Recycling news: 2026

Council news A date for your diary: Winchester Green Fair 2026 Winchester Council · 31 Jul 2026 Research & science Berkeley Talks: The making of Frances M. Beal’s ‘Black feminist house’ UC Berkeley Professor Ula Taylor reads excerpts from her book project on the pioneering Black feminist whose life and politics helped shape modern social justice movements. UC Berkeley News · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science ‘Song for Another Home’: A novel of survival and remembrance from the ‘forgotten’ Korean War UC Berkeley author Bora Lee Reed immigrated from Korea as a child in the 1970s. In her new novel, Reed builds on her family’s experience and her research into the devastating Korean War to tell a deeply human story of struggle, loss and reunion. UC Berkeley News · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Georgia Tech Launches New Sustainable Lab Certification Georgia Tech Launches New Sustainable Lab Certification Superadmin Fri, 07/24/2026 - 15:23 Georgia Tech’s Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Office of Research Operations, is launching Georgia Tech’s first Sustainable Lab Certification program, which will provide a framework for campus laboratories to implement practical, high-impact sustainability measures. Labs earn recognition… Georgia Tech News · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science DeMillo Recognized for Lasting Contributions to Software Engineering - Cloned DeMillo Recognized for Lasting Contributions to Software Engineering - Cloned Superadmin Fri, 07/24/2026 - 15:23 Richard DeMillo, professor, founding chair of Georgia Tech's School of Cybersecurity and Privacy (SCP), and Charlotte B. and Roger C. Warren Chair of Computing, has been named to the inaugural class of the ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Academy. DeMillo was among 80 computer scient… Georgia Tech News · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science New methods for removing harmful nitrates from drinking water identified Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock manure and septic systems can leach nitrates into groundwater. Many rural households rely on private water wells, which may not be routinely tested, leading some to consume contaminated water without realizing it. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Unraveling the climate behind the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations The most severe droughts in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean arose when multiple natural climate cycles coincided, according to a new study from Stockholm University published in Science Advances. The findings shed new light on the climate conditions surrounding the Late Bronze Age collapse and may help improve understanding of future drought risks in a warming world. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Review finds lack of evidence as to whether planting around our homes reduces the pollution we breathe A new review led by the University of East London (UEL) has uncovered a major blind spot in air pollution research. Despite domestic gardens covering vast areas of Britain's towns and cities, researchers found no direct evidence showing whether they reduce pollution levels or improve the air people breathe at home. There is a huge gap in understanding the role of domestic gardens in air quality. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as vacationers boarded boats to escape fires on a French peninsula and Spanish officials ordered mass evacuations in towns near Madrid. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Researchers develop AI-driven method to improve forecasts weeks in advance Haonan Chen, a CSU associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team have published research that could improve the accuracy of precipitation forecasts up to two weeks in advance. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Wearable Patch Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards A wearable patch can detect environmental hazards and notify wearers by vibrating against their skin. NC State University News · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science UK in pole position to lead key instrument in NASA's hunt for Earth-like worlds UK astronomers are a step closer to playing a leading role in NASA's search for alien life in the coming decades as they continue developing one of the core instruments of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). The exciting mission—the U.S. space agency's next flagship space telescope after the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope—is expected to launch in the 2040s. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Wildfires: What can the UK and other nations learn from Australia's world‑leading fire response systems? Wildfires are becoming a feature of the UK's hotter, drier climate. In July 2026, major fires swept through parts of the UK in a matter of days—notably setting Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano in the center of Edinburgh, alight. The Scottish Greens labeled wildfires a "national emergency" after that fire. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Fossilized wood reveals 300 million years of Earth's history Many people are familiar with fossilized wood as a decorative item from a museum shop. However, the fact that it can preserve the geological history of entire regions spanning millions of years is a new discovery. A research team led by geologist Dr. Steffen Trümper from the University of Münster has now demonstrated for the first time that fossilized wood is a natural archive from which the ge… Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Can ocean chemistry be altered to absorb carbon? The pros and cons As the planet warms, countries around the world are racing to meet their net-zero targets set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Force of Nature shows how extreme weather pushes wildlife to its limits This new documentary series reveals how nature is fighting back against today’s extreme weather. The Conversation UK — Environment · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Crafted for collaboration – a summer evening of networking at Piston Distillery Tewkesbury Borough Business Voice Network (TBBVN) invites local businesses to a summer evening networking event set within the atmospheric precision-crafted world of Piston Distillery. Beginning at 5:30pm at Bamfurlong Industrial... Source Tewkesbury Council · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Wildfires: what can the UK and other nations learn from Australia’s world-leading fire response systems? Australia has a well-established national wildfire warning system, so how does this compare with the UK’s approach? The Conversation UK — Environment · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Residents informed of local vegetation management works Residents living in part of Redditch are being informed about planned vegetation management works to improve the long-term condition and maintenance of a planted boundary. Continue reading Redditch Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Residents invited to help shape their neighbourhood Residents are being invited to show the organisations responsible for delivering local services the neighbourhood issues that matter most to them. Continue reading Redditch Council · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Small tropical islands face dangerous humid heat by end of the century Millions of people living on tropical islands could face a future of increasingly dangerous heat as climate change drives longer and more intense periods of humid conditions. While rising temperatures are often discussed as the main consequence of climate change, humidity plays a crucial role in determining how much heat the human body can tolerate. When the air is already full of moisture, swe… Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Seven climate-friendly ways to transform your home Anna Turns (AT), senior environment editor and Rachael Jolley (RJ), environment editor, showcase climate-friendly ways to transform your living spaces. The Conversation UK — Environment · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Charli XCX has entered a new era. Here’s why pop’s biggest transformations are no longer just about the music Albums have become centrepieces of wider cultural worlds built through visuals, personal stories and fan participation. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Council Takes Legal Action Against Rogue Landlord Over “Unfit” House A private landlord who allowed Clitheroe property to fall into extensive disrepair and then ignored repeated requests to carry out improvements has been ordered by magistrates to pay £5,600 in fines. Ribble Valley Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Statement from the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council on further delays to reopening of the Botley Road Following confirmation this week the Botley Road in Oxford will remain closed beyond the end of August, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Bethia Thomas, has expressed her deep frustration and incredulity at the further delays to the long-promised reopening. Botley Road in Oxford was originally on schedule to reopen at the end of August 2026 - almost two years later than the o… Vale of White Horse Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Public back plans to improve Oxford Covered Market while preserving its historic character Oxford City Council has welcomed the positive response on proposals for its £8 million programme of essential improvements to Oxford's Covered Market. Oxford Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Oadby park recognised among UK’s best with 19th Green Flag Award Brocks Hill Country Park has achieved the award for the 19th consecutive year. Oadby and Wigston Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Public Asked for Their Views on Plans to Use CCTV to Catch Illegal Fly Tippers Ribble Valley Borough Council has launched a public consultation into whether it should use CCTV cameras to catch offenders at known fly-tipping “hot spots” in the borough. Ribble Valley Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news New management partnership for New Horizons Sport and Leisure Centre Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Ormiston Academies Trust have agreed a new management arrangement for New Horizons Sport and Leisure Centre. Stoke-on-Trent Council · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Mapping project helps protect coastal world heritage sites from climate threats A major new digital mapping project could help safeguard some of the world's most important and well-known heritage sites from rising seas, flooding and coastal erosion. Researchers led by scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA), Durham University and the University of Cape Town have created the Global Coastal Heritage (Glo-CoH) dataset, the first comprehensive digital map of UNESCO… Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Black Country councils unite to establish regional fostering hub Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster carers are recruited, supported and retained across the region. Sandwell Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Five great reasons to visit an Oldham park for #LoveParks Week Oldham Council is encouraging residents to make the most of Oldham’s fantastic green spaces as part of #LoveParks Week, running from 24 July to 2 August. Oldham Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Wat’s On returns this summer with free activities for children and young people. Families in Watford are being invited to take part in a range of free activities this summer as the popular Wat’s On holiday programme returns for the school holidays. Watford Council · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat, and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept through parts of Western Europe, triggering states of emergency and calls for EU help. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 24 Jul 2026 Council news From the Leader – Friday, July 24 Anyone living in the district is well aware of the beauty Rother boasts, but it was great to get national recognition for one of wonderful parks for the 14th year in a row! Egerton Park in Bexhill can proudly fly the Green Flag having been awarded the accolade for achieving the highest possible environmental standards … Continued Rother Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Council strikes gold for support of Armed Forces community Tonbridge and Malling has received the Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, the highest level of recognition for organisations supporting the Armed Forces community. Tonbridge and Malling Council · 24 Jul 2026 Industry news EU new car registrations rise 5.7% in first half - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 24 Jul 2026 Research & science Apertus 1.5: Building the next generation of open AI infrastructure 24.07.26 - EPFL, ETH Zurich and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) today released Apertus 1.5, the latest version of the fully open large language model developed within the Swiss AI Initiative Trained on the Alps supercomputer at CSCS in Lugano, Apertus is one of the world's largest fully open language models, providing transparency into its training data, code and development pro… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 24 Jul 2026 Council news Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Community Involvement Support Officer - careers.liverpool.gov.uk Liverpool Council · 24 Jul 2026 Council news DigiKnow Databank session, Stopford House - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 24 Jul 2026