Recycling news: 2026

Council news Community groups in central East Suffolk invited to apply for £500 funding boost Community groups in central East Suffolk invited to apply for £500 funding boost Fiona Mcconnachie Tue 21/07/2026 4:03pm 22 July 2026 A new grant scheme which aims to boost community engagement, collaboration and connectivity is being promoted to community groups, charities and organisations in central East Suffolk. Grants up to £500 are available through East Suffolk Council’s Beccles, Bungay,… East Suffolk Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Pembrokeshire County Council launches consultation on Community Council electoral arrangements - Pembrokeshire County Council Pembrokeshire Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Finding funding for music, dance, and drama courses Find out what funding is available for performing arts courses in the UK. House of Commons Library · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news How to unlock unlimited geothermal energy, anywhere we want Earth contains more than enough heat to power humanity many times over, but so far only a few lucky places have been able to exploit it. Now we may have a way to tap this vast clean energy source almost anywhere New Scientist — Environment · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Ponda raises £1.8m to develop textiles from regenerative fibres Bristol-based startup Ponda has raised $2.4m (£1.8m) in seed funding to grow BioPuff, its plant-based, regenerative insulation, and expand its wetland farming network across Europe. Ponda makes biomaterials crafted from regenerative wetland fibres that are designed to help brands reduce impact, restore ecosystems and build truly responsible products. Around the world, drained peatlands release … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026 Global Recycling Equipment Inc. acquires Midwest Recycling Equipment The acquisition expands REI’s footprint into the Midwest region. Recycling Today · 21 Jul 2026 Global Recycling Equipment Inc. acquires Midwest Recycling Equipment The acquisition expands REI’s footprint into the Midwest region. Waste Today Magazine · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Do you know what Poison Ivy looks like? - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) Wisconsin DNR · 21 Jul 2026 Council news EARLY YEARS NEWSLETTER - Wigan Council Wigan Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice experts available as Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast - Rice University Rice University News · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government MDARD - NextGen Crop Insurance Pilot - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Global Smart Factory Evolution Leaves Key Asset Behind Manufacturers investing heavily in smart factory technology face an unexpected problem: workers are more disconnected than ever. Experts say the issue isn't the tools, but how they're deployed without human-centered design. PlasticsToday · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Innovative energy solution for John Wainwright & Co. - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Designer Dylan wins poster competition A 13-year-old from Littlestone has put his design talents to work encouraging the district’s residents and visitors to put their litter in the bin. Folkestone and Hythe Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Breaking Down History: Idaho Crews Remove Prototype Crane House - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Councils urge Government to make prompt reorganisation decision - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Lambeth achieves highest ever number of Green Flag Awards - Love Lambeth Lambeth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Michigan Employment Relations Commission Bureau of Employment Relations - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news RSTA calls on local highway authorities for more flexibility - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Popular 'Skate, Scoot and Bike' event returns to Chichester skatepark for its third year - Chichester District Council Chichester Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Birdsong and walks in the forest tied to significant mental health benefits A new study finds the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant positive effects on mental health compared to loud, urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared the experience of hearing different types of sounds in natural and urban environments to determine their effects on the listeners’ emotions. Study… NC State University News · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it Encouraging people to use electricity when it’s clean and cheap may be better than temporarily disconnecting solar and wind farms. The Conversation UK — Environment · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news The New Gold Standard in Rheology - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 21 Jul 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 Industry news HGV Driver -RORO - SUEZ recycling SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 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 Council news Moray Music Centre - Moray Council Moray Council · 21 Jul 2026