Recycling news: 2026

Global Trump offers to cut aluminum tariffs in half for onshoring promises Companies that agree to begin work on expanded aluminum production facilities by Jan. 20, 2029, would receive relief for the 50% levy under a to-be-established federal program. Packaging Dive · 21 Jul 2026 Global ERI to supply Cyclic Materials with rare earth magnets The companies have begun conducting sample analysis to qualify products for rare earth recycling, having identified multiple high-volume product categories that ERI will send to Cyclic Materials. Recycling Today · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Tesco adds Deliveroo and Uber to q-commerce offering As well as its own Tesco Whoosh service, shoppers at the UK’s largest supermarket will soon be able to order via Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Responding to the growing demand… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Ardagh Glass Packaging facility in 130th anniversary celebration - Glass International Glass International · 21 Jul 2026 Council news EAB20858 - Excavation 2023- DRUMINNOR CASTLE - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Fly-tipping prosecution follows furniture dumping near recycling banks A fly-tipping incident has resulted in a successful prosecution, underlining the council's ongoing commitment to tackle the illegal dumping of waste. Bromley Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Assistant Creative Producer - Liverpool City Council Liverpool Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Partnerships Key to Progress at Hanford’s High-Level Waste Facility - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government The Building etc. (Amendment) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (WGC 007/2026) [HTML] - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Update on Arran road improvements programme - North Ayrshire Council North Ayrshire Council · 21 Jul 2026 Global US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — including paper and wood products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Packaging Dive · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government DTMB - Claims Against the State of Michigan - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Rhyme & Shine - libraries.culturehousesunderland.com Sunderland Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Thumb Correctional Facility - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Dorset Council leader calls for quicker progress on devo deal - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science How community-led health and livelihood programs helped protect rainforests during the pandemic As COVID-19 disrupted rural economies, communities living near protected rainforests faced rising uncertainty about jobs, health and basic needs. A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health shows that when communities were supported by health and livelihood programs they designed with local nongovernmental organizations, both people and ecosystems were more resilient. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Cambridgeshire and Peterborough councils urge government to make prompt reorganisation decision - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Rapid bacterial community profiling of equine microbiomes using Oxford Nanopore sequencing Rapid bacterial community profiling of equine microbiomes using Oxford Nanopore sequencing kj0008 Tue, 21/07/2026 - 15:14 News Members of the Horse Microbiome Research Group have recently published a new study in the Journal of Medical Microbiology led by Dr Joy Leng, who is currently undertaking the Alborada Well Foal 2 project. This research aims to understand how the foal gut microbiome deve… University of Surrey News · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Pangenome-resolved structural variation drives adaptation and trait evolution in cucumber - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Huge Scrap Metal Fire Highlights Fire Risk Across Recycling Sector The major scrap metal fire at Global Ardour Recycling in Preston highlights the fire-risk challenges facing ATFs, metal recyclers and waste operators. Material acceptance, battery identification, quarantine areas, housekeeping, pile management, emergency access and practical fire prevention planning are all critical to reducing business disruption, insurance pressure and environmental risk. ATF Professional · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science ‘Electron lighthouse’ illuminates new physics Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a device that enables them to control the flow of electrons through a semiconductor using only laser light—no electrical power source required. University of Michigan News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Scrap attempts rebound, renewed Mid-East tensions disrupt shipments: KSW This comprehensive article, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the... Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news China’s semis exports hit record high: KSW This comprehensive feature, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the... Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Written Statement: Launch of the Rural Proofing and Environmental Sustainability White Paper (21 July 2026) - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Slovakia’s ELV System Faces Its Next Test Pavol Prepiak of ZAP SR explains how Slovakia’s ELV system links collection points, ATFs and the national vehicle registry to prevent vehicles disappearing from the system. However, imported used vehicles, future EPR funding, reused parts and high EV battery treatment costs now present major challenges. Auto Recycling World · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government EM Shares U.S. Vision for Used Nuclear Fuel Capability During Japan Visit - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 21 Jul 2026 Global Lightweighting Strategies Across Industries: Engineering Solutions for Material Reductions Lightweighting strategies — from how they select polymers to how they use reinforcements and fillers, as well as foaming, nucleation and crystallization control, orientation and processing, and much more — are helping to achieve the goal. PlasticsToday · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Partnership project to boost wildflowers and biodiversity across Orkney - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news How to Turn Everyday Projects into Marketing Content - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Rushcliffe Country Park celebrates 20th consecutive Green Flag Award - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government MDARD - Compliance Agreement Stipulations for Apiary Shipments to California - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Chinese companies are taking over the EV market: What's behind their meteoric rise? If producing electric vehicles (EVs) were an Olympic sport, China would dominate the medal podium. China now leads the world in the sale and export of EVs, a term encompassing everything from battery-powered cars to plug-in hybrids. Chinese companies also produce the lion's share of the rechargeable batteries that keep EVs running. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Greenjets raises £30m to accelerate aerospace portfolio Greenjets, the British aerospace technology company developing propulsion systems, aircraft platforms and launch technologies for aviation, has raised a $40m (£30m) Series A round. The company says recent conflicts have demonstrated how rapidly aviation is changing and how urgently Europe needs affordable technologies that can protect people, critical infrastructure and national resilience. Gre… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Temporary water use ban announced for our region A temporary use ban (TUB), also known as a hosepipe ban, has been introduced for all customers across our region. Cherwell Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Council pays tribute to former Councillor Colin Ellar Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of former Councillor Colin Ellar, a former Leader, Deputy Leader and Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow Hounslow Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news iSqueeze and Smoodi launch ‘UK first’ self-service smoothie station Described as ‘the UK’s first automated smoothie station’, it uses the latest self-service technology to blend, clean and service on its own The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Free cost of living support events launched to help Tamworth residents - Tamworth Borough Council Tamworth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Inside Mistral’s monster fundraise and Palantir-like repositioning Sifted — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Free Gym and Swim returns to Watford this summer! Young people in Watford will once again be able to stay active for free this summer as the Free Gym and Swim programme returns for the school holidays. Watford Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Andy Burnham Prime Minister: LGA statement - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 21 Jul 2026