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- Recycling Is No Longer Enough: The New Corporate Sustainability Strategy Part 2 April 9, 2026This two-part series explores circular economy developments. In Part 1 a top investor shares portfolio strategies. A manufacturer and other industry leaders discuss the challenges of transitioning—and why total transparency is now nonoptional. Part 2 features Kate Daly of Closed Loop Partners on scaling circular solutions and the road ahead.Arlene Karidis
- Routeware Expands UK Presence with Acquisition of PermiServ April 8, 2026Routeware, a global provider of innovative, AI-powered solutions for waste and environmental services, today announced the acquisition of PermiServ, the UK market leader in garden waste permit management for local authorities. Together the combined platform will give councils access to AI-driven tools that were previously out of reach for most local authorities.PRESS RELEASE
- COM2 Recycling Joins TERRA, Expanding Advanced Material Recovery Capabilities April 8, 2026TERRA (The Electronics Reuse & Recycling Alliance), the world’s largest network of certified electronics reuse and recycling providers, today announced that COM2 Recycling Solutions has joined its global network as a Certified Member.PRESS RELEASE
- FPA Announces 2026 Board of Directors April 8, 2026The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2026 Board of Directors.PRESS RELEASE
- Recycling Is No Longer Enough: The New Corporate Sustainability Strategy Part 1 April 8, 2026A circular, whole-lifecycle approach to materials management begins with sustainable sourcing and design, followed by downstream practices like repair and remanufacturing—with every step verified. Adopting this new sustainability agenda will be a huge transition that demands system-level solutions, a monumental task presenting complex challenges.Arlene Karidis
- How Data Is Rewriting the Future of Waste April 8, 2026Every truck on your route is generating data. The same goes for every bin, every sort line, every maintenance cycle. The sensors are running and the systems are logging. The information is there. The question is whether anyone is reading it or whether it is sitting in a dashboard nobody opens, being treated like a […]Lainika E. Johnson
- Waste World - Episode 60: Relationships Win & What Fifth Third’s Comerica Deal Means for the Industry April 7, 2026Bank mergers are usually covered in terms of size, speed and regulatory approval. Yet sometimes the most important part is what they mean for the industries those banks serve. That’s what makes this conversation with Joe Ursuy, Executive Vice President, National Businesses for Energy, Renewables, and Waste, so valuable.Liz Bothwell
- WM and UNIQLO on Scaling Textile Recycling Through UNtrash It April 6, 2026Waste360 caught up with Tom Carpenter of WM and Jean Shein of UNIQLO to discuss how the UNtrash It partnership is scaling textile recovery efforts. In this Q&A, they share how collaboration, technology, and convenience are reshaping how consumers think about clothing disposal.Gage Edwards
- BTR Launches myBTR Customer Portal, Delivering Unprecedented Fleet Visibility for Municipalities, Waste Haulers, and Logistics Providers April 6, 2026BTR, the leading provider of fleet solutions for the Environmental and Logistics industries, today announced the launch of the myBTR Customer Portal, a powerful new digital platform designed to give municipalities, waste haulers, and logistics providers unprecedented visibility and control over their rental fleet operations.PRESS RELEASE
- Meridian Waste Accelerates Growth Strategy with Acquisition of Waste Knot, LLC April 3, 2026Meridian Waste Virginia, LLC (“Meridian Waste” or the “Company”), an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services provider, today announced the acquisition of Waste Knot, LLC, effective April 1, 2026.PRESS RELEASE
- EPA Proposes to Include Microplastics as Contaminants in Drinking Water April 3, 2026This week, the EPA proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time.Waste360 Staff
- Circular City Projects: How This Nonprofit is Greening Southwest Chicago and Other Urban Reboot Stories April 3, 2026A Chicago nonprofit is transforming a weathered, 120-year-old firehouse into a 21st-century circular economy hub. The grassroots southwest side operation is called Plant Chicago. And the people behind it have set out to teach and promote a local culture of repair, reuse, and shared resources among businesses and residents.Arlene Karidis
- AMP Expands Virginia Mixed Waste Processing Capacity Under SPSA Partnership April 2, 2026AMP Robotics Corporation, through its affiliate Commonwealth Sortation LLC (together, “AMP”), has increased the processing capacity of its facility in Portsmouth to 108,000 tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) annually.PRESS RELEASE
- NWRF Opens Scholarship Applications and Introduces New Chambliss Family Scholarship April 2, 2026The National Waste & Recycling Foundation (NWRF) has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship program and announced the launch of the new Darrell and Andrea Chambliss Family Scholarship, funded through an endowment established by Waste Connections, further expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in the waste and recycling industry.PRESS RELEASE
- Casella Expands MA Footprint with Star Waste Acquisition as M&A Pipeline Builds April 2, 2026Casella Waste Systems is continuing to lean into growth through acquisition, this time strengthening its position in one of the most competitive markets in the Northeast. The company has acquired Star Waste Systems, a private equity-backed operator that has scaled quickly through its own acquisitions and facility investments.Liz Bothwell
- Electronic Labels Hit Grocery Shelves and Spark Conversations April 2, 2026Grocers across Europe are deploying a cutting-edge digital tool that reportedly slashes food waste by up to 80% -- and now it’s catching on in the US. The technology, electronic shelf labels (ESLs), leverages algorithms to automatically and continuously discount food items as they near their expiration dates.Arlene Karidis
- Muskegon County Seeks Grant Funding for Recycling Center April 1, 2026Muskegon County, Mich., is looking to establish a new, county-wide recycling center through grant funding.Waste360 Staff
- Merced County, CA Opens New Location for Harmful Materials April 1, 2026Merced County, Calif., has opened up a new way for residents to dispose of harmful items, keeping them out of landfills.Waste360 Staff
- CleanGo Innovations Inc. Announces Partial Acquisition of AgritechBC Solutions Inc April 1, 2026CleanGo Innovations Inc. (CSE: CGII; OTCQB: CLGOF; FRA: APO.F), (“CleanGo” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 27, 2026, to acquire a 49% equity stake in AgritechBC Solutions Inc. ("AgritechBC" or the "Company").PRESS RELEASE
- Ecowaste Solutions Expands Kansas Footprint with Hometown Disposal Acquisition April 1, 2026Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste management company operating across nine states, announced today the acquisition of Hometown Disposal Inc., expanding the company's presence across central Kansas.PRESS RELEASE