# recycling (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover recycling. Page: Feed: --- ## [RCon™ 2026: Where Waste and Resource Management Professionals Go to Think](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/rcon-2026-where-waste-and-resource-management-professionals-go-to-think/) _2026-08-22 · Heidi Jensen · Waste Advantage Magazine_ The waste and recycling industry continues to evolve rapidly. New technologies, changing regulations, workforce challenges, and sustainability goals demand fresh perspectives and collaborative solutions. RCon™ provides the space for those \[…\] ## [AC-Coupled vs. DC-Coupled](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/22/ac-coupled-vs-dc-coupled/) _2026-08-22 · Mark Hutchins · pv magazine Global_ Growing applications for battery storage mean the optimal system design may not be the most obvious. Jakir Hossain and Mujtaba Abdelwahab of Storlytics Energy Storage present a simulation-based comparison of AC vs. DC coupling showing how realistic dispatch modeling rather than generic assumptions fundamentally changes BESS sizing, levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) outcomes and architecture… ## [Three Caerphilly cemeteries achieve national silver awards](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/three-caerphilly-cemeteries-achieve-national-silver-awards/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ Three cemeteries managed by Caerphilly County Borough Council have achieved Silver Award status in the 2026 BRAMM Cemetery of the Year Awards. Gwaelod y Brithdir Cemetery, Gwaun Gledyr Cemetery and Bedwellty Cemetery each received national recognition, with all three achieving Silver Award status. Organised by the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM), the awards... The post Three… ## [Watchdog acknowledges progress at fire and rescue authority but expresses concerns at funding](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/watchdog-acknowledges-progress-at-fire-and-rescue-authority-but-expresses-concerns-at-funding/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is making progress following the Welsh Government’s intervention two years ago, but “questions remain about how it will fund further improvements and measure their impact”, Audit Wales has warned. The intervention was launched in February 2024 amid concerns about the authority’s culture, performance and governance. This followed a damning... The post Watchdog… ## [Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with volunteer who helped save her life](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/cardiac-arrest-survivor-reunites-with-volunteer-who-helped-save-her-life/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ A woman from Tonyrefail has reunited with the Welsh Ambulance Service volunteer who was first on scene after she suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Jenny Kastrian, 78, who has lived in Tonyrefail with her husband John, 68, since 2023, collapsed at home without warning. Her husband John, quickly realised that Jenny was in a... The post Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with volunteer who helped save… ## [Planning consent secured for modern dementia care home in Ferndale](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/planning-consent-secured-for-modern-dementia-care-home-in-ferndale/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ The Council is delighted that planning permission has been granted to deliver a new, 32-bed modern residential dementia care home in Ferndale. This is a key milestone towards a commitment made to provide a first-class care accommodation within the community – which can now be progressed. Members granted full consent for the exciting development at... The post Planning consent secured for modern… ## [Hen Dŷ Cwrdd Trecynon – Reopening Event 5 September](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/hen-dy-cwrdd-trecynon-reopening-event-5-september/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ Work on historic building in Trecynon to aid its use as a community asset now completeThe Hen Dŷ Cwrdd Trecynon Project In 2024, Addoldai Cymru | Welsh Religious Buildings Trust received a grant from the National LotteryHeritage Fund. The first part of the project, which coincided with the hosting of the NationalEisteddfod by RCT County... The post Hen Dŷ Cwrdd Trecynon – Reopening Event 5… ## [Austria announces energy storage offensive, shifting solar subsidy focus](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/austria-announces-energy-storage-offensive-shifting-solar-subsidy-focus/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Austria plans to overhaul its solar subsidy framework from 2027, shifting support from standard PV systems toward battery storage, energy management systems and specialized solar applications. The government aims to accelerate storage deployment, with up to 8 GW of market-oriented capacity by 2030, while industry groups are urging swift implementation and clearer funding rules. The post Austria… ## [Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/utility-scale-projects-drive-new-zealands-solar-rollout/) _2026-08-21 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Global_ New Zealand enjoyed a record year for solar additions in 2025, buoyed by the commissioning of seven utility-scale plants. An additional 930 MW of solar is due to come online over the next three years. The post Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [South Wales composers celebrate 25 years ofsupport for musicians with sight loss](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/south-wales-composers-celebrate-25-years-ofsupport-for-musicians-with-sight-loss/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ Two composers and musicians with sight loss from South Wales tookpart in a very special showcase performance at London’s GuildhallSchool of Music and Drama.Gareth Churchill, 47, from Cardiff and Lloyd Coleman, 34, originally fromBridgend, joined a group of talented blind and partially sighted musiciansto perform for an audience of music professionals, blind and partiallysighted people,... The post… ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yayW0ea62AJu) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Still time for Gypsy and Traveller households to take part in the accommodation survey](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/21/still-time-for-gypsy-and-traveller-households-to-take-part-in-the-accommodation-survey/) _2026-08-21 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ There is still time for Gypsy and Traveller households to take part in a survey on accommodation needs. Caerphilly County Borough Council is hosting the survey to help inform its revised Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA), which will be submitted to Welsh Government in April 2027. Results from the survey will help the Council... The post Still time for Gypsy and Traveller… ## [China’s Jiangsu province crosses 100 GW solar milestone](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/chinas-jiangsu-province-crosses-100-gw-solar-milestone-as-distributed-pv-drives-growth/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Jiangsu Province in eastern China has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar PV capacity, becoming the country’s first provincial-level region to reach the milestone, with distributed solar accounting for nearly 70% of capacity. The province plans further rapid expansion through 2030 and 2035, while upgrading grids, storage and digital systems to manage rising solar penetration and improve… ## [Ecoflow unveils 5 kWh residential battery line](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/ecoflow-unveils-5-kwh-residential-battery-line/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ EcoFlow starts the rollout of its new Stream series with the Stream 5000 launching in the UK. The post Ecoflow unveils 5 kWh residential battery line appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Chinese PV Industry Brief: polysilicon market shows tentative recovery as wafer prices surge](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/chinese-pv-industry-brief-polysilicon-market-shows-tentative-recovery-as-wafer-prices-surge/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ China’s polysilicon market showed early signs of stabilization, while wafer prices jumped sharply on stronger downstream demand and increased overseas purchasing. The post Chinese PV Industry Brief: polysilicon market shows tentative recovery as wafer prices surge appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [The Hydrogen Stream: JCB Hydromax sets speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles of any kind](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/the-hydrogen-stream-jcb-hydromax-sets-speed-record-for-hydrogen-powered-vehicles-of-any-kind/) _2026-08-21 · Sergio Matalucci · pv magazine Global_ In other news, Egyptian researchers developed new catalysts for hydrogen production from plastic waste. Asahi Kasei, Perdaman, and Sunfire also advanced electrolysis projects in Japan, Australia, and Germany. The post The Hydrogen Stream: JCB Hydromax sets speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles of any kind appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Websol expands TOPCon module capacity, further reduces silver use](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/websol-eyes-further-silver-reduction-as-topcon-capacity-expands/) _2026-08-21 · Uma Gupta · pv magazine Global_ Websol Energy System is upgrading a 600 MW PERC cell line to 750 MW TOPCon, raising its total cell capacity to around 1.35 GW by March 2027. The post Websol expands TOPCon module capacity, further reduces silver use appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Silicon dioxide coating boosts PV module light transmission, thermal performance](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/silicon-dioxide-coating-boosts-pv-module-light-transmission-thermal-performance/) _2026-08-21 · Lior Kahana · pv magazine Global_ An international research team developed a porous silicon dioxide coating for PV cover glass that combines anti-reflection with passive radiative cooling, increasing solar transmittance while enhancing mid-infrared emissivity. The coating achieved 91.0% solar transmittance and 90% emissivity, with the researchers now planning module-level outdoor testing and studies of large-area scalability and… ## [‘Inclusion means judging ideas on their merits’](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/inclusion-means-judging-ideas-on-their-merits/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Janine Wirth, Founder and Managing Director of Germany's Ilanco GmbH. As a woman in a male-dominated, engineering-driven industry, she has faced questions about how she could develop a technical solution without the “expected” background. She argues that inclusion means judging ideas by their potential and results—not gender, credentials, or who is… ## [Kostal launches 25 kW battery inverter](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/kostal-launches-25-kw-battery-inverter/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Kostal’s Plenticore BI 25 is a 25 kW AC-coupled battery inverter for commercial and high-end residential systems, with three-phase backup power up to 25 kVA and peak efficiency of 98.3%. It supports three independent high-voltage battery connections and storage capacities from 5 kWh to 230 kWh. The post Kostal launches 25 kW battery inverter appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [How AI Is Giving Waste Companies A Seat at the Commodity Trading Table](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/how-ai-is-giving-waste-companies-a-seat-at-the-commodity-trading-table/) _2026-08-21 · Heidi Jensen · Waste Advantage Magazine_ Artificial intelligence is closing the gap between what major commodity traders know and what a mid-sized recycler can now afford to know. You no longer need a trading desk or \[…\] ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zNKvmiCnkWP8) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [FPA & British Glass welcome Exchange for Change appointment for Wales DRS](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/top-story/fpa-british-glass-exchange-for-change-appointment-wales-drs-21-08-2026) _2026-08-21 · Waqas Qureshi · Packaging News_ The Food Service Packaging Association (FPA) and British Glass have welcomed the appointment of Exchange for Change as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales. The post FPA & British Glass welcome Exchange for Change appointment for Wales DRS appeared first on Packaging News . ## [BakPac boosts spouted pouch capability with automatic spout inserters investment](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/equipment/investment-installations/bakpac-boosts-spouted-pouch-capability-with-automatic-spout-inserters-investment-21-08-2026) _2026-08-21 · Waqas Qureshi · Packaging News_ BakPac, the flexible packaging division of Bakers, has installed two new Totani automatic spout inserters are its Brentwood site, which are set to improve speed and capacity for refill and liquid pouch projects The post BakPac boosts spouted pouch capability with automatic spout inserters investment appeared first on Packaging News . ## [Air bubbles boost cooling and hydrogen production in photovoltaic-thermal system](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/air-bubbles-boost-cooling-and-hydrogen-production-in-photovoltaic-thermal-system/) _2026-08-21 · Lior Kahana · pv magazine Global_ Researchers in India developed a PVT-hydrogen system using air-bubble injection to improve cooling, thermal and electrical efficiency, and hydrogen production. Tested outdoors in Tamil Nadu, the system achieved a peak thermal efficiency of 45.5% and hydrogen production of 15.5 ml/min. The post Air bubbles boost cooling and hydrogen production in photovoltaic-thermal system appeared first on pv… ## [Bangladesh mandates solar charging for millions of electric rickshaws](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/bangladesh-mandates-solar-charging-for-millions-of-electric-rickshaws/) _2026-08-21 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Bangladesh plans to require millions of battery-powered auto-rickshaws to use solar-powered charging stations as a condition of registration, aiming to reduce pressure on the electricity grid. Industry representatives say the policy could spur investment in solar charging infrastructure, create jobs and expand renewable energy, while urging the government to include net metering. The post… ## [Report alleges U.S. solar recycling is mostly landfilling, offshoring in disguise](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/bombshell-report-alleges-u-s-solar-recycling-is-mostly-landfilling-offshoring-in-disguise/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Zientara · pv magazine Global_ A new white paper from Sustainable Source Studios cites regulatory filings, industry disclosures and IEA lifecycle datasets in concluding that most U.S. solar module recycling yields degraded, landfilled, or offshored material. The post Report alleges U.S. solar recycling is mostly landfilling, offshoring in disguise appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Composting Initiative Launches to Reduce Food Waste and Support Urban Agriculture in St. Petersburg, FL](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/composting-initiative-launches-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg-fl/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ A partnership between the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and the City of St. Petersburg has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus to process food waste and produce nutrient-rich \[…\] ## [DSNY Eyes Top-Loading Garbage Trucks For Better Curbside Waste Collection](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/dsny-eyes-top-loading-garbage-trucks-for-better-curbside-waste-collection/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ The Mamdani administration is exploring buying top-loading collection trucks for its new curbside trash bins, which would offset a forecasted increase in vehicles miles from the Department of Sanitation’s effort \[…\] ## [Xaar’s American subsidiary helps ‘cut packaging costs & optimise production’](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/equipment/xaars-american-subsidiary-helps-cut-packaging-costs-optimise-production-21-08-2026) _2026-08-21 · Waqas Qureshi · Packaging News_ USA-based Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) has enabled MasterCut Tool to build a scalable, cost-focused decoration strategy for its industrial tooling packaging, using a combination of multi-pass and single-pass direct-to-object (DTO) inkjet technologies to optimize production across tens of thousands of part numbers. EPS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xaar, works with manufacturers to manage… ## [Chester City, PA Hall Hosts Electronics Waste Collection and Paper Shredding Event for City Residents and Business Owners](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/chester-city-pa-hall-hosts-electronics-waste-collection-and-paper-shredding-event-for-city-residents-and-business-owners/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ On August 14 and 15, the City of Chester partnered with sustainable waste solutions provider Reworld® and J&K shredding to host a free electronics recycling and onsite paper shredding event \[…\] ## [Kansas City, MO Recycling Program Expanded](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/kansas-city-mo-recycling-program-expanded/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ Kansas City’s Solid Waste Management Division is expanding its recycling program to include hot and cold paper cups, as well as plastic to-go cups, in residential recycling carts and designated \[…\] ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VAZXbRK3KHY8) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Mossy Introduced as Beaufort County, SC Solid Waste and Recycling Mascot](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/mossy-introduced-as-beaufort-county-sc-solid-waste-and-recycling-mascot/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ A new mascot helped mark a major composting milestone as Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling hosted its “Lights, Camera, Compost” ribbon-cutting event and educational field trip. “We are so \[…\] ## [3rd Eye Expands Its In-Cab Technology Platform with New AI-Powered Fleet Safety Camera](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/3rd-eye-expands-its-in-cab-technology-platform-with-new-ai-powered-fleet-safety-camera/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ 3rd Eye®, part of Environmental Solutions, and a segment of Terex Corporation, announced the upcoming release of a new AI-native fleet safety camera built to help drivers address risk as \[…\] ## [Solar powerhouse to storage leader](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/21/solar-powerhouse-to-storage-leader/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Hutchins · pv magazine Global_ Chile is transforming in a bid to avoid becoming a victim of its own solar success. Developers have flooded the Atacama Desert with solar projects, turning Chile into a PV powerhouse but also drastically reducing revenues and driving some operators into bankruptcy. S&P Global Energy’s Ángel Cancino sees the country increasingly focusing on energy storage to rescue some of its overbuilt PV… ## [Anger and Confusion as RCT Presses Ahead with Demolition of Pontypridd Old Police Station](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/20/anger-and-confusion-as-rct-presses-ahead-with-demolition-of-pontypridd-old-police-station/) _2026-08-20 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT) is facing a wave of criticism over its decision to demolish the former police station and adjoining car park in Pontypridd town centre — a move residents say has been made with little public explanation, at a cost some fear could run into seven figures. “No Structural Issues”... The post Anger and Confusion as RCT Presses Ahead with Demolition of… ## [Exchange for Change appointed in Wales giving UK DRS administrator consistency](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/waste-management/exchange-for-change-appointed-in-wales-giving-uk-drs-administrator-consistency-20-08-2026) _2026-08-20 · Tony Corbin · Packaging News_ Exchange for Change has been appointed as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Wales. The post Exchange for Change appointed in Wales giving UK DRS administrator consistency appeared first on Packaging News . ## [Welsh council to expand public engagement in recycling behaviours drive](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/environment/local-authority/welsh-council-to-expand-public-engagement-in-recycling-behaviours-drive-20-08-2026) _2026-08-20 · PN Staff · Packaging News_ Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales is expanding its resident engagement work to an additional number of areas with the aim to transform recycling behaviours. The post Welsh council to expand public engagement in recycling behaviours drive appeared first on Packaging News . ## [Europe adds 36 GWh of battery storage in 2025, Ukraine enters top five markets](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/europe-adds-36-gwh-of-battery-storage-in-2025-ukraine-enters-top-five-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Tristan Rayner · pv magazine Global_ Europe installed 36 GWh of new battery storage capacity in 2025, up 48% year on year, according to SolarPower Europe. Germany remained the continent’s largest market, while Ukraine and Bulgaria entered the top five. The post Europe adds 36 GWh of battery storage in 2025, Ukraine enters top five markets appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Welsh Ministers defend challenge to refusal of permission for 18 wind turbines](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/20/welsh-ministers-defend-challenge-to-refusal-of-permission-for-18-wind-turbines/) _2026-08-20 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ A wind farm operator has lost an appeal against a decision by Welsh Ministers to block construction of an 18-turbine facility in south Wales. His Honour Judge Jarman KC heard in the High Court that Y Bryn Wind Farm challenged the Welsh Ministers under section 288 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990. The company wanted... The post Welsh Ministers defend challenge to refusal of permission for… ## [Government consults on giving power to councils to issue fly-tipping offenders with conditional cautions](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/20/government-consults-on-giving-power-to-councils-to-issue-fly-tipping-offenders-with-conditional-cautions/) _2026-08-20 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ The Government has launched a consultation on giving local authorities the power to issue conditional cautions to fly-tipping offenders, requiring them to complete up to 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work. Under the proposals councils will also be able to recover the costs of the clean-up directly from offenders. The Department for the Environment, Food... The post Government consults on giving… ## [2040 Net Zero target risks economic harm](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/20/2040-net-zero-target-risks-economic-harm/) _2026-08-20 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ Commenting on the Welsh Government’s new target to reach Net Zero by 2040, ten years ahead of the rest of the UK, Andrew RT Davies MS, Shadow Minister for Farming and the Environment, said: ”We all want to see robust measures to tackle climate change, but setting an arbitrary target ten years ahead of the rest... The post 2040 Net Zero target risks economic harm appeared first on AberdareOnline . ## [When the right adjustments are implemented, it’s done to perfection](https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/2026/08/20/when-the-right-adjustments-are-implemented-its-done-to-perfection/) _2026-08-20 · Team @ AberdareOnline · AberdareOnline_ A family has praised staff at Prince Charles Hospital for the outstanding care and support they received when attending for dental treatment under general anaesthetic. The parent of Ethan, who is profoundly autistic, non-verbal and has significant sensory needs, shared their experience to thank staff for the adjustments made to ensure his visit was as... The post When the right adjustments are… ## [Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/malaysia-issues-guidelines-for-residential-solar-under-net-metering/) _2026-08-20 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Malaysia’s energy regulator has issued updated guidelines for rooftop solar installations under the NEM Rakyat and NEM GoMEn schemes, covering system capacities, eligibility, grid connection and technical requirements. The post Malaysia issues guidelines for residential solar under net metering appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [Lewisham Council recycling site not impacted by nearby fire](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/top-story/lewisham-council-recycling-site-not-impacted-by-nearby-fire-20-08-2026) _2026-08-20 · Waqas Qureshi · Packaging News_ Lewisham Council says its reuse and recycling centre on Landmann Way, Deptford, remains open and was not impacted by a fire occurring at a nearby facility. The post Lewisham Council recycling site not impacted by nearby fire appeared first on Packaging News . ## [OPRL awaits delayed EU Implementing Act on PPWR labelling](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/materials/labelling/oprl-awaits-delayed-eu-implementing-act-on-ppwr-labelling-20-08-2026) _2026-08-20 · Waqas Qureshi · Packaging News_ The OPRL says it is looking forward to seeing the European Union (EU) Implementing Act on harmonised waste sorting labelling, which was expected on 12 August but has been delayed. The post OPRL awaits delayed EU Implementing Act on PPWR labelling appeared first on Packaging News . ## [Free The Birds creates new identity for M&S Formula range](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/design/free-the-birds-creates-new-identity-for-ms-formula-range-20-08-2026) _2026-08-20 · Waqas Qureshi · Packaging News_ Free the Birds has revamped the identity of its long-standing skincare brand, Formula, creating a ‘scalable visual system’ for the own-brand portfolio. The post Free The Birds creates new identity for M&S Formula range appeared first on Packaging News . ## [Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/australian-grid-operator-announces-curtailment-drill-for-rooftop-pv/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Global_ South Australia’s grid operator will complete its annual test of its ability to temporarily curtail rooftop solar generation on August 25. Solar systems in the state will be curtailed for up to one hour, expected to cause the loss of around 1.5 kWh of generation per installation. The post Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [The summer solar carried the water](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/the-summer-solar-carried-the-water/) _2026-08-20 · Emiliano Bellini · pv magazine Global_ Europe’s hydro fleet produced less power in the summer of 2026 than it did in the drought summer of 2022, and reservoir stocks finished the period 7.7% below their eleven-year median with France under its historical floor. Over those same four years solar generation across the affected systems rose by 39 TWh. That surplus is now visibly reorganizing the rest of the fleet: reservoir hydro has… ## [Heat Hazards: Protecting Waste Industry Workers in Transfer Stations, MRFs, and Landfills](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/heat-hazards-protecting-waste-industry-workers-in-transfer-stations-mrfs-and-landfills/) _2026-08-20 · Heidi Jensen · Waste Advantage Magazine_ Heat is a predictable hazard in the waste industry, but it is also entirely preventable. By recognizing the unique risks in transfer stations, MRFs, and landfills companies can protect their \[…\] ## [Even at 100 meters, PV makes neighbours more likely to go green](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/even-at-100-meters-pv-makes-neighbours-more-likely-to-go-green/) _2026-08-20 · Patrick Jowett · pv magazine Global_ Research from Switzerland finds homeowners whose neighbors install a solar system become more likely to install a solar system themselves, adopt an electric vehicle and reduce their electricity consumption. The post Even at 100 meters, PV makes neighbours more likely to go green appeared first on pv magazine Global . ## [The WR Expo: The Industry’s Newest Event Makes a Splash in Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/the-wr-expo-industrys-newest-event-makes-a-splash-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/) _2026-08-20 · Angelina Ruiz · Waste Advantage Magazine_ Last week, the newest event for the waste and recycling industry made its debut in Fort Lauderdale with tremendous success. Held August 12 and 13, the inaugural WR Expo brought together industry professionals \[…\]