Waste Management
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MAN opposes NESREA’s 80-micron single-use plastic ban over job, investment risks
MAN cited international experience, noting that Kenya’s 2017 ban on thin plastic bags led to factory closures and job losses, yet banned bags continue to circulate through smuggling and cross-border trade.
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Qatar produced over 3M tonnes of recycled materials from 51 recycling facilities – Ministry of Municipality’s 2025 Annual Report
These plants process a wide range of materials, including construction and demolition waste, plastics, metals, paper, tyres, and other recyclable products.
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APR, ANIPAC partner to advance plastics recyclability, circular economy in Mexico
The partnership includes work on market development, connecting recyclers with brand owners who have committed to using recycled content.
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Huhtamaki, Hesburger develop fiber-based lids, cutting plastic use by 41,000 kg annually
The material’s resistance to heat and moisture is critical: a fiber lid that softens when holding hot coffee would fail.
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WM Canada advances construction on Edmonton recycling facility with optical sorting, opening early 2027
By leveraging advanced sorting technology and WM’s operational expertise, the facility is designed to improve material recovery, broaden the range of accepted recyclables over time, and help advance a circular economy.
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South Africa launches E-waste pilot project paying US$0.24 per kilo as formal recycling rate stalls below 12%
The department stated that together, the community can keep harmful electronic waste out of the environment while creating awareness about recycling and responsible waste management.
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Oman launches national project to recycle agricultural waste into 25,000T of compost, palm frond building materials
The project utilises modern technologies to treat agricultural and animal residues through controlled biodegradation, improving soil fertility, reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers, and lowering methane emissions resulting from waste accumulation.
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UK Government launches consultation on mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic in packaging
The proposed mandatory certification would apply to mechanically recycled plastic, material processed through shredding, washing, and melting without altering the polymer’s molecular structure.
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Sahara Group Foundation launches two new recycling hubs in Lagos, expanding waste-to-wealth initiative to 19 locations
The initiative focuses on diverting recyclable waste from landfills, improving resource recovery, and promoting environmental sustainability through community participation and inclusive development.
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NESREA moves to integrate informal waste workers into recycling chain through cooperative-led EPR model
The framework was designed to close the long-standing exclusion gap within Nigeria’s waste management ecosystem by formally recognising and empowering informal waste workers who play a major role in recycling.