Recycling news: 2026
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Before and after pictures reveal devastating impact of back-to-back heatwaves on the UK
Back-to-back heatwaves have taken a toll on the UK’s green spaces and farmland
The Independent — Climate · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Fashion, Family and Factories: Pandit & Bros. of Balls Pond Road - Hackney Museum
Hackney Council · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic TTRO (26-074) – Pembroke Road, Grimsby– 17th August 2026
THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCILROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)(a)PEMBROKE ROAD, GRIMSBY(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC – TTRO (26-074) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 22 Jul 2026
Global
EU shrugs off Trump's latest tariff threat on generics - euractiv.com
Euractiv — Circular Economy · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
The Conversation US — Environment · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Planning permission granted for Darlington plastic film recycling plant
Chemical recycling company Endolys has secured planning permission for its £125 million plastic film recycling facility in Darlington. The development will begin construction on the former Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Works site on Yarm Road, which has remained dormant since 2021. Planning approval has been given for Endolys to install 12 advanced pyrolysis units at … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
COVID PPE failures left healthcare workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future
Almost £10 billion was wasted on unsuitable PPE during the pandemic due to a lack of preparedness.
University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Setting the Standard for Green Parts Since Day One
Phil DeGroot, Director of The Green Parts Specialists, explains why quality assurance has always been central to the company’s approach to green parts. From inspection and grading to VRA certification and traceability, the business says its focus remains on giving repairers, insurers and bodyshops complete confidence in every OEM green part supplied.
ATF Professional · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Injunction secured to protect residents from persistent anti-social behaviour - Gateshead Council
Gateshead Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Biesterfeld expands cooperation with SAERTEX to Norway
SAERTEX manufactures multiaxial non-crimp fabrics (NCF) and composite reinforcement solutions.
Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
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UCL News · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Kellogg’s expands Bluey partnership with non-HFSS multigrain snack bars
Kellogg’s is expanding its partnership with children’s entertainment brand Bluey with the launch of a new range of non-HFSS multigrain snack bars in the UK.
FoodBev Media · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Reform UK demands PM Burnham devolve control over asylum housing - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Council data prompts call for review of Dangerous Wild Animals Act - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
£2.5million investment approved to create more SEND places in Sandwell schools
Sandwell Council's Cabinet has approved more than £2.5million of investment to help create more specialist support for children & young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Sandwell Council · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
CLEAR: an auditable foundation model for radiology grounded in clinical concepts - Nature
Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.
The Conversation US — Environment · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Workplace Wellbeing Partner - Liverpool City Council
Liverpool Council · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Temporary Closure of Roads in Dounby for Fancy Dress Parade - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
CATL and Solarpro sign 2GWh sodium-ion storage agreement
CATL and renewable energy contractor Solarpro have signed a cooperation agreement covering 2GWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems for projects in Europe. The companies plan to deploy what they describe as the first large-scale sodium-ion battery storage project in Central and Eastern Europe during 2026. Neither the capacity nor location of the first project…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Structural insights enable drug discovery for the neuronal NBCn2 carbonate transporter - Nature
Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Children become 'climate detectives' to help cool overheating schools
Elementary school children equipped with thermal cameras are helping redesign their schools to cope with hotter summers, thanks to a University of Surrey program that gives pupils the tools to spot dangerous heat hotspots and develop their own cooling solutions.
Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
The Visitor Levy brings city golden opportunities
Writing in today's Edinburgh Evening News, Council Leader Jane Meagher looks ahead to the introduction of the Visitor Levy.
City of Edinburgh Council · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Breastfeeding-themed pop-up gallery now open in Hull - Hull City Council
Kingston upon Hull Council · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Dizziness in the Pediatric Patient - Springer Nature Link
Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Myringoplasty Techniques - Springer Nature Link
Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Chronic Ear Disease and Cholesteatoma - Springer Nature Link
Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
Haynes-Glasscock-Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear - Springer Nature Link
Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 22 Jul 2026
Research & science
A strange quantum effect dramatically boosts energy transfer
Researchers discovered a proton-assisted mechanism that greatly improves how triplet energy moves between quantum dots and nearby molecules. The proton briefly shifts position, helps coordinate electron movement, and then returns to where it started. This quantum-driven shuttle could offer a powerful new way to tune solar cells, lasers, and catalytic reactions.
ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Study: European heatwave could cost farmers €2bn in lost revenue
Forecasts suggest crop harvests are likely to be hit hard by record-breaking high temperatures and dry conditions
BusinessGreen · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Study: European heatwave could cost farmers €2bn in lost revenue - BusinessGreen
BusinessGreen — waste topic · 22 Jul 2026
Global
French environment minister withdraws resignation over pesticide controversy - euractiv.com
Euractiv — Circular Economy · 22 Jul 2026
Policy & government
Community Availability Session in Advance of Newtown Creek Reclassification Rulemaking - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov)
New York DEC · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Circular Lighting Live 2026: Speakers announced
A Full-day conference and exhibition delving into all aspects of the circular economy in lighting. Thursday, 8 October, Minster Building, […]
Recolight · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Council Tax Support Scheme Consultation
Residents are invited to have their say on the proposed Council Tax Support Scheme for West Norfolk, which helps working-age people with their Council Tax bill if they are on a low income.
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council · 22 Jul 2026
Industry news
Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands
The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.
BBC News — Science & Environment · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
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Norwich Council · 22 Jul 2026
Policy & government
EA commences criminal proceedings against Southern Water
Four former employees from Southern Water, including the former Chief Executive Officer Matthew Wright, face a charge of conspiracy to defraud.
GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 22 Jul 2026
Policy & government
Entscheidung über die Herstellung russischer Brennelemente in Lingen
Im Brennelementewerk Lingen sollen künftig in Zusammenarbeit mit dem russischen Staatskonzern Rosatom auch Brennelemente für Reaktoren russischer Bauart gefertigt werden. Dazu nimmt das Bundesumweltministerium Stellung.
BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 22 Jul 2026
Council news
Coming Soon: Customer Experience (CX) Workshop
Coming Soon: Customer Experience (CX) Workshop Marsha Burnett Wed, 07/22/2026 - 13:01 Image Thursday, 15 April 2027, 9.30am to 1.00pm Thursday, 15th April, 2027 Book your place today A customer experience workshop to help businesses improve the customer journey, encourage loyalty and create lasting positive impressions. Exceptional customer experiences can drive loyalty, referrals and repeat bu…
South Staffordshire Council · 22 Jul 2026