Daily Digest: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Thursday, 29 January 2026: While the US formally exits the Paris Agreement (again), the circular economy surges forward with major battery storage milestones, textile EPR momentum, and significant funding for industrial decarbonization tech.
Today's Summary
Key Developments
US Exits Paris Agreement (Again)
This symbolic reversal creates global policy uncertainty, placing greater pressure on corporate and subnational actors to drive decarbonization efforts independently.
Textile EPR Revives in NY & WA
Major states reigniting producer responsibility for textiles signals growing political will to tackle fast fashion waste, potentially creating new recycling markets and collection infrastructure.
Redwood Scores $425M (Google Joins)
Massive investment in Redwood Materials underscores intense confidence in closed-loop battery supply chains and the critical role of recycling in electrification.
Europe Leads US in ITAD Growth
Stronger EU regulations and circular economy frameworks are driving faster adoption of professional IT asset disposition services compared to the more fragmented US market.
PFAS Fears Drive Biosolids Legislation
Ongoing concerns about 'forever chemicals' are translating into concrete 2026 legislative actions impacting wastewater treatment and land application of biosolids.
GlassPoint & Carbonaide Fund Industrial Heat & Concrete
$24.4M combined funding highlights investor focus on decarbonizing heavy industries like manufacturing and construction through solar thermal and carbon mineralization.
remedi Sets 2026 Medical Waste Diversion Target
Accelerating demand for medical waste recycling is prompting companies to set ambitious landfill diversion goals, addressing a complex waste stream.
Youth at Risk of Green Job Exclusion (Co-op)
A report warns of barriers preventing young people from entering the green economy, posing a long-term talent risk for the circular and sustainability sectors.
TOP Today's Stories
TESVOLT unveils cyber‑secure 5 MWh Tallon system
TESVOLT will introduce its new 5 MWh Tallon storage container at E‑world in Essen this February, positioning it as a cyber‑secure solution for lar...
Certification scorecard for week of Jan. 26, 2026
The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications recently The post Certification scorecard for w...
GlassPoint Raises $20 Million to Decarbonize Industrial Heat with Solar Tech
GlassPoint announced that it has raised $20 million in a funding round led by N.I.S. […]...
Worries over PFAS in biosolids spill into 2026 legislative sessions
The federal government has been relatively quiet on the issue of PFAS contamination from sewage sludge spread on farmland. That’s led state lawmak...
Textile EPR back on the agenda in Washington, New York
Reuse and repair provisions are part of these states' proposed textile EPR bills. Meanwhile, California is mulling three options for its PRO as part o...
Market Snapshot
The battery storage and recycling ecosystem is experiencing explosive growth, evidenced by multiple major deployments (TESVOLT, Zenobē, Noon) and massive funding (Redwood). Policy tailwinds for textiles and mounting pressure on PFAS/biosolids are creating new compliance markets. However, a significant funding gap persists for mid-scale industrial decarbonization projects ('the missing middle'), and talent pipeline concerns threaten future scaling. Europe's regulatory lead continues to translate into market advantages, particularly in ITAD.
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Industry News (13)
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TESVOLT unveils cyber‑secure 5 MWh Tallon systemBEST Magazine
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Certification scorecard for week of Jan. 26, 2026E-Scrap News
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ESG & Sustainability (9)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for reactions to the US Paris exit from major corporations and financial institutions. Monitor state legislative dockets for progress on textile EPR, PFAS/biosolids, and bottle bill updates. Track further battery tech deployment announcements.
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Published: 29 Jan 2026, 09:00