Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Global Nth Cycle joins SPAC to IPO in US critical minerals push Nth Cycle is merging with a SPAC to go public, joining a growing wave of critical minerals companies racing to cash in on the US push to bolster mineral refining. E-Scrap News (Resource Recycling) · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Oatly lifts growth expectations as turnaround continues Oatly’s revenues are now expected to grow by 8%-10%, up from 3%-5% previously The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Council news OYQMKUQS0CE0U | 25 Littlestone Wynd The Fairways Cramlington Northumberland NE23 8BF - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Biodiversity Officer - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 22 Jul 2026 Global Certification Scorecard — Week of July 20, 2026 The following facilities have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained industry certifications. Resource Recycling (US) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news OYQMKLQS0CE06 | 41 Saunton Gardens The Fairways Cramlington Northumberland NE23 8BU - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news OYQMKWQS0CE0W | 43 Littlestone Wynd The Fairways Cramlington Northumberland NE23 8BF - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Wokingham Primary Heads Association Administrator & Project Consultant Wokingham Primary Heads Association Administrator & Project Consultant Occupational group Administration kate.simpson Wed, 22/07/2026 - 15:25 Working pattern Part time Contract type Fixed term contract Salary Self-Employed - £25 per hour with additional hours and pay to be agreed with Chair of WPHA Hours 95 hours across the period September 2026 to March 2027 (with additional hours and pay … Wokingham Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Environment Agency launches criminal proceedings against former Southern Water CEO Court confirms watchdog has the authority to pursue criminal proceedings against former employees accused of trying to manipulate water tests BusinessGreen · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Environment Agency launches criminal proceedings against former Southern Water CEO - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 22 Jul 2026 Global OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain Following a sluggish 2025, OCC prices have climbed through 2026. While recyclers are riding the wave of higher prices, containerboard producers aren’t so excited. Packaging Dive · 22 Jul 2026 Global OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain Following a sluggish 2025, OCC prices have climbed through 2026. While recyclers are riding the wave of higher prices, containerboard producers aren’t so excited. Waste Dive · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Share your views on childcare in North East Lincolnshire Is there enough childcare in North East Lincolnshire? Does it meet your needs? If you’re choosing not to use childcare for your children, why is that? These are just some... North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Royal Veterinary College awarded prestigious grant to transform understanding of animal and human relationships The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with the University of Exeter, has been awarded... Royal Veterinary College awarded prestigious grant to transform understanding of animal and human relationships appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Retailer receives £2m fine after mouse infestations force emergency store closures One of Britain’s largest discount retailers has been fined £2 million after admitting serious food hygiene offences linked to widespread mouse infestations at three Birmingham stores, in a prosecution likely to renew attention on the need for rigorous pest control and food safety management across large retail estates. B&M Retail pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates’ […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Removing 'forever chemicals' from farmlands—at a fraction of the cost A Yale-led research team has proposed a less expensive—and more environmentally friendly—method for removing certain "forever chemicals" from millions of acres of farmland in the United States and around the world. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Purr & Meow unveils new look and upgraded recipes Purr & Meow has taken a wellbeing-led approach through functional recipes designed to support cats through life stages and health needs The Grocer — sustainability · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science 2025-26 CLCC UG Prizes - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Sandwell wins national road safety award Sandwell Council has won a national road safety award for its work to make the A4030 in Smethwick and Bearwood safer for everyone. Sandwell Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Council calls on 2,000 homeowners and landlords to support Swindon town centre clean-up More than 2,000 private homeowners and landlords are being encouraged to help improve the appearance of Swindon town centre as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up this summer. Swindon Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Cyber startup Ossprey raises £2m to tackle AI supply chain threats London-based software supply chain security startup Ossprey has raised $2.65m (£2m) in a pre-seed funding round to support its technology tackling malicious code threats. Founded by Nate Dunning and David Read, Ossprey develops continuous scanning technology that inspects open-source software dependencies for malicious code before they enter production environments. The platform addresses secur… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Announces First Genesis Mission Projects Selected to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Legal Update No. 170 (07/2026) - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Why councils should not wait for Westminster to fix social care - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home Questions persist over ethical recruitment from countries already facing healthcare workforce shortages. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientific Report on consumer health‐based guidance values for trifluoroacetic acid - EFSA - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Help us keep your electoral details up to date Have you checked your electoral registration details lately? If not, you might miss out on your chance to vote on important decisions that affect our community. The annual canvass of... North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Barnsley visitor economy continues to grow as new figures show another strong year New tourism figures show another successful year for Barnsley, with more people visiting the borough and spending more money in local businesses.The latest STEAM data shows that Barnsley welcomed more... Barnsley Council · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Kent waste operator loses environmental permit Fire-risk among Environment Agency’s many concerns GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Written Statement: Summary of announcements made at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show 2026 (22 July 2026) - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Public consultation launched for Torbay’s new Destination Management Plan - Torbay Council Torbay Council · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Black coral shapes influence how microscopic cilia move food and oxygen An international research team led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen and the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) investigated how the shape of black corals influences the functions of their cilia. The findings are published in the journal Communications Biology. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology acquires Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal The transaction is expected to close this fall, with the company taking on the Recology Tahoe Truckee name. Waste Today Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology to acquire Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal The transaction is expected to close this fall, with the company taking on the Recology Tahoe Truckee name. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Global Recology to acquire Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal The transaction is expected to close this fall, with the company taking on the Recology Tahoe Truckee name. Waste Today Magazine · 22 Jul 2026 Global Significant Injury Occurs at Troubled Camden EMR Recycling Facility The EMR scrap metal recycling plant in Camden, New Jersey, is under scrutiny again following an injury at the location. Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Nanoscale additive manufacturing of metals, alloys, and metal oxides - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Global REI Expands Footprint with Acquisition of MRE Strengthening Nationwide Presence Recycling Equipment Inc, headquartered in Newton, NC, has acquired Midwest Recycling Equipment. Waste360 · 22 Jul 2026 Council news 243 public EV charging points installed across Wrexham County Borough - news.wrexham.gov.uk Wrexham Council · 22 Jul 2026