Recycling news & research

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 30 Jul 2026.

Research & science Don’t let AI steal all the joy: what scientists won’t give up to chatbots - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Michigan’s local leaders remain confident in election security, accuracy despite claims of vulnerabilities Local officials across Michigan have maintained high confidence in election security and accuracy over the past several years. University of Michigan News · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Newcastle City Council to honour Kevin Keegan - Newcastle City Council Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 21 Jul 2026 Global Pennsylvania regulators propose PFAS in biosolids limits The state Department of Environmental Protection released draft general permit language that would set a tiered system for PFOA and PFOS contamination. Concerns remain about upstream sources. Waste Dive · 21 Jul 2026 Council news More than 900 people respond to engagement on future management of Cheltenham’s High Street and Promenade - Cheltenham Borough Council Cheltenham Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Historic Cheltenham chapels reopen with a new lease of life - Cheltenham Borough Council Cheltenham Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025 The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985. BBC News — Science & Environment · 21 Jul 2026 Council news King Charles III unveils celebratory plaque marking 75th anniversary of Cambridge’s city status - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science From accessible healthcare to sustainable materials: IDE Summer Show celebrates student innovation - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Council tax - fife.gov.uk Fife Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Bucklandplanning - Teignbridge District Council Teignbridge Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Bioloon - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Rugs for the living room - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government How Dads and Partners Can Support Breastfeeding and Infant Safe Sleep - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Northern Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice joins Department of Energy’s Quantum Science Center - Rice University Rice University News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Promotor De Merchandising at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026 Council news When and where can I go - Fife Council Fife Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice PROTEIN L-ISOASPARTYL METHYLTRANSFERASES provides tolerance against sheath blight disease and repairs ALDH and PBZ1 - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Weed Management and Invasive Plants - Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Invasive Non-Native Plants Policy - Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Integrated Weed Management Policy - Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Central Library Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Central Library claire.back Tue, 21/07/2026 - 16:38 Date 7 August 2026, 2:00 - 3:00pm Category Library activities for children and families Join us for a fantastic opportunity to meet award-winning author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin. Known for his hilarious stories, brilliant illustrations and engaging events, Tom will be talking about his latest book, Alan, K… Plymouth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Crownhill Library Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Crownhill Library claire.back Tue, 21/07/2026 - 16:38 Date 7 August 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm Category Library activities for children and families Join us for a fantastic opportunity to meet award-winning author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin. Known for his hilarious stories, brilliant illustrations and engaging events, Tom will be talking about his latest book, A… Plymouth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Plympton Library Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Plympton Library claire.back Tue, 21/07/2026 - 16:38 Date 6 August 2026, 2:30 - 3:30pm Category Library activities for children and families Join us for a fantastic opportunity to meet award-winning author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin. Known for his hilarious stories, brilliant illustrations and engaging events, Tom will be talking about his latest book, Alan, … Plymouth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Peverell Library Author visit: Tom McLaughlin at Peverell Library claire.back Tue, 21/07/2026 - 16:38 Date 6 August 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm Category Library activities for children and families Join us for a fantastic opportunity to meet award-winning author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin. Known for his hilarious stories, brilliant illustrations and engaging events, Tom will be talking about his latest book, Al… Plymouth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Project: Cultural Strategy - Organisation and Freelancer... - Stirling Council Stirling Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Citizen engagement platform | London Borough of Tower Hamlets - Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo MRW UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo Recycler's white paper argues that UK network of DRS programmes can stimulate further domestic investment and reduce plastic exports UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government LGA response to pledge to end rough sleeping - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta and Color-Logic expand partnership KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has expanded its partnership with Color-Logic to bring new metallic and decorative effects to the label market. The move will enable label converters and commercial printers to differentiate their offerings using the company’s AccurioLabel 400 press with white toner. Building on Konica Minolta’s introduction of Color-Logic’s design and embellishment tools […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Burnham urged to build new partnership with Northern leaders - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary in Burnham Cabinet overhaul MRW Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary in Burnham Cabinet overhaul Experienced MP will take up the ministerial role from MP Emma Reynolds as the UK appoints a seventh Prime Minister in the space of ten years Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary in Burnham Cabinet overhaul Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Northern Strike Returns to Michigan - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government M-20 bridge work begins this Monday over US-131 in Big Rapids - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Blue-green algae at Lakeside Country Park - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Work begins on new sustainable bus shelters across West Northamptonshire New and refurbished bus shelters are being installed across West Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Clarifying objectives to strengthen wastewater-based AMR surveillance - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Does China’s latest AI model finally equal US rivals? What scientists think - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Territory Manager - Busia and Kakamega - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026