Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Water, people, and purpose: shaping the future of our industry As water scarcity, climate pressures and growing demand reshape the sector, success will depend on more than infrastructure and technology alone. Dr Sarah McMath, President of the Institute of Water, […] Water Magazine · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news IPFRA takes on key role supporting delivery of FloodReady action plan The International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA) has formally assumed a key role in supporting the delivery and ongoing implementation of the recommendations set out in the Government-backed FloodReady review, […] Water Magazine · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news At the heart of industrial innovation - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Stockport Interchange named the UK’s outstanding sustainable drainage project of 2026 as 4.6 million properties face surface water flood risk Stockport Interchange, whose sustainable drainage was delivered by Environmental Protection Group (EPG) and United Utilities, has been named the Overall Winner of the 2026 susdrain SuDS Awards, announced at Newcastle […] Water Magazine · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news CMO high-pressure knife gate valve solution supports major UK water infrastructure project As part of a major UK water infrastructure improvement programme, Bonomi UK was selected to supply specialist knife gate valves for a demanding high-pressure potable water application. The project called […] Water Magazine · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news €50m wastewater upgrade completed in north Donegal to improve water quality and support growth Communities across north Donegal are set to benefit from improved wastewater services following the completion of a €50 million infrastructure upgrade by Uisce Éireann, marking the utility’s largest single project […] Water Magazine · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Construction Waste Management - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Event Waste Management - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Ecomondo 2026 puts water and the blue economy at the heart of the ecological transition As water scarcity, ageing infrastructure and climate pressures intensify worldwide, Ecomondo 2026, organised by Italian Exhibition Group, will spotlight the technologies, policies and business models shaping the future of sustainable […] Water Magazine · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Hospitality Waste Management - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Guest post: Climate change has caused one-fifth of Pine Island glacier retreat The Pine Island glacier in West Antarctica is one of the fastest-changing glaciers in the... Carbon Brief · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news International News for July 2026 MRW International News for July 2026 MRW’s round-up of resources, recycling and waste stories from around the globe International News for July 2026 Dee Collins MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news EU Environment Council ─ France, Germany And The Netherlands Calls For Stricter Regulation Of Ultra-Fast Fashion Germany, France and the Netherlands are advocating coordinated European action against ultra-fast fashion. The three Member States raised the topic at today’s EU Environment Council in Luxembourg, and called on the European Commission to make existing and planned EU provisions more effective against short-lived, low quality textiles. Their call was supported by other Member States, including Sl… TexIntel — Eco News · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news EU pesticide reform puts monitoring gaps under scrutiny - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news Material Focus: Recovered paper MRW Material Focus: Recovered paper The volatility of freight costs due to the Middle East conflict are a major threat to profitability of the recovered paper sector, according to the Bureau of Inter­national Recycling (BIR). Diversions, delays, substantial freight rate increases and renegotiations have increased costs for some Asia routes by up to 70%, it was estimated. Material Focus: Recover… MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news Convention makes case for new perspectives on waste MRW Convention makes case for new perspectives on waste A BIR event in Sweden noted the importance of rethinking how waste is used and managed, with a number of sessions looking at how the industry drives circularity and adapts to growing electric vehicle demand. Convention makes case for new perspectives on waste MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news Material Focus: Ferrous metals MRW Material Focus: Ferrous metals MRW's regular update on the UK scrap ferrous market, direct from traders around the country Material Focus: Ferrous metals Marino Donati MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news CIWM presidential event aims to reshape attitudes on sector’s importance MRW CIWM presidential event aims to reshape attitudes on sector’s importance Vicki Hughes started her work as the 109th president of the Chartered Insti­tution of Wastes Management (CIWM) with a commitment to change public attitudes to the resources sector. CIWM presidential event aims to reshape attitudes on sector’s importance Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 Jun 2026 Industry news IyrinHealth Care - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news HGV 2 Driver / Loader - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news Mobile Plant Operator - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news Frontier Power welcomes positive Ofgem assessment for UK long-duration storage projects Frontier Power UK has welcomed Ofgem's provisional assessment of projects submitted under the first application window of the UK's Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Cap and Floor scheme, with the company expecting at least one of its projects to receive a "minded-to award".The company said Ofgem's provisional assessment indicates that at least one Frontier Power… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news Geometallurgy 2026 - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news How To: Mend Clothing - 27 06 2026 - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news 5th Yorkshire and Humber flood and water quality conference 2026 | LEEDS | IN-PERSON - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 27 Jun 2026 Industry news Tell FIFA: Kick polluters out of football - act.clientearth.org ClientEarth · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. BBC News — Science & Environment · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Diversity and Inclusion in UK Retail: 2026 Report Launch - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Banner reports steady sales of €311 million in 2025/26, investments Having recently unveiled its new corporate brand identity, Banner (purportedly Europe’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries) disclosed positive performance figures for its 2025/26 financial year. Banner saw sales volume reach 4.25 million units, slightly above the previous year and ahead of forecasts. And at €311 million, revenue remained at a similar level to the previous financial yea… Tyrepress · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news NAMA Highlights Thailand and Cambodia tyre production at Tire Cologne NAMA Tires used The Tire Cologne 2026 to present developments within its passenger car radial (PCR) tyre manufacturing programmes in Thailand and Cambodia, highlighting ongoing investment in production capacity and international market supply. Tyrepress · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Gripmax Tyres celebrates 15th anniversary at The Tire Cologne This year marks the 15th anniversary of Gripmax Tyres’ founding and its 15th year of business in the European market. During that period, the company reports that it has built “a strong reputation” and secured “significant market share” through distinctive tread designs, a differentiated and steadily expanding product range, and consistently strong performance. The brand’s emphasis focuses high… Tyrepress · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news The Annual Compliance Report 2026: what retail leaders need to know The real test in 2026 is not whether risk is found, but whether it is closed, evidenced and sustained. In retail, that means looking beyond inspection alone and focusing on the supply chain, contractor visibility and operational discipline behind every task. The Annual Compliance Report 2026 draws on thousands of live assessments across fire, water,... Retail Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines lessons from stalled ValueFlex project MRW Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines lessons from stalled ValueFlex project Coalition publishes analysis of advanced mechanical recycling plant, saying proposed project can help inform plans to scale flexible plastic infrastructure Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines lessons from stalled ValueFlex project Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi sees beer and ice cream sales surge over heatwave Aldi has seen a surge in sales of BBQ staples, beer and other items as shoppers have been stocking up during the heatwave to keep cool amid the soaring temperatures.… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Celsius launches major marketing campaign Energy drink brand Celsius is set to launch its largest marketing activation in the UK at Silverstone and in London. Running from 30 June to 5 July, the marketing activity… Grocery Gazette · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Chinese Pyrolysis Industry Scales Up as Continuous Processing Hits 42% The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Waste Tire (Rubber) Pyrolysis Branch of the China Tire Retreading and Recycling Association was held on 17 May in Guangrao, Shandong. Bringing together more than 150 industry experts, academics, and corporate executives, the event focused on the sector’s ongoing green transformation and the upcoming “National Standard for Regenerated Oil... La entrada Chinese Pyro… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news EA revokes permit for Chichester recycler after investigation MRW EA revokes permit for Chichester recycler after investigation Twyford Recycling told it cannot accept anymore waste and must remove all tyres stored on site by 2 July after fire risks found EA revokes permit for Chichester recycler after investigation Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Green Party councillor elected North London Waste Authority Chair MRW Green Party councillor elected North London Waste Authority Chair Appointment reflects member changes following May’s council election with Labour no longer holding a majority on group’s Board as campaigners seek to push for EfW review Green Party councillor elected North London Waste Authority Chair Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Genan Appoints New Sales Manager for Nordics and Baltics Genan has appointed Magnus Lindsjö as its new Sales Manager for the Nordics and Baltics, strengthening the company’s commercial focus as it continues to expand its industrial customer base Based in Malmö, Sweden, Magnus brings more than 16 years of experience in sales and key account management, with a background in rubber, polymers and industrial... La entrada Genan Appoints New Sales Manager … Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 26 Jun 2026 Industry news Genan Announces New Strategic Acquisition in Germany Genan has agreed to acquire the mechanical tyre recycling plant operated by ESTATO Umweltservice in Weiden, southeastern Germany, strengthening its presence in Europe and expanding access to recycled tyre-derived materials markets in Central and Eastern Europe The facility has an annual processing capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres (ELT) and the agreement also... La en… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 26 Jun 2026