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Macquarie exits DTG Recycle with sales to founder, Waste Connections

Investment firm Macquarie exits construction & demolition (C&D) recycling company DTG Recycle, returning it to founder ownership while selling select assets to major waste management operator Waste Connections.

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Reclaimers: No quick fix to weather plastics markets storm

Article discusses plastics recycling market challenges and long-term solutions including recycled content mandates and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies.

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SWANA and EREF Sign MOU to Advance Research and Education in Waste and Resource Management

SWANA and EREF partnership to advance waste and resource management research and education, supporting the broader ecosystem of waste diversion and circular economy initiatives.

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GWMS 2026: John Casella Shares Outlook on Industry

Industry leader discusses waste management trends and challenges relevant to waste diversion and landfill alternatives.

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Ireland unveils Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028

Ireland's new government circular economy strategy targets 12% circular material use by 2030 through sector-wide waste reduction and resource productivity improvements.

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Waste bread used to replace fossil fuel hydrogen in carbon-negative chemical manufacturing breakthrough

Researchers convert waste bread into hydrogen fuel for industrial manufacturing, exemplifying circular economy principles by diverting food waste from landfills and replacing fossil fuels.

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CurbWaste Named Exclusive Operational Platform for Recycling Certification Institute

CurbWaste partners with Recycling Certification Institute to manage C&D recycling certification and data across the US, supporting waste diversion infrastructure.

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Waste World - Episode 54: Todd Mathes on Turning Food Waste Into Opportunity

Podcast episode discussing food waste diversion and organics recycling as a resource recovery strategy to reduce landfill disposal.

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EU report outlines wide range of greenhouse-gas savings from circular economy actions

EU report analyzes greenhouse gas savings from circular economy strategies across 131 studies, demonstrating climate mitigation potential of reuse and waste diversion approaches.

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K-Cup® Pods Now Recyclable Across Ontario: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Circular Materials Join Forces to Advance Recycling Efforts

Keurig and Circular Materials establish a recycling program to divert K-Cup pods from landfills across Ontario, directly supporting waste reduction through product take-back infrastructure.

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Comstock Metals Receives DTSC Recycling Approval for California Facility

Comstock Metals receives California regulatory approval for zero-landfill solar panel recycling, directly supporting waste diversion and circular economy objectives.

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GWMS 2026: John Casella on AI, Safety and the Future of Waste

Industry leader discusses AI, innovation, and safety in waste management's future, directly relevant to waste diversion and circular economy infrastructure.

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Exchange for Change publishes mandatory DRS logo requirements ahead of 2027 launch

Article covers the UK's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) implementation, a regulatory waste diversion program that incentivizes container returns to keep materials out of landfills.

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GWMS 2026: Key Sessions, Big Conversations, and a Week of Insight

A premier waste management industry conference featuring technologies and strategies for advancing solid waste solutions and diversion practices.

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Ahead of the demand curve? What’s behind the rPET slump.

Article discusses the recycled PET (rPET) market downturn and facility closures, addressing challenges in plastic recycling infrastructure and the need for sustained investment in circular material systems.

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Environment Agency confirms 50% increase to its enforcement budget

The Environment Agency increases enforcement budget by 50% to combat waste crime, supporting waste diversion and circular economy goals.

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Recycling rates for aluminium cans rise across Europe to 76.3%

Article reports on rising aluminium can recycling rates across Europe, demonstrating progress in material recovery and waste diversion from landfills.

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Leading UK waste management companies join CIWM & URGE Collective initiative

Major UK waste management companies partner on a circularity skills initiative to embed circular economy principles in design and operations.

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RecycleNation Helps People Find Nearby Recycling Facilities

RecycleNation is a digital platform that helps users locate nearby recycling facilities, directly supporting waste diversion and responsible material recovery.

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How 2026 Could Change the Way Households and Businesses Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries

Article discusses upcoming 2026 regulatory changes for lithium-ion battery recycling and shipping that will impact how households and businesses handle battery disposal.

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New year, clear choice: we’re not racing to the bottom

Zero Waste Europe's manifesto on rejecting disposability culture and preventing waste, directly aligned with circular economy principles and waste diversion goals.

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Insights from COP30: reflections on zero waste, methane, and the growing momentum for real solutions

COP30 reflections on zero waste initiatives, methane reduction, and resource management from the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives highlight global momentum toward waste solutions aligned with circular economy principles.

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California's Plan for a Zero Waste Economy - K&L Gates

California's zero waste economy plan directly addresses waste diversion and circular economy policy at scale, core to Upcycle Hub's mission of keeping items out of landfills.

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Circular Action Alliance names executive director in California - Waste Today -

Leadership appointment at Circular Action Alliance signals organizational growth in advancing circular economy practices and waste reduction in California.

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Supporting a more circular economy in Northern California’s waste market - Macquarie

Article discusses circular economy initiatives in Northern California's waste market, directly addressing waste diversion and economic models for keeping materials out of landfills.

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Recycling Breaks Down: US Struggles to Keep Plastic From the Dump - NBC Los Angeles

Article addresses systemic challenges in US plastic recycling and waste management, directly relevant to understanding barriers in diverting items from landfills.

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