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Published on Jun 19, 2026

Hospital waste suspected in severed leg discovery

A severed human leg discovered at a recycling sorting facility in Incheon may have been medical waste improperly discarded by a long-term care hospital, police said Thursday. The Incheon Yeonsu Police Station said the body part found at the resource …

Source: Donga Ilbo - Center-right
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Biogas Market to Hit $88.6 Billion by 2032 Amid Rising Demand for Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy Solutions

Global biogas market is projected to reach $88.6 billion by 2032, supported by renewable energy adoption and waste-to-energy investments. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Biogas Market is entering a new …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Kaiapoi Library Offers Battery Disposal Service

June 17, 2026 A new drop off centre in Kaiapoi aims to encourage Waimakariri residents to dispose of old batteries safely. Councillor Niki Mealings, the council’s solid waste and sustainability portfolio holder, says old batteries are hazardous waste and …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 18, 2026

More soft plastics needed as Australia's recycling capacity booms

Four years on from the collapse of national recycling scheme REDcycle, soft plastics recyclers have finally processed all the legacy waste left behind. REDcycle had plastic waste collection bins at most major supermarkets, but shut down in 2022, saying it …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Severed leg found at recycling center likely medical waste: police

INCHEON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday that a severed human leg found at a public recycling facility in Incheon last week may have been medical waste. The Incheon Yeonsu Police Station has been investigating the origin of the body part, which …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Severed leg found at recycling center was mistakenly thrown out by hospital worker: police

INCHEON, June 19 (Yonhap) -- A severed human leg found at a public recycling facility in Incheon last week was mistakenly thrown out by a hospital volunteer worker, police said Friday. The Incheon Yeonsu Police Station has been investigating the origin of …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on Jun 19, 2026

Britain is 'wasting' £8billion of taxpayers' money a year on transport and infrastructure schemes, far more than other ...

The government is wasting £8 billion a year by overpaying on transport infrastructure projects funded by the taxpayer, a new report has concluded. A study found that new road, railway and tram projects cost 65 per cent more than equivalent schemes in …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 10:31 GMT

Expectations Of United State Of America 250th Independence Day Anniversary

Kudus Research and Advocacy Center (KRAC) is a Ghanaian-based organization that conducts research and advocacy on a range of socio-economic and political issues. Its work often appears as opinion pieces and research findings published in the media outlets …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Paladin Deepens Allied Supply Chain Footprint with South Korea Strategic Initiative and Netherlands Expansion, Advances ...

Wednesday 17 June 2026 7:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 17 June 2026 7:01 am Paladin Envirotech today announced the signing of a new strategic initiative with investor and strategic partner Daeheung M&T, headquartered in Suwon, South Korea, and the …

Source: City A.M. - Center-right
Published on Jun 18, 2026

Bangladesh’s e-waste burden grows as illegal imports surge

In Bangladesh, poor oversight of unlawful cross-border trade in hazardous electronic waste continues, turning the country into a net importer of electronic waste. The country has rules to control e-waste. It is also a party to the Basel Convention and has …

Source: Eco-Business - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

Canterbury library offers battery disposal service

A new drop off centre in Kaiapoi aims to encourage Waimakariri residents to dispose of old batteries safely. Councillor Niki Mealings, the council’s solid waste and sustainability portfolio holder, says old batteries are hazardous waste and pose a fire …

Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Chemical Recycling Industry Size is Projected to Reach USD 14,394.7 Million by 2035

The global chemical recycling market is projected to reach $14,394.7 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2026 to 2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, …

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Published on Jun 15, 2026

Rapid urbanisation strains Lagos waste management system

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has stated that the realities of rapid urbanisation, population growth, changing consumption patterns, and expanding economic activities have naturally placed increasing demands on environmental infrastructure and …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Singapore launches first national centre for toxic industrial waste research

Singapore on Tuesday launched its first national research centre dedicated to residue and toxic industrial waste management as the city-state seeks to extend the lifespan of its only landfill site. The new centre, known as Towards Resource Efficiency and …

Source: Eco-Business - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Global Battery Recycling Market Analysis Highlights Growth in EV Battery Recovery Technologies

Rising EV adoption, sustainability goals, and advanced recycling technologies are accelerating growth in the global battery recycling market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, World & Regional ...
Published on Jun 15, 2026

Business : Bioeconomy Corp, South Korea's K-Eco Sign MoU To Advance Sustainable Bioenergy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corp) and South Korea’s Korea Environment Corporation (K-Eco) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in biogas development …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 16, 2026

The only thing growing faster than attendance at Korean baseball games? Stadium waste

Trash and recyclables overflow from marked bins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on June 5, 2026. (courtesy KFEM) Nearly all food and beverage vendors at South Korea’s professional baseball stadiums rely on disposable products, according to a new survey …

Source: The Hankyoreh - Pending
Published on Jun 13, 2026

Clean Sri Lanka: From slogan to a modern waste management system

The country generates more than 7,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per day Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya taking part in a Clean Sri Lanka beach clean-up campaign in February 2025 Social media often portrays Sri Lanka as a clean, waste-free …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Jun 16, 2026

Mutilated body part found at Incheon recycling center likely from adult: forensics

Investigators compare DNA with missing-person reports after forensic finding A human leg found at a recycling facility in Incheon last week is likely to have belonged to an adult, not a child as previously speculated, South Korea's state forensic …

Source: Korea Herald - Neutral

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 05:38 GMT

Biogas Market to Hit $88.6 Billion by 2032 Amid Rising Demand for Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy Solutions

Global biogas market is projected to reach $88.6 billion by 2032, supported by renewable energy adoption and waste-to-energy investments. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Biogas Market is entering a new …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
Published on June 18, 2026 - 08:36 GMT

Medtrum Highlights Nano CGM Reusable Transmitter Design as Diabetes Device Waste Gains Industry Attention

Medtrum highlights Nano CGM’s rechargeable transmitter design as diabetes device waste and sustainability draw growing industry attention. TSUEN WAN, HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As diabetes technology becomes part of daily …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Environment ...

Published on June 19, 2026 - 00:07 GMT

New Hope Recycling Center relocating to New Facility

A bigger, better New Hope Recycling Center is coming soon! To better serve the growing population in the southeast Gastonia, Cramerton, and Belmont areas, Gaston County is relocating the existing convenience center approximately half a mile north. The new …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 06:47 GMT

Record grant funding boosts waste recovery and economic growth

19 June 2026 Guy Barnett, Minister for Environment and Climate Change More than $10 million will be delivered to 30 infrastructure projects supporting the waste and resource recovery sector in Tasmania. Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Guy …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 08:27 GMT

3D Printing Gases Market Size 2026: Comprehensive Analysis, Manufacturers, Growth, and Forecast to 2033

The global 3d printing gases market is projected to reach $166.9 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2024 to 2033 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Chemical Industry ...
Published on June 17, 2026 - 12:33 GMT

Chemical Recycling Industry Size is Projected to Reach USD 14,394.7 Million by 2035

The global chemical recycling market is projected to reach $14,394.7 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2026 to 2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Chemical Industry ...
Published on June 19, 2026 - 16:11 GMT

NCDEQ announces $18 million available to support debris cleanup efforts in Western North Carolina

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) is now accepting applications for the Debris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) grant program, to help Western North Carolina communities clean up additional debris left by …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

NCDEQ announces $18 million available to support debris cleanup efforts in Western North Carolina

The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) is now accepting applications for the Debris Recovery & Disposal (DRD) grant program, to help Western North Carolina communities clean up additional debris left by …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 15:46 GMT

KwiqEV Launches DC Fast Charging-as-a-Service for Fleets Stuck Waiting on the Grid

With its Adaptiv system, KwiqEV funds, deploys, and operates fleet-grade DC fast charging in days — no grid power required, and fleets pay only per kWh disensed APOPKA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KwiqEV, America's …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Companies ...
Published on June 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Mechanical Plumbing Systems, Inc. Recognized with 2026 Best of Alabama Award

ANDALUSIA, AL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mechanical Plumbing Systems, Inc., a family-owned and women-owned plumbing company serving communities across Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, has been named a 2026 Best of …

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Published on June 18, 2026 - 15:12 GMT

Duperon Regional Sales Manager Steve Aiken Named Recipient of 2026 MWEA President’s Award

SAGINAW, MI, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Duperon Corporation is honored to announce that Regional Sales Manager Steve Aiken has been selected to receive the 2026 President’s Award from the Michigan Water Environment …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on June 18, 2026 - 09:33 GMT

VivaTech Tech for Change winner MS4ALL uses its "virtual microscope" deeptech to speed up forever chemicals' degradation

Facing 2026 PFAS rules, MS4ALL debuts MS4Nature at VivaTech: a CNRS-backed cloud platform simulating fast pollutant degradation for the water industry. ORLéANS, FRANCE, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new European Directive (January …

Distribution channels: Chemical Industry, Environment ...
Published on June 18, 2026 - 08:36 GMT

Medtrum Highlights Nano CGM Reusable Transmitter Design as Diabetes Device Waste Gains Industry Attention

Medtrum highlights Nano CGM’s rechargeable transmitter design as diabetes device waste and sustainability draw growing industry attention. TSUEN WAN, HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As diabetes technology becomes part of daily …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Environment ...
Published on June 17, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

De Nora Selected for Johor River Waterworks UV Systems Supporting Singapore’s Water Supply

Project awarded by Flotech for PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, highlights confidence in De Nora’s medium pressure UV technology and local support MILAN, ITALY, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrie De Nora, an Italian …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Chemical Industry ...
Published on June 17, 2026 - 16:52 GMT

Powering America Podcast: Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s Ross Marchand discusses the Recycled Materials Attribution Act

Marchand discusses advanced recycling innovation, economic opportunity and federal policy proposals affecting the recycling industry WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ross Marchand, executive director of the …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 13:09 GMT

SUSTAERO PARTNERS WITH NEXTCHEM FOR CANADA’S FIRST LARGE-SCALE WOOD WASTE TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PROJECT

Licensing agreement integrates Nextchem's technology into SUSTAERO’s proprietary process to convert sawmill and forest residues into ultra-low-carbon jet fuel. AMSTERDAM, NORTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on June 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Schools, Nonprofits Raise Needed Funds Through Ink Cartridge Recycling Program

Thousands of Organizations Participate in Recycling Effort That Supports Fundraising and Reduces Landfill Waste. CHATSWORTH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schools, nonprofits, churches and community organizations …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on June 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Dispel Launches Site Console, Delivering On-Premises OT Remote Access for NERC CIP and Air-Gapped Environments

Cloud-managed, on-premises, or hybrid — Dispel is the only OT secure remote access platform built for every deployment model. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dispel, recognized as a Gartner® Cool Vendor in Cyber- …

Distribution channels: Chemical Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on June 17, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

EPC Group Launches Microsoft Cloud Orchestrator Practice for the Enterprise

29-year Microsoft Solutions Partner unifies strategy, data, analytics, workplace, Power Platform & managed services under one accountable senior-architect model HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EPC Group, the …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

De Nora Accelerates Gas Feed and Safety Innovation with ChlorGuard Acquisition

Strategic expansion reinforces Capital Controls® gas feed system leadership while advancing its vision for fully integrated water treatment solutions MILAN, ITALY, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrie De Nora, an Italian multinational …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Chemical Industry ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 22:58 GMT

High Mark Exit Advisors Launches to Guide Higher-Revenue Business Owners Through Sales and Mergers

High Mark Builds on Over 50 years of Hands-On M&A Experience with a Reputation of Trust, Integrity and Transparency. KENMORE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High Mark Exit Advisors has opened its doors as a business …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Marysville Junk Removal Services S&J Junk Hauling & Removal Outlines June 2026 Snohomish County Disposal Costs

S&J Junk Hauling & Removal outlines Snohomish County transfer station fee increases, unsecured load penalties, and June 2026 Marysville seller cleanout demand. MARYSVILLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snohomish …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

Marysville Demolition Contractor PNW Demolition Outlines June 2026 Snohomish County Retail Site Teardown Rules

PNW Demolition details Everett commercial demolition permits as D.R. Horton's Rowan Park plan, the Fred Meyer fuel-station UST removal. MARYSVILLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Snohomish County is seeing a wave of …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

Puyallup Demolition Contractor Franky's Excavation Shares June 2026 Pierce County Demolition Permit Steps

Franky's Excavation outlines Pierce County demolition permits after the June 1 burn ban, SB 6188 asbestos rules, and the Orting Alderton School stop-work order. PUYALLUP, WA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two June 2026 …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 19:28 GMT

US FUSION & Specialty Construction to Showcase Specialty Plastics Fabrication and Piping Solutions at EPC Show 2026

Employee-owned specialty plastics contractor to exhibit at Booth Q14 during the Energy Projects Conference & Expo, June 16–17 in Houston HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As billions of dollars in LNG, …

Distribution channels: Chemical Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Curio®’s NuCycle® Nuclear Waste Recycling Process Named Winner in Fast Company’s 2026 ‘World Changing Ideas’ Awards

Curio's NuCycle Technology was recognized as a Breakthrough Innovations Driving Meaningful Global Impact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Curio®, a leader in advanced nuclear recycling technologies, is proud …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Energy Industry ...
Published on June 16, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

mikroVERSUM - the world of microbes more exciting than the travel to Mars

Austria proudly announces the launching of mikroVERSUM, a Science Center dedicated to the exciting world of microbes. ZIRL, TYROL, AUSTRIA, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The interactive science center mikroVERSUM opened its doors at the …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Revino Receives $4.8M Grant To Build First California Bottle Reuse Facility, Begins Deploying Washed Bottles for Reuse

NEWBERG, OR, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CalRecycle has awarded Revino a $4,867,070 grant to establish a first-of-its-kind certified Bottle Washer Processing facility in Lompoc, California, that will build the …

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