Daily Digest: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Your daily briefing for Wednesday, 18 February 2026: 31 stories from 9 sources across the circular economy sector.
Today's Summary
Key themes include Battery & Energy Storage and Regulatory Updates.
Key Developments
Battery & Energy Storage
Activity in battery recycling and energy storage today.
Regulatory Updates
Policy developments affecting the industry.
UK Market News
Developments in the UK recycling sector.
TOP Today's Stories
Recycling rates for aluminium cans rise across Europe to 76.3%
Recycling rates for aluminium cans reached 76.3% in the EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland in 2023, according to a new report. The post Recyclin...
WWETT Show 2026: Day Two Highlights
The crowd was electric for the show floor opening at the 2026 WWETT Show. Attendees flocked to booths throughout the show to check out live demonstrat...
Unlocking Circularity: Expert Perspectives on Battery EPR
Battery extended producer responsibility (EPR) is surging across the U.S. With 10 states already on board, industry experts predict the trend will swe...
WWETT Show 2026 Day Three Preview: Women of Wastewater Awards, Show Floor Demos
Day three of the 2026 WWETT Show serves as another historic day in the show's rich history as it will feature the show's first Women of Wastewater awa...
WWETT Young Professionals Panel Highlights Opportunity and Growth in Wastewater
Putting a spotlight on the wastewater’s rising stars, the WWETT Young Professionals Award Winners Panel brought together some of the industry’s br...
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (15)
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Recycling rates for aluminium cans rise across Europe to 76.3%Circular Online
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Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’TechCrunch Climate
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Wisconsin proposes E-Cycle target revisionsE-Scrap News
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Global Trade (7)
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WWETT Show 2026: Day Two HighlightsWaste360
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ESG & Sustainability (8)
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UK Recycling (1)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 18 Feb 2026, 09:00