Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 7 Aug 2026.

Industry news Digital record for garments MRW Digital record for garments Provides details on product type, colour and condition Digital record for garments MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news NRAs 2025: Selected entries MRW NRAs 2025: Selected entries Selected entries to last year’s NRAs to inspire you to have a go NRAs 2025: Selected entries MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news International News for June 2026 MRW International News for June 2026 MRW’s round-up of resources, recycling and waste stories from around the globe International News for June 2026 Dee Collins MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news AI interrogated for clearer answers MRW AI interrogated for clearer answers System processes specific insights and data analysis rather than generic information AI interrogated for clearer answers MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Screen separates challenging materials MRW Screen separates challenging materials State-of-the-art vibration technology for three-fraction screening Screen separates challenging materials MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Low-temp nylon recycling MRW Low-temp nylon recycling AI-engineered enzymes deconstruct end-of-life nylon 6,6 Low-temp nylon recycling MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Grabs targeted at scrap MRW Grabs targeted at scrap Ideal combination of opening speed and closing force when grab is tightened Grabs targeted at scrap MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Electric or diesel shredders move from US MRW Electric or diesel shredders move from US Designed for high-volume processing of wood waste, biomass and mixed feedstocks Electric or diesel shredders move from US MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Digital platform for plant monitoring MRW Digital platform for plant monitoring Operators gain full visibility across a plant Digital platform for plant monitoring MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news New technology in 26-tonne crawlers MRW New technology in 26-tonne crawlers Full electrohydraulic controls for improved operator control and increased fuel efficiency New technology in 26-tonne crawlers MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Tough materials targeted with shredder portfolio MRW Tough materials targeted with shredder portfolio New machines and technology developments Tough materials targeted with shredder portfolio MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news Buckets pre-shred materials at loading stage MRW Buckets pre-shred materials at loading stage Combine shredding and bag opening in one step without separate shredder Buckets pre-shred materials at loading stage MRW staff MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jun 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item UK’s most iconic Boots store gets a make-over - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 6 Jun 2026 Industry news New Assessor Training - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Cuts to US ocean programme will hinder monitoring of El Niño and AMOC Scientists warn that the Trump administration's push to dismantle a vital network of ocean-sensing instruments will stymie crucial weather and climate monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic New Scientist — Environment · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Contact | Efficient Waste Solutions — Contact Us Today - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Major waste reforms can spark £10bn investment: Defra director MRW Major waste reforms can spark £10bn investment: Defra director Circular economy director Simon James tells conference that the 'biggest shake up' to the sector in decades could create 25,000 jobs Major waste reforms can spark £10bn investment: Defra director Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news World Environment Day 2026: UK circular economy in the spotlight MRW World Environment Day 2026: UK circular economy in the spotlight This year’s campaign on 5 June promotes principles of reuse and repair, as a policy expert argues for the urgent release of delayed circular growth plan World Environment Day 2026: UK circular economy in the spotlight Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news 150 tonne recycling site fire among two incidents in Port Talbot A fire involving around 150 tonnes of recyclable waste prompted a major emergency response at a recycling facility in Neath Abbey Wharf on Thursday (5 June 2026). Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) was called to the site during the early hours of the morning following reports of a fire involving stored … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Giti Tire launches first ‘A’ grade RRC truck tyre in Europe Giti Tire is set to launch a full fitment of drive, steer and trailer truck tyres with ‘A’ rated Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC), starting with the Giti GDL272 Ecoroad. The new long-haul drive tyre, available to order now in size 315/70R22.5, is the very first to be available in Europe with the highest grade in RRC. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax Consultation 2026 Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in the UK food and beverage sector is one of the most complex compliance challenges facing producers today. Der Beitrag Plastic Packaging Tax Consultation 2026 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news 2 Weeks to Go: EBMI2026 Set to Unite 4,500+ Global Attendees in Frankfurt The powerhouse coalition of E-Waste World Expo, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo, and ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo – collectively known as EBMI2026 – has entered its final furlong. Returning to Messe Frankfurt on 17–18 June 2026, this industry-led event is the world’s most comprehensive B2B platform for the recycling and circular economy sectors. In a major move to drive radical… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news EU’s digital passports: chemistry without clarity As Brussels races to hard‑wire “substances of concern” into every garment’s Digital Product Passport, the fashion sector faces legal ambiguity, […] Ecotextile News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news The European Ocean Pact: An overarching strategy for a global common good Charlina Vitcheva from the European Commission examines the European Ocean Pact, which is an overarching strategy for a global common good. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Shrinking snow seasons are amplifying the climate impact of wildfires The climate-cooling benefits once provided by snow-covered wildfire scars in Canada’s northern forests are rapidly declining as rising temperatures shorten winter snow seasons, according to new research. Scientists say a natural process that has historically helped offset some of the carbon emissions released by wildfires is becoming less effective, creating a worrying feedback loop that […] Environment Journal · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 5 June 2026: UK eyes 2040 emissions cut | US ‘dismantling’ oceans research | China’s solar slump Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news UN study backs African used clothing trade UN-backed fieldwork in East Africa finds that 96% of imported second-hand clothing is rewearable, challenging “waste dumping” claims and spotlighting […] Ecotextile News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 4th June 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 4th June 2026 Contract update includes local authority tender for food waste treatment services and ICT framework award including equipment recycling functions. Tenders and contract wins round-up 4th June 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Union disputes council’s ‘no deal’ claim on Birmingham bin strike Unite has insisted that a deal to end Birmingham’s bin strike was agreed in March, after Birmingham City Council said no agreement currently exists. The union’s comments follow a statement issued by the council, which said it was not party to discussions held between Unite and Labour figures before May’s local elections and that “no … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news US study finds ‘acceptable’ air quality still poses health risk Air pollution levels considered acceptable under current federal regulations may still pose significant health risks, particularly for cardiovascular disease, according to a new review of global research published in Environmental Pollution. Researchers at the University of Mississippi analysed 95 studies examining exposure to PM2.5, and found that health effects can occur even when pollution l… Air Quality News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from OQC to Gnosis Health This week’s UK tech funding deals include record-breaking quantum computing group Oxford Quantum Circuits, Newcastle spinout Gnosis Health and more. UKTN tracked £480.1m worth of UK tech investment this week (1 June to 5 June), a 367% week-on-week increase across 12 funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Oxford Quantum […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Xingda, Pirelli and NISCO gain scrap-steel-to-tyre circularity accreditation Xingda, Pirelli and Nanjing Iron & Steel (NISCO) have jointly obtained ISCC PLUS certification for the complete scrap steel recycling chain – from raw material sourcing and steel cord manufacturing to finished tyre production. This ISCC PLUS pilot project, actively promoted by Pirelli and embraced by Xingda and NISCO, aims to introduce recycled steel into the ISCC PLUS approved materials list, … Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Chart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down Solar power has been a major element of China’s renewables buildout since the mid-2010s. The... Carbon Brief · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news ACE Chemical to debut automated EV noise-dampening foam technology at TTC South Korea’s ACE Chemical is making its debut at The Tire Cologne 2026 (TTC 2026) in partnership with Zesto Germany. The two companies will show ACE’s Automated In-line Direct-Foaming System. The new solution is designed to resolve a longstanding manufacturing bottleneck in the production of noise-dampened tyres for electric vehicles. While global manufacturers race to develop silent tyres for… Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Strategic partnership between Inter-Tyre & BBS Inter-Tyre has entered into a strategic partnership with BBS that brings the wheel brand into its portfolio. The Netherlands-based rim wholesaler sees this partnership as aligning with its strategy to further strengthen its offering with leading brands across different regions. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news High VED bills could push older UK cars towards the scrapyard this summer April’s VED changes may make some older cars uneconomic to keep on the road, with Car.co.uk reporting rising scrap quotes for high-tax models including the Land Rover Freelander 2 i6, Volkswagen Golf R32 and Ford Galaxy 2.3. ATF Professional · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news BIR Gothenburg: recyclers urged to combine open markets, technology and stronger material narratives BIR’s Gothenburg convention brought together more than 1,700 delegates to discuss trade, recycled steel, critical raw materials, EV batteries, AI, robotics and fire safety. For ELV operators, the message was clear: future competitiveness depends on cleaner outputs, stronger data and credible recycled-material value. Auto Recycling World · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Obituary – Arie van den Ban The team at tyre wholesaler Van den Ban has announced the death of company founder Arie van den Ban. Arie passed away on 2 June 2026 following a short illness. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news India’s tyre exports up 9% YoY Tyre exports from India reached a record high in the financial year that ended 31 March 2026. Based upon data released by the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) reports FY2025-26 tyre exports amounting to Rs 273.12 billion (£2.12 billion / US$2.85 billion), up 9.0 per cent year-on-year. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Coesia presents integrated battery manufacturing portfolio at Battery Show Europe Coesia will showcase a range of battery manufacturing technologies spanning electrode production, cell assembly, inspection and factory automation at The Battery Show Europe 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. The Italian industrial automation group said it will focus particularly on winding and stacking technologies developed by its subsidiary G.D, describing them as two of the most critical… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Jun 2026