Recycling news: 2026

Global Comstock Metals advances industry-scale solar panel recycling facility commissioning Continuous operations are set to commence in August, according to Comstock Metals president. Recycling Today · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Historic Theatre Royal Margate set to reopen in 2027 after major plans approved Thanet District Council’s planning committee has approved plans for the reopening of the Theatre Royal Margate. This decision marks a major milestone for the second oldest theatre in the United Kingdom, which has been closed since April 2022. The approved plans will breathe new life into the Grade II* listed building. The project will focus […] Thanet Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Emerging progress in ruthenium-catalyzed transfer and asymmetric transfer hydrogenation - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Cytotoxic activity of biosynthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles against A549 lung cancer cell line - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Decision to close Mayorhold car park Mayorhold car park closed due to deterioration in its condition West Northamptonshire Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Carbon capture and storage could curb data center emissions "Data centers are becoming one of the defining energy challenges of the AI era." Futurity — Earth & Environment · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Assisi Pet Care snaps up premium petcare brand Forthglade Forthglade’s portfolio of natural petfoods includes treats and wet and dry food with “minimal” processing The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Council news 16/00415/FL | Construction of extension to first floor living accommodation | Royal Oak Cordwell Lane Millthorpe Holmesfield Dronfield S18 7WJ - North East Derbyshire District Council North East Derbyshire Council · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Childcare provider details - Tiny Tiggs Preschool - Lewisham Council Lewisham Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for July 20, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Plasma proteome profiling identified biomarkers for the differential diagnosis and molecular staging of neurodegenerative dementias - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Government must rethink ‘mansion tax’, says Richmond Council Leader - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond upon Thames Council · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Carshalton and Wallington Recorded Music Society - London Borough of Sutton Sutton Council · 20 Jul 2026 Council news 91/00020/FL | Construction of an extension to form a breakfast room link | Butts Grange Butts Road Ashover Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 0AZ - North East Derbyshire District Council North East Derbyshire Council · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action The European Commission has put forward new plans to cut emissions under the EU carbon market more slowly, from 2031… Carbon Brief · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Search results - Dudley Council Dudley Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Mapping in-cell protein contact sites reveals hijacking of paraspeckles during influenza A virus infection - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Report a highways problem - Cardiff Council Cardiff Council · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news US fashion quietly keeps sustainability central New survey finds US fashion brands consolidating sourcing but keeping sustainability and social compliance firmly on the agenda, despite mounting […] Ecotextile News · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Update on ongoing wildfire at Glenmore - 20/07/2026 Issued by Police Scotland - 20 July 2026 17:10 Highland Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science A Survey on Feature Engineering Based Human Face Recognition - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action The European Commission has put forward new plans to cut emissions under the EU carbon... Carbon Brief · 20 Jul 2026 Council news 7 Holly Terrace Church Road Burgh Castle GREAT YARMOUTH NR31 9QG - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Great Yarmouth Council · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Watford celebrates record-breaking month for greener travel Beryl Bikes has recorded its busiest month since the contract began, while Watford Car Club has reached 200 members... Watford Council · 20 Jul 2026 Council news 167010 - FARMAN - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science The science of foresight: how to future-proof your research - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Global Nippon Dynawave extends employee pay at idled Washington plant While operations at the Longview, Washington, paper mill are still suspended, Nippon Dynawave Packaging extended the August timeline for employees’ guaranteed pay. Packaging Dive · 20 Jul 2026 Council news 25/01635/TCON | Notice of intention to undertake pruning of a 2 Leylandii and an Acer, to give clearance of cables, within Old Cantley Conservation Area | 4 Nutwell Lane Old Cantley Doncaster DN3 3QL - Doncaster Council Doncaster Council · 20 Jul 2026 Global Bottle recovery rates dropped in 2024, but other plastic rates rose A report prepared for the Association of Plastic Recyclers and the U.S. Plastics Pact also indicates a shift in film collection. Packaging Dive · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Leader's blog - w/c 20 July 2026 - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Wales and Scotland reaffirm 2027 mandatory flexible plastics collection aims MRW Wales and Scotland reaffirm 2027 mandatory flexible plastics collection aims National governments with responsibility for waste policy aim to push ahead with additional collections requirements next year, while Northern Ireland urges council to explore arrangements Wales and Scotland reaffirm 2027 mandatory flexible plastics collection aims Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 20 Jul 2026 Policy & government Select committees: Election of chairs and members This briefing sets out the timetable for the election of select committee chairs and members; and looks at proposals to regulate elections and appoint acting chairs. House of Commons Library · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news KFC introduces naan burgers and matcha drinks in street food-inspired menu KFC is launching a new Tandoori Zinger Crispy Naan, which pairs a Zinger chicken fillet with tandoori sauce, tomato, red onion, lettuce and melted cheese inside two naan breads The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Tree Preservation Order: TPO/1026/1980 - Havant Borough Council Havant Council · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Sharphill Community Hall opens to the public! - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 20 Jul 2026 Policy & government SCAPE discount rate change On 19 May 2026, the government announced that the SCAPE discount rate would be increased from Consumer Price Index (CPI) + 1.7% to CPI + 2%. House of Commons Library · 20 Jul 2026 Council news What is the Housing Ombudsman – and what does it mean for you? - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Rates of passerine body plan evolution in time and space - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Research & science Viral syncytia evolve to resist interferon - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 20 Jul 2026 Council news Important Changes to the Housing Register - Stratford-on-Avon District Council Stratford-on-Avon Council · 20 Jul 2026