Daily Digest: Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Today's digest underscores the accelerating momentum in fleet electrification and battery management, alongside persistent food waste challenges and tightening regulatory landscapes. CALSTART's updated 'Zeroing in on ZETs' report identifies California, Washington, and Wisconsin as top performers in normalized ZET adoption scores, crucial for decarbonizing waste collection. Battery recycling takes center stage with Waste Dive reporting on advanced collection tech to mitigate fire risks and manage EPR volumes, complemented by Aqua Metals and 6K Energy signing a multi-year supply deal for sustainable battery materials. Meanwhile, Wisconsin faces a stark reminder of food waste's impact, with a new report finding it constitutes one-fifth of landfill content. Regulatory pressures intensify as the UK warns retailers about supplier greenwashing liability, and the UK's Deposit Return Scheme rebrands to 'Exchange for Change' ahead of its 2027 launch, signaling a focus on system integration. Corporate shifts include ERM appointing Bill Theofilou as Executive Chair and Ford launching a new battery storage business under Lisa Drake.