Global Scans · Waste · Weekly Summary

• Indonesia has significant potential in advancing bioenergy by converting agricultural waste into power, especially in rural areas. BusinessToday
• A bin collection strike in Birmingham could lead to rats thriving on a banquet of food waste and pose a public health danger. The Guardian
• AI in Smart Homes & Cities: AI-powered systems will optimize traffic flow, waste management, and energy consumption. IndianAI.in
• Simpler Recycling will transform recycling in England by standardising waste collection and introducing separate streams for recyclable materials, reducing general waste and increasing recycling overall. Biffa
• The thermal conversion of municipal sewage sludge (MSS) offers significant potential for sustainable waste management, particularly through the production of biochar. BioMed Central
• With global plastic waste expected to reach 1.3 billion tons by 2040, Aduro's scalable recycling solution offers a viable path toward sustainability. CEO Today
• Over the next five years, TNA will continue innovating solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and simplify processes, leading the global food industry with transformative solutions. Potato Business
• The UN is debating a treaty for plastic pollution, a global effort to reduce waste that will, eventually, change the world. TechBullion
• The National Ganga Plan has been allotted Rs3,400 crore for 2025-26 to enhance sewage treatment, improve water quality, and regulate industrial waste, with the goal of meeting prescribed bathing standards by 2025. AMIGOS IAS
• As solar panels reach the end of their lifespan, the issue of solar panel waste is rapidly emerging as a significant environmental challenge that could escalate in the coming decades. Energy Source & Distribution
• For 2025-26, the National Ganga Plan has an outlay of Rs3,400 crore to improve sewage treatment, water quality, and industrial waste management. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• The new food waste regulations present a transformative opportunity for the UK to make significant strides towards sustainability. MA Exhibitions, a Mark Allen company
• Through proactive, integrated policymaking, sustainable waste management can transform from a significant global challenge into an opportunity for environmental restoration, economic innovation, and enhanced community resilience worldwide. Myjoyonline
• The European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan aims to recycle 65% of municipal waste by 2035 and limit landfill usage to below 10%, encouraging investments in recycling infrastructure, sustainable packaging, and eco-design principles. Myjoyonline
• The European Union has established ambitious targets, aiming to recycle 65% of municipal waste by 2035 and limiting landfill use to no more than 10% of generated waste. Myjoyonline
• Energy from waste will play a critical role in delivering the millions of tonnes of durable carbon removals that are necessary for the UK to achieve net zero. enfinium
• The energy from waste sector has the potential to deliver significant carbon removals to support the UK's transition to a net zero economy. enfinium
• The NRC granted the Texas license to Interim Storage Partners LLC for a facility that could take up to 5,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel rods from power plants and 231 million tons of other radioactive waste. The Morning Call
• A circular economy is designed to tackle global challenges such as climate change, waste, and pollution while creating economic opportunities by maximizing resource efficiency. Novelis Inc.
• Sustainability and Utilization of Green Bananas: Banana flour production contributes to reducing food waste by utilizing green bananas that might otherwise go unsold or discarded, aligning with global sustainability efforts. LinkeWire
• The highly energy efficient facility will play a critical role in driving a circular economy and contributing to UK decarbonization by diverting unrecyclable waste from high-emissions landfill sites. enfinium
• The growing volume of battery waste presents an environmental challenge, an economic opportunity (projected to be worth $ 30-40 billion globally by 2030) and a strategic opportunity (self-sufficient minerals supply). Shares Magazine

Last updated: 17 March 2025