Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Minister Muir announces £380,000 in funding to improve water quality in Northern Ireland More than £380,000 has been allocated to 16 water quality projects in Northern Ireland, including 11 within the Lough Neagh catchment, Minister Muir confirmed on Thursday 21 May 2026. The […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news What went right this week: Australia’s four-day week experiment, plus more The fresh case for a four-day week, China’s better-then-expected emissions forecast, and London’s erotic garden, plus more Positive News · 22 May 2026 Industry news ACE announces new board leadership appointments The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group) has announced two significant leadership appointments, underscoring the organisation’s commitment to strategic expertise and sector-wide influence. Professor Denise Bower OBE, Group Director […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Calisen appoints smart water meter expert Gary Adams as Director in its growing water business Calisen, one of the UK’s largest smart meter providers, has appointed Gary Adams as its Operations Director for Water. Gary joins from Northumbrian Water, where he was responsible for a […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Anji Bureau of Water Resources combines autonomous drone infrastructure and artificial intelligence to streamline water utility operations Leveraging A2Z Drone Delivery’s highly scalable A2Z AirDocks, the water utility deployed a network of drone docks that supports multi-mission drone fleets and is shared by multiple municipal departments simultaneously. […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Visitor registration now open for 11th edition of Singapore International Water Week Water Expo Trade visitor registration is now open for the 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Water Expo, taking place from 16 to 18 June 2026 at the Sands […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Two decades on the wagon for super sober Borger Rotary Lobe Pump A Borger Rotary Lobe Pump has completed more than 20 years of service for a food manufacturer that produces syrups, concentrate, vitamin combinations and emulsions for a range of alcohol-free […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Motorway services increases recycling with ‘simplified’ waste plan MRW Motorway services increases recycling with ‘simplified’ waste plan Case study of partnership with motorway service operator makes economic and sustainability case for assuming more responsibility to sort and dispose of customer waste Motorway services increases recycling with ‘simplified’ waste plan Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Japanese snack brand switches to black & white print following Iran war supply disruptions Japanese snack brand Calbee is to temporarily revise packaging specifications for some of its products in response to supply instability affecting some raw materials amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Shopper enthusiasm for on-pack promotions has increased, study shows On-pack promotions are enjoying a resurgence in popularity among shoppers, according to the latest findings from leading retail and shopper marketing agency, Savvy. Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news YPS bagging line reduces packing staff at pharmaceutical provider A pharmaceutical supplies company is now operating with reduced packing staff, through investment in a YPS automated packing system. Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Major investment needed to ensure benefits of EU circular transition: EEA MRW Major investment needed to ensure benefits of EU circular transition: EEA Analysis specialist that works to inform European environmental policy highlights the business potential of the circular transition, while noting a need for enhanced financial support Major investment needed to ensure benefits of EU circular transition: EEA Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Fashion groups issue global call for textiles resale and repair support MRW Fashion groups issue global call for textiles resale and repair support Major online sellers and multinational retailers have backed statement calling for North American and European policy action to tackle financial barriers on second-hand goods Fashion groups issue global call for textiles resale and repair support Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Welsh DRS Uncertainty Raises Concern Over Fraud Exposure The post Welsh DRS Uncertainty Raises Concern Over Fraud Exposure appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 21 May 2026 Industry news EU CBAM update 2026: Carbon price paid abroad explained The EU has released new guidance on CBAM carbon price paid abroad deductions, clarifying how foreign carbon pricing schemes will be recognised under the final framework. This update highlights key compliance requirements, verification rules, and growing alignment between EU and UK CBAM frameworks. Valpak · 21 May 2026 Industry news Apparel brands push for resale tax breaks Fashion and retail heavyweights along with resale platforms push for tax breaks and EPR funding to make second-hand fashion commercially […] Ecotextile News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Textile data provision added to US recycling bill The US House Energy & Commerce Committee has moved to include textiles in recycling data legislation WASHINGTON D.C. – American […] Ecotextile News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Quiz Clothing to close remaining stores by June Administrators for Quiz Clothing have confirmed that the retailer’s remaining stores will close over the coming weeks, with all locations expected to cease trading by June 2026. Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Parkside renews partnership with Two Farmers for compostable crisp packets Parkside has renewed its partnership with crisp brand Two Farmers to produce compostable crisp packets for premium coffee shop Colicci. Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Hunter Luxury CEO running 190-mile coast-to-coast challenge for charity Hunter Luxury's chief executive is undertaking a 190 mile endurance challenge across England, running coast-to-coast in eight days to raise funds for suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Polluting diesel lorries risk driving up UK inflation – phasing them out is a no-brainer This article was originally published in BusinessGreen. The end of the road for polluting diesel lorries is finally in sight. A long awaited government consultation is considering how the UK could drive truck makers to phase out the sale of lighter diesel heavy good vehicles […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Viridor says chemical recycling in UK and Europe ‘uninvestable’ UK-based waste management firm Viridor is considering closing its advanced plastics recycling facilities in Europe, saying policy changes are needed if investment in the sector is to continue. Packaging News (UK) · 21 May 2026 Industry news UK suspends tariffs on food imports to ease cost pressures from Middle East conflict The UK government is to suspend import tariffs on more than 100 agricultural and food products in an effort to help households cope with rising living costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The temporary tariff suspensions, due to be introduced in the coming weeks and remain in place until 31 December 2028,... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news MPMA Food Contact Regulatory Update, 21 May 2026 The post MPMA Food Contact Regulatory Update, 21 May 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 May 2026 Industry news How connected packaging is transforming health and safety in food supply chain Consumer food health and safety expectations are rising while tolerance for error is shrinking. Recalls, allergen incidents, and contamination events now carry immediate public‑health implications, reputational damage and can even result in criminal convictions. As a result, retailers, and manufacturers are under increasing pressure to execute fast, accurate product recalls – removing contamina… Packaging Scotland · 21 May 2026 Industry news Paranova completes £5m transformation of food-to-go packaging facility PARANOVA Print and Packaging has marked this year’s British Sandwich Week with the official opening of what it is calling the ‘UK’s new home of fibre-based food-to-go packaging’. The firm has completed the £5 million transformation of its dual manufacturing operation in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Already responsible for the manufacture of more than 700 million […] Packaging Scotland · 21 May 2026 Industry news Tenth PRS Europe event ‘felt like a real turning point for the industry’ ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have revealed the tenth edition of the show attracted over 11,500 attendees in Amsterdam earlier this month. Visitors had the opportunity to meet over 500 exhibitors and hear from more than 70 industry leaders in the conference. Jessika Roswall, European commissioner for environment, water resilience and a competitive […] Packaging Scotland · 21 May 2026 Industry news MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting presentation, 21 May 2026 The post MPMA Environment and Health & Safety meeting presentation, 21 May 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Xaar launches latest version of Versatex printbar XAAR has launched the latest version of its Versatex printbar, which brings high-definition black 1D and 2D variable data printing to existing analogue label presses and finishing lines. The Versatex Black is designed for traceability-driven markets. Xaar explained that it gives label converters the ‘reliability, clarity and high-speed’ needed to add production-ready codes and variable […] Packaging Scotland · 21 May 2026 Industry news British Glass responds to Chancellor’s industrial decarbonisation announcement British Glass responds to Chancellor’s industrial decarbonisation announcement RachaelBridgland Thu, 21/05/2026 - 14:31 British Glass · 21 May 2026 Industry news WERIT cuts material use as packaging tax pressures rise INDUSTRIAL packaging manufacturer WERIT UK has revealed how it is reducing plastic use across its product range through engineering-led design. In response to the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax, WERIT’s production facility in Irlam, Greater Manchester, is producing packaging designs described as eliminating up to 50 grams of plastic per container, without sacrificing structural integrity or […] Packaging Scotland · 21 May 2026 Industry news Emerging laws highlight due diligence complexities Cascale report maps global due diligence rules for apparel supply chains against its Higg Index tool AMSTERDAM/HONG KONG/OAKLAND – Cascale […] Ecotextile News · 21 May 2026 Industry news ALDI CROWNED ‘BEST VALUE BRAND OF THE YEAR’ BY WHICH? Aldi has officially been crowned ‘Best Value Brand of the Year’ by the UK’s trusted consumer champion, Which?. The supermarket giant fought off stiff competition from brands including Lidl to scoop the prestigious title, which recognises brands that offer outstanding value and high-quality products to customers. The highly scrupulous Which? judges commended Aldi in particular for“consistently p… Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2026 Industry news Opinion: Strategic optionality – Retail’s next competitive edge in the supply chain In retail logistics, many people think that modernization just means bringing in more machines. However, it's becoming clear that this isn't enough. Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Why climate change is making Ebola outbreaks in Africa more likely As the WHO declares a public health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak on the DRC’s eastern border, researchers warn that climate change could drive the deadly virus into previously unaffected countries, putting millions of people and endangered gorillas at risk. It comes a little more than a decade after an outbreak in West Africa […] Environment Journal · 21 May 2026 Industry news Putailai invests $823m in separator expansion drive Chinese battery materials supplier Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology (Putailai) is investing RMB5.6 billion ($823 million) to significantly expand lithium-ion battery separator film production, as the company deepens its vertically integrated strategy across the battery supply chain. The project, first reported by Yicai Global and corroborated by several Chinese financial media outlets in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 May 2026 Industry news ‘Poison in plain sight’: Have British farmers become too reliant on farm chemicals? We caught up with Singh-Watson to speak about the human and environmental dangers of using glyphosate, organic farming and whether the UK has become too dependant on chemicals in farming. Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Interview: The invisible cotton problem returning to global supply chains A rise in prohibited cotton entering Western supply chains has been linked to growing trade disruption, shifting manufacturing routes and what one industry executive describes as a widening “gap between documentation and truth” in global sourcing. Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news Imperagen raises £5m to accelerate enzyme engineering Imperagen, a Manchester-based biotech using AI and quantum physics to engineer better enzymes faster, has closed a £5m seed funding round. Enzymes are biological catalysts used to reduce waste, lower energy usage and decrease overall production costs in everything from pharmaceutical manufacturing and personal care to sustainable chemical production. However, engineering an enzyme for practical… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 May 2026 Industry news DIWASS: New digital waste tracking system goes live in Europe Changes to the way the European Union (EU) exports waste are live as of today (21 May 2026). The reforms fall under the revised EU Waste Shipment Regulation (EUWSR) and include the implementation of Digital Waste Shipment System (DIWASS). DIWASS is a centralised electronic platform for managing waste shipment procedures across the bloc. The move … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2026