Daily Digest: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Your daily briefing for Saturday, 19 September 2026: 31 stories from 10 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
Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered the state government to take steps that could empower local communities to have a larger say in data center d...
Packaging has changed. Recycling systems haven’t kept up, report says.
U.S. households’ generation of cartons surged from 2020 to 2026, while mixed paper dropped notably. The Recycling Partnership released data intended...
EPA pulls guidance to address PFAS in wastewater permits
Environmental groups warn this could have a “chilling effect” on PFAS restriction language in permits for sites like landfills and manufacturing f...
Google, NASA launch AI model to map methane emissions from space
The MAPL-EMIT model, which the tech giant and space agency introduced in a scientific journal, was tested on 25 landfills. It was able to detect 50% m...
Inertia co-founder Jeff Lawson’s next big bet is fusion: Go inside it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Inertia co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson joins the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $200 by September 25....
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (20)
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ESG & Sustainability (4)
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Global Trade (6)
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ITAD & E-Scrap (1)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 19 Sep 2026, 09:00