Daily Digest: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Your daily briefing for Wednesday, 19 August 2026: 38 stories from 10 sources across the circular economy sector.
Today's Summary
Key themes include Battery & Energy Storage and UK Market News.
Key Developments
Battery & Energy Storage
Activity in battery recycling and energy storage today.
UK Market News
Developments in the UK recycling sector.
TOP Today's Stories
100 firefighters called to fire at waste facility in London
15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to a fire at a waste facility in Deptford last night. The post 100 firefighters called to fire...
CATL’s Robin Zeng says non-zero-carbon batteries will be left behind by the times
CATL's Core Operation Carbon Neutrality Launch Event was held in Ningde, Fujian Province, China, on 17 August....
EtaPRO deploys digital twin and predictive analytics at MGA Thermal’s 5MWh Tomago plant in Australia
Etapro has deployed digital twin and predictive analytics at MGA Thermal's 5MWh thermal energy storage demonstration plant in Australia....
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health
The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn't about the hardware. Sure, there's a new satin pyrite case finish, a few new strap colors, and a Steph Curry Specia...
Judges reject waste sector challenge to EPA’s PFAS hazardous designation
The decision maintains PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances under CERCLA. NWRA and others sued the agency in 2024, saying EPA overstepped its authori...
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (26)
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100 firefighters called to fire at waste facility in LondonCircular Online
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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and healthThe Verge Science
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ESG & Sustainability (6)
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Global Trade (6)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 19 Aug 2026, 09:00