Recycling news: 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 Industry news Global Industrie 2026 : Unprecedented Momentum Across the Industrial Sector Bringing together the entire French and European industrial ecosystem, the 8th edition of Global Industrie, held from March 30th to April 2nd, 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte, welcomed 60,000 industry professionals and 8,000 young people, marking a 12% increase compared to Global Industrie Paris 2024. Chaired by Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance, the event successfully combined innovation, busi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Bobst to bring insights to Corrugated 2026 conference Bobst will bring its expertise of corrugated packaging to the first-ever Corrugated 2026 event, as it announces it will host four speaking sessions at the show. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Clover reports major sustainability gains Clover Imaging has reported significant progress in its 2025 sustainability performance, highlighting gains in recycling, waste diversion and reforestation linked to customer engagement. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news BCMPA to promote advantage of outsourcing in chemicals sector at CHEMUK 2026 The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – will be highlighting the value of outsourcing in the chemicals sector at this year’s CHEMUK 2026, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 20-21 May. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Anglotech Group acquires Solutions in Technology The company announced that on 2nd April 2026, Anglotech Group completed the acquisition of Solutions in Technology, marking its fourth acquisition in four months. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Ireland on track to meet 2030 air pollution targets Ireland has met legally binding emission reduction commitments for four out of five major air pollutants in 2024, new figures show – but rising emissions from the country’s whiskey industry leave a bad taste in the mouth. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Pollutant Emissions: Trends and Outlook 2026 report, published today, reveals that Ireland is […] Air Quality News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news UK government ‘stepped back from the brink’ on AI copyright The UK government “stepped back from the brink” of what could have been an “absolutely devastating” move when it rolled back its controversial AI copyright proposals, according to the artists’ union Equity. Last month the government published a report updating its position on AI copyright policy. In it, it was announced that it would no […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta publishes new medium-term strategy Group pivots to ROIC discipline to drive sustainable growth and returns long-term. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Kyocera CEO publishes inaugural message Kyocera Corporation has appointed Shiro Sakushima as its new president and chief executive, marking a leadership transition at the Japanese electronics and ceramics group as it seeks to accelerate internal transformation. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Flat 20p deposit rate confirmed for UK DRS A flat rate 20p deposit will apply to all drink containers in scope of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme when it launches next year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Schweppes British Summer Promotion | Schweppes Great Britain - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Watson-Marlow to showcase at Making Pharmaceuticals ​ Sciad Communications / Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), a leader in peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies, will showcase its diverse product range specially designed for upstream, downstream and fill/finish pharmaceutical processing at Making Pharmaceuticals, Coventry, UK, 21-22 April 2026. WMFTS will demonstrate its precision-engineered peristaltic pumps a… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Arconic Orders Fifth Electromagnetic Stirrer from ABB ABB has received an order from aluminium producer Arconic for a fifth ABB electromagnetic stirrer (AL‑EMS) for its rolling mill and casthouse operation in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. It builds on four successful installations delivered on the same site since 2023, and will improve furnace efficiency, productivity and operational reliability. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2026. Finan… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Survey suggests sourcing shift on microplastics New survey finds 59% of US consumers intend to seek out microplastic-free clothing, with implications for textile fibre sourcing strategies […] Ecotextile News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news FCA continues illegal ‘finfluencer’ crackdown The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has continued its push to target social media-based investment influencer as part of an international coalition. The FCA has in the past few years made clear its position on so called ‘finfluencers‘, social media personalities that promote high-risk investments in areas including crypto and forex with no authorisation or […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Report finds half of US children are living with poor air quality The American Lung Association’s latest ‘State of the Air’ report has revealed that nearly half of all children in the United States are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution. The report estimates that 33.5 million children, about 46% of those under 18, live in areas with failing air quality grades while overall, 152 million people […] Air Quality News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Heineken posts solid first-quarter results Dutch beer manufacturer Heineken has posted strong results within its first-quarter results, with revenue increasing by 2.2 per cent to around £6.8bn. Heineken’s net revenue went up by 2.8 per… Grocery Gazette · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW GUT-FRIENDLY FIBRE DRINKS FOR AS LITTLE AS 99P Aldi is serving up a fresh blend of flavour and feel-good benefits with its NEW The Juice Company Fibre Boost Juice Drinks (99p, 250ml), giving shoppers an easy way to support wellbeing at an unbeatable price. Landing in stores from 29th April, the fibre rich drinks are available in three tasty flavours that are packed […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Michelin partnering to invent ‘future rubbers’ On 22 April 2026, Michelin and four partners inaugurated PolMixLab, an associated research laboratory or LabCom that aims to “invent the rubbers of the future.” Over the course of four years, scientists will collaborate on three research foci, with Michelin contributing its industrial expertise. The partners anticipate that the new rubbers they develop will have varied and strategic application… Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news The “whiplash” effect: How earthquakes arrest and how to stop them Kyoto University researchers have identified a "stopping phase" in seismic data that occurs when an earthquake hits a barrier and stops abruptly. Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Recoup to discuss supply chain challenges at first Plastics Assembly Recoup is hosting its first the Plastics Assembly event on 1 October to allow members to discuss practical challenges in managing the material. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news EXPORT ANALYSIS: Should the UK be exporting its waste? Welcome to the first instalment in letsrecycle.com’s new “Export Analysis” series, where we aim to unpick and explain some of the biggest questions around the export of waste. For our inaugural edition, we are questioning whether export is a legitimate solution for the UK’s waste – or whether it is just making it “someone else’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news The tree-planting campaign supporting community nature restoration Members of the public and organisations are being asked to get on board, donate and spread the message. Arb Ambassadors is a network of volunteer arborists currently quoting on planting and tree management projects in neighbourhoods across Britain. Those working with the campaign share their knowledge and skills, educate people on best practice, and facilitate […] Environment Journal · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news German parliament takes decisive action on clean transport and biofuel fraud prevention - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Rising caseload pressures put adult social work workforce at risk - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news New qualification launched on cultural heritage - Keep Scotland Beautiful Keep Scotland Beautiful · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Europe's bold chemical safety drive is on ice - study - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Record turbine installation boosts offshore wind and emissions reduction - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news The EPR Packaging T Is Hitting Hard, and the Bills Are Only Getting Bigger - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Asda Handsworth customer Alma celebrates her 104th birthday - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Evonik extends CEO remit, names new CFO Chemical company Evonik has appointed Michael Rauch its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. The company’s Supervisory Board has also unanimously agreed to extend the tenure of Chief Executive Officer Christian Kullmann until 2030. Tyrepress · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news EFRA Committee calls for ‘Sea Use Framework’ as it warns of strained relations with coastal communities The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has published a report today (24 April 2026) urging the UK government to reset its relationship with fishing communities, warning that weak […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Data centre study calls for new reporting framework to manage water use Harriet Dingle, Consultant – Water Efficiency at the Water Research Centre (WRc), and Simon Powell, MOSL’s CIO, discuss a recent report, funded by Strategic Panel’s Market Improvement Fund, to understand water […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news What went right this week: a triumph of people power, plus more Eco ‘champions’ were honoured, the world hit a major energy milestone, and science beat a type of blindness, plus more Positive News · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news If core IT systems go down, how do you keep field operations running? Water companies now rely on digital systems for almost every stage of operational delivery. Scheduling, permits, inspection workflows, asset updates, photographic evidence and supervisor approvals all pass through technology that […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Almost 80,000 trees planted near near Barcraigs Reservoir in Renfrewshire Scottish Water has planted almost 80,000 trees on land near Barcraigs Reservoir in Renfrewshire as part of its drive to improve biodiversity, protect water catchments from climate change and lock […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Treatment works support wider push to protect County Durham watercourses County Durham’s River Gaunless and Hummerbeck have been given a boost from a project aimed at improving their water quality. Northumbrian Water has invested £4.3m in upgrades to its New […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news New study identifies fossil fuel byproducts and plastic additives as top priority for environmental control in Yangzte River A new study from The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources, and collaborators in China has identified […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026 Industry news Uisce Éireann achieves transformational level recognition as Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Uisce Éireann has achieved Transformational level recognition under the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard, the highest level of accreditation available. The Transformational level is awarded to organisations where CPD […] Water Magazine · 24 Apr 2026