Recycling news: 2026

Research & science “I didn’t even know there was a Welsh language” — Refugee graduates with master’s in Welsh A former asylum seeker who arrived in Wales without knowing the country had its own language is celebrating his graduation from Swansea University with a master’s in Welsh. Swansea University News · 23 Jul 2026 Council news M6 Tebay South M6 Tebay South Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 21.70 Dew temperature 14.70 Relative humidity 64.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 31.30 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:40 Vaisala id 15382 Visibility 2000.00 Wind direction 348.00 Wind speed 1.10 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news A66 Banks Gate A66 Banks Gate Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 21.10 Dew temperature 12.80 Relative humidity 59.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 36.00 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:40 Vaisala id 12686 Visibility 2000.00 Wind direction 267.00 Wind speed 3.70 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news A591 Kendal Bypass A591 Kendal Bypass Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 22.10 Dew temperature 15.50 Relative humidity 66.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 30.30 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 12639 Wind direction 92.00 Wind speed 0.50 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news B5305 Skelton Crossroads B5305 Skelton Crossroads Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 21.60 Dew temperature 13.40 Relative humidity 60.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 41.30 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 12441 Wind direction 23.00 Wind speed 1.40 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Unthank Unthank Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 20.70 Dew temperature 13.30 Relative humidity 62.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 32.00 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 12359 Wind direction 356.00 Wind speed 0.70 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news A591 Windermere A591 Windermere Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 22.20 Dew temperature 14.60 Relative humidity 62.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 40.20 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 12237 Wind direction 232.00 Wind speed 1.70 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news A592 Kirkstone Pass A592 Kirkstone Pass Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 19.20 Dew temperature 13.50 Relative humidity 70.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 37.20 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 8700 Wind direction 172.00 Wind speed 3.40 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news A595 Calder Bridge A595 Calder Bridge Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 19.50 Dew temperature 12.50 Relative humidity 64.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 43.20 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 3138 Wind direction 292.00 Wind speed 3.90 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news M6 Low Hurst M6 Low Hurst Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 21.20 Dew temperature 12.40 Relative humidity 57.00 Surface state 4.00 Surface temperature 32.90 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:50 Vaisala id 3137 Wind direction 271.00 Wind speed 2.20 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news A595 Soutergate A595 Soutergate Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:55 Air temperature 24.90 Dew temperature 13.70 Relative humidity 49.00 Timestamp Thu, 23/07/2026 - 14:40 Vaisala id 2470 Cumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Housing and Homelessness - Blaby District Council Blaby Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Ofsted report praises Hackney’s support for care leavers - Hackney Council News Hackney Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news About Us - Conwy County Conwy Council · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news TV & media furniture, size 100 - 149 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Duvets, size 110x125 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026 Policy & government Committee letter to Minister McCluskey regarding the Warm Homes Fund - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science A healthier global diet could cut farm emissions by 85% A global shift toward healthier diets could sharply reduce livestock farming, free up agricultural land, and cut emissions from land-use change by 85% by 2050. At the same time, fruit, vegetable, nut, and legume production could soar, creating a sweeping transformation of what the world grows and eats. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Peter Sebold takes on key accounts at Hyundai - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Step up to the plate: new UK PM Andy Burnham faces complex food-policy picture - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Unexpected cyclisation provides easy access to elusive tetra-substituted THFs - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science Fig-leaf enzyme turns tannery waste into high-value collagen Tanneries generate large quantities of skin trimmings before hides are tanned. These trimmings contain collagen but are commonly treated as low-value waste. An international research team has developed a method that uses ficin, a protein-digesting enzyme obtained from fig leaves, to recover type I collagen from lambskin trimming waste. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Testlands to take on Townhill Park Community Centre - Southampton City Council Southampton Council · 23 Jul 2026 Policy & government Written Statement: Update on Dry Weather, Drought and Water Resources in Wales (23 July 2026) - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Synergy - Provider Details - isppweb.tameside.gov.uk Tameside Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Drypool Bridge to reopen after two-month closure for vital repairs - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 23 Jul 2026 Global Bejac Corporation Named New BOMAG Landfill Compactor Dealer In California BOMAG Americas announces premier specialty equipment dealer, Bejac Corporation, as the new BOMAG refuse compactor dealer in California. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Planning Committee - 22 July: Results - Stratford-on-Avon District Council Stratford-on-Avon Council · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news OPINION: What does “Manchesterism” mean for waste and recycling? Hayley Griffith, External Affairs at FCC Environment, on the implications of “Manchesterism” for waste policy and local government. Opinion: The wait is finally over. Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister. Litres of ink has been spilled in since the decisive Makerfield by-election looking at what Andy Burnham and his political programme – “Manchesterism” – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news The Day Guy Martin Changed His Mind About British Engineering There is a tendency in the UK to focus on the challenges facing manufacturing and engineering. Skills shortages, global competition, rising costs, and investment pressures often dominate industry conversations, leaving many of the sector’s success stories hidden from view. Yet spend a day at Advanced Engineering and a different picture begins to emerge. When Guy Martin visited the event, he arr… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 23 Jul 2026 Global BioMADE Releases New National Survey Showing Strong, Bipartisan Support for U.S. Leadership in Bioindustrial Manufacturing BioMADE released the results of a new national survey finding broad, bipartisan support for expanding America’s bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service urges residents and visitors to take extra care as wildfire risk remains high - Council of the ISLES OF SCILLY Isles of Scilly Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Reg moved to tears by award for support of Armed Services children - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Wigan Museum transformation plans underway - Wigan Council Wigan Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news New look Trefusis Park re-opens New look Trefusis Park re-opens chris.parsons Date 23 July 2026 Date 23 July 2026 A major scheme to reduce flood risk in Lipson Vale while creating new wildlife habitats and community facilities has now been completed at Trefusis Park. Delivered by the Council in partnership with the Environment Agency and South West Water, the Trefusis Park Flood Relief Scheme has transformed part of the park … Plymouth Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news 28 Leechpool Holdings, Portskewett, Monmouthshire, NP26 5UA Tender submission deadline TBC Key Features Sale Particulars Additional Photos Monmouthshire County Council’s Estates Development Team invite offers via informal tender, an attractive three bedroomed semi-detached cottage located in the... Monmouthshire Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Cricket, gymnastics and footie get council boost - Erewash Borough Council Erewash Council · 23 Jul 2026 Global EPR faces several key questions Panelists discuss the promise and perils of EPR nationwide at the PROP conference in Pennsylvania. Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Emergency services urge people to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue into next week Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 23/07/26 Highland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Navigating the Compliance Maze: How ‘What Waste Code’ is Simplifying Life for ATFs What Waste Code provides ATFs with a faster way to identify European Waste Catalogue codes and locate permitted waste facilities. By cross-referencing official permit data and using proximity filters, the platform can help reduce rejected loads, unnecessary transport costs and administrative pressure. ATF Professional · 23 Jul 2026