Recycling news & research

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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 Industry news EV sales in the EU grow over 40 per cent in first half of 2026 - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news EV sales in the EU grow over 40 per cent in first half of 2026 New ACEA data shows the European car market has seen growing consumer interest in electric vehicles, as motorists respond to spike in oil prices BusinessGreen · 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 Policy & government Students from 537 Michigan Districts Will Benefit from $64.4M in Early Literacy Materials Grants - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 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 Industry news Retail crime edges down as industry takes stronger action - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Designing Fulfilment Models that Deliver for Customers - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Eight new SoloHaus homes for people experiencing homelessness Eight new SoloHaus homes have been handed over to Gravesham Borough Council by The Hill Group, providing safe, secure accommodation for people who have experienced homelessness in the borough. Gravesham Council · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Donation of eight new SoloHaus homes for people experiencing homelessness Eight new SoloHaus homes have been handed over to Gravesham Borough Council by The Hill Group, providing safe, secure accommodation for people who have experienced homelessness in the borough. Gravesham Council · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Too Far Removed - Demolition News Demolition News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news The Break Fast Show #1175 - Demolition News Demolition News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news John West launches Stir & Serve microwaveable pouches John West has launched Stir & Serve microwaveable pouches, which landed in UK and Irish retailers last month. The Stir & Serve pouches offer shoppers a package with pieces of… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news HAVER & BOECKER Brings Air Technology and Sustainable Filtering Methods to POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 HAVER & BOECKER will showcase its latest bulk handling and packing solutions, filter methods for wire mesh and advancements in AI-based processes and performance under the theme AIR (Artificial Intelligence & Robotics) at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. In Hall 7A, Booth 519 , visitors can discover AI-based solutions for plant optimization presented by HAVER & BOECKE… Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Council news West Hull Community Hub - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 23 Jul 2026 Policy & government FOI release 27183: Ministerial visits - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 23 Jul 2026 Global California Teamsters latest to call for ‘reimagining’ of SB 54 The group is requesting that the state legislature immediately pause implementation of the EPR program and replace it. Recycling Today · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Gerresheimer Starts Operations at New Plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China Gerresheimer, an innovative system and solution provider and global partner to the pharma, biotech, and cosmetic industries, has started operations at a new plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, for the production of glass primary pharmaceutical packaging. After approximately four years of construction, a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient building covering around 40,000 m² (60 mu) has been complet… Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Policy & government FOI release 27172: Written Question - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news McMahon returns to MHCLG - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Warwickshire CC approves £8.2m early years funding - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 23 Jul 2026 Council news PORQTRQS0CE14 | 12 Old Park Road Swarland Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9HJ - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 23 Jul 2026 Research & science How AI is helping states cut through decades of red tape - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Oatly posts strong second-quarter results Oatly reported an improved performance in the second quarter ending on June 30, 2026, with a revenue increase of 15.2 per cent to £179.8m year-on-year. The company’s gross profit grew… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jul 2026 Global Biomethane Market to Reach USD 32.6 Billion by 2035 as Renewable Gas Adoption and Circular Energy Strategies Accelerate Global Growth According to the latest market analysis by Future Market Insights, the global Biomethane Market is entering a new phase of large-scale commercialization as governments, utilities, and industrial sectors accelerate investments in renewable gas infrastructure and circular economy initiatives. Waste360 · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news ANNA Money makes two acquisitions to accelerate AI platform for SMEs ANNA Money, a London-based fintech offering business owners a full suite of financial services, has acquired UK Business Forums (UKBF) and Business Data Group (BDG) to accelerate its ambition to build an AI-powered operating system to help entrepreneurs start, run and grow their business. UKBF is the long-established community platform supporting over 160,000 small business […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jul 2026 Industry news Barcelona Packaging Hub identifies the must-attend food & packaging trade shows to drive innovation and industrial efficiency The Hub has published a strategic guide to help executives and production managers identify the key trade shows for packaging machinery, automation and sustainability, enabling smarter investment decisions in packaging technology. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026 Global EU left in the dark as Trump tariff deadline approaches - euractiv.com Euractiv — Circular Economy · 23 Jul 2026 Policy & government FOI release 27135: Listed buiding - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 23 Jul 2026 Council news Login or Sign up - Redbridge Council Redbridge Council · 23 Jul 2026