Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Hollingsworth & Vose GEM plate technology wins BCI Innovation Award GEM, a novel lead-acid battery plate architecture developed by Hollingsworth & Vose, in collaboration with New Zealand-based ArcActive, won the top Innovation Award at the 2026 Battery Council International (BCI) Convention in Nashville on Monday.The award, named in honour of Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz of East Penn Manufacturing, was presented by her son, Matt Miksiewicz. The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Andy Armstrong Appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland Factory automation specialist FANUC has named Andy Armstrong as the new Managing Director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately. With a long history in the automation sector and over 40 years’ experience in engineering & sales, Andy has spent the past two years as Vice Managing Director for FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland. Andy’s new appointment will see him continue the positive step… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Delta XD Expand Relationship with ZEISS as a #HandsOnMetrology Partner Delta XD Limited has further strengthened its partnership with ZEISS, announcing its appointment as an official #HandsOnMetrology partner for the UK and Ireland. Building on its 2025 appointment as a ZEISS Certified Metrology Partner for the 3D Testing portfolio, Delta XD is enlarging its scope to include the #HandsOnMetrology optical 3D scanning range. This expansion reflects the company’s lon… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 May 2026 Industry news FCC and Biffa submit AI-derived waste composition data to EA MRW FCC and Biffa submit AI-derived waste composition data to EA Firms submit Q1 compliance reports to Environment Agency using data compiled with Greyparrot’s AI camera systems FCC and Biffa submit AI-derived waste composition data to EA Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 6 May 2026 Industry news 50 organisations urge Defra to end Circular Economy Growth Plan delay A coalition of 50 organisations has written to Defra, calling for the Circular Economy Growth Plan (CEGP) to be published without further delay. The letter, addressed to Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, warns that continued uncertainty risks undermining business confidence and slowing progress towards a more resource-efficient UK economy. Originally scheduled for publication in Autumn 2025,… letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2026 Industry news Fintech funding tumbles in new quarterly figures UK fintech funding dropped significantly in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest quarterly report from data intelligence platform Tracxn. According to the report, UK fintechs raised $741m (£544.2m) in the first three months of the year, a decline of 43% compared with the last quarter of 2025. The amount of funding […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 May 2026 Industry news How AI is helping UK operators automate Environment Agency compliance reporting The UK’s waste streams are beginning to change, and forward-thinking organisations have already begun to adapt.  Greyparrot blog · 6 May 2026 Industry news Michelin holds 2026 guidance despite currency-led Q1 sales decline Michelin has reported first-quarter 2026 sales of €6.17 billion, down 5.4 per cent year-on-year. The tyre maker attributes the decrease entirely to exchange rates, with revenue stable at constant exchange rates as the euro strengthened against the US dollar and most other currencies. The group has not published a first quarter net profit figure but confirms that its 2026 profit guidance remains… Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Maryland maps EV battery risks and backs recyclers in new safety framework Maryland’s lithium-ion battery safety report delivers a detailed, practical roadmap for managing EV batteries, recognising recyclers’ role while addressing safety, cost and market challenges. Auto Recycling World · 6 May 2026 Industry news Transense launches high-pressure tyre inspection tool Transense Technologies plc’s Translogik division has launched the TLGX HP, a high-pressure, Bluetooth connected tyre inspection tool for specialist vehicles and aircraft tyres. The TLGX HP expands the pressure range of the TLGX platform from 150 psi (10 bar) to 350 psi (24 bar), opening new opportunities across high-performance automotive fleets, off-highway machinery and aircraft tyres, where … Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Guidance aims to help cities in Nepal, Ethiopia and Malawi to cut air pollution and cool overheating streets Air pollution is estimated to cause around 48,881 adult deaths a year in Nepal1 and more than 25,000 deaths in Ethiopia,2 alongside significant health harm across Malawi’s fast-growing cities. To combat this, researchers from the University of Surrey have developed three new evidence-based toolkits, co-authored with local partners in each country, to help planners and […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news B-Parts records 51% growth in 2025 and reaches a new record B-Parts reported 51% growth in 2025, driven by organic expansion, strong European performance and rapid US growth. With more than 15 million parts in stock and a broader supplier network, the company is strengthening its role in the circular automotive parts market. Auto Recycling World · 6 May 2026 Industry news Huge landslide in Alaska caused 481m-high tsunami When the slope of a mountain above Tracy Arm fjord, in Alaska, gave way on 10 August 2025, 64 million cubic metres of rock fell into the fjord, causing a 5.4 magnitude seismic event New Scientist — Environment · 6 May 2026 Industry news Four sentenced to prison for ruthless waste-dump operation across London Four men have been sentenced following a major Environment Agency investigation into organised illegal waste dumping across six London sites. The case highlights the serious cost of waste crime for landowners, communities and compliant operators. ATF Professional · 6 May 2026 Industry news Antalis launches new premium packaging offering for firms of all sizes ANTALIS Packaging has launched a new end-to-end packaging solution for businesses looking to review, redesign and manage branded packaging across their operations. The premium packaging solution is aimed at firms of all sizes, e-commerce retailers, and specialist businesses. The service begins with a consultative packaging audit, where the Antalis team reviews a company’s existing packaging […] Packaging Scotland · 6 May 2026 Industry news Methane from landfills and coal mines to be included in satellite monitoring programme Landfills and coal mines will now come under the scrutiny of the UN’s satellite methane emissions monitoring programme for the first time, UNEP announced on 4 May. The plan to broaden the remit of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), run by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), beyond its traditional focus on oil and gas […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news Hunter drives luxury packaging innovation with Halo MK1 Limited Edition HUNTER Luxury has teamed up with Jack Daniel’s to bring to life Halo MK1 Limited Edition, a secondary pack inspired by the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and Formula 1’s most significant safety innovation, the Halo device. The release, built for collectors and enthusiasts, debuted at the Miami Grand Prix. Developed in collaboration with brand […] Packaging Scotland · 6 May 2026 Industry news Nordic Council calls for action on greenwashing Proposal to tackle greenwashing and overconsumption in the fashion industry has been unanimously adopted by the Nordic Council COPENHAGEN — […] Ecotextile News · 6 May 2026 Industry news TireCheck demonstrating its intelligent tyre technology at Tire Cologne From 9-11 June 2026, TireCheck will show its solutions and efficient tyre testing technology at The Tire Cologne. Situated in Hall 08.1, Booth B023, TireCheck invites visitors to “experience how TireCheck brings transparency and efficiency to TPMS and tyre management – practical, precise and scalable”, adding: Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Interconnect Solutions Group acquires interconnect specialist The Lodge Group The Interconnect Solutions Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Lodge Group Limited (and its subsidiaries FC Lane Electronics Ltd & Weald Electronics Ltd), a UK based supplier of electrical interconnect products. The Lodge Group brings deep expertise and a strong reputation for excellent customer service, value-add capability and speed to market. A warm welcome to all our new c… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Nissan merges UK car production lines, cuts 900 European jobs Nissan reports that it will stop using one of its UK production lines and will be cutting 900 jobs in Europe. On 5 May, the carmaker told journalists that it will be merging two of the lines at its Sunderland factory that make the Leaf, Juke and Qashqai models. However, no jobs are expected to be cut there. Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news UK government funds battery recycling consortium A consortium of UK organisations as secured government funding for a project to develop lithium-ion battery recycling technology. Currently, the UK is heavily reliant on foreign imports for battery production and recycling, leaving the country’s supply of batteries extremely exposed to geopolitical shocks. So far, early efforts have been made to establish a circular economy […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Walkers unveils World Cup packs featuring football legends SELECTED packets of Walkers, Doritos, and Wotsits are to feature QR codes giving shoppers the chance to win instant prizes in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Football legends such as Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, and David Beckham will feature on packs of Walkers’ core 150g sharing range as well as TV adverts, which […] Packaging Scotland · 6 May 2026 Industry news One Planet Pizza renews Asda retail listing One Planet Pizza has expanded its partnership with Asda and has secured a third listing at the supermarket retailer’s frozen meat-free aisle. The new product is set to launch in… Grocery Gazette · 6 May 2026 Industry news UK startup claims breakthrough in high-temperature solar heat for industry A UK-based concentrated solar thermal startup, Odqa, has announced two technology milestones it says could help heavy industry reduce reliance on fossil fuels for high-temperature processes. The company reported that it has successfully generated air temperatures of 800°C using concentrated solar power and applied the heat in an industrial process — a level required for […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass is still an essential read This 2013 book by an Indigenous botanist is a quietly urgent act of healing that forces Western science to look at the world in a different way New Scientist — Environment · 6 May 2026 Industry news UK electric vehicle registrations pass two million for the first time The number of electric vehicles registered on UK roads has passed two million for the first time, according to new Department for Transport (DfT) figures. The DfT said 2,012,000 zero emission vehicles were licensed in the UK at the end of December 2025, up 31.2% year-on-year. Of these, 1,874,000 were classed as road using vehicles, […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news CTE Advanced Technologies Limited Awarded King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade CTE Advanced Technologies Ltd, a UK-based engineering partner delivering high performance fluid and thermal system solutions for ultra-high-performance vehicles, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade (2026). The award recognises exceptional international growth, underpinned by more than two decades of engineering excellence. Founded in 2006, CTE has evolved… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Industry groups warn early EV road tax could backfire badly Introducing a new road tax on electric vehicles in 2028 could cost the UK economy nearly £5 billion – more than the policy is expected to raise in its first three years – according to research by trade association BEAMA. The warning centres on the planned Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), a pay-per-mile charge that […] Air Quality News · 6 May 2026 Industry news ECITB Develops Upskill Programme Amid 47% Increase in Demand for Welders An upskill welding programme has been developed to help address a predicted 47% increase in demand for welders across the engineering construction industry (ECI). The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) Labour Forecasting Tool predicts that the number of welders required in the ECI could rise to more than 2,150 by 2030, up from 1,470 in 2025. To help tackle this industry-… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 May 2026 Industry news CIWM and RWM launch flagship networking event for 2026 CIWM and the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) Expo have unveiled a new networking event to bring together professionals from across the recycling and waste management sector. RWM Connect 2026 will take place on Wednesday 16 September at The Vox Conference Venue, Birmingham, bringing together an expected audience of 900 industry figures for the sector’s ultimate social and networking event. Hel… letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2026 Industry news Grundon funds local environmental projects across Oxfordshire The post Grundon funds local environmental projects across Oxfordshire appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 6 May 2026 Industry news Sulzer Signs Long-Term Agreement with Aramco Sulzer has signed a long-term Corporate Procurement Agreement (CPA) with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. The agreement sets a framework for the supply of centrifugal pumps, spare parts, and aftermarket services across Aramco’s global operations under a five-year strategic partnership, with an option to extend for an additional three years. A shared … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 May 2026 Industry news German institute claims cellulose breakthrough DITF project produces yarns from regional beech wood using a closed-loop ionic liquid process — a potential low-impact alternative to […] Ecotextile News · 6 May 2026 Industry news Amcor enters talks to sell €300m waste arm Packaging company Amcor has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its waste management unit ESE World to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners. The unit generates approximately €300 million (£260 million) in annual revenues, manufacturing plastic and steel waste containers and providing associated waste management services for local authorities and private waste firms in countries … … letsrecycle.com News · 6 May 2026 Industry news Odysea partners with Waitrose to launch Sheep’s Milk Feta Greek and Mediterranean fine food manufacturer Odysea has partnered with Waitrose to launch a co-branded Sheep’s Milk Feta. This move comes as the demand for premium feta products for everyday… Grocery Gazette · 6 May 2026 Industry news British Business Bank commits £1m to tackling gender funding gap The British Business Bank has committed an initial £1m to co-invest with Angel Academe, a founding signatory of the Investing in Women Code. Investing in Women Code is a commitment to support the advancement of female entrepreneurship in the UK by improving female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources and finance from the financial services sector. […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 May 2026 Industry news April 2026 Round-Up: The Latest from OPRL Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Our cities are choking freshwater life. Planners can change that The world’s rivers, ponds and wetlands are disappearing beneath concrete, and a team of international scientists says that the professionals designing our cities need to step up to stop it. A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Planning and Management argues that urban planners represent a critical but largely untapped force in the […] Environment Journal · 6 May 2026 Industry news ALTKIN backs dealers amid UTAX changes Following reports that UTAX is set to cease UK operations at the end of May, aftermarket supplier ALTKIN has moved to reassure dealers supporting existing UTAX fleets. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 6 May 2026