Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Dry weather prompts SEPA to remind abstractors to plan ahead SEPA is encouraging abstractors who take water from Scotland’s rivers, lochs and groundwater for activities such as irrigation and industrial processes to review equipment, contingency plans and water efficiency measures following continued […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Native species return as rare chalk stream brought back to life after major restoration project Native species like brown trout and water voles are able to return to the River Beane in Hertfordshire after a major restoration project removed historic barriers that had disrupted their […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Londoners encouraged to discover their local rivers as festival returns Londoners are being encouraged to reconnect with their local rivers as part of this year’s London Rivers Week 2026, marking a decade of connecting people with the capital’s waterways. Running […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Amcor launches 38mm container handle for beverage market Amcor has launched a new 38mm carry handle for PET containers. Packaging News (UK) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Plant Manager - Beddington Job Details - Viridor Viridor · 14 May 2026 Industry news CEng via the Technical Report Route - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 14 May 2026 Industry news How a Shed Fixed Me By Glenn Johnson The post How a Shed Fixed Me By Glenn Johnson appeared first on UKMSA Men's Sheds Association . UK Men's Sheds Association · 14 May 2026 Industry news EU urged to exclude incinerator bottom ash from circular plans MRW EU urged to exclude incinerator bottom ash from circular plans Campaigners say encouraging reuse of EfW residues under the Circular Economy Act could ‘normalise’ dispersal of toxic substances EU urged to exclude incinerator bottom ash from circular plans Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme MRW Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme Organisations such as the merged FareShare and The Felix Project charities, as well as WRAP, have outlined support for programme looking at coordinating national food waste reduction plan Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Getting More Value From Your Double Materiality Assessment Discover how a Double Materialty Assessment can strengthen reporting, integrate risk, and bridge CSRD and ISSB. Anthesis Group · 14 May 2026 Industry news Circular power projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners MRW Circular power projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners Ceremony held in association with MRW saw 22 Prizes being awarded to reflect efforts in pushing better practice in the sustainable management of power Circular power projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news EU launches public consultation on Birds and Habitats Directives The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, inviting citizens and stakeholders to share their views on how these key environmental laws are working. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli develops two bespoke P Zero OE fitments for BMW iX3 Pirelli has developed two original equipment tyre fitments for the new BMW iX3, the first model based on the car maker’s Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform. The supplier says both tyres were engineered specifically for the vehicle, but with different priorities: one version of the P Zero focuses on handling and dynamic performance, while a second fitment based on the P Zero E is intended to … Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news Alsym sodium-ion batteries chosen by Mojave Desert BESS developer US-based Alsym Energy has signed a strategic partnership with California renewable energy developer Juniper Energy to deploy 500MWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) across California, in what the companies describe as a move away from lithium-ion chemistries in high-temperature environments.The agreement centres on Alsym’s non-flammable Na-Series sodium-ion batteries, which t… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news PartsInMotion expands motorcycle parts range with new brake, battery brands PartsInMotion.co.uk has expanded its motorcycle parts offer with the addition of braking brands TRW and Brembo, plus Yuasa and O/L batteries. The online distributor says the move is intended to help workshops and motorcycle specialists meet seasonal demand as more bikes return to the road after winter. Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli highlights Nürburgring 24 Hours line-up and partner liveries Pirelli says a number of high-profile entries in this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours will run on its tyres, including several GT3 contenders in the SP9 class as well as multiple GT4 cars. Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news Continental appoints Tom Godwin national sales manager for specialty segments in UK and Ireland Continental has appointed Tom Godwin as national sales manager for its Earthmover, MPT and Military tyre business across the UK and Ireland. Godwin moves into the role from Continental’s agricultural tyres business in the UK and Ireland. The company said the appointment reflects its view that there are longer-term growth opportunities in commercial specialty tyres across the region. Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news IKEA Second-hand | Buy & sell pre-loved furniture - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 May 2026 Industry news Pepsi launches ice-cream flavoured trio range Pepsi has launched a range of ice-cream inspired flavours for summer, with three variants: Cherry & Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple and Salted Caramel Ice Cream. The new offering aims to give… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Mars unveils Galaxy Hot Chocolate and Toppings sachets Mars Drinks & Treats has launched two Galaxy Hot Chocolate dual-sachet products as part of the brand’s expansion into a new category. The new product combines the popular hot chocolate… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Government and Wayve to accelerate self-driving in Britain The government has signed a formal partnership with Wayve, one of the UK’s leading artificial intelligence scale-ups, in a move designed to put Britain at the forefront of next-generation self-driving technology. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Department for Business and Trade and the autonomous driving pioneer aims to deepen collaboration on research, support responsible […] Environment Journal · 14 May 2026 Industry news Humanoid signs deal with Schaeffler to deploy thousands of human-like robots UK AI and robotics startup Humanoid has signed a phased deployment and supply agreement with Schaeffler to integrate humanoid robots directly into live manufacturing operations. The initial deployment phase, running from December 2026 through June 2027, will take place across two Schaeffler sites in Germany. Schaeffler is a motion technology manufacturer for the automotive, aerospace […] The po… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Grupo Andres bringing ‘strong presence’ to Tire Cologne 2026 Neumaticos Andres, part of Grupo Andres – a leading European tyre distributor – has shared details of its plans for taking part in The Tire Cologne 2026. The company’s participation reportedly forms part of Grupo Andres’ strategy to strengthen its position in international markets. It also reflects its commitment to “staying close to the trends, manufacturers, operators and professionals shapin… Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news MPMA General Line Sector Committee Minutes, 26 March 2026 The post MPMA General Line Sector Committee Minutes, 26 March 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Businesses rail against reuse More than 100 businesses – including foodservice and drinks companies like McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International, Heineken, Carlsberg, Coca-Cola and Molson Coors – are putting pressure on the European Commission to postpone some of its most ambitious packaging regulations Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Dukosi cell monitoring system adopted for China electric vessel project Scottish battery management specialist Dukosi has announced that its Dukosi Cell Monitoring System (DKCMS) has been deployed in what the company describes as China’s first all-battery new energy vessel using the technology. The project combines Dukosi’s chip-on-cell architecture and C-SynQ communication protocol with a contactless battery management system developed by Chinese marine battery sp… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news 1 in 5 MPs now support our Repair & Reuse Declaration With broad public support and growing parliamentary backing, where is the government’s long-awaited Circular Economy Growth Plan? The Restart Project · 14 May 2026 Industry news BrewDog expands RTD range with new Wonderland Cocktails BrewDog has unveiled two new ready-to-drink cocktails which were inspired by nostalgic flavours: Pear Drop Margarita and Fizzy Toffee Apple Martini. The new range is set to launch across Sainsbury’s… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Co-op set to open university stores in Glasgow and Birmingham Co-op has announced an agreement with the University of Birmingham and the University of Glasgow to expand its stores in time for the new academic year. The move aims to… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Kroo Bank enters funding partnership with bridging lender Glenhawk UK digital bank Kroo has completed a loan portfolio acquisition and entered into a forward flow funding arrangement with specialist bridging lender Glenhawk to support future lending across the UK property market. Under the agreement, Kroo will acquire an existing portfolio of Glenhawk loans while also funding a portion of future bridge loan originations through […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Can regenerative agriculture seize the moment? Join Footprint and Nestlé Professional during London Climate Action Week for an expert roundtable exploring how regenerative agriculture can scale across the food system amid growing market and climate pressures Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Re-shop and Re-use online - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 May 2026 Industry news From creativity to reality: the technical expertise underpinning paper packaging renaissance By Genevieve Scullion, senior technical specialist at James Cropper Paper & Packaging PAPER has been a vessel of creativity for thousands of years. Poems, plays, paintings, ancient arts like origami, and the spread of literacy itself all owe a lot to this versatile material. And the creative potential of paper isn’t just being explored in […] Packaging Scotland · 14 May 2026 Industry news Will burying dead trees after a wildfire keep their carbon locked up? Partially burnt trees still standing after a wildfire are typically felled and burned, but a US start-up claims burying them instead will trap the carbon underground for centuries New Scientist — Environment · 14 May 2026 Industry news Governments are backing agentic AI While much of the world has rushed to embrace AI, perhaps the most enthusiastic users are governments themselves. Certainly, in the UK, the government has made clear not only its support for the sector as a route towards economic growth but has emphatically advocated for its use across public services. As the public sector continues […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Sunlight tech targets dye pollution Birmingham team pioneers sunlight-driven 2D catalysts to break down toxic textile dyes and other industrial chemicals in wastewater BIRMINGHAM — […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Pakistan’s Li-ion sector: assembly or manufacturing? Pakistan’s nascent lithium-ion battery manufacturing sector appears to be gathering momentum, with multiple projects now being announced in and around Karachi – although there is ambiguity over what is true “manufacturing” and what is merely pack assembly. One of the latest companies to emerge is Zilo Energy, which this week claimed to have installed “Pakistan’s… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Apollo Tyres Q4 FY26 revenue up 14% Apollo Tyres Ltd's board has approved audited financial results for the fourth quarter (January to March) and the financial year 2025–26, showing consolidated revenues from operations across geographies grew 9 per cent in the full year to 284.71 billion rupees (£2.20 billion; €2.56 billion; $2.99 billion). In the fourth quarter, revenue was up 14 per cent at 73.36 billion rupees (£566.7 million… Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news Kuusakoski acquires full ownership of SWEEEP Kuusakoski Kuusakoski has acquired full ownership of SWEEEP Kuusakoski after purchasing the remaining 39% shareholding in the UK-based WEEE recycler. The Finnish recycling company previously held a 61% majority stake in SWEEEP Kuusakoski, which operates one of the UK’s largest waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling facilities. The deal comes from a partnership that began in … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Deliveroo tests two new app platform upgrades Deliveroo has launched two new platform upgrades this week to give shoppers more choice from high street restaurants and shops. The first feature named ‘Bundles’ allows customers to shop from… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026