Daily Digest: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Your daily briefing for Saturday, 21 February 2026: 31 stories from 12 sources across the circular economy sector.
Today's Summary
Key themes include Battery & Energy Storage.
Key Developments
Battery & Energy Storage
Activity in battery recycling and energy storage today.
TOP Today's Stories
Trump is making coal plants even dirtier as AI demands more energy
The Trump administration just tossed out Biden-era restrictions on mercury and other toxic pollutants from power plants. It's repealing Mercury and Ai...
Casella gives landfill and organics facility updates after strong 2025
In his first earnings call since becoming CEO, Ned Coletta highlighted 2025 acquisitions and offered updates on landfill optimization strategies and a...
America is at risk of becoming an automotive backwater
For decades, America's auto industry was the envy of the world, driven by mass production, the rise of Detroit's Big Three automakers, and the iconic ...
Tyre recyclers demand ‘immediate action’ over export enforcement figures
MRW Tyre recyclers demand ‘immediate action’ over export enforcement figures Trade group reiterates calls for UK to mirror Australian approach for...
Minnesota’s MSW incinerators effectively destroy PFAS, study finds
A new study sponsored by a state waste-to-energy group and spurred by Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint shows the facilities are receiving PFAS but expelli...
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (25)
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Trump is making coal plants even dirtier as AI demands more energyThe Verge Science
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America is at risk of becoming an automotive backwaterThe Verge Science
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ESG & Sustainability (3)
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UK Recycling (2)
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EA deploys 33-strong drone squad in waste crime enforcement expansionResource Magazine
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Global Trade (1)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 21 Feb 2026, 09:00