.S. Gold Corp CEO says financing pause won't delay gold mine opening

The CK Gold Mine is a proposed copper and gold mine to be built on land 20 miles west of Cheyenne in the Silver Crown Mining District, neighboring Curt Gowdy State Park.

Trade Delays, Supply Issues Hit Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling: BIR

The scrap export ban imposed earlier this year has reduced domestic scrap collection and forced several collection facilities to shut down in Ukraine.