Recycling news: 2026

Industry news The iconic London jazz venue going Bach to the future Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott’s embraces classical with new weekly orchestral performances in its refurbished space Positive News · 4 May 2026 Industry news Manifesto urges fashion to cut output, raise pay As EU rules tighten, campaigners say brands must match climate pledges with living wages and legal accountability AMSTERDAM – The […] Ecotextile News · 4 May 2026 Industry news ZC Rubber investigating lunar tyres The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) is one of more than a dozen projects worldwide looking to visit the Moon, and CLEP aims to achieve a first crewed lunar landing by 2030. At least one of the country’s tyre makers is taking an interest in the Earth’s natural satellite too – in documents published ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 13 May, ZC Rubber signals an interest in developin… Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news BCI 2026 opening: optimism tempered with a confrontational keynote BCI 2026, the annual conference of the Battery Council International (BCI), opened today in the Omni Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, US, with an address from the president and executive director of BCI, Roger Miksad.In his welcome greeting to the three-day conference, Miksad emphasised the role of the co-located Power Mart Expo, which, in his 13 years… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 May 2026 Industry news CM printing GmbH focuses on industrial inkjet expertise German specialist brings technical insight into remanufacturing HP and Funai industrial inkjet cartridges. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Brother extends printer warranties significantly Longer guarantees and sustainability push aim to reshape global printer market dynamics. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Xerox margins rise amid revenue strain Cost cuts and acquisition gains boost margins but underlying print demand remains weak. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Feeling anxious? Then try going for a walk in the woods Walking around woodland trails cuts anxiety, reduces rumination and boost social connection, new research shows Positive News · 4 May 2026 Industry news Epson profits hit by writedown The company reported growing revenues despite tariffs, but impairment sharply cuts net income. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone, Penske share initial Decarbonization Lab findings Bridgestone Americas and Penske Transportation Solutions have announced the findings of the first phase of their shared initiative, the Decarbonization Lab (Lab). Leaders from both companies will discuss these findings during a session scheduled to take place at ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, USA later today. Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news Aura Global launches to help brands become ‘future-ready’ PACKAGING sustainability consultancy Aura and creative and graphics agency Sun Branding have launched Aura Global, described as an upstream packaging partner built to make retailers and brands ‘future-ready’. Aura Global has been established to operate earlier, as well as throughout, the packaging lifecycle. The aim is to help brands ‘adapt and thrive’ at the point […] Packaging Scotland · 4 May 2026 Industry news Toshiba’s Robert Catalano earns gold Toshiba America Business Solutions' social media leader, Robert Catalano, wins 2026 Gold Merit Award for Marketing & Communications excellence within the Marketing and Sales alignment category. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear campaign to make Eagle ‘impossible to ignore’ Goodyear aims to elevate consumer awareness of its Eagle performance tyre range through Fast Is In Us, a global campaign the tyre maker debuted at the Kentucky Derby. While a horse race may seem a surprising venue for the launch, it is easy to argue that horsepower has long gone hand in hand with the Eagle line-up. Goodyear intends to continue rolling out Fast Is In Us at major motorsport and e… Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news Collaboration at sea: Sustainable pelagic fisheries management Phil Haslam of North Atlantic Fishing Company discusses collaboration at sea for sustainable pelagic fisheries management. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 May 2026 Industry news From tyre dealer to international specialist – Heuver celebrates 60 years Happy 60th birthday, Heuver Tyres. The Netherlands-based firm marked six decades in the business on 1 May 2026 and has taken the opportunity to reflect on a journey that has taken the company from a small family business in the border village of Dem Ham to a significant tyre partner for customers across Europe. Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series: Focus on Wood Technology - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 4 May 2026 Industry news PepsiCo’s 10-year wind energy deal and UK’s 2 million EVs milestone: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, PepsiCo’s 10-year wind energy deal, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2026 Industry news Pakistan defends record on forced labour Pakistan responded to a US forced labour probe that could result in punitive tariffs on its textile and apparel exports […] Ecotextile News · 3 May 2026 Industry news ECCO Introduces First Shoe Featuring Innovative Protein-Based Fibre From Spinnova ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition ECCO BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry. TexIntel — Eco News · 3 May 2026 Industry news Digital Textile Printing Market to Reach USD 13.9 Billion by 2036 as Fast Fashion Demands Sustainable Solutions Newark - Delaware - May 2026 – The global digital textile printing market is set for a substantial transformation, having crossed a valuation of USD 6.1 billion in 2025. According to recent market forecasts by FMI, the sector is projected to surpass USD 6.6 billion in 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7 per cent. Driven by the urgent need for sustainable production and fast … TexIntel — Eco News · 3 May 2026 Industry news Interreg NEXT MED Programme Launches SWAMED Project to Combat Mediterranean Water Scarcity and Transform Agricultural Practices Cagliari - Italy – May 2026 – To address the escalating crisis of water scarcity in the Mediterranean basin, the Interreg NEXT MED Programme has officially announced the launch of the SWAMED project. This international initiative introduces smarter irrigation systems and modern agricultural technology to farming communities across the region. By deploying innovative, data-driven solutions, the … TexIntel — Eco News · 3 May 2026 Industry news System clearly failing on film recycling MRW System clearly failing on film recycling Andrea Dixon, a campaigner from the Environmental Investigation Agency, says incoming flexible plastics requirements must not undermine ambitions to scale up reuse, refill and demand reduction System clearly failing on film recycling MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Material Focus: Ferrous metals MRW Material Focus: Ferrous metals MRW's regular update on the UK scrap ferrous market, direct from traders around the country Material Focus: Ferrous metals Marino Donati MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news International News for May 2026 MRW International News for May 2026 MRW’s round-up of resources, recycling and waste stories from around the globe International News for May 2026 Dee Collins MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Material Focus: Recovered paper MRW Material Focus: Recovered paper Disrupted supply chains and delays, along with increased freight and energy costs, are becoming the new norm for many operators in recovered material markets, albeit a very uncertain one. Material Focus: Recovered paper Marino Donati MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Packaging Pact attempts to solve ‘circularity puzzle’ MRW Packaging Pact attempts to solve ‘circularity puzzle’ The successor agreement to WRAP’s UK Plastics Pact aims to solve the puzzle posed by the interconnected challenges to curb material demand while increas­ing reuse, repair and then recycling Packaging Pact attempts to solve ‘circularity puzzle’ Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Why it’s good to be a B Corp business MRW Why it’s good to be a B Corp business The Project Director of Recycling Lives Services (RLS) on B Corp certification requirements Why it’s good to be a B Corp business MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Second life style: a push for circular textiles MRW Second life style: a push for circular textiles The founder of a pioneering organisation recently commended by the National Recycling Awards for promoting circular fashion approaches talks to MRW about optimising the value and long-term use of clothing via skills development and, potentially, AI tools Second life style: a push for circular textiles MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news EU shelves REACH chemical law overhaul The European Commission has confirmed it will not proceed with a formal revision of REACH, ending six years of deliberation […] Ecotextile News · 3 May 2026 Industry news Driver Trainer - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 2 May 2026 Industry news Study charts surging interest for EV battery circularity developments MRW Study charts surging interest for EV battery circularity developments International Energy Agency (IEA) and European Patent Office (EPO) analysis charts a growing level of research around the world on repurposing and recycling battery materials Study charts surging interest for EV battery circularity developments Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 1 May 2026 Industry news 2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts The second half of this year will almost certainly see the start of an El Niño phase that could lead to extreme heat across much of the globe, and James Hansen expects that to make this year surpass 2024 as the hottest on record New Scientist — Environment · 1 May 2026 Industry news France fines Refashion over waste failures French authorities have slapped Refashion, the country’s state‑approved textiles recycling scheme, with a €170,000 fine after collection failures PARIS – […] Ecotextile News · 1 May 2026 Industry news Glasgow’s Cullen scales up to meet fibre packaging demand MRW Glasgow’s Cullen scales up to meet fibre packaging demand Firm announces further infrastructure investments in response to 'sustained demand' as customers seek alternative to plastic packaging Glasgow’s Cullen scales up to meet fibre packaging demand Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 1 May 2026 Industry news Analysis finds “modest” increase in UK waste incineration for 2025 MRW Analysis finds “modest” increase in UK waste incineration for 2025 Refynix research aims to continue the annual reporting undertaken by Tolvik Consulting that breaks down developments in incineration rates and the sector's carbon impacts using operator data Analysis finds “modest” increase in UK waste incineration for 2025 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 1 May 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 1 May 2026: Countries chart path away from fossil fuels | China’s clean-tech surge | Global forest loss slows Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 1 May 2026 Industry news New Ascenso Tyres App designed for UK OTR tyre users Ascenso Tyres and UK distributor BA Bush have highlighted the new Ascenso Tyres App, which was designed in collaboration with the manufacturer. The app, available on the Google and Apple stores provides end users with in-depth knowledge on tyre pressures, load ratings and more, and was built based on customer feedback. Tyrepress · 1 May 2026 Industry news New Ascenso ELR 3100 earthmover tyre fitted on Welton Aggregates CAT 950 GC The first new Ascenso ELR 3100 radial earthmover tyres to enter service in the UK were fitted by a small team from Toby Clowes Tyres this year. The company’s customer Welton Aggregates needed a pair of new tyres on the front axle of its Caterpillar CAT 950 GC Earthmover at the firm’s active processing site […] Tyrepress · 1 May 2026 Industry news Dunlop Motorcycle Europe becomes Honda-backed RAPID Training official tyre partner Dunlop Motorcycle Europe (Dunlop) has been appointed official tyre partner of RAPID Training, supporting the rider-coaching specialist’s new collaboration with Honda to deliver advanced road and track tuition in the UK. Under the agreement, Dunlop will supply tyres for RAPID’s instructor fleet, with the programme aimed at building confidence and capability for riders across a range of experienc… Tyrepress · 1 May 2026 Industry news World Collective expands Denim Deal partnership Collaboration aims to support Denim Deal’s goal of 1 billion jeans with at least 20% post-consumer recycled cotton by 2030 […] Ecotextile News · 1 May 2026