Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Video: Vanessa Havard-Williams on the Transition Finance Guidelines - Environmental Finance Environmental Finance · 13 May 2026 Industry news I2r invests in advanced vision technology I2r Packaging Solutions has made a significant investment in advanced vision inspection technology across its manufacturing operations. Packaging News (UK) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Why the UK wind industry needs circularity Much has been written about the short term impact of the war in Iran and the havoc it’s wreaking on fuel prices. But Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, is quite certain what the long term impact will be. It will be […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 13 May 2026 Industry news White Horse Reservoir given green light from regulators to progress towards planning The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its final decision confirming that the White Horse Reservoir – formerly known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option, or […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news King’s Speech advances water reform, but The Rivers Trust says rivers need urgent protection The Rivers Trust has said that whilst it is pleased to know that the King’s Speech today is due to include the Water Reform Bill, the promise of new laws […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news SEPA sets out water quality priorities in latest operating plan as the agency marks its 30th anniversary year The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published its Annual Operating Plan for 2026–27, outlining a programme of work focused on climate resilience, water environment protection and regulatory modernisation across […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news RAPID backs contingency planning for Severn to Thames Transfer The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has endorsed continued risk-reduction work on the proposed Severn to Thames Transfer (STT) scheme, while confirming that full development should only proceed […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news High bathing water quality maintained in Ireland in 2025, despite increased pressure from heavy rainfall The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2025 which shows that water quality at most of Ireland’s bathing waters was of a high […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news Goplasticpallets.com launches bale arm crates Goplasticpallets.com has launched two new bale arm crates, designed to help retailers and fulfilment centres optimise their supply chains and maximise storage space across their facilities. Packaging News (UK) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Driving growth through skills: regional leaders join forces at Anglian Water’s Skills for a Thriving East Summit How do we ensure that the East of England has the skills it needs to take advantage of the opportunities ahead? That was the question debated by over 100 senior […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news Updates to the Board of Natural England Two new appointments and one reappointment have been made to the Board of Natural England. Kate Gibson and Rachel Danemann have been newly appointed to the Board for three-year terms, […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news Property flood resilience still held back by evidence gaps, government-backed research warns Property flood resilience (PFR) measures could play a far greater role in helping communities adapt to rising flood risk across the UK, but major gaps in evidence, public understanding and […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news New framework proposed to strengthen understanding of coastal erosion risks A major government-backed research project has proposed a new national framework for monitoring coastal change across England and Wales, amid growing concerns over erosion, climate pressures and risks to coastal […] Water Magazine · 13 May 2026 Industry news Why Virgin Media O2 is rethinking its ESG strategy with ‘responsible business’ The telecoms giant has this week (12 May) unveiled its Responsible Business Plan. A shift from the traditional corporate ESG strategy, the company's chief sustainability officer Dana Haidan breaks down what the new plan entails – and how it ensures sustainability is a business-wide drive. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 12 May 2026 Industry news What really happens to clothes in the circular economy? Nearly a truckload of textile waste is generated in the EU every second, and only 1% of this waste currently gets recycled back into new clothing, with the rest either ending up in landfill within Europe, or exported to markets in Africa and Asia. Here, edie examines what actually happens to clothing after it is discarded. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 12 May 2026 Industry news Amcor pledges packaging support for expanded Ocado refill trial MRW Amcor pledges packaging support for expanded Ocado refill trial Online retailer extends pre-filled containers to 90% of its customer base, saying the project would "redefine" the nature of packaging Amcor pledges packaging support for expanded Ocado refill trial Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 May 2026 Industry news US EPA delays TCE ban again as battery separator industry seeks breathing room The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has again delayed parts of its ban on trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic solvent that remains important in several industrial applications including the manufacture of battery separators for lead-acid batteries.The latest postponement pushes the effective date for certain exemption conditions to May 18, 2026, while litigation over the agency's 2024… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Pidigi rescues Sympatex from insolvency Italian materials supplier Pidigi acquires insolvent membrane specialist Sympatex Technologies in an asset deal, saving jobs but shedding a quarter […] Ecotextile News · 12 May 2026 Industry news UK recycling infrastructure under pressure amid rising costs and policy changes UK infrastructure should be primed to support a wave of policy initiatives that may increase demand to recycle flexible plastic packaging domestically, according to David Gudgeon, Head of External Affairs at Eurokey, a brand by Reconomy. Packaging News (UK) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Flail Collector Mower: Efficient Vegetation Management with Debris CollectionIntroduction: Canadian Site Maintenance Demands Canadian industrial facilities require regular vegetation management around buildings, parking lots, and storage yards. Traditional mowers leave clippings that create slip hazards and fire risks. A flail collector mower cuts grass and simultaneously collects debris. This equipment serves warehouses, distribution centers, and airports where clean surfaces are essential for safety. Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news Lunar batteries: ees challenges universities to power moon habitats Europe’s battery and energy storage sector is set to turn its attention skyward this summer, with a lunar energy supply challenge forming one of the centrepieces of ees Europe 2026 in Munich.Organisers of the exhibition, which runs from June 23–25 at Messe München as part of The smarter E Europe 2026, said the “ees Island… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Plastic Energy fighting insolvency after ‘European downturn’ MRW Plastic Energy fighting insolvency after ‘European downturn’ Administrators will attempt to find a buyer for firm’s assets and patents after cash flow problems left it facing financial collapse Plastic Energy fighting insolvency after ‘European downturn’ Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 May 2026 Industry news WRAP partners on contractual tool to spur food waste reduction MRW WRAP partners on contractual tool to spur food waste reduction Work with The Chancery Lane Project group has outlined legal commitments that can be adopted by businesses to reduce the cost and emissions from waste food in their supply chains WRAP partners on contractual tool to spur food waste reduction Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Lead Oxide Production Line Guaranteed for a Lifetime | Superior Performance & Certified Parameters . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5 article limit. Sign up to continue reading To get limitless access to all our free news articles, sign up for a free account. Or you can upgrade to a Premium account to access all our Premium articles too. View Subscription Options Already Subscribed?… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Operations start at Grundon’s Bristol Waste Transfer Station The post Operations start at Grundon’s Bristol Waste Transfer Station appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 12 May 2026 Industry news Bear-Machines wins Innovation Award Participants at the NeoCargo Innovation Day 2026 presented Bear-Cut with the Innovation Award 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive Innovation and Sustainability Award for Bear-Machines. At NeoCargo’s Innovation Day 2026 – NeoCargo being an IT specialist and independent provider of a transport management platform – Bear-Machines was presented with the Innovation Award 2026. Following a pitch … Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news Can cloud seeding save us from water bankruptcy? We’ve long tried to control the weather by engineering rainfall. Now such cloud-seeding efforts are escalating, creating conflict between countries and stoking conspiracy theories. But do they work? New Scientist — Environment · 12 May 2026 Industry news Soy sustainability at a crossroads Jonathan Gorman from the UK Soy Manifesto highlights the current risk to food businesses sourcing soy from the key Amazon region and discusses the potential for alternative feed sources to replace soy at scale Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Spinout scores funding for clean data centre energy tech H2CHP, a Durham University spinout developing clean electric generators for data centres and other energy intensive sites, has secured a £1.5m investment round. The company is offering what it calls “fuel-flexible” technology, wherein high-efficiency generators can be run on hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels and e-fuels, mitigating supply-chain risks and reducing emissions with the goal of also […] T… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Stay Connected – Giti Tire at TTC 2026 Giti Tire’s message to its partners at The Tire Cologne 2026 is Stay Connected, and it will showcase this via OEM placements, sustainability, new products and motorsport. Visit Hall: 7.1 / Stand: C030 D039 between 7 and 9 June to find out more. Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news State of Knowledge research on tyre wear emissions finds human health impacts ‘inconclusive’ At the end of April, researchers published the final instalment of a three-part scientific State of Knowledge (SoK) paper series on tyre wear emissions. The research concludes that, while the understanding of tyre wear emissions has advanced, current data to quantify human health impacts attributable to tyre wear emissions remains “inconclusive”. The review found that differences in sampling ap… Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news HSE move to protect workers from silicosis The Health and Safety Executive has announced a crackdown on unsafe engineered stone cutting practices, unveiling new guidance and a nationwide inspection campaign aimed at tackling the growing threat of silicosis among workers. The regulator confirmed yesterday (11th May) that dry cutting of engineered stone is now considered unacceptable, warning that the process exposes workers […] Air Quality News · 12 May 2026 Industry news Ravenwood conference highlights growth of linerless labelling tech RAVENWOOD Packaging has announced it has reinforced the accelerating global adoption of linerless labelling technology at its World Conference 2026. Held at the Athenaeum and Ravenwood HQ in Bury St Edmunds, the conference brought together machinery distributors, printer partners and industry experts. A central theme was the rapid global growth of linerless technology. While the […] Packaging Scotland · 12 May 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change Sets Out New RVM Rules, Exemptions and Retailer Support The post Exchange for Change Sets Out New RVM Rules, Exemptions and Retailer Support appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 12 May 2026 Industry news UK government to strengthen cyber defences against AI-enabled threats Businesses across the UK are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences as the government takes action to protect the economy and essential services from fast-evolving cyber threats. Ministers are urging organisations across the economy to boost their resilience by signing up to a Cyber Resilience Pledge launching later this year. The pledge sets out […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Del Monte unveils campaign partnership with tennis player Mimi Xu Fresh produce brand Del Monte has launched a new campaign partnership with British tennis player Mimi Xu made in collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The partnership is part… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Company Shop Group builds new redistribution centre UK surplus redistributor Company Shop Group has announced plans to open a new redistribution centre which handles frozen products as part of a multi-million-pound investment. The new 73,007 sq ft… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Asahi Kasei to exit styrene monomer production Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, has announced plans to streamline operations at its Mizushima Works by fiscal 2030. Within that, there are specific plans to exit styrene monomer production – a key ingredient in S-SBR used in tyre production. These measures, targeted for completion by fiscal 2030, align with the January 2026-announced cessation of ethylene production at Asahi Kasei Mi… Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news Gibraltar faces scrutiny over decades of untreated sewage discharges into Mediterranean Gibraltar has come under renewed environmental scrutiny following reports that the British overseas territory has discharged untreated sewage directly into the Mediterranean Sea for decades because it has never operated a wastewater treatment plant. An investigation published by The Guardian on 6 May said wastewater from Gibraltar’s population of almost 40,000 residents and businesses is […] Envirotec Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news Environment Agency launches river ecosystem mapping tool for England The Environment Agency has published a new open-data mapping platform designed to show how rivers across England support ecosystem services and where interventions may be needed to improve environmental outcomes. The tool, known as the Ecosystem Service Map Explorer (ESME), was released on 11 May as part of the agency’s Riverine Natural Capital Condition and […] Envirotec Magazine · 12 May 2026