Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.

Industry news Shifts in the jet stream are behind Europe’s long heatwaves Two types of jet stream patterns seem to be causing persistent heat domes over Europe, with big questions for the future New Scientist — Environment · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news AI-assisted writing tool Marker secures £9.7m Marker, an AI-assisted writing tool, has raised a $13m (£9.7m) seed round led by Index Ventures, with participation from LocalGlobe. Marker is a writing tool for ‘people who believe in writing’. The startup describes the tool as a reimagined word processor, built to support writers and designed with AI tools that write with you, not […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Peppa Pig on Nick Jr .: full details and when it on UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Report: Internalising social and environmental externalities How can we avoid the unintended social and environmental consequences of economic activities? This report looks into the steps that can be taken to re-centre decision making to factor in these 'externalities'. Resource Futures · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Bingham Flexo Services Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Flexography Bingham Flexo Services, a trusted solutions partner in the flexographic and corrugated industry, is proud and excited to announce that this year marks its 35 th Anniversary of service within the industry. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Waste and utilities provider secures £44m funding package County Durham-based utility and waste services provider Everflow has secured a £44 million funding package to support its next phase of growth. The investment comprises £22 million from growth capital investor BGF, alongside a £22 million funding package from OakNorth. Founded in 2015 as an intermediary between water wholesalers and commercial customers, Everflow has grown … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Distil appoints Fortitude to manage UK distribution - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Zhono confirms compatibility after firmware updates Chip developer and manufacturer verifies compatibility following June firmware releases from leading printer manufacturers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news What does it REALLY mean for a luminaire to be ‘circular’? In this latest Circular Lighting Report interview, editor Ray Molony talks to Ren De Cherney, Director of Built Environment at […] Recolight · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Homelessness set to rise 25% by 2030, report warns Burnham - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Staffordshire farmers tour Longcliffe Quarries - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news EU reviews RoHS exemptions Draft amendments could affect future replacement parts and compliance obligations across the imaging industry. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Plant Machinery - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Nestlé combines Aero with Milkybar in new product launch - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news German biodiesel use edges higher despite falling fuel demand - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Social Media & Digital Intern, IKEA Malaysia (min 6 months) at IKEA - IKEA Jobs IKEA UK newsroom · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news ELVES, A Founding Member Of New ELV Forum Representative Group ELVES has become a founding member of the new ELV Forum, a non-profit association bringing together European ELV compliance schemes. The group aims to improve coordination, support implementation of the new ELV Regulation and contribute practical feedback to European policy discussions. Auto Recycling World · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news ELVES, A Founding Member Of New ELV Forum Representative Group ELVES has become a founding member of the new ELV Forum, a non-profit association bringing together European end-of-life vehicle compliance schemes. The forum will support collaboration, policy development and practical feedback as the new ELV Regulation introduces wider producer responsibility, broader vehicle scope and stronger circularity requirements. ATF Professional · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Anthropic recruits Monzo cofounder Tom Blomfield for AI compute team Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Environmental Sustainability Project Officer - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Autotech Group signs government cyber resilience pledge Autotech Group has become one of the first organisations to sign the Government's Cyber Resilience Pledge, with CEO Simon King attending the official launch at 10 Downing Street. As the only business from the automotive sector among the first wave of signatories, Autotech Group's inclusion recognises the significant progress the company has made in embedding cyber resilience, governance and inf… Tyrepress · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Assistant Area Sales Manager - Sulawesi Barat - Unilever Global Unilever news · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Gerresheimer Significantly Accelerates Mold Development in Medical Technology with “Digital Mold” Gerresheimer, an innovative system and solution provider and global partner for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics industries, is setting new standards in medical technology mold and process development with “Digital Mold.” With “Digital Mold,” the company is designing an end-to-end, data-driven process for the development, optimization, and operation of injection molds in medical technology. T… Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Glacier invests in ice-cream production - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Report: Carbon credit prices continue to rise, even as retirements fall Demand for credits continues to push up the value of the global carbon market, but concerns remain over whether sufficient numbers of credits can be delivered to allow corporates to comply with new offset rules and standards BusinessGreen · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Report: Carbon credit prices continue to rise, even as retirements fall - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news DriveTec expands bi-metallic brake disc range DriveTec has expanded its braking portfolio with the launch of a new bi-metallic brake disc range at the start of July. Available exclusively through GSF Car Parts, the new range builds on the continued growth of the DriveTec brand, which sold more than 6.8 million parts in 2025 and now offers one of the most comprehensive private label programmes in the UK aftermarket. Tyrepress · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news ALUMINIUM 2026 Opens Registration for High-Stakes Edition in Düsseldorf Three days at the heart of the global aluminium industry: The world’s leading aluminium event returns to Düsseldorf this autumn, combining the sector’s drive for technological innovation with a sharper focus on critical conversations, commercial clarity, and practical delivery. Backed by an expanded conference programme and closer dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, the 2026 edition st… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Unite balloting thousands of council workers over pay strike - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Nscale’s £2bn UK data centre hit by grid delays Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Process Engineer (Digital) at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Council closes beach amid asbestos testing - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Del Monte and Treatt debut upcycled fruit extract range for clean-label beverages Del Monte Corporation and natural ingredients specialist Treatt have partnered to launch a new range of fruit-derived extracts for beverage manufacturers. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Zero emission buses' market share grows to a third during first half of the year Electric buses continue their push into mainstream, but electric HGV market enjoys only modest progress during second quarter BusinessGreen · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Global Machinery Solutions announces Willibald partnership Global Machinery Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Willibald across England, Scotland and Wales. Wood Recyclers Association · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Automation specialist earns recognition for export success ENDOLINE Automation is celebrating after being named Gold Winner in the Exporter of the Year category at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026. The achievement recognises the manufacturer’s international growth, engineering innovation, and commitment to supporting customers worldwide. Endoline explained that exporting now represents a significant proportion … Packaging Scotland · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news United Infrastructure Secures Place on £640M National Grid UK Framework United Infrastructure, a leading provider of solutions for the UK’s critical infrastructure, is proud to announce we have been appointed as one of 8 service delivery partners for National Grid UK’s new cable installation framework. The strategic agreement has a total potential value of up to £640 million. The framework will support the delivery of critical electricity infrastructure projects ac… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news UK food packaging site featured on Dutch sustainability TV show Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Food Packaging has been featured in an episode of Dutch TV show Doe Maar Duurzaam (Just Be Sustainable), which focuses on sustainability challenges and developments across industry. Filmed at kp’s innovation hub and manufacturing site in Featherstone, UK, the episode forms part of the programme’s coverage on how industrial organisations are addressing […] Packaging Scotland · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news BA Glass secures €25 million for sustainable programme - Glass International Glass International · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Dutch TV programme explores sustainable food packaging at Klöckner Pentaplast site Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Food Packaging is featured in a recent episode of the Dutch television programme Doe Maar Duurzaam (‘Just Be Sustainable’), which focuses on sustainability challenges and developments across industry. Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026