Waste Management Newswire

Wales' recycling lag: Tourist sites struggle

Despite being second globally for recycling, Wales faces a challenge as recycling rates drop at tourist sites and festivals, according to WRAP. Anna Ryder Richardson and her furry friends at Manor Wildlife Park near Tenby have been helping WRAP with its …

Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling introduces new mascot

Aug. 20, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling celebrated diverting over 30,000 pounds of food waste from landfills. The county introduced a new composting mascot named Mossy to make education more engaging for families. Residents …

Drop-box model is making sure nothing goes to waste

Community-led monitored drop-boxes collect clothes, books, e-waste and footwear, ensuring materials remain uncontaminated and can be reused or recycled through recovery partners and citizen groups A community-level waste segregation model at the …

Disconnect Power & Water Of Bulk Waste Generators Violating Solid Waste Management Rules : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 18) directed District Collectors across the country to identify all Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) within their respective jurisdictions within six weeks, while putting such entities on notice that continued non- …

No power or water for malls, hospitals without proper solid waste management: SC

The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions for the strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, expressing concern over the high volume of solid waste generated and the lack of civic sense around its management and …

States directed to strengthen solid waste management

NEW DELHI, AUG 19 (PTI): Concerned over rising solid waste generation and poor civic responsibility, the Supreme Court has issued a series of directions for effective waste management and disposal, calling for infrastructure to be audited and upgraded to …

New WHO online course strengthens safe and sustainable health-care waste management

Safe management of health-care waste is essential to protect patients, health workers and communities, prevent pollution and support safe, high-quality health services. To help countries and health facilities strengthen practice, the World Health …

Renaming of Solid Waste Division approved by Beltrami County Board

BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County Solid Waste Division will have a new name following approval at Tuesday's Beltrami County Board of Commissioners meeting. The new name will be the Recycling and Waste Division, in hopes of influencing a change in how the …

Solid Waste Advisory Committee SPECIAL Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) will hold a special meeting Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, in the Public Works Office at 623 Sheridan St., Port Townsend WA. This is a hybrid meeting. See the meeting agenda for ways to attend

Nuclear Waste Site? Idaho In The Mix

It has been billed as the energy of the future, and the Gem State has been an innovator since scientists discovered it in the 1940s. Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesNatalie Behring, Getty Images Idaho, not any other state, was known as the birthplace of …

Fridge and Freezer Recycling Suspended at Worcestershire Recycling Centres

Worcestershire County Council has announced a temporary halt to fridge, freezer and other cooling appliance collections at household recycling centres across the county. The move follows a decision by the council’s contractor, Severn Waste, and comes amid …

Denver7 Electronics Recycling Drive returns Saturday, Sept. 12

Have old or broken electronics to recycle? Bring them to the Denver7 Electronics Recycling Drive on for safe, responsible disposal in a convenient drive-through format. Denver7 is partnering with ITAD Electronics Recyclers for the Denver7 Electronics …

Scottish Water becomes world's first utility to tackle laboratory plastic waste

Elise Cartmell, Scottish Water. (Image: Supplied) The technology can process plastics contaminated with microbiological material, allowing waste that previously could not be recycled to be treated on site. Scottish Water carries out around three million …

Packaging and packaging waste: new European regulations enter into force

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force across the European Union on August 12, establishing a harmonised framework for packaging and packaging waste throughout the Single Market. The PPWR introduces strict limits on per- and …

Town of Port Hedland urges residents to prepare for cyclone season, take advantage of free waste collection

Asahi completes recycled PET switch

The conversion covers around 350 million bottles a year across brands including Schweppes, Solo and Pepsi. Asahi’s Cool Ridge and Frantelle water bottles and Cottee’s cordial bottles are also made from 100 per cent recycled plastic. Asahi CEO Amanda …

Ten Leading Colored Glass Bead Manufacturers in 2026 : Driving Innovation in Decorative & Industrial Glass Solutions

Showcasing China‘s Manufacturing Excellence in the Global Glass Bead Market CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LANGFANG, China – Aug. 20, 2026 – Langfang Dylan Technology Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer of …

Waste crisis deepens as protests, dumping, and delays overwhelm communities

Johannesburg waste company Pikitup faces yet more shutdown issues in few of the depots, as workers demand permanent employment. The entity recently informed residents that waste collection services in certain parts of the city are currently experiencing …

Packaging’s green claims enter the age of proof

For packaging companies, making an environmental claim is increasingly only the first step. The harder question is whether the business can prove it. Claims that packaging is “recyclable”, contains recycled material or has a lower carbon footprint can …

Greener processing makes novel material cheaper for water decontamination

Researchers show greener processing can reduce estimated production cost for novel materials that remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater. BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- University of Birmingham …

Leobit Introduces an AI-Native SDLC to Accelerate Customer Software Delivery

Leobit is evolving into an AI-first engineering organization with a new AI-native SDLC that embeds AI across the delivery process, with engineers in control. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leobit has introduced …

D&B Engineers and Architects Promotes Two Principals: Adriana S. Restrepo, P.E., ENV SP and Michael G. Savarese, P.E.

The promotions reflect the firm’s continued growth and commitment to leadership excellence, technical innovation, and client service. WOODBURY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- D&B Engineers and Architects, a leading …

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Joins 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

9 College HUNKS franchise locations have earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, the …

NAE Cleaning Solutions Releases Guidance for Austin Businesses Evaluating Commercial Cleaning Providers

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAE Cleaning Solutions has released guidance for Austin business owners and facility managers. The guidance covers how to evaluate commercial cleaning providers. It focuses on …

Silex World Advances India as Strategic Base for Critical Materials Processing and International Growth

Silex World combines UK-developed technology with Indian industrial capability to build a strategic base for critical materials processing and global growth. LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silex …

Top 10 Kitchen Sink Drain Clog Service Providers 2026: Driving Excellence in Residential Plumbing Solutions

Addressing Rising Demands for Reliable Clog Removal in Commercial and Residential Kitchens CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 19, 2026 — Happi Plumbing Corporation, a Matthews-based …

Chartered Institute's CESC™ Program Sets a New Global Benchmark for Energy Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Leadership

Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications Launches CESC™ Program to Empower Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Professionals SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chartered Institute of …

BIXOLON Launches XT6-60N 6-Inch Industrial Label Printer for Large-Format Labelling Applications

BIXOLON’s NEW premium industrial printer delivers wide media support, precision printing and flexible connectivity for demanding applications SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BIXOLON Co., Ltd., a leading …

Hypertherm’s HySpeed® Technology Accelerates Plasma Cutting Performance for Powermax SYNC® Systems

Achieves laser-like cutting speeds for air plasma cutting HANOVER, NH, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, launched its new …

Hypertherm の HySpeed® テクノロジーが Powermax SYNC® システムのプラズマ切断性能を加速

エアプラズマ切断でレーザーのような切断速度を実現 HANOVER, NH, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hypertherm Associates（米国を拠点とする産業用切断システムおよびソフトウェアの大手メーカー）は、新しい HySpeed® テクノロジー（特許出願中）を発表しました。これにより、互換性のある Powermax SYNC …

374Water Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Revenue Increases More Than 280% Year-Over-Year

Quarterly revenue exceeds $2.2 million as the Company begins translating commercial milestones into financial results 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO …

INFINITI Fleet Safety Training Launches New Pricing Tiers to Put Better Safety Training Within Reach of Every Fleet

New Silver, Gold, and Platinum options give fleets more control over how they invest in safety while maintaining access to proven training content. TEXARKANA, AR, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFINITI Fleet Safety …

CXTEC and TDW UAE Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand ITAD and Technology Lifecycle Services Across the Middle East

New Dubai operation will provide secure IT asset disposition, refurbishment, depot repair and global technology resale capabilities for CXTEC customers SYRACUSE, NY, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CXTEC, a leading provider of …

Five Minutes to Change the Future: Los Alamos Showcases New Mexico’s Nuclear Innovation Ecosystem on August 25

Inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum connects innovators, national laboratories, industry, government and communities across New Mexico’s full nuclear lifecycle. RIO RANCHO, NM, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Aug. 25, …

Medical Device Testing, Inspection And Certification Market Trends & Growth

The Business Research Company's Medical Device Testing, Inspection And Certification Market Trends & Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The medical device testing, inspection, and …

The Fall Pest Warning: What’s Coming Inside When the Weather Turns

As temperatures drop, pests start looking for a place to stay — and your home or restaurant could be exactly what they’re looking for. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fall brings cooler temperatures, changing weather …

374Water and Arcadis Team Receives Defense Dept. Success Memo, Opening Pathway for AirSCWO(TM) PFAS Destruction at Scale

374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) ("374Water" or the "Company"), a cleantech and environmental services company deploying …

Box Springs Mutual Water Company Celebrates Completion of New 1.3-Million-Gallon Water Storage Reservoir

MORENO VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Box Springs Mutual Water Company (BSMWC) celebrated the completion of a new 1.3-million-gallon water storage reservoir marking a major milestone in the Company's century- …

Global Clean Energy, Inc. (GCEI) Reports Accelerating AI Sales Momentum and Expanding Strategic Pipeline

New client wins, rising contract values, and high-profile partnership discussions underscore growing demand for GCEI’s AI services and Fractional CAIO solutions HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Clean …