Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Trump’s bombs bring billions for BP, bills for us In response to BP announcing this quarter’s profits, Maja Darlington, climate campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said: “The oil industry’s capacity to profiteer from human misery is almost limitless. Seventy years after the US first achieved regime change in Iran as a favour to BP, here we are again, risking a global recession by trying to […] Greenpeace UK · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Shop price inflation eases as retailers ramp up discounts Shop price inflation eased in April as retailers increased promotions across clothing, furniture, DIY and Easter food ranges to encourage spending amid weakening consumer confidence. The latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Newbold Quarry: from depleted mineral void to vital wetland habitat Nature recovery is one of the most important actions in the battle to stabilise and slow the climate crisis, end biodiversity loss and halt species extinction. We take a guided tour of a Warwickshire landmark that has been transformed from industrial scar to wildlife-rich green asset. Restoration is often described as a technical exercise with […] Environment Journal · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news South32 and Eskom plot Hillside renewable energy plan - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Government confirms further reforms to Right to Buy scheme - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Producer responsibility impacts on local authority waste and recycling services - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Why healthcare’s sustainability challenge starts with procurement - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news CCEP Q1 2026 Trading Update - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Feb 2026 - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Hydron Energy launches landfill biogas upgrading project in British Columbia - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Together in motion towards a world where waste no longer exists. - Renewi Renewi · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Stephanie Mull joins TIA Environmental Advisory Council US-based organisation the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has appointed Stephanie Mull to its Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), the body established in 2010 to identify and promote recycled manufactured products and environmentally sustainable practices. Mull brings extensive experience in tyre recycling and sustainability efforts through her leadership serving as Executive Director with th… Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news IAAF to focus on innovation, insight and industry energy at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is preparing to play a prominent role at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, with a wide-ranging programme designed to inform, inspire and connect the independent aftermarket. Taking place on 3-4 June at the NEC Birmingham, the event will bring together garages, bodyshops, suppliers and industry leaders from across the UK. The IAAF will … Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Pirelli brings softer rear options for Balaton Park WorldSBK return Pirelli will take a more aggressive tyre allocation to Balaton Park as the FIM Superbike World Championship returns to the Hungarian venue for a second year, leaning on data gathered during the circuit’s 2025 debut. With wear levels shown to be low, the supplier has added the supersoft SCX rear to the WorldSBK long‑race choices alongside the soft SC0, moving one step softer than last season’s c… Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Yokohama Geolandar H/T4 rollout begins The fourth-generation tyre in the Yokohama Geolandar H/T series is on its way. Yokohama Rubber began selling the new Geolandar H/T4 in Australia and Thailand on 1 April as the first step in a graduated global launch. The new generation tyre comes in 51 sizes; however European markets will only receive a range of 12 dimensions when the H/T4 arrives in June 2026. Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Kingsland Drinks Group announces £65m funding deal Manchester-based drinks producer Kingsland Drinks Group has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays with the support of audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. The new funding will be… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Tesco and Morrisons equal pay claims reach key tribunal stage Tesco and Morrisons are facing a critical stage in long-running equal pay claims, with tribunal hearings due to begin this week. The supermarket’s equal pay cases involve tens of thousands… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Southern Water admits five pollution offences linked to Kent coast incidents Southern Water has pleaded guilty to five pollution offences relating to separate incidents that affected coastal and inland waters in Kent between 2019 and 2021. Southern Water pleaded guilty at […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news High Court begins hearing in River Wye pollution claim The High Court has begun hearing a major environmental claim concerning alleged pollution in the River Wye catchment, with proceedings involving poultry producer Avara Foods, its subsidiary Freemans of Newent, […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Eliquo Hydrok partners with Jaeger EnviroTech to deliver advanced aeration and IFAS solutions for AMP8 and beyond Eliquo Hydrok has announced a new partnership with Jaeger EnviroTech that will bring the German engineering manufacturer’s aeration technologies to the UK water sector. Under the agreement Eliquo Hydrok will […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news SUEZ and Salinity Solutions launch the first industrial pilot of Hybrid Batch Reverse Osmosis for municipal wastewater reuse in Béziers SUEZ and UK-based company Salinity Solutions have announced the launch of the first Hybrid Batch Reverse Osmosis (HBRO) pilot dedicated to municipal wastewater reuse at the Béziers wastewater treatment plant […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Early engagement with AUMA drives better outcomes for electric actuator specification As UK water companies prepare for the challenges of AMP8, the emphasis on delivering resilient, efficient and cost-effective infrastructure continues to intensify. While major civil and process elements often dominate […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news MegaGroup announces new UK distribution centre to strengthen Bosta UK and epco operations MegaGroup Logistic Services is set to expand its UK operations with the development of a new 100,000 sq ft distribution centre, scheduled to open in the second half of 2026. […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Cleaning up Britain’s roads: new approaches to tackling water runoff Surface water runoff from highways is a significant but often overlooked source of water pollution in the UK, where much of the public and regulatory attention is focused on sewage […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news The importance of aeration in large bodies of water Large bodies of water can suffer significant issues if left to stagnate. Here, Water Garden Ltd discusses the importance of aeration in both artificial & natural lakes used for attenuation, […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Atlas Copco focuses on energy efficiency at Water Equipment Show 2026 Atlas Copco will use the Water Equipment Show to demonstrate how its energy-efficient technologies deliver measurable reductions in carbon emissions across the UK water sector. The sector remains one of […] Water Magazine · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Chicken - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Santini and Polartec launch eco cycling jersey New Aero Race jersey marks first commercial application of Polartec Power Dry with Recycled Carbon fabric technology BERGAMO / ANDOVER […] Ecotextile News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Linglong Tire launches Dura Master Van range for LCV and motorhome market Linglong Tire has expanded its Master product family with the Dura Master Van, a new pattern designed for light commercial vehicles including vans, light trucks and motorhomes. The manufacturer claims a more robust construction, a wider tread and an updated tread design deliver “significantly higher mileage” than its Green-Max Van and Green-Max Van HP predecessors. Linglong says the new tyre ta… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Continental city bus tyre wins International busplaner sustainability prize Continental’s Conti Urban HA 5 NXT has won the 2026 International busplaner Sustainability Award in the Tyres and Tyre Management category, with judges citing its use of renewable and recycled inputs and its focus on electric bus efficiency. The award was presented on the eve of the BUS2BUS trade fair. It marks the fourth time Continental has been recognised since the prize was introduced in 20… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Landfill tax changes threaten maritime infrastructure: report MRW Landfill tax changes threaten maritime infrastructure: report Financial consultant warns removal of exemptions as part of landfill tax reforms will make maritime projects unviable and harm growth Landfill tax changes threaten maritime infrastructure: report Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘No place for PFAS in UK circular packaging push’, campaigners argue MRW ‘No place for PFAS in UK circular packaging push’, campaigners argue Waste and resources sector urged to help pressure authorities to design-out so called ‘forever chemicals’ in packaging and textile products to tackle contamination risks ‘No place for PFAS in UK circular packaging push’, campaigners argue Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Plan B opens flagship MRF in Cardiff Plan B has opened a new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Cardiff, following a multi-million pound investment, marking the company’s first site of its kind. The facility, which has a capacity of 75,000 tonnes per year, was formally opened by Margaret Bates at an event attended by industry representatives and stakeholders. Speaking at the opening, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Water, Land, Food & Farming - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Acoustic mixing ideal for dry electrode processing, says Resodyn US-based mixer manufacturer Resodyn Acoustic Mixers has outlined how its resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) technology could support dry electrode processing for lithium-ion batteries, as manufacturers look to reduce cost and energy use in cell production.In a technical update published on 21 April, the company said RAM offers a solvent-free route to blending electrode materials—aligning with… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news NGO concludes latest Big Plastic Count findings shows UK waste ‘crisis’ MRW NGO concludes latest Big Plastic Count findings shows UK waste ‘crisis’ Third edition of research findings from citizen science project found more than 1.5 million items discarded in a week, with 16% of this from fresh produce NGO concludes latest Big Plastic Count findings shows UK waste ‘crisis’ Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news New MD appointed at FANUC UK and Ireland FANUC has appointed Andy Armstrong as the new MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately. With a long history in the automation sector and over 40 years’ experience in engineering and sales, Andy has spent the past two years as vice MD for FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland. The move will see him […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Coveris marks milestone as near-term SBTi targets approved COVERIS has announced it has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. The validated targets commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033, from a 2023 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 32.5% […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news European Commission approves ~€72 million state aid for Hankook truck tyre plant The European Commission has approved a €71.6 million (HUF 28 billion) Hungarian state aid measure in favour of Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. The funds will help Hankook set up a truck and bus radial tyre factory in the Central Transdanubia region, Hungary. That project has a total budget of €538 million. With the investment, the company will diversify its existing car tyre plant in Fejér C… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026