Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Exchange for Change Releases New Material Specifications for DRS Containers The post Exchange for Change Releases New Material Specifications for DRS Containers appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 May 2026 Industry news Firm to showcase thermal efficiency solutions at World Biogas Expo This article contains sponsored content. Heat transfer specialists HRS Heat Exchangers will return to the World Biogas Expo this July, highlighting the importance of thermal and operational efficiency in biogas production. The event takes place during a period of heightened global energy volatility – underlining the role that anaerobic digestion and biomethane can play in […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 May 2026 Industry news Nine in ten brands exposed to prohibited cotton, warns report Brands are struggling to match rising transparency regulations with meaningful action, highlighting weaknesses in the global supply chain, a new report has revealed. Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Data: Retailers set for boost over May bank holiday Brits are set to spend majorly ahead of the long weekend at grocery retailers, according to the latest figures from intelligence payment platform Zilch. Last year the spend on the… Grocery Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Activists hand giant ‘cage-free keys’ to Britain’s prime ministers Animal welfare campaigners staged a symbolic protest in Parliament Square on Tuesday by placing giant keys beside statues of former British prime ministers to urge the Government to ban cages for laying hens. Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news CCC warns UK unprepared for escalating climate risks The UK must urgently accelerate climate adaptation measures and invest in new skills and training across the economy to cope with rising risks from heatwaves, flooding and drought, according to the Climate Change Committee’s latest assessment and industry leaders. In the new report, A Well-Adapted UK, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) warns that climate change […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 May 2026 Industry news Watercycle and Cylib partner on graphite and lithium recovery UK mineral recovery company Watercycle Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German battery recycling company Cylib GmbH to collaborate on graphite and lithium recovery from Cylib’s battery recycling operations.The agreement establishes a strategic material supply and technology integration framework focused on refining graphite materials and treating lithium-bearing … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Flea treatment poisoned landscapes – fixing the regulatory failure - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 20 May 2026 Industry news EnerVenue and Towngas Launch Pilot Energy Storage System EnerVenue has announced the operation of a pilot energy storage system in Jintan, Changzhou, China, owned and operated by Towngas—Hong Kong’s first public utility and one of China’s largest energy suppliers. The Towngas facility integrates on-site renewable energy generation with electric bus charging stations. It is here that EnerVenue is demonstrating the exceptional cycling capability of its… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 May 2026 Industry news FLIR, Quality Assurance Beyond Visual Inspection in Food & Beverage Manufacturing On a high-speed food and beverage line, small errors rarely stay small across the wider production environment. A slightly underfilled tray. A seal that doesn’t fully bond. A trace of product caught where it shouldn’t be. Individually, they seem minor. But multiplied across thousands of units per hour, they turn into waste, rework, complaints and sometimes recalls. And when that happens, it’s n… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Infrawatch raises £2.2m to build new category of cybersecurity platform Infrawatch has raised a $3m (£2.2m) pre-seed round to build out its internet infrastructure intelligence layer, a new category of cybersecurity platform. The startup gives security, fraud and investigations teams real-time visibility into the infrastructure powering cyber attacks, fraud and scams, phishing, and online abuse. Attackers constantly change tactics, accounts and payloads, but the in… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 May 2026 Industry news MAPALs OptiMill-HPC-Pocket – Efficient Pocket Plunge Milling The solid carbide milling cutters in the OptiMill-HPC-Pocket product family deliver maximum precision and efficiency in pocket milling and are extremely versatile. In April 2026, MAPAL added several new Z4 length variants to its portfolio and is now offering a very broad range for the cost-effective machining of steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium. The solid carbide milling cutters … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 May 2026 Industry news One hour of air pollution can measurably affect breathing A new study suggests that different kinds of air pollution may affect the brain and lungs in distinct ways, even after just one hour of exposure. The Universities of Manchester and Birmingham were involved in the research in which volunteers were exposed to several common pollution sources such as diesel exhaust, woodsmoke, cooking fumes and particles […] Air Quality News · 20 May 2026 Industry news Forristall Luke to retire as USTMA President & CEO Anne Forristall Luke will retire as President and CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) on 31 December 2026 after more than a decade of leadership. The association anticipates selecting her successor as CEO in October. In separate news, the USTMA has welcomed David Cichocki as the latest addition to its Board of Directors. Tyrepress · 20 May 2026 Industry news Walkers and Disney celebrate latest Star Wars release with on-pack promo Walkers Snacks has teamed up with ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ with an on-pack promotion and limited-edition movie themed packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Consumers can’t confidently identify legal nicotine pouches by packaging With seizures of illegal nicotine pouches rising over 1000% in parts of the UK, recognising legal, compliant products is now more important than ever. Packaging News (UK) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Doors open as The Recycler Live & Trade Days begins Visitors queued before opening as networking, meetings and presentations launched across three days in Dortmund today. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 May 2026 Industry news CircuitHub secures £21m to reshape electronics manufacturing CircuitHub has raised $28m (£21m) to expand its network of automated, software-driven factories for on-demand electronics manufacturing. CircuitHub’s Grid platform enables production from one to 10,000 units with a standard three-day turnaround and automated quoting. The company also helps hardware teams design, test and scale products at software speed. Engineers building self-driving cars, sa… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 May 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS Heat Exchangers highlight thermal efficiency solutions at World Biogas Expo MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS Heat Exchangers highlight thermal efficiency solutions at World Biogas Expo HRS Heat Exchangers, World Biogas Expo 2026, 8-9 July 2026, NEC Birmingham Heat transfer specialists HRS Heat Exchangers will return to the World Biogas Expo this July, highlighting the importance of thermal and operational efficiency in biogas production. The event… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Ardagh Glass Packaging launches transformation initiative Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) has announced the launch of Clearly Ardagh, a strategic initiative designed to transform its business, enhance its competitive position, and secure long-term success in the dynamic global glass packaging market. Packaging News (UK) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Eco Passport test results flag chemical risks New test data from Oeko-Tex highlights persistent failings on quinoline, aniline, DMFU and total fluorine in textile dyestuffs and auxiliaries […] Ecotextile News · 20 May 2026 Industry news Have businesses dropped the ball on salt? As research reveals high levels of salt in popular high street sandwiches, Sonia Pombo from the campaign group Action on Salt & Sugar tells Nick Hughes why it’s time to put this key nutrient back on the public health agenda Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Rethinking stretch wrapping: why efficiency matters more than ever David Hicklin, Antalis technical sales manager – packaging systems, looks at how stretch wrapping is under greater scrutiny as packaging companies search for meaningful cost savings and operational efficiencies AT Antalis Packaging, true optimisation is not about simply reducing film usage. It is about applying the right film, in the right way, with the right […] Packaging Scotland · 20 May 2026 Industry news Macpac hails benefits of Sulapac thermoformable wood-polymer composite MACPAC has announced the availability of Sulapac Flow 1.7, a thermoformable wood-polymer composite material. Developed by Helsinki-based Sulapac Ltd, the award-winning material is produced from biodegradeable biopolymers and wood dust, and can be shaped ‘as easily’ as traditional plastics – making it suited to luxury packaging solutions. Sulapac’s wood-polymer blend is said to offer a […] Packaging Scotland · 20 May 2026 Industry news Superdrug unveils Switchboard charity campaign Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has unveiled the return of its fundraising campaign to raise money for Switchboard’s LGBTQIA+ support line. This is the second time the retailer has paired up with the charity through digital micro-donation charity Pennies. Consumer’s will be able to donate 20p at cash points from 20 May until 14 July.... Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Report: Auditing the actions of the UK’s top polluters The Surfers Against Sewage Brand audit - developed with research by Resource Futures - delves into the activities of UK's top packaging polluters and asks what action is needed to address this crisis. Resource Futures · 20 May 2026 Industry news Domino joins circular recycling push Close the Loop expands industrial recycling programme through new Domino partnership. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Stripe & Stare partners with Freddie’s Flowers to celebrate Chelsea in Bloom Lingerie brand Stripe & Stare and Freddie’s Flowers have partnered to pair underwear with flowers over the Chelsea Flower Show week. Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news App flags PFAS and microplastics in clothing Garment‑scanning app that rates clothing for PFAS and microplastic risk is aiming to bring ingredient‑style transparency to everyday textiles CHARLOTTE […] Ecotextile News · 20 May 2026 Industry news The Power of Choice Architecture: apetito Cuts Carbon with ‘Green Brochure’ Leading meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods has showcased how smart use of choice architecture can deliver meaningful carbon reduction of more than 500 tonnes of CO2e per year Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli shareholders’ agreement expires The shareholders’ agreement concerning Pirelli & C. S.p.A. governance expired on 18 May 2026 and has not been renewed. Notice of the agreement’s termination was filed with the Milan-Monza-Brianza-Lodi Companies Register yesterday, with a formal announcement being published in Italian newspaper Milano Finanza today in accordance with Article 129 of Consob’s Issuers’ Regulation. Tyrepress · 20 May 2026 Industry news Primer raises £75m to accelerate US expansion London-based payments infrastructure firm Primer has closed a $100m (£75m) Series C funding round as it continues to build the AI-enabled operating layer for global payments and finance. Primer offers customers unified infrastructure for global payments. For finance and payments teams, the single platform strives to reduce complexity, improve performance and capture more revenue. The […] The po… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 May 2026 Industry news BrewDog unveils football focused summer campaign BrewDog has unveiled a multi-channel summer marketing campaign titled “Underdog” which focuses on centring the beer as a staple part of international football and match day experiences. The campaign is… Grocery Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Battery suspected after fire breaks out at Suez Poole site A fire at a Suez UK recycling facility in Poole prompted a major emergency response yesterday (19 May 2026), with nine fire crews sent to tackle the blaze. The fire broke out at the company’s depot on Mannings Heath Road at around 12.33pm, sending large plumes of smoke across the surrounding industrial estate. According to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2026 Industry news Canon named Supplier Engagement Leader Canon Inc. announced that it has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader in the 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment, conducted by the U.K.-based non-profit organisation CDP, for the fifth time. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Retail media expert Alex Knapman on why retail media will ‘fundamentally reshape’ advertising For the past five years, retail media has been one of the most talked-about developments in advertising, writes Alex Knapman, retail media lead at Halford’s and consultant at SG Retail. And yet, for all the excitement, we are starting to hear sceptical voices argue that the revolution has been overhyped. Yes, they say, it’s growing... Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Lucy & Yak to turn stores into ‘preloved hubs’ Fashion brand Lucy & Yak is turning its stores into dedicated preloved hubs for a weekend this May, as it celebrates second-hand shopping with communities across the UK. Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Nurses take legal action over exposure to ‘gas and air’ Over 100 maternity staff are taking legal action against an NHS trust in Essex following concerns over exposure to nitrous oxide. An independent review – carried out two years ago – found Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust ‘failed to act with candour’ and was slow to respond to warnings about potentially dangerous levels […] Air Quality News · 20 May 2026 Industry news Industrial Accelerator Act: energy storage sector warns EU on “Made in Europe” rules Trade association Energy Storage Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, but warned that parts of the legislation could unintentionally slow the deployment of battery energy storage systems unless significant changes are made.In a . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5 article limit. Sign up to continue… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Supermarkets urged to cap food prices in return for packaging policy relief The UK Government is pushing UK supermarkets to cap food prices in exchange for easing packaging policies, according to multiple reports. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 May 2026