Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Theatre uses discarded fragments for light installation A Danish theatre has transformed discarded crystal production waste into a luminous installation that merges craft, performance and circular design. […] Recolight · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Lloyd’s Register reuses lights at London HQ Rather than replacing bespoke luminaires that had reached the end of their fluorescent life, Lloyd’s Register chose to retain and […] Recolight · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Lights at supermarket are printed from recycled polycarbonate Dutch supermarket chain Plus is rolling out lighting made from recycled materials after a successful pilot demonstrated that circular design […] Recolight · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news How OPRL is preparing members for upcoming EU labelling changes ORPL works closely with government, regulators and industry partners to communicate EU labelling changes to members. Read on to find the latest update. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Government drops manifesto pledge to ban foie gras imports - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news PPWR Mandatory Waste Sorting Labels Update: How OPRL Is Preparing Members Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Prison sentence for man who dumped 367 tonnes of waste A man in Belfast has been sentenced to nine months in prison for dumping 367 tonnes of unauthorised waste, including timber, plastics, and metal. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Gaussion raises over £21m to scale its energy intelligence tech Gaussion, the London-based deep tech company pioneering energy intelligence technology for battery packs, has secured a $28m (£21.2m) investment round. With much of the global battery industry focused on advances in cell chemistry, Gaussion says technologies extracting more from existing cells are attracting greater attention – particularly as AI infrastructure, electrified transport and autono… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Why Ukraine is rewilding in the heat of war The environment usually takes a backseat in times of conflict. But in Ukraine a rewilding project is sowing seeds for a greener future Positive News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Decline in plankton sends a warning for ocean health A comprehensive study spanning more than sixty years of climate data has revealed a significant decline in plankton abundance across vast territories of the North East Atlantic. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Apple and Xbox raise prices as AI drives up chip costs Apple and Microsoft have raised prices on some of their products as the cost of memory and storage chips continues to rise. Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Jayplas to open two Wales plastics recycling sites, creating 100 jobs Jayplas has announced plans to open two plastics recycling facilities in south Wales, supported by the Welsh Government. The Leicester-based plastics processor, formally known as J & A Young, will establish operations at the former Toyoda Gosei factory in Gorseinon, Swansea, as well as at Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate in Tredegar. Jayplas first secured Welsh Government … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Darlington food waste to power local homes through new Bio Capital partnership The post MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Darlington food waste to power local homes through new Bio Capital partnership appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Traceability and recycling dominate Brussels expo Future Fabrics Expo’s move to Brussels for 2026, gave it a bigger platform to push traceable, lower-impact materials, recycling and […] Ecotextile News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Scientists turn plastic waste into high-quality battery material That plastic water bottle you toss in the recycling bin could one day help power your electric car or smartphone. Researchers at Penn State have successfully converted waste PET plastic – the kind used in most drink bottles – into high-quality synthetic graphite, a key material in lithium-ion batteries. Their findings suggest that one of […] Environment Journal · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news N+P beats LondonEnergy to win 2026 Waste World Cup N+P has been crowned champion of the 2026 Waste World Cup, beating LondonEnergy 2-1 in the final. A selection of photos can be found below, with a link to the full picture set at the bottom of the page. Organised by letsrecycle.com, the six-a-side tournament welcomed mixed-gender teams from across the waste sector to Beaconsfield … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news UK researchers overturn decades-old understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry Researchers from the Universities of Warwick and Dundee in the UK have published findings that challenge the conventional understanding of how lithium-ion battery cathodes store and release charge, providing new insights that could help guide the development of higher-energy battery materials. The study, published in Nature Nanotechnology, was led by joint first authors Galo J.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news FDF Roundtable on Immigration policy changes with Birketts - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama Europe signs partnership with ATP rising star Luciano Darderi Yokohama Europe has announced a partnership with professional tennis player Luciano Darderi as the tyre-maker continues to build its visibility through international sport. The agreement will begin at the Wimbledon Championships, where Darderi will wear the Yokohama tyres logo on his sleeve. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news UKFT raises concerns with Defra over textile waste guidance The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has written to Defra to raise concerns over new guidance on the distinction between waste and non-waste textiles. Writing on behalf of the UK’s textile reuse and recycling sector, UKFT said while it supports stronger environmental standards and enforcement, parts of the guidance risk creating unintended consequences for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Iran and US agree to renew talks over Strait of Hormuz Iran and the United States have reportedly agreed to halt recent military strikes and resume talks over their dispute in the Strait of Hormuz. Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Upcycling study warns against extreme novelty A new North Carolina State University study finds that while the upcycled label alone strongly signals environmental value to shoppers, […] Ecotextile News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Libiao Robotics wins major IFOY award for AirRob PRO - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Rainfall shapes air pollution more than we thought A long-term study of rain and cloud water collected high on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington has revealed that rainfall does far more than simply wash pollution from the sky, it plays an equally important role as the pollution’s source in determining how polluted clouds and rain become. The research, led by scientists from the University […] Environment Journal · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Why Industry Needs Measurement-Grade Earth Observation Data Industrial decision makers are getting more demanding. Be it infrastructure, energy, or other asset-heavy sectors, satellite data is now expected to do more than provide just visual coverage. It has to support decisions about risk, compliance, and asset condition in a way that are trusted and consistent over time. This shift is already visible across some sectors. In mining, operators are expec… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Osney Capital closes debut fund for cybersecurity startups at £60m UK venture capital firm Osney Capital has announced the final close of its oversubscribed debut cybersecurity fund at £60m, marking one of the largest debut seed funds in the UK. In the year since its first close at over £50m, Osney has completed seven investments into early-stage UK cybersecurity companies at pre-seed and seed stage, […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste wood sector ‘resilient’ despite fall in processing: WRA MRW Waste wood sector ‘resilient’ despite fall in processing: WRA Trade association estimates 89% of UK waste wood was recycled, reused or recovered in 2025, but tonnage processed fell by over 7% Waste wood sector ‘resilient’ despite fall in processing: WRA Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste sector bodies launch consultation on net zero transition plan MRW Waste sector bodies launch consultation on net zero transition plan Consultation seeks feedback on proposed framework to plot industry’s ‘complicated path’ to net zero emissions Waste sector bodies launch consultation on net zero transition plan Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news UK100 marks a decade of clean air leadership with anniversary conference Local leaders, policymakers and clean air champions from across the UK will gather in London next month to celebrate ten years of local action to improve air quality and shape the future of cleaner, healthier communities. Breathing Life: A Decade of Local Air Quality Ambition, taking place at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13th […] Air Quality News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Smurfit Westrock Tannochside hails Aquaculture UK 2026 a success SMURFIT Westrock Tannochside showcased its range of sustainable fish packaging solutions at Aquaculture UK 2026. Aquaculture UK brings together businesses dedicated to driving innovation and transformation in the sector. The event highlights the technologies and solutions helping aquaculture businesses improve efficiency, performance, and sustainability. At the event, the firm’s Tannochside tea… Packaging Scotland · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news DSM rebrands as MATIQ and secures Bradford recycling contract Direct Special Metals (DSM) has relaunched as MATIQ, moving from a specialist recycling operator into a national materials recovery infrastructure platform. Founded in Sheffield in 2013, the business said the rebrand reflects its evolution over the past decade, having expanded through investment in recovery infrastructure, engineering capability and operational performance. The launch follows a… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news British Business Bank surpasses £600m invested in UK scaleups The British Business Bank has hit a major milestone with more than £600m invested into UK science and technology scaleups, increasing its direct equity portfolio to more than 50 high-growth companies. The Bank has more than doubled its direct equity investments since October 2025, investing more in the last nine months than in the previous […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Portmeirion hires Denby duo to accelerate turnaround plan Portmeirion Group has strengthened its senior leadership team with two commercial hires from Denby as it pushes ahead with plans to return the business to growth. The Stoke-on-Trent homewares group has appointed Jane Mason as UK and Europe director and Hayley Baddiley as group marketing director. Both will join the business on 1 July 2026... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news JD Sports axes final Hip stores as it pares back UK estate JD Sports is closing the last two physical stores of its Hip brand, as it continues to sharpen its focus on bigger and more profitable locations. The Hip store on Thomas Street in Manchester closed on 28 June, while the Leeds branch on Vicar Lane is expected to shut before the end of the month.... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Hype to High Street: Turning online hype into meaningful growth Social media has become one of the most influential forces now in play for UK high streets, writes Dan Edelman, UK general manager, merchant services at American Express. According to new research by American Express, conducted with Retail Economics, it’s estimated that social media now drives 1.7 billion high street visits annually in the UK.... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Schneider & Bilfinger 1,000 Hours of Autonomous Offshore Operation Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has partnered with industrial services provider Bilfinger to develop the control system for a first-of-its-kind floating power and control demonstrator of a Normally Unmanned Installation (NUI) buoy. The project deploys Schneider Electric’s open, software-defined EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert (EAE) platform to enable fully autonomous opera… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news FPT Enters The Top Three Of Europe’s Certified High-Voltage Battery Producers FPT, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low environmental impact powertrains, has obtained certification in accordance with European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries Regulation) as manufacturer of high-voltage batteries. In Europe, only three HV battery manufacturers, including FPT, boast this certification. The subject of the audit, recently performed at… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news HYB Group expands toner cartridge range HYB has expanded its compatible toner cartridge portfolio with three new product releases aimed at dealers, managed print service providers and office print environments. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Bearings Expertise Pivotal to University Motorsport Team Success Supporting the next generation of Engineers in the UK is an important commitment made by Precision Bearings and Bearing Tools specialist Carter Manufacturing as illustrated by their attendance at the recent Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) car launch event. Carter has been supporting the OBR university motorsport team for over a decade, helping them as a key supplier providing their specialist beari… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news RTX launch for Kirkby Tyres Assist Alongside presenting the latest Sailun TBR range, including the latest EcoPoint3 products and recently expanded Gen-1 and Gen-2 TBR ranges, at Road Transport Expo 2026 Kirkby Tyres will publicly debut its new nationwide fleet support service, Kirkby Tyres Assist. This comes as a complement to the continued growth of the Sailun brand in the UK. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026