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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 Industry news Kornit targets digital print transformation Acquisition aims to streamline production workflows and accelerate shift to on-demand manufacturing. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Innocent Drinks rolls out 500ml coconut water in Tescos Innocent Drinks expanded its coconut water range with the introduction of a new 500ml format which is set to launch in Tesco Express from 18 May. This move aims to… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Showcasing Lev-Co Flexibility: Bespoke Oyster Tank Installation We’re pleased to share photos from one of our latest Lev-Co Block installations, showcasing a slightly different application than usual. While Lev-Co Blocks are commonly used for storage bays, this project highlights their adaptability, forming robust, purpose-built oyster tanks for our client. A great example of how these systems can be tailored to suit more […] Levenseat · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen tyres OE 2026 Jeep Cherokee Nexen Tire will supply original equipment (OE) tires for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee debuts Stellantis’ first hybrid system with an estimated 37 MPG and over 500 miles on a single tank of fuel. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Footprint Awards 2026 shortlist In an unprecedented year of a record amount of entries, we are delighted to announce the shortlist for Footprint Awards 2026, revealing the foodservice and hospitality sector’s leading responsible business initiatives. Footprint Awards remains the only initiative to honour the achievements of companies in the area of sustainability and responsible business practice in the out of home […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Ricoh makes a follow-on investment in Butlr Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Butlr Technologies Inc. (Butlr) announced that Ricoh has made a follow-on investment in Butlr through its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund, the RICOH Innovation Fund. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news London waste crime gang jailed after illegal dumping investigation A London waste crime gang has been jailed for conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste across six sites in the capital. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Mondi increases prices and shuts plants as Middle East war affects business Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has resulted in increased energy, raw material and logistics costs, with the corrugated giant set to increase prices. Packaging News (UK) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Seraphim Space targets £350m raise to accelerate the space boom Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) has announced plans to raise up to £350m through a C-share offering. The spacetech investor says it intends to invest in companies that have come through its accelerator programme or venture fund, in addition to investing in new growth opportunities. The proposed fundraise follows a period in which SSIT private‑market […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China AUTOFLIGHT has successfully completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China. The trial deployed AutoFlight’s CarryAll (V2000CG) – a fully autonomous, unmanned eVTOL aircraft – to transport fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang, two Guizhou cities approximately 120km apart. The unmanned flight crossed rugged… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news High Court showdown tests environmental limits of industrial farming A High Court hearing is set to examine claims that major companies contributed to pollution in three rivers along the Welsh-English border. More than 4,500 people have joined the legal action over the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk, with poultry producer Avara Foods and Welsh Water at the centre of the case. The hearing, which […] Environment Journal · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news G&G celebrates World Penguin Day 2026 In celebration of World Penguin Day, G&G Image has launched a global campaign combining brand storytelling, a limited-time promotional initiative, and an upcoming livestream event, reinforcing its position as a global printing solutions provider. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Futamura and Biopap advance compostable foodservice solutions Cellulose-based solutions specialist Futamura UK and compostable food packaging company Biopap are reinforcing their 25-year relationship to accelerate innovation in compostable solutions for the food service industry. Packaging News (UK) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Ordnance Survey launches tool to boost biodiversity in housing A new digital tool developed by Ordnance Survey could help developers in England meet environmental requirements while accelerating housebuilding plans. The tool, known as Enhanced Land Cover (ELC), is designed to support the government’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, which requires developers to leave natural habitats in a better condition than before construction begins. Under […] Environment Journal · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news PlaqueTec secures £3.7m to develop cardiovascular disease database Cambridge-based medtech PlaqueTec has raised $5m (£3.7m) in an oversubscribed financing round funded by the company’s existing investor base. PlaqueTec is pursuing a better understanding of the biological mechanisms of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) to advance the development of precision medicine. Atherosclerotic disease causes plaque build-up that narrows or blocks the arteries … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Bridgestone renews Sporting Bears sponsorship to boost children’s charities and tyre safety message Bridgestone has sponsored Sporting Bears Motor Club’s Golden Dream Rides competition, helping generate funds for a range of children’s charities in 2026. Sporting Bears members donate their classic and performance cars to deliver ‘Dream Rides’, passenger experiences provided in return for a donation, around the country. Members also volunteer their time and cover their own expenses, enabling 10… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Co-op launches Fairtrade-certified Trapiche wine Co-op has launched the new Fairtrade-certified Trapiche Pure Malbec 2025 wine, which is available in stores nationwide for £9.25. The launch is part of the convenience retailer’s and Fairtrade’s 30+… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Gosh! launches plant-based croquette range Plant based food brand Gosh! has launched plant-based croquettes to meet the growing demand for at-home premium dining products. The move aims to provide an option for shoppers seeking out… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news States sue US EPA over missed air pollution deadline A coalition of 10 states is suing the US Environmental Protection Agency, accusing the agency of unlawfully failing to implement updated national air pollution standards aimed at reducing dangerous soot exposure. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that the EPA missed a statutory deadline under […] Air Quality News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news HDM Solar Accelerates UK Growth with First Scottish Branch HDM Solar is set to launch a brand-new Livingston branch on 8th May. The Installer’s Wholesaler has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, expanding its presence in the UK with five sites located across England, Wales, and now Scotland. The new branch forms part of HDM Solar’s ambitious £10.2 million investment to establish a nationwide network of 60 sites, helping installers and the… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news M&S to expand lower-emission fleet to over 300 bio-CNG trucks Marks & Spencer is set to grow its lower-emission logistics fleet to more than 300 bio-CNG vehicles by the end of March 2027. The retailer currently operates more than 210… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen Tire to raise prices from 1 June Nexen Tire has announced it is increasing prices by an average of five per cent across its portfolio, effective 1 June 2026. The company will separately announce details in each respective region. Prices are going up in response to constantly rising global supply chain costs as well as ongoing macroeconomic pressures. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Esther Carter: An interview with the most famous woman in packaging From working on Indonesia’s emerging waste systems to the UK’s ambitious Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) rollout, PackUK’s Chief Strategy Officer Esther Carter discusses data, delivery and the challenge of aligning industry, government and consumers with letsrecycle.com Editor Savannah Coombe. How did you come across what is now your role at PackUK? I remember … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news The UK has ‘significant opportunity’ to lead next wave of robotics innovation The United Kingdom has a ‘significant opportunity’ to lead the next wave of robotics innovation and deployment, according to a new report published today by techUK. The Seizing the Robotics Opportunity report highlights how breakthroughs in AI, sensing technologies, computing power and advanced materials are converging to create increasingly capable, connected and autonomous robots. It […] The … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Tesco doubles free fruit and veg schools scheme in major new campaign Tesco is doubling its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme from September, as it launches a new nationwide marketing campaign to support children’s access to healthier food. It will… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Lidl reveals ‘hit list’ of new UK store locations as £600m rollout ramps up Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations for new stores across Great Britain as it steps up one of the supermarket sector’s most ambitious expansion programmes. Lidl is seeking… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026