Global Climate News

Environment Agency issued Closure Notice to Walleys Quarry Ltd requiring permanent closure of Newcastle-under-Lyme landfill site due to failure to manage gas emissions effectively.

221 fossil fuel and petrochemical industry representatives have registered for UN plastic pollution treaty talks (INC-5) in Busan, making up 6% of attendees, as nations attempt to agree on plastic production curbs.

Scientists from Sophia University and Università di Pavia developed a microwave-induced pyrolysis method to recycle VVF power cables, achieving complete pyrolysis in 12 minutes without toxic chemicals.

Plaswire has recycled a 44-meter turbine blade from Vattenfall's Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm into RX Polymer, demonstrating sustainable recycling of wind turbine components. Vattenfall aims for 100% recycling of decommissioned blades by 2030.

Countries clash at UN plastic pollution treaty talks in Busan, South Korea over production curbs. Fossil fuel-producing nations oppose manufacturing limits while others push for 40% reduction in plastic production by 2040.

ExxonMobil has invested $200 million to expand advanced recycling operations at Baytown and Beaumont sites in Texas, aiming to reach 1 billion pounds global recycling capacity by 2027.

Eni and MSC Group have signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainability initiatives including biofuels, renewable lubricants, and waste management solutions for MSC fleets to reduce emissions.

Organics haulers and processors report growth in composting facilities, with $2.3B private investment since 2020. Companies like Natural Upcycling, Agromin, and Divert are expanding operations and exploring standardization methods.

New study commissioned by Eastman advocates for circular approach to PET plastic and polyester textiles recycling, projecting significant improvements in recycling rates and emissions reduction by 2040 through combined mechanical and chemical recycling methods.