Recycling news: 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 Industry news Coral reefs on a remote archipelago shrugged off a massive heatwave Scientists were shocked to find that the Houtman Abrolhos Islands’ coral reefs survived a prolonged extreme heatwave in 2025 virtually unharmed, which may reveal how to protect corals elsewhere New Scientist — Environment · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news University of Southampton and UCB to develop digital antibodies with AI The University of Southampton and biopharma company UCB have launched the Digital Antibody Research Collaboration (DARC) to develop an end-to-end platform for the in-silico design of therapeutic antibodies. In-silico refers to research, modelling or experiments conducted solely on a computer or via simulation. DARC seeks to rapidly develop, implement, test and apply cutting-edge technologies to… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Deal agreed to end Birmingham bin strikes Birmingham City Council and Unite the Union have agreed a deal to end the year-long strike action by refuse workers in the city. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Liquid Cartons now carry the OPRL Recycle Label This month marks another big milestone for ACE UK as all new liquid cartons will carry the OPRL Recycle label. In simple terms, that means consumers can put them straight into their household recycling bin. This change has been made possible through work between industry groups, our members and the On-Pack Recycling Label Scheme, which… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news China develops all-iron flow battery for low-cost grid storage Chinese researchers have reported progress in developing an all-iron flow battery that could reduce the cost of large-scale energy storage by replacing lithium with more abundant materials.The system, developed by a team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Metal Research, uses iron-based electrolytes in a water-based solution, offering a non-flammable alternative to conventional… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘Breakthrough’ solution enhances circularity in food barrier packaging RDM Group, a producer of recycled cartonboard, and Dow, a materials science company, have launched a ‘breakthrough’ solution that advances circularity in food barrier packaging. Multiboard CirculaRR is described as suitable for food-contact applications, including frozen foods such as fish and cakes as well as fruit trays or dry pet food. The innovation brings together […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news “Premium brands without premium returns”? interrogating BCG’s research Despite steady demand and resilient performance, tyre makers have yet to carve out a distinctive edge in value creation, that’s according to the February 2026 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) “The Tire Industry Paradox” report, which argues that the global tyre industry’s five-year total shareholder return (TSR) lags behind the cross-sector median. Furthermore, BCG reports that persistent overcapa… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Can fermented food move beyond the hype? Fermented foods have gone from niche health-shop staples to supermarket mainstays. Is there substance behind the trend? Positive News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news China talks – Michelin encouraged to deepen aircraft tyre activities On 24 April, a Michelin Group delegation led by General Manager Yves Chapot met with Chinese officials in Shenyang. Reporting this meeting, the Liaoning government writes that during talks, Governor Wang Xinwei expressed hope that Michelin will further expand its investment in the province and elevate its Shenyang facility into a flagship example of smart manufacturing. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Compostable trays receive top marks from school meals provider SABERT Corporation Europe has provided details of a unique ready meals packaging solution the firm delivered for Irish school meals provider, Carambola. Carambola was seeking the most environmentally-friendly packaging possible for its school meals programme, with a requirement that the solution be 100% domestically compostable. The tray also needed to meet children’s needs and capture […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Live monitoring helps Scottish Water avoid over-pumping at St Andrews station Real-time monitoring helped Scottish Water manage an unexpected maintenance problem at a strategic sewage pumping station in St Andrews, avoiding the need for temporary over-pumping and reducing environmental risk, according to technology supplier Xylem. Mark McCullagh, Xylem’s Scotland South project manager, writes Scottish Water and Xylem were carrying out planned maintenance at St Nicholas S… Envirotec Magazine · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Egg-cellent results from Great Bristol Spring Clean 2026 The post Egg-cellent results from Great Bristol Spring Clean 2026 appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Kerr’s Group launches training academy Following is acquisitions of Farmer Autocare and Wells Tyres, and set in the context of the business’s 250-branch goal, you can understand why Kerr's Tyres Group is investing in training. To that end, Kerr’s recently announced that is has partnered with the Assured Skills Academy to launch its first Tyre Fitting & Maintenance Academy. The goal for the academy is to create “a valuable pathway fo… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Endoline Robotics delivers high-speed automation to UK flour mill A UK flour mill has strengthened its automation strategy with the installation of a new robotic palletising and conveyor solution from Endoline Robotics. Replacing an older system that could no longer meet growing demands for flexibility and throughput, the new solution is capable of handling up to 14 bundles of flour per minute across two […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Pilot facility converts hard-to-recycle waste plastic to aviation fuel Clean Planet Technologies has opened what it describes as the world’s first pilot facility dedicated to converting hard-to-recycle waste plastics into sustainable aviation fuel. The Sustainability Innovation Centre, based at Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent, will be used to test and validate the company’s waste-plastics-to-SAF process, including progression through the UK SAF Clearing House and… Envirotec Magazine · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Climate crisis will overwhelm UK public services, report warns From heatwave-induced IT failures to spiralling food inflation, climate change is already disrupting UK public services and without a radical rethink, the pressures could become overwhelming, according to a new analysis from the King’s Fund Writing as part of the Reimagining the Welfare State project, Chris Naylor argues that climate change is not merely an […] Environment Journal · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news ABG launches new thermal laminator for flexible packaging manufacturers A B Graphic International (ABG) has launched ThermoLam, a thermal laminator designed to deliver ‘faster production, greater agility and improved sustainability’ for flexible packaging manufacturers. ABG explained that ThermoLam operates with zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional lamination technologies. The system is described as food-sa… Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Oregon project aims to become world’s first superhot geothermal plant US geothermal technology startup Quaise Energy says its Project Obsidian in Oregon could deliver 50MW of always-on renewable power from superhot geothermal wells by 2030, in what the company describes as the world’s first power plant built around superhot geothermal energy. The Houston-based startup said the first phase of the project is already under construction […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news UKPackaging Expo organisers ‘hugely excited’ about second edition of the show ORGANISERS of UKPackaging Expo have confirmed that the second edition of the event will be held from November 10-11 at the Convention Centre at KingsDock, Liverpool. The move follows a launch show at Manchester Central last year, which organisers hailed as an ‘exceptional’ business networking and trade hub, designed to serve the packaging industry from […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Goodyear Farm Tires partnering with TIA Agri TIA Agri has formed a strategic partnership with Goodyear Farm Tires to become the principal stockist of the brand within the UK and Irish agricultural market. From its headquarters in Telford, wholesaler TIA Agri will stock and supply the full Goodyear Farm Tires range, offering all products on a next-day delivery basis to TIA’s extensive network of dealers. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Yokohama continues tennis investment with Mutua Madrid Open partnership Yokohama has developed its role with the ATP Tour as Official Tyre Partner, building on the global partnership that has become “a key pillar of its international brand strategy”. Specifically, Yokohama will partner the Mutua Madrid Open, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to premium platforms. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Drinks brands urged to consider recycled plastic solutions PRISM eLogistics is urging drinks brands to consider the role of recycled plastic in reducing the sector’s carbon footprint and overall packaging volume. While virgin plastic is being phased out of canned drinks packaging, the third party logistics, sleeving and contract packing specialist said recent research has highlighted the improved sustainability outcomes of using recycled […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Charles in charge – Continental merges its communications functions To prepare itself for a tyre-focused future, on 1 April 2026 Continental merged its corporate communications department with that of its Tires group sector. Vincent Charles, incumbent Head of Group Communications, is leading this combined operation. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Watson-Marlow at BioProcess International Europe Sciad Communications / Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), a leader in peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies, will showcase its flexible and scalable fluid management solutions at BioProcess International Europe, Vienna, Austria, 27-30 April 2026. WMFTS fluid path technologies provide flow accuracy and ensure process stability, good manufacturing practice compli… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Enviromena secures £825m to expand its renewable energy platform Reading-based independent power producer Enviromena has signed an £825m senior portfolio financing package to facilitate a major expansion of its renewable energy platform. This milestone represents a significant step forward for Enviromena, strengthening its ability to deliver projects at pace and at scale as demand for clean, domestically generated energy continues to grow. The funding […] Th… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Seven Years of Success as ELVES Exceeds Reuse, Recycling and Recovery Targets Again ELVES has delivered a seventh consecutive year of exceeding ELV targets in Ireland, reaching 92% reuse and recycling and 99% recovery in 2024, underlining the role of ATFs and compliant processing. ATF Professional · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Tech turns streetlights into lampshades An innovative circular lighting initiative is transforming discarded streetlight components into high-quality lampshades, demonstrating how advanced recycling can keep materials […] Recolight · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Lights at Pentonville Prison retained and upgraded The cornice lights illuminating the wings at HMP Pentonville prison in London have been retained and upgraded from fluorescent to […] Recolight · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Spotlight is made from 100% post-consumer aluminium Prolight Design has announced that its latest version of its Gen-E spotlight is made using 100 per cent post-consumer recycled […] Recolight · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Global experts convene in Brussels to advance ozone and climate action under the Montreal Protocol Leading ozone and climate specialists gathered in Brussels from 20 to 24 April for a key meeting under the Montreal Protocol, marking another step forward in global efforts to protect the atmosphere and tackle climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Retorno tackles cartridge supply chain challenges Bulk collection and tailored sourcing solutions help recyclers solve supply gaps and manage inventory efficiently. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news How effective targeting of communal collections and food waste can boost recycling performance The latest English local authority recycling rates show areas with high amounts of communal collections are often among the lowest performing. How can this be turned around? Resource Futures · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Nigeria targets small battery waste with new collection scheme The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a national initiative to improve the environmentally sound management of small-sized waste batteries, targeting a largely overlooked segment of the country’s battery waste stream.Unveiled in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, the programme focuses on the collection and recycling of household batteries such as AA and AAA cells, button batteries… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Optimized PCFs using real CO2 Data from the Supply Chain Accurate product carbon footprints depend on real supply chain data. DataCross enables manufacturers to capture Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, helping reduce CO₂, optimise energy use and cut costs during product development. Auto Recycling World · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news When did you last check your waste contract? The post When did you last check your waste contract? appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Ricoh introduces new IM xx10 series Ricoh Asia Pacific announced the launch of the IM xx10 Series of A3 black and white multifunction printers (MFPs), built to deliver consistent, dependable performance across a broad range of business environments. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Scotland Women in Technology to fund AI leadership training Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) will fund two new cohorts of The Data Lab’s Data and AI Leadership Programme in a bid to boost AI leadership skills among women working in the Scottish tech ecosystem. The news is part of a wider multi-year partnership between SWiT and The Data Lab to create opportunities for early […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Waste crime gang jailed after ‘sophisticated’ illegal dumping operation Four have been sentenced to prison following a major investigation by the Environment Agency into a waste crime gang. The group were found guilty at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste across six London sites. Patrick Doherty received 28 months, and Martin Ward received 18 months. Michael Ward (also known as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Analysis | Glass recyclability: cutting through the ratings confusion Glass remains the UK’s circular success story, it can go through the system again and again, yet early Recycling Assessment Methodology (RAM) 1.1 data shows unexpected red ratings that may reveal more about the methodology than the material, says Dr Nick Kirk, federation director, British Glass. Packaging News (UK) · 27 Apr 2026