Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2026 ENTRIES are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, which celebrate the innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics. Entries for all categories are free and remain open until 26 June 2026, offering businesses, community groups, and innovators the chance to showcase their work on a national platform. The RECOUP Awards […] Packaging Scotland · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Dynamic Software Solutions hits reforestation milestone Dynamic Software Solutions has reached a significant sustainability milestone in partnership with PrintReleaf, underscoring the growing impact of its environmentally focused managed print services. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Continental tyres OE for VW T-Roc Continental EcoContact 7 S and EcoContact 7 tyres are now original equipment on the latest model VW T-Roc. The compact SUV will roll of the line with Continental tyres in a range of 16- to 19-inch sizes. Volkswagen has approved the energy efficiency-focused EcoContact 7 in 16-, 17- and 18- inch dimensions and the sportier EcoContact 7 S in 16-, 17- and 19- inch sizes. Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Third Space Learning raises £4.4m to scale AI tutoring Online education platform Virtual Class Limited – trading as Third Space Learning (TSL) – has raised £4.4m to scale its AI tutoring service. The funding was provided by the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, managed by Maven Capital Partners, alongside Blackfinch Ventures and existing investors Foresight and Nesta. Swindon-based TSL delivers curriculum-aligned, online […] The p… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Acid from spent car batteries used for advanced recycling of plastic Acid recovered from spent lead-acid car batteries could be repurposed to enable a new route for recycling difficult plastic waste, according to research published in the journal Joule.A team at the University of Cambridge has developed a solar-driven process that uses sulphuric acid reclaimed from end-of-life batteries to break down plastics and convert them into… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman abandon merger talks Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have called off talks over a potential merger after failing to agree final terms. The French drinks giant confirmed discussions with Brown-Forman, the US owner of… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news British turkey farmers launch campaign to bring whole bird back to Christmas table British turkey farmers have joined forces to launch a new Christmas campaign aimed at putting the whole roast turkey back at the centre of festive dining. The “Winner! Winner! Turkey… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news All Shook Up secures Asda and Iceland listings in UK retail push Ready-to-drink cocktail brand All Shook Up is expanding its UK retail presence after securing new national listings with Asda and Iceland. The canned cocktail brand will roll out its mixed… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Entries Open for the RECOUP Awards 2026 The post Entries Open for the RECOUP Awards 2026 appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Sailun launches new flagship European Attrezzo Erange EV-ready, Delivery Pro CV tyres Sailun is expanding its tyre portfolio for the European market, with a new electric vehicle-ready passenger car tyre and two new commercial tyres bolstered by an expansion of its Atrezzo UHP and all-season products. Sailun says the new products target automotive trends and meet evolving customer demands, particularly with its new Atrezzo Erange, which utilises the manufacturer’s patented EcoPoi… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Choose Plastic Packaging for a Greener Future, says Prism Third party logistics, sleeving and contract packing specialist, Prism eLogistics, is calling on beverage brands to consider the role of recycled plastic in reducing the sector’s carbon footprint and overall packaging volume. While virgin plastic is rightly being phased out of canned drinks packaging, recent research has highlighted the improved sustainability outcomes of using recycled plastic… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Regions with worst air pollution have least funding to tackle it Philanthropy is forgetting about parts of the word which are most vulnerable to atmospheric toxins, and associated public health risks. New research published by the Clean Air Fund reveals a huge disparity between different global regions and the amount of money they receive to tackle air pollution. North America, for example, received 35% of all […] Environment Journal · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’ Forty years after poems first appeared on London’s Underground, the project continues to shape the daily journeys of millions Positive News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news China tire exports edge up in March - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Andy Armstrong appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘World’s first’ facility that converts waste plastic to aviation fuel opens ‘World’s first’ pilot facility converting waste plastic to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) opens in Kent. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Loft and EarthDaily Mark Record Launch with Six Satellites Loft Orbital (“Loft”), a global space infrastructure company, and EarthDaily Analytics (“EarthDaily”), a premier provider of end-to-end Earth observation solutions, announced a milestone mission planned for this quarter that will see six EarthDaily satellites deployed on a single launch. This mission marks a major step in the full deployment of EarthDaily’s constellation, and will double the si… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Water UK calls for stronger “polluter pays” approach to tackle PFAS contamination Water UK has called for a stronger application of the “polluter pays” principle in tackling PFAS contamination, arguing that those responsible for releasing the chemicals into the environment should bear […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news United Utilities announces appointment of Andrew Ward as Corporate Affairs Director United Utilities has announced the appointment of Andrew Ward as the company’s new Corporate Affairs Director. The water company, which is responsible for water and wastewater services for over seven […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Anglian Water supports opening of £4m Green Skills Academy in Wisbech Wisbech’s new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia has officially opened, made possible by £2 million of overall funding from Anglian Water and its alliance partners, including […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news New acquisition set to bring more water treatment solutions from Membracon In response to the increasing demand for its high-performance water treatment systems, services, and advanced technologies, Membracon has acquired Specialist Plastic Manufacturing (SPM), and with it, 8,000 sq ft of […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news United Utilities to invest more than £230m to improve water quality in the River Douglas at its Skelmersdale and Wigan wastewater treatment works United Utilities has unveiled plans for major investment at two of its wastewater treatment works in Lancashire. More than £230m will be spent upgrading its Wigan and Skelmersdale works, located […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news The hidden danger beneath our feet: why temporary manhole safety must improve Across the UK’s water, wastewater and stormwater networks, manholes serve a simple but essential purpose: they enable access, inspection and emergency intervention. Yet the industry often overlooks the period when […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Barhale secures hat-trick of growth schemes Thames Water has appointed civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale to three schemes supporting growth and new development at Brent Cross, Basingstoke and Benson. The projects have been awarded […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news AUMA celebrates 10 year anniversary with Anglian Water AUMA Actuators Limited is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Anglian Water, a partnership that has delivered measurable operational benefits through the rapid supply, repair […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Kohtari strengthens its leadership team with appointment of Lord St John of Bletso Kohtari, who are working with an increasing number of water companies and regulators to safeguard water quality, has appointed Lord St John of Bletso as Strategic Adviser. In a move […] Water Magazine · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Manufacturers unveil factory decarbonisation tool Apparel producers launch ‘Bang for Buck’ framework to target cost‑effective carbon cuts in the global fashion and textiles industry AMSTERDAM […] Ecotextile News · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Farmfoods’ event stormed as protesters demand end to caged eggs Animal welfare activists have disrupted a Farmfoods-sponsored event in protest of the supermarket’s continued sale of eggs from caged hens. Volunteers from The Humane League UK stormed the Farmfoods Tartan… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Pair jailed over roles in illegal dumping spree across London MRW Pair jailed over roles in illegal dumping spree across London Gang found to have engaged in conspiracy to leave controlled waste across half a dozen vacant sites, leaving landowners with large clean-up costs Pair jailed over roles in illegal dumping spree across London Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news The new School Food Standards for England: the good, the gaps and the consequences Chefs In Schools chief executive Naomi Duncan shares her thoughts on the proposed new school food standards for England and how to deliver a transformation in school food culture Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Linglong to debut Sport Master II flagship UHP tyre at The Tire Cologne 2026 Linglong has announced that its new Sport Master II flagship ultra-high performance car tyre will get its European debut at The Tire Cologne. Linglong added that it will present its brands Crosswind, Leao and Green Max in addition to its flagship eponymous brand from Booth C-050 – D-059 in Hall 7 (9-11 June 2026) at The Tire Cologne 2026. Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news CATL and HyperStrong sign 60GWh sodium-ion storage deal CATL and HyperStrong have signed what they describe as the world’s largest sodium-ion battery energy storage cooperation agreement, covering 60GWh of supply over three years.The agreement, announced on 27 April in Ningde, Fujian, China, positions HyperStrong as CATL’s first strategic partner for sodium-ion energy storage and spans joint work on technology R&D . . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Reuse in Action: Bexley’s Community Shop Reuse sits at the heart of a truly circular economy. By keeping items in use for longer, we reduce overconsumption, […] Countrystyle Recycling · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Without EV training, insurance in question – Autotech Training Independent garages across the UK are at risk of being refused insurance cover if they do not have electric vehicle (EV)-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements around high-voltage vehicle work. The warning follows a case in which an independent garage approached Autotech Training after its insurer declined to offer cover, citing the absence of a qualified EV tech… Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news DfT starts Euro 7 consultation, expects tyre particulate rules in June On 13 April 2026, the Department for Transport opened a consultation on the implementation of Euro 7 in the UK. While the preceding “Euro” generations are well-known for their regulation of exhaust emissions, Euro 7 brings with it a new emphasis on non-exhaust emissions. According to official documents, the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory estimates that non-exhaust emissions from br… Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Liverpool Council unveils plan to green its fleet Liverpool City Council will consider a new policy next week aimed at dramatically cutting emissions from its vehicle fleet, with a clear pathway toward cleaner operations. If approved, vehicles owned by the council that are reaching the end of their life will be replaced with electric vehicles wherever possible. For vehicles not due for renewal […] Environment Journal · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Steering Wheel: How Can It Improve Your Car’s Driving Control? When it comes to driving, the steering wheel is one of the most crucial components, directly affecting your control over the vehicle. Understanding the role of the steering wheel can significantly enhance your driving experience. If it’s your first time driving a car, but you don’t know how a well-designed steering wheel can improve your car’s driving control, look nowhere else. Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Pret A Manger unveils an upgraded menu for spring Pret A Manger has unveiled its biggest menu launch in years, with new high-protein options being introduced nationwide from 28 April onwards. The menu builds on the success of its… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Iceland launches campaign to support youth football teams Iceland has launched a nationwide campaign to help grassroots football teams as research revealed that 86 per cent of parents said rising living costs made it harder to support their… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026