Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’ collapse may be worse than we thought Antarctica’s 'doomsday glacier' is starting to fail New Scientist — Environment · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Julien Tremblin I Seeing “Red”: the crucial role take-backs can play in lowering EPR fees linked to RAM Julien Tremblin, general manager, TerraCycle Europe, says while many brands are rushing to redesign their packaging to meet RAM requirements, the implementation of brand-led take-back systems is being over-looked. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Unilever launches two Hellmann’s NPDs in partnership with Tesco Mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s has launched two new variants: Hellmann’s Sweet Sandwich Time Mayonnaise with Deli-Style Mustard and Mealtime Diamond Sandwich. The products are designed to meet the growing consumer appetite… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Drive me to the moon? Goodyear makes tyres for Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle Goodyear tyres are set to return to the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis program, which is expected to support astronaut missions on the Moon beginning in 2028. Specifically, Goodyear will supply advanced tyres for the lunar outpost's Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Category Manager Professional Services - Renewi Renewi · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news NI households more concerned about waste crime than climate change MRW NI households more concerned about waste crime than climate change Fears over illegal dumping grew from a quarter to over a third of respondents to national 2025/26 environmental survey NI households more concerned about waste crime than climate change Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change Confirms Return Handling Fees for UK Deposit Return Scheme The post Exchange for Change Confirms Return Handling Fees for UK Deposit Return Scheme appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Return handling fee confirmed for DRS EXCHANGE for Change, the organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the initiative’s return handling fee (RHF). The RHF is a payment made to retailers operating a return point for customers, with it covering the costs involved in purchasing equipment for collection and storage of beverage containers. […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ECITB Collaboration Helping Develop Energy Workers in Mozambique Hundreds of energy workers in Mozambique are benefitting thanks to a collaboration between the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and training organisation Ascending. The company works with ECITB Global, the international arm of the industry-led skills body in Great Britain, to deliver safety and competency schemes in the East African country. Ascending, an ECITB Global Li… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Cropped 3 June 2026: Highway through the Amazon | El Niño impact | State of CO2 removal We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Nine fire engines in attendance at Widnes recycling facility Firefighters are tackling a fire at a waste recycling facility in Widnes this afternoon (3 June 2026), with nine fire engines and a range of specialist resources deployed to the scene. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at Pickerings Road at 10:26am. The fire involves a large quantity of waste material … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Textile ETP maps EU digital shift Industry experts help draw up DigitX roadmap to face challenges including upcoming EU regulations such as the Digital Product Passport […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Triangle aircraft tyres gain key aviation authority certification Triangle Tyre reports that its civil aviation radial tyres acquired China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order Authorization (CTSOA) certification on 11 May 2026. CTSOA serves as the official Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) approval for the design and production of aviation components. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Smoov named exclusive wellbeing beverage partner of Healf Partnership brings together two of the UK’s fastest-growing brands in wellbeing across events and consumer experiences. Less than a year after opening its first London location, Smoov has been named the exclusive Wellbeing Beverage Partner of Healf, one of the UK’s fastest-growing wellbeing platforms. Under the multi-year agreement, Smoov becomes Healf’s exclusive Wellbeing Beverage Partner... Retail Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news New York City under pressure to release 9/11 air quality files A New York judge has ruled that officials acted unlawfully in denying requests for records related to environmental hazards following the 11th September attacks on the World Trade Centre. The decision could finally open access to a long-secret archive spanning roughly 340,000 pages. The New York Supreme Court ruled in favour of advocacy group 911 […] Air Quality News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Grupa Reckyl’s Success in Rubberised Asphalt with SMAPOL Przemysław Zaprzalski, R&D Director at Poland’s Grupa Recykl, joins The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 91. Przemysław sits down with Ewan Scott to discuss the company’s major success in commercialising tyre-derived materials for the road construction sector. He explains how controlling input tyre streams allows Grupa Recykl to produce high-purity, chemical-grade crumb rubber powders that...… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Protyre mechanic boxes his way to £40,000 for charity Andrew Tannahill, who works at Protyre Autocare Maidstone, hadn’t set foot in a gym before he embarked on a campaign that raised over £40,000 for Cancer Research UK and suicide prevention charity Baton of Hope in memory of his late mum and grandmother. The 31-year-old chose to support the charities after losing his grandmother to cancer and his mum to alcohol in a short space of time. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Litter data for a cleaner future The post Litter data for a cleaner future appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news New CEO: Nano One “on track” for LFP supply agreements by end of 2026 Canadian battery materials company Nano One has reaffirmed its target of securing its first commercial lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode material supply agreements by the end of 2026 as the company prepares for a change in leadership.The company announced that chief operating officer Alex Holmes will succeed founder and chief executive Dan Blondal as CEO… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Flok Health raises £9.5m to scale its AI clinician AI-operated physiotherapy clinic Flok Health has raised $12.5m (£9.5m) in an oversubscribed Series A round led by Albion VC. Flok Health’s pioneering clinic delivers entire healthcare pathways autonomously without requiring human oversight. The tech is currently available to NHS patients, offering on-demand appointments for back pain via a mobile app with no waitlist. The digital […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ReLondon leads pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats MRW ReLondon leads pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats Organisation to oversee FlexFlats project to help properties with communal collections prepare for Simpler Recycling requirements in 2027 ReLondon leads pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ALFED Unveils UK Aluminium Priorities at House of Lords The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) welcomed more than 80 members, parliamentarians and industry representatives to the House of Lords on Tuesday 2nd June, for its annual reception, where it formally launched its new Positions & Strategic Priorities Framework (2026–2027). Hosted by Lord John Horam, the event brought together stakeholders from across the UK aluminium value chain, alongside the Mini… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Global alliance launches new symbol to identify reusable packaging Unveiled by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse, the new product symbol will help identify reusable packaging and reuse systems, including cups, wine bottles, cleaning products and logistics vehicles. edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Starline launches aftermarket coated brake disc range Starline has expanded its braking portfolio with the launch of a new coated brake disc range designed to deliver “corrosion resistance, improved installation efficiency and dependable everyday performance”. Powered by Starline’s BlackStar electrophoretic coating technology, the new range has been developed to meet the practical demands of modern workshops while offering enhanced durability and … Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news New reuse symbol launched by global alliance of businesses, governments, and NGOs A new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide has been unveiled today. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – PURAGEN recognised with Gold Award at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – PURAGEN recognised with Gold Award at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 Puragen is proud to share that we have been recognised at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 for our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices We were awarded the Gold Award in the Engineering & Manufacturing category at… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Seaweed pest targeted for textiles Two US-led organisations are training Belizean communities to harvest invasive sargassum and convert it into a ‘sustainable’ textile fibre BELIZE […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news CCEP East Kilbride apprentice organises World Cup-themed charity football tournament AN apprentice from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners‘ (CCEP) East Kilbride manufacturing site recently brought together 80 people from across the local community for a football tournament in support of Beatson Cancer Charity. Jaya Gill organised the World Cup-themed tournament, held at New Douglas Park in Hamilton. The event featured participants from across CCEP’s East Kilbride operation, […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news FSA abattoir control charges ruled unlawful by High Court The High Court has ruled that elements of the Food Standards Agency’s charging regime for official controls at slaughterhouses and abattoirs were unlawful, in a legal case thought to change… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news High Court calls FSA’s slaughterhouse charging regime unlawful The High Court has ruled that elements of the Food Standards Agency’s charging regime for official controls at slaughterhouses were unlawful, in a legal case thought to change the way inspection costs are recovered from the meat industry. Retail Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbios delays China biorecycling plant Carbios pushes back China PET biorecycling start as Wankai equity injection also slips, raising fresh questions over rollout in Asia […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news EA approves controversial Beddington ERF expansion The Environment Agency (EA) has approved a permit variation for Viridor’s Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), allowing an increase in the amount of non-recyclable waste it can process each year. The revised permit raises the facility’s annual processing capacity to almost 380,000 tonnes per year, an increase of nearly 35,000 tonnes from its previous limit. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama receives highest CDP Supplier Engagement rating for 2nd straight year The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. was named as a “Supplier Engagement Leader,” the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Assessment 2025 conducted by CDP. It was the second straight year Yokohama Rubber has received that standard. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Kelmore Team Raises Over £1,700 for Local Children’s Hospice Kelmore Limited, a new manufacturer based in Chorley, has raised over £1,700 for Derian House Children’s Hospice through various fundraising activities supporting the local charity. The fundraising included a number of the team from across the business participating in the Chorley 10K and Chorley Family 2K events which took place on Sunday 3rd May. Team members Emilia O’Connor and Mark Poole co… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Molecular propeller modification helps Dead Sea microbes swim The Dead Sea's extreme salinity makes its water thick and difficult to move through. Researchers discovered that the microbe Haloarcula marismortui swims by growing a unique, reinforced outer sheath around its tail, providing essential propeller rigidity. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news R.Power secures €64m financing for 150MW/300MWh Polish BESS project Pan-European independent power producer R.Power has secured approximately PLN270 million (€64 million) in project financing for the construction of its 150MW/300MWh Jedwabno battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland.The company said the transaction is the largest project finance deal completed for a utility-scale BESS project in the Polish market and will support the construction of… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Stablecoin regulation ‘must not be delayed’ Lords say The UK must not delay on introducing regulations on stablecoin technology, according to a new report from members of the House of Lords. The cross-party Financial Services Regulation Committee on Wednesday published the findings of its research into introducing stablecoins as an approved element of the British economy. It has determined that a sterling-backed stablecoin […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news EPR to spur on ‘generational shift in recycling’ in the UK “Taking materials out of the litter stream and putting them into recycling”. Waqas Qureshi heard DEFRA and Exchange for Change discuss recent developments and future plans at the UK Soft Drinks conference. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Continental presenting two new tyres at Hillhead 2026 Continental will return to Hillhead 2026 with two major tyre debuts and its latest digital technologies. The tyre specialist is giving quarrying, construction and industrial operators the opportunity to experience first-hand the products designed to maximise uptime, productivity and performance in the toughest environments. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Prism delivers ‘dairy industry-first’ sustainable packaging solution for Bio&Me Prism eLogistics has delivered a fully recyclable sleeving solution for kefir brand Bio&Me, said to be the first of its kind in the dairy category. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026