Recycling news: 2026

Industry news India’s ELV rules leave auto sector 70% short of FY26 scrappage target India’s vehicle manufacturers have fallen 70% short of their FY26 scrappage obligations under the country’s end-of-life vehicle rules, exposing the gap between policy targets, available ELV volumes and the current capacity of the formal scrappage ecosystem. Auto Recycling World · 21 May 2026 Industry news Redcorn’s Next Phase: Consolidation, Data and Expansion Redcorn’s next phase is focused on consolidation, data-led parts sales and expansion. Mike Stokes explains how investment in sites, machinery, vehicles and staff is helping the business improve efficiency and adapt to a changing vehicle recycling market. ATF Professional · 21 May 2026 Industry news Elesa Just Made DIN 3015 Compliance the Easy Part Modular DIN 3015-compliant tube clamps for securing rigid and flexible pipes across hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems. The DCE range covers Standard, Heavy, and Twin series, with UV-resistant technopolymer construction and a flexible kit system (DCK) for virtually any mounting configuration. To ensure stability, secure anchoring and orderly installations, Elesa expands its range with… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Sponsorship opportunities Sponsorship places your organisation at the heart of the Festival’s narrative, before, during, and after the event—across all Footprint’s media channels and the entire Festival experience. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Landscaping tips for gardens with septic tanks With spring around the corner, an expert has offered landscaping tips to help disguise a septic tank in the garden – without causing catastrophic damage to the system. An estimated three million UK households, mostly in rural settings, use cesspits or septic tanks rather than being connected to the main sewage system. These systems are […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Man arrested in connection with ‘notorious’ Wigan waste dumping A man has been arrested in connection with a “notorious” large scale illegal waste dumping in Wigan, as well as other waste crime across England. The waste dumping is located on Bolton House Road in Bickershaw, which has been linked to the Duchy of Lancaster and Wigan Council. An investigation by Channel 4 News found that around … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Landmark California textile recovery act enters new phase Landbell USA has set a July 1st registration deadline for textile producers under California’s new textile EPR law SACRAMENTO – […] Ecotextile News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Svolt targets September ’26 start for semi-solid-state battery production Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt Energy Technology says it will begin volume production of its semi-solid-state batteries in September 2026, as the company accelerates plans to commercialise higher energy density cells for electric vehicles and other applications.The announcement was made by Svolt chairman and chief executive Yang Hongxin in a video posted on the Chinese social… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Oxford’s West End ‘a new frontier of homegrown science’ Oxford’s West End is emerging as a ‘new frontier of British science and technology’, the minister for science, research and innovation Lord Vallance has said at a topping out ceremony in the city’s emerging urban science district. Vallance told an audience of senior industry leaders, investors, founders and academics that inner-city science districts present an […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear Expands Blue Streak historic tyre range Having divested the rights to both the Avon and Dunlop motorsport tyre line-ups in the past two years, Goodyear has unified its historic racing products under a single brand name. Goodyear Blue Streak thus gains 57 additional sizes and specifications as part of a “major expansion” of the range. Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news Zhono releases latest “first-to-market” solution The company released compatible chips for use in OKI MC554 devices. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Floods and compounding hazards drive rising losses across Europe Floods across Europe are becoming more destructive as their frequency increases, but they are not the only extreme weather event, according to a new international study led by scientists from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). Open Access Government — Environment · 21 May 2026 Industry news A risky business Large food businesses should be required to show how they are planning for climate risk, according to a major new report on climate adaptation Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Registration opens for London Packaging Week LONDON Packaging Week is returning to Excel London on September 16 and 17 with registration now open. The event brings together the brands, designers, suppliers, and innovators shaping the future of packaging. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome more than 5,700 visitors, over 220 exhibitors, and thousands of packaging solutions from across the global […] Packaging Scotland · 21 May 2026 Industry news Linglong Serbia expansion to create up to 800 jobs Linglong has announced plans to expand production at its plant in Zrenjanin, Serbia across 70 hectares. The new facility could employ between 400 and 800 workers, Zrenjanin Mayor Simo Salapura told local news source Biznis.rs. Linglong’s Serbia tyre factory already has some 2,500 workers. Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news Lycra exits Chapter 11 with overhaul The Lycra Company has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new owners, a lighter debt load and a refreshed leadership team […] Ecotextile News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Revolution Race Cars names Alcon as brake partner for new HyperSport track car Revolution Race Cars has appointed Alcon as the official braking partner for the all-new Revolution HyperSport, the lightweight track and race car unveiled earlier this year to pioneer “an entirely new segment of the trackday and club race car market”. As part of the partnership, the Revolution HyperSport will feature Alcon four-piston brake calipers at each corner, paired with 300 x 26 mm brak… Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news MARKET ANALYSIS: ‘Caveats upon caveats – Unpacking the latest packaging data’ Matthew Austin, Lead Market Analyst at Ecosurety, analyses the recent data releases and what they could mean for the Packaging Recycling Note (PRN) markets. Interpreting the new data releases requires caution, lest the markets spiral into sentiment-led chaos. The PRN markets, like all others, are guided by their fundamentals. Supply and demand work in concert … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 May 2026 Industry news WEEE And Battery Compliance Scheme Workshops UK Looking for a WEEE or battery compliance scheme in the UK? Don’t miss ERP UK’s upcoming workshops designed to help producers stay compliant, simplify reporting and explore switching to a more supportive compliance partner. Der Beitrag WEEE And Battery Compliance Scheme Workshops UK erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 21 May 2026 Industry news How Transport Software Is Improving Construction Logistics The digitisation of the construction industry and transport operations is having a positive impact across both markets. With smart software working in unison across supply chains, builders’ merchants, trades and planners, construction leaders gain a stronger oversight into operations, reducing delays, managing costs and delivering projects with greater economic efficiencies. Traditionally, each… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news The UK doesn’t have a tech problem. It has a procurement problem For more than a decade, the UK has talked about how to build globally competitive technology companies. On most measures, that ambition has been achieved. The UK now produces companies capable of competing at the highest level, particularly in areas such as data, AI and enterprise infrastructure. But a structural problem remains. The UK is […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Toyo OE on new Mazda CX-5 Toyo Tire Corporation reports that its Open Country H/T tyre has been selected as original equipment (OE) for Mazda Motor Corporation’s CX-5 crossover SUV, which went on sale in March 2026 in the North American market. Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news UCSB joins California battery manufacturing collaboration The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is joining a new non-profit initiative aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of advanced battery technologies in the US.The collaboration centres on the newly launched Electrochemistry Foundry (ECF), which is developing what it describes as California’s first shared-use battery pilot manufacturing line. The initiative has received a $28 m… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Sailun Tyre partners Minrath Group German car dealership Minrath Group reports that it is expanding its replacement complete tyre and wheel business with Sailun’s range of summer, winter and all-season tyres. The Minrath Group is a leading automotive and service provider in the Lower Rhine area of Germany, operating 14 car dealerships and service points. Their portfolio includes sales of new and pre-owned cars, spare parts, afte… Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news ECITB Launches ‘Next-Generation Learning Identity’ Inspired by Video Games The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new digital learning “ecosystem” inspired by the look and feel of 3D gaming environments. ECITB World is the industry-led skills body’s new learning resource strand to sit within its award-winning e-learning portal – the Learning Experience Platform (LXP). Inspired by classic video games, learners enter a recognisable e… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news From plan to plug: A guide to EV charging for cities Rolling out EV charging in cities is notoriously difficult,., so Clean Cities have published a new guidebook titled ‘From Plan to Plug’ offering European cities a step‑by‑step solution to the most common barriers. The guide has examined the roll out of such infrastructure in 30 European cities, highlighting and drawing inspiration from, the success stories. […] Air Quality News · 21 May 2026 Industry news Brands choose low prices over living wage – report New report says fashion brands such as Zara, H&M, and Primark are still squeezing T-shirt prices to unsustainable levels, putting […] Ecotextile News · 21 May 2026 Industry news From Arctic Cold to Always-on Power: Neve Protects the Grid Cold climate and fast-changing demand make reliability and resilience central to utility operations in the Arctic, where severe disruptions can quickly escalate. Neve Oy, a Finnish utility that delivers electricity, heat, water and connectivity to the Arctic city of Rovaniemi, needed a way to anticipate transformer issues and maintain heat and power, and ABB delivered predictive monitoring that… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news G&G updates ink cartridge range G&G Image offers patented compatible inkjet cartridges for Brother LC556/LC572 series desktop printers that ensure reliable printing performance. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Saltigo Showcases Technological Expertise in Custom Manufacturing Complex molecules, rising quality requirements and reliable supply chains are changing the demands on the specialty chemicals industry. At the Chemspec Europe 2026 trade fair, Saltigo will demonstrate how complex chemical syntheses can be combined with industrially scalable production processes through its broad technology portfolio for custom manufacturing. Saltigo, a subsidiary of the special… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Canon launches new A4 laser printers The new devices offer fast print speeds, automatic two-sided printing and enhanced connectivity with a space-saving design. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 May 2026 Industry news TympaHealth secures £2m to scale ear and hearing health tech Ear and hearing health technology provider TympaHealth has secured a £2m Innovate UK loan to accelerate Tympa Assist, its AI-powered guidance platform for otoscopies, the medical examination of the ear. TympaHealth integrates high-definition digital otoscopy, AI-assisted image capture and wax assessment, hearing screening, microsuction capability, and cloud-based referral pathways into a single… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Sheffield Forgemasters Celebrates 90 Years of Spitfire Historic steel giant, Sheffield Forgemasters, is celebrating 90 years since the first Spitfire aircraft took to the skies thanks to its predecessor, Vickers-Armstrong Ltd. The Brightside Lane-based company is celebrating 250 years of history, including production of the famous Spitfire aircraft, which first took to the skies in 1936, eight years after Vickers-Armstrong purchased the company, re… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Rodriguez: Thin-Section Bearings and Value Added Products at ILA 2026 From June 10 to 14, 2026, Rodriguez will present selected precision bearing technology solutions at the ILA aerospace trade show in Berlin. The focus will be on Value Added Products (VAP) and versatile thin-section bearings that have proven themselves even in space applications. Thin-section bearings offer significant advantages, particularly in applications with limited installation space. The… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Ricoh recognised as Supplier Engagement Leader Ricoh announced it has been recognised as a 2025 Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, a global non-profit that operates an independent environmental disclosure system. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 May 2026 Industry news Man arrested in connection with illegal waste site on King’s Estate A man from Birmingham has been arrested in connection with an illegal waste site on the land owned by the King’s Estate. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 May 2026 Industry news EarthDaily Selected by National Reconnaissance Office EarthDaily Analytics (EarthDaily) announced it has been selected by the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to support the use of commercial multispectral Earth observation imagery under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). The contract, valued at $1.2 million, underscores the growing role of commercial providers in supporting U.S. government mis… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 May 2026 Industry news CUTHBERT IN BLOOM FOR FAMOUS FLOWER SHOW A giant topiary version of Aldi’s iconic Cuthbert cake has been spotted outside the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, arriving with a fresh summer glow-up in support of caterpillars everywhere. The appearance comes as this year’s show celebrates biodiversity, wildlife-friendly gardening, with what organisers have described as a “riot of colours” across show gardens and displays. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 May 2026 Industry news Nürburgring 24 Hours: The fortunes of racing provide exciting backdrop for Dunlop comeback Throngs of spirited motorsport fans is standard fare for the Nürburgring 24 Hours race, but marshals and support staff were quick to mention that this year felt different. They had a point, as despite unseasonably low temperatures and bouts of rain transforming grassy areas into music festival-grade mud, the venue was at Max capacity in 2026. Thanks in no small way to the presence of a four-tim… Tyrepress · 21 May 2026 Industry news Why Critical Mineral Stockpiling Is Becoming Essential The post Why Critical Mineral Stockpiling Is Becoming Essential appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 21 May 2026