Recycling news: 2026

Industry news DeBriefed 24 April 2026: Europe’s energy-crisis plan | Renewables overtake coal | Colombia’s fossil-fuel summit Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Rocklink commissions India’s first lithium-ion battery recycling plant Rocklink India has commissioned what it describes as India’s first integrated lithium-ion battery recycling facility, located in Sikandrabad in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.The plant, developed by Rocklink India, combines lithium-ion battery recycling with rare earth magnet processing and treatment of metal-bearing industrial waste, reflecting a broader push to build domestic supply chai… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Q&A: China’s leadership calls for ‘strict control’ of fossil fuels Chinese government leaders published a policy document on 22 April – Earth Day – calling... Carbon Brief · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Construction complete at £500m Rivenhall waste facility Kanadevia Inova has completed construction and commissioning of the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) near Kelvedon in Essex. The facility, developed by Indaver through its subsidiary Indaver Rivenhall Limited and designed and built by Kanadevia Inova, achieved Provisional Acceptance on 18 April 2026. The certification confirms that all construction and commissioning activit… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Introducing Automate UK Week 2027 Automate UK has announced the launch of Automate UK Week, an ambitious proposition for 2027 bringing its award-winning manufacturing, vision, processing and packaging events together to create an overarching experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. Already the force behind the UK’s leading events for the industrial automation sector, the organisation will showcase the best technologies fro… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Will 2026 be the year of anticipation for changes in ELV recycling? 2026 is shaping up as a holding phase for Europe’s ELV sector, with recyclers managing cost pressures, evolving vehicle streams and competitive disruption ahead of regulatory clarity. Auto Recycling World · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news MAN trucks recalled due to Michelin-related tyre issue On 23 April 2026, the European Union published a recall notice for MAN TGM, TGS and TGX lorries produced between 1 January 2023 and 31 January 2026. The problem? “A manufacturing defect in the tyres can cause a crack in their sidewall. Over time, this crack can grow and lead to a sudden loss of air pressure. If this happens while driving, it may affect vehicle control, especially since the tyre… Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Cloudsmith to Locai This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI management platform Cloudsmith, synthetic fuel developer Rivan and more. UKTN tracked £103.3m worth of UK tech investment this week (20 April to 24 April), a 35% week-on-week increase across eight funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Cloudsmith – £53m Sector: AI HQ: Belfast […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news NAMA aims to reach European market with Thailand-produced car tyres NAMA Tires reports that it is “reinforcing its global supply strategy with the continued development of its Passenger Car Radial (PCR) production program in Thailand”. In short, NAMA’s Thailand production base is now increasingly positioned to meet demand from the European markets. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 24 April 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 24 April 2026 Round-up includes tenders for councils’ paper recycling and confidential waste disposal services Tenders and contract wins round-up 24 April 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Kerr’s Tyres buys Wells Tyres Continuing the company’s goal of reaching 250 sites across the British Isles, Kerr’s Tyres Group Kerr's Tyres Group has acquired Wells Tyres. Wells Tyres was founded in 1978 by brothers Marty and Lenny Wells and has been run by its family owners for four decades. Wells Tyres lists two branches – Bangor and Donaghadee, Ireland – on its website. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 24 April 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 24 April 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 24 April 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Digital Waste Tracking offers new weapon to fight waste crime Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking was first proposed in 2018 under the Resources and Waste Strategy and this week, after nearly a decade in the works, the necessary legislation has been […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz Samsung SDI has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply batteries for next-generation electric vehicles, marking its first EV battery supply deal with the automaker.The agreement covers high-performance batteries for Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming EV models. The cells will use high-nickel NCM (nickel, cobalt and manganese) chemistry, designed to deliver high energy density . . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Princes launches MSC-certified Yellowfin Tuna Steak Princes Group is expanding its portfolio with the launch of two new premium tuna products which will roll out across Tesco from 4 May. The brand has unveiled the Select… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news BH SENS highlighting TPMS advantages TBH SENS, founded in 2019 as a joint venture between Baolong Group and Huf Group, claims to be the second largest TPMS manufacturer in the world today, with more than 650 employees around the world. At its exhibition presence in Hall 8.1 / C18 at The Tire Cologne 2026, the company will present its products and innovations in the truck sector. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Digital Waste Tracking legislation laid in parliament Digital Waste Tracking legislation, which will requires operators to a create a real-time audit trial for the waste they handle, is being laid in parliament. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Former Orbex CEO named partner at Balderton Capital Revolut and Wayve investor Balderton has appointed veteran tech executive Phillip Chambers as its latest partner. Chambers, who has spent more than 20 years working across the tech and investment sectors, will focus on early-stage investments at the London-based venture capital group. He has held a number of prominent tech roles, including as the chief […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news APEXMIC introduces latest new arrivals The company has introduced replacement chips for use in various Xerox devices. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news pEPR Fee Modulation, Pack UK Survey Letter, April 2026 The post pEPR Fee Modulation, Pack UK Survey Letter, April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news MAK presenting latest range, group brand products at TTC 2026 Aftermarket alloy wheel firm MAK will showcase a wide range of products at The Tire Cologne 2026. Its stand in Hall 07 / D010-E019 will host new models from the MAK 2026 range, including the Kult and Aurum wheels for BMW and Mercedes-Benz as well as Legend, a 4x4/camper rim with a load capacity of 1350 kg that is available in both five- and six-hole variants. Visitors will also encounter the wo… Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news PPWR vs RAM: How do the Recyclability Assessments Compare? The post PPWR vs RAM: How do the Recyclability Assessments Compare? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news pEPR Fee Modulation Survey, MPMA response, 24 April 2026 The post pEPR Fee Modulation Survey, MPMA response, 24 April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Rana Plaza’s legacy still tests brand safety vows As brands prepare for a new round of International Accord negotiations on factory safety, survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse […] Ecotextile News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news AMOC: Is global warming tipping key Atlantic ocean currents towards ‘collapse’? The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents that helps... Carbon Brief · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news World Earth Day 2026 | Rajapack urges right-sized and reuseable packaging shift Rajapack is urging brands to focus on right-sized recyclable cardboard boxes and re-use on Earth Day 2026. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Ocado launches ‘Future of Food’ aisle for sustainable and healthier products Ocado has launched a new ‘Future of Food Edit’ aisle on its grocery website to help shoppers find healthier and more sustainable products. The online grocer has developed the initiative… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Martin Depelteau (1971–2026): founder of Canadian tyre equipment supplier Martins Industries dies Martin Depelteau, the founder and president of Martins Industries, died on 19 April 2026, aged 54. A respected entrepreneur and widely admired industry figure, Depelteau was instrumental in building Martins into a globally recognized manufacturer of tyre equipment and supplies. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news G&G rolls out new inkjet product line G&G Image introduced new patented inkjet compatibles for use in Brother MFC-J6975DW series printer. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s Simon Roberts urges government to ease energy costs to prevent food price rises Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has called on the government to help ease rising energy costs for farmers, food producers and retailers, warning that higher bills could feed through into… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Enviro counters Infiniteria’s efforts to stop restructuring There appears to be little love lost between Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Infiniteria. On Wednesday, Enviro Systems handed Gothenburg District Court its response to the request made by Infiniteria Sweden AB and Infiniteria Europe Sàrl to terminate Enviro’s ongoing company reorganisation. In addition to identifying Infiniteria as a significant cause of its woes, Enviro reiterated that ending … Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Double Coin/tyre revenue tops $1.66 bln in Huayi Group FY2025 results Shanghai Huayi Group Co., Ltd. has published its key operating data for the full year ended 31 December 2025, which reveals tyre revenues of 11.35 billion yuan (roughly $1.66 bn; £1.23bn; €1.42bn). That result consolidates tyres as the second largest division within the wider Huayi Group. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Halfords opens 100th ‘new-style’ Fusion garage in Ashington Halfords’ Fusion garage modernisation programme has reached a landmark 100th “new-look” site in Ashington, Northumberland. The garage, situated on Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9UN, is the latest to use the format that targets increased efficiency and customer convenience in routine maintenance and repair bookings. Halfords called the 100-site milestone a key step in its modernisation str… Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news GOODFOLIO founder: Always think in systems Omid Pakseresht is the founder and chief executive of GOODFOLIO, a company building AI systems to solve problems in enterprise environments. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Pakseresht discusses why founders need to be able to think in systems, always understanding how hiring, features, strategies connect with each other. Which role was the most important […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Boyeezon brings label solutions to Dortmund Compatible label tape and paper solutions expand product categories within the imaging and supplies aftermarket. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Investigation underway after landfill fire in East Cambridgeshire Firefighters tackled a significant fire at a landfill site in Wilburton, East Cambridgeshire, after being called to the incident on Wednesday afternoon (22 April 2026). Crews were alerted shortly after 3pm, with around 30 firefighters from across Cambridgeshire mobilised to the scene. On arrival, they were met with a well-developed fire involving approximately 2,000 square … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Southern Co-op leadership urges members to vote for merger Southern Co-op’s executive leadership has urged its members to vote in favour of a merger with Co-op Group to create a major cooperative society in the UK. The major shake-up… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Mei Mei Goods secures its first UK retail listing at Ocado Asian condiment brand Mei Mei Goods is set to launch exclusively on Ocado at the end of April 2026. This is the brand’s first UK retail listing, which marks a… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Canon profits fall as office print weakens Canon reported a sharp drop in quarterly profits as weakness in its office printing business offset stable revenues, highlighting mounting pressure on one of its most mature divisions. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news MPs call for ban on PFAs in cookware and school uniforms A cross-party group of MPs has warned that the UK is falling behind Europe on tackling PFAS pollution and is urging the government to phase out non-essential uses of the harmful chemicals, including in kitchen equipment and school uniforms. The Environmental Audit Committee today (23rd April) published a report warning that the government’s current action […] Environment Journal · 24 Apr 2026