Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Alupro to share valuable insights at the DRS Conference 2026 Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will discuss the critical importance of careful policy planning, implementation and transition at this year’s DRS Conference. Taking place at the 22 Duchess Mews conference venue in central London, the event will bring together policymakers, local authorities, retailers, brands and technology providers to debate best practice approaches. As part […] T… Alupro · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Electric dreams accelerate as Formula E premieres GEN4 car Formula E’s GEN4 hits the track in France, charging ahead with record pace and greener racing ambitions. Just over five months ago, Formula E announced its new GEN4 car. At the time, Sylvain Filippi, managing director and chief technology officer of Envision Racing, told our sister title Air Quality News: ‘We’re accelerating faster than any […] Environment Journal · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Envoy Tyres ambassador advises drivers on how to avoid tyre-related MOT failures More than two million UK motorists are being caught out each year by tyre-related MOT failures, largely due to complacency and lack of routine checks. According to DVSA data, 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOT because of tyre defects, a figure that continues to rise. Envoy Tyres ambassador Paul Cowland has advised motorists how they can perform simple checks and maintenance to improve safet… Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Trio set to scale polyester-to-polyester recycling Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN say semi-industrial trial of their ‘Rewind’ process proves polyester textile-to-textile recycling is ready to scale KITAKYUSHU […] Ecotextile News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news State of the climate: Strong El Niño puts 2026 on track for second-warmest year The first three months of 2026 have been the fourth warmest on record, with each... Carbon Brief · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Goodyear names Travis Parman chief communications officer The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appoitned Travis Parman as chief communications officer, reporting to CEO and president Mark Stewart. As chief communications officer, Parman will lead global communications, including media relations, associate communications and corporate reputation. According to the company, one focus is “sharing the company's transformation journey and supporting its b… Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Firenze secures £6m to accelerate access to Lombard lending Lombard lending fintech Firenze has secured a £6m funding round led by AlbionVC, with follow-on participation from all major existing investors including Outward VC and Form Ventures. A Lombard loan is a type of loan that is backed by liquid assets from an investment portfolio. Assets are used as collateral against the loan, protecting the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Britain’s empty buildings could unlock billions, advocacy group tells treasury Advocacy group Don’t Waste Buildings is calling on the UK government to overhaul its tax system to incentivise the reuse of empty buildings, warning that Britain is missing out on billions of pounds of potential economic growth. The group launched its report, “The Reuse Dividend: Unlocking Economic Growth from Britain’s Existing Buildings”, at a reception […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Circular economy council guidance updated with waste cutting exemplars MRW Circular economy council guidance updated with waste cutting exemplars Collaboration between authorities in south-east highlighted as demonstration of cross-industry work underway to expand repair and reuse of materials and resources Circular economy council guidance updated with waste cutting exemplars Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news M2i Global, Volato and Regenerate partner on US battery recycling M2i Global has entered a strategic partnership with Volato Group (a private aviation software company) and Regenerate Technology Global to deploy advanced battery recycling technologies in the US, with a focus that includes lead-acid battery processing.The agreement will see the companies explore sites for new recycling facilities, with the aim of scaling domestic “upcycling” of… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods New Food Production Facility Plans Approved Leading meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods has announced that it has secured planning permission for its new world-class food production facility, ‘Kitchen West’ Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Rebuilding Lives: Emmaus UK launches report into Supported Housing Act Emmaus UK has launched its ‘Rebuilding Lives’ report into the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Shaped by the views and experiences of supported housing residents and providers across the... Emmaus UK · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Our Power, Our Planet: Why closing the gap starts with using what we already have The post Our Power, Our Planet: Why closing the gap starts with using what we already have appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change seeks UK-wide DRS oversight role MRW Exchange for Change seeks UK-wide DRS oversight role Organisation appointed to implement and lead engagement on deposit schemes for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland says it will reapply for same role in Wales Exchange for Change seeks UK-wide DRS oversight role Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Fleetclear lands Suez fleet contract, rollout begins in Milton Keynes Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has begun rolling out a fully integrated fleet safety platform across its UK vehicle operations, following the award of a nationwide contract to Fleetclear. The move follows a tender process, with Suez selecting Fleetclear’s system. Dave Shaw, Head of Fleet at Suez, said: “We went out to tender and Fleetclear … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage From mammoth molten salt-filled thermal storage units to systems that use liquid air, here’s the latest in energy storage tech Positive News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news CARA appoints Johan Verbois as executive director The Car Remarketing Association Europe (CARA) has appointed Johan Verbois as its first executive director. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the association’s growth and professional development, CARA said. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Petlas celebrates 50th anniversary by entering new markets This year is Petlas’s 50th anniversary. The company is marking the milestone in a number of ways, but ultimately Petlas is celebrating by “reinforcing its long-term commitment to product development and market expansion across Europe and beyond”. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Supplier launches circular trims platform Bangladesh-based manufacturer links up with materials innovators to make recycled and biodegradable trims cost-neutral for brands DHAKA – A Bangladesh-based […] Ecotextile News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Jefferson Tools unveils Nemesis welded bottle jack range Jefferson Tools has expanded its professional lifting portfolio with the launch of the Nemesis Welded Bottle Jack range, a heavy‑duty solution developed to meet the everyday demands of modern automotive and industrial workshops. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Egg producer unveils ‘bold’ new packaging for catering customers BIRD Brothers has introduced new colourful packaging across its Roam free range eggs for catering customers. Customers will now be welcomed with gold, green, and blue boxes for Golden Roam, Roam, and White Gold Roam, respectively. The move follows the launch of the refreshed Roam packaging for retail customers late last year as part of […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news London businesses offered free cargo bike trial Five London businesses are being given the chance to trial electric cargo bikes for free, as pressure mounts on companies to cut costs, reduce emissions and navigate the capital’s increasingly congested streets. Vok Bikes, in partnership with Electrify London and Fully Charged, has launched a five-week initiative to demonstrate how eCargo bikes can replace vans […] Air Quality News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Renishaw Brings Innovation and Inspiration to MACH 2026 Global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, will showcase its advanced manufacturing technologies and champion engineering careers at MACH 2026, Birmingham, UK. Visitors can find solutions to improve process control, productivity, and long-term competitiveness across the UK industry in hall 19, stand 42. Demonstrations will include the new Equator-X™ dual method gauge with intuitive MODU… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Momentum grows for reuse systems, but ‘fragmented’ policies constrain progress REUSE systems as a model to reduce plastic pollution are beginning to emerge globally, but remain constrained by fragmented policies, weak financial incentives and gaps in infrastructure, according to three new reports. The research, launched by the Global Plastics Policy Centre at the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth, is said to provide the first comparative […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Trelleborg launches new EPDM rubber grades with 55% lower carbon footprint Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched two new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber grades designed to significantly reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. The new materials offer up to a 55 per cent lower product carbon footprint (PCF) compared to traditional EPDMs, marking an important step forward for sustainable industrial polymers. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Viridi secures UL 9540 listing for indoor BESS US-based energy storage company Viridi has received UL 9540 listing for its RPSLinkIN 480V battery energy storage system, with certification granted by TÜV Rheinland.The UL 9540 standard is one of the most widely recognised safety benchmarks for energy storage systems in North America, particularly for installations in occupied buildings and critical infrastructure.According to the company,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Not lost in translation – Ed Crook, DeepL Many people will have learning another language on their bucket list and with the help of AI that reality is creeping ever closer. Ed Crook, strategy and operation leader at German-based AI translation firm DeepL discusses how the startup is helping business get language nuance right, what it is like to build a startup in […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news After 45 years in the industry, British Glass CEO Dave Dalton retires After 45 years in the industry, British Glass CEO Dave Dalton retires RachaelBridgland Tue, 21/04/2026 - 11:53 British Glass · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Transparency and independence ‘crucial’ for used EV market, according to AVILOO European survey Trust and transparency are emerging as decisive factors in the development of Europe’s used electric vehicle (EV) market, according to a new international B2B survey conducted by battery diagnostics firm AVILOO. The study highlights growing demand for independent assessments of battery condition, with many market participants viewing such certification as essential for credibility, pricing stab… Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news DK Holdings at MACH 2026 in Birmingham DK Holdings Limited, ISO-certified UK manufacturer of precision-engineered diamond tooling, is pleased to confirm its participation at MACH 2026, the UK’s national showcase for Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, taking place from 20th to 24th April 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. As one of the longest-established manufacturers of electroplated, resin bond, metal bond, diamond and CBN tooling i… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news AAFA issues guide on worker heat stress US trade body issues guidance to help protect apparel and footwear supply chain workers from increasing heat stress WASHINGTON DC […] Ecotextile News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Robotics: Unlocking the Future of British Engineering UK manufacturing is entering a pivotal moment. Across the sector, businesses are beginning to recognise that robotics is no longer a future aspiration – it is a present-day catalyst for productivity, competitiveness and sustainable growth. Businesses are exploring flexible automation solutions driven by the urgent need to boost output, navigate persistent labour and skills shortages and manage … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Inside Ford Certified Used Parts: Turning Reuse into a Trusted Choice Rebecca Smart of Autonative explains how Ford Certified Used Parts is helping move reused parts from a last-resort option to a trusted, brand-backed choice through standards, testing, traceability and ecommerce support. ATF Professional · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Circulose steps up commercial lyocell ambitions The Swedish firm will extend its recycled pulp beyond viscose into a first announced commercial lyocell fibre route through a […] Ecotextile News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Dutch lead circular textiles push at Techtextil Dutch companies showcase fully joined‑up circular textile supply chain at Techtextil Frankfurt today, underpinned by a national action plan FRANKFURT […] Ecotextile News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Patent transfer agreement brings phosphorus recovery technology closer to full-scale rollout Royal HaskoningDHV has signed a patent transfer agreement with Kemira for ViviMag, a phosphorus recovery technology designed to improve resource extraction from sewage sludge. The agreement marks a shift from pilot-stage development to early commercial deployment, with a full-scale demonstration planned at the Nieuwveer wastewater treatment plant in Breda, operated by the Brabantse Delta water […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Epson explores circular economy at The Recycler Live How Epson is turning waste into value through circular economy strategy and upcycling innovation. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news EXCLUSIVE | War, EPR and economic uncertainty creates shifts in buying habits With customers making purchasing decisions later or not at all, Waqas Qureshi speaks to packaging converters about the effects of EPR, regulatory change, cost pressures and the conflict in the Middle East. Packaging News (UK) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Amcor, Metsä Group and G. Mondini team up to accelerate all-in-one fibre packaging Amcor has announced an advancement in its collaboration with Metsä Group, a Finnish forest industry group, and G. Mondini, a leading provider of food packaging equipment. Packaging News (UK) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Boxon launches first food-contact approved rPET Big Bags in EMEA Boxon, a specialist in intelligent packaging solutions, is launching a new generation of rPET Big Bags made from recycled PET bottles, the first recycled Big Bag approved for direct food contact. Packaging News (UK) · 21 Apr 2026