Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Katun partners with Scanshare Katun Corporation (Katun) announced a new global partnership with Scanshare, a provider of document capture and workflow automation technology. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Industry leaders launch Circular Fibre Collective The Fashion Pact and Fashion for Good launch new bid to scale textile-to-textile recycled and next gen materials PARIS / […] Ecotextile News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Toshiba celebrates Earth Day year round Toshiba America Business Solutions celebrates Earth Day 2026 throughout the calendar. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Exergy3 raises £10m to shake up the clean heat market University of Edinburgh spinout Exergy3 has raised £10m in seed funding to scale its proprietary technology and address industrial decarbonisation, grid balancing and energy security. Exergy3 is an innovative cleantech company that specialises in ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage solutions. Its mission is to revolutionise the clean heat market by providing scalable, affordable and s… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news MOM receives Top Workplaces 2026 Award Modern Office Methods (MOM) has been awarded a Greater Columbus Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Columbus CEO. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Autec to show 4 new wheels at Tire Cologne Wheel-known wheel brand Autec is preparing to exhibit no fewer than four new product at the forthcoming Tire Cologne in June. In addition to the Skara model, which is already available for BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, three other models will be making their world debut. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news UK packaging EPR compliance guide for 2026 Your UK packaging EPR compliance guide for 2026: Packaging EPR is a regulatory landscape that doesn't stand still. Rules change, deadlines shift and the financial stakes keep rising. Staying on top of it all, and understanding what's actually required of your business right now, isn't always straightforward. Der Beitrag UK packaging EPR compliance guide for 2026 erschien zuerst auf United Kingd… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news VAT system incentivises building demolition over reuse, report says The government has created a ‘perverse incentive’ for demolishing buildings over retrofit projects, Don’t Waste Buildings says. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Producers must adopt new barcodes as part of the UK’s DRS In-scope drinks containers must adopt new barcodes as part of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme, Exchange for Change has announced. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change ‘considering an appeal’ of Welsh DMO rejection Exchange for Change has indicated it will not abandon its ambitions to oversee Wales’ Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), despite having its initial application rejected by the Welsh Government. The organisation, which has already been appointed as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, confirmed it is exploring an appeal and intends … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Fibre packaging collaboration to be showcased at interpack 2026 AMCOR has announced an advancement in its collaboration with Metsä Group and G. Mondini to progress a fully integrated fibre‑based tray system that combines a lightweight barrier liner and top web. The solution, which is tailored for protein and chilled ready‑meal applications, will be featured at interpack in Dusseldorf next month where it will run […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Comment: Efficiency in motion – why sustainable pumping must be a strategic priority By Wayne Rose of the BPMA Energy efficiency is no longer a peripheral consideration for the UK pump industry — it is now central to how the sector innovates, competes and contributes to national sustainability goals. Given that pumping systems account for a significant proportion of electricity use across industry, utilities and building services, the […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news 20 million Ikon tyres since 2023 After Nokian Tyres sold its factory in Vsevolozhsk and exited the Russian market, the plant’s new owner gradually phased out the Finnish manufacturer’s brands. In 2023, Ikon Tyres introduced Ikon Autograph as its flagship line and Ikon Character for mid-range customers. The Vsevolozhsk plant has now produced the 20 millionth tyre under the Ikon name. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news New Domino solution helps sector transition to 2D coding AHEAD of interpack 2026, Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Gx‑Series PRO Printhead. The thermal inkjet (TIJ) solution is designed to help manufacturers prepare for the industry’s transition to GS1 Digital Link and variable 2D codes. As retailers and supply chains push for greater transparency and accuracy, Domino said the move to GS1 2D coding […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Hybrid lining system enables live repair of critical port infrastructure UK utilities and drainage services provider Lanes Group says it has used a newly-developed lining system for the first time to seal four large-diameter pipes that are vital for keeping a sea port operational, as it explains here. The pipes feed water from a pump house to refill the dock basin behind sea locks at […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Founders Forum Group and Accenture launch ‘AI for Growth’ alliance Founders Forum Group and Accenture have launched a joint ‘AI for Growth’ alliance to support more British businesses to reap the benefits of AI. The alliance will support businesses with guidance on security, upskilling and infrastructure. Founders Forum Group and Accenture will work together to develop tools and assets to drive safe and scalable AI […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Scotland’s journey to becoming a Good Food Nation Nick Hughes talks to Scottish Food Commission chief executive Jayne Jones about the role of the newly launched body in supporting food systems change in Scotland Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Biodiversity net gain changes expected to reshape development in England The UK government has announced a series of updates to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), which will ultimately change how development and environmental protection work together. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Brandauer and Bruderer UK Mark 60 Years of Precision Production A precision relationship that has spanned more than 60 years is celebrating a new milestone after the latest turnkey project delivered major performance wins on a male grooming component supply contract. Brandauer, one of the world’s leading metal stamping and tooling specialists, worked with Bruderer UK to specify and install a new BSTA510-150B2 press and associated ancillary equipment, capabl… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Wallwork named CEO of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has appointed Michael "Mick" Wallwork its Chief Executive Officer. Wallwork joins the Liberty Hall Capital Partners portfolio company from Renold PLC, where he served as President of Renold Chain. He succeeds Susan McKenna, who had held the position of CEO since January 2023. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Altilium and The Structural Battery Company announce collaboration to develop UK battery supply chain for drones 21st April, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has today announced a strategic collaboration with The Structural Battery Company to develop a fully sovereign battery supply chain for next-generation drone technologies. The collaboration will focus on integrating Altilium’s recycled battery materials, recovered from… Altilium news · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Talent recruitment platform inploi raises £3m Inploi, the talent technology platform helping employers hire at scale, has secured £3m in a funding round led by YFM Equity Partners with support from existing investors. The startup’s platform works alongside existing applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate journeys, reduce drop-off and enable faster and more effective hiring decisions. By reducing manual task load […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Imbalance in global air quality funding highlighted in new report The world’s most polluted regions receive the least philanthropic funding to tackle the problem, according to the Clean Air Fund’s latest analysis. The report, which examines philanthropic foundation funding for outdoor air quality between 2019 and 2023, exposes a deeply unequal global landscape. North America secured the largest share of funding – 34% of the […] Air Quality News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news FREE WOODEN TOYS! ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER ‘WOODEN TOY TESTER’ Aldi is on the lookout for a toy fanatic to claim the role of a lifetime and be appointed as its first ever Wooden Toy Tester. The supermarket is calling on children across the country to apply, explaining why they should be chosen and what make-believe dish they would cook up in their very own toy […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Worker crushed by excavator, liquidated waste firm prosecuted A Hampshire-based waste management company has been prosecuted after an employee had both legs amputated following a crushing incident. The 24-year-old man was working for R W Waste at its yard in Shedfield on 7 November 2023, when a 15-tonne excavator reversed over him whilst he was sorting waste. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspector … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Interpack 2026 | Loma Systems to present suite of inspection solutions Loma Systems will highlight its inspection technologies at return to Interpack 2026, showcasing a portfolio of metal detection, X-ray inspection, checkweighing and combination systems. Packaging News (UK) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Holy Moly reduces plastic in dip pots Guacamole dip company, Holy Moly, has reduced the amount of plastic in its Guacamole Chip & Dip pot. Packaging News (UK) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Fleet tyre diameters gain an inch since 2023 According to new data shared by epyx, the diameter of tyres worn by fleet vehicles has increased by an inch on average since 2023. The automotive sector technology solutions provider has witnessed this increase in tyres worn by both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric cars. Tyrepress · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Hydrogen on-demand arrives in UK, offering half price energy bills In the wake of rocketing oil and gas prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, off-grid households are reliant on short-term government support. But what about long-term security? A new system which allows the safe production of hydrogen gas on-demand is being heralded as a global energy breakthrough by the company responsible, Abu Dhabi-based […] Environment Journal · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Britain has new rules for bins, here’s how you recycle lightbulbs Old habits die hard, and updated waste collection guidelines mean one of our worst mistakes is about to have even more consequences. Simpler Recycling was introduced to the England on 31st March 2026. The idea is to bring all local authorities, and their refuse collection providers, onto the same page and make it (in theory, […] Environment Journal · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Liquidated waste management company fined £1 after man loses both legs in excavator crush A liquidated waste management company has been fined £1 after a 24-year-old man lost both his legs when he was crushed by a 15-tonne excavator. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news EGA in Italian aluminium recycling acquisition - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news After 45 years in the industry, British Glass CEO Dave Dalton retires - British Glass British Glass news · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news ACT 100 deadline extended to May 18th - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Exploring OSP’s integrations to marketplace and aggregators - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Smart water meters need smarter communication for business customers, CCW research finds New research from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has found that inadequate communication is preventing some business customers from realising the full environmental and cost-saving benefits of smart meters. […] Water Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news CMA appoints four new Non-Executive Directors The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade of four new members to the CMA Board. The CMA confirmed […] Water Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Badger Meter to acquire UK-based sewer monitoring firm UDlive Badger Meter, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited, a UK-based provider of sewer line monitoring solutions, for $100 million USD (around […] Water Magazine · 21 Apr 2026 Industry news Preliminary findings show strong potential for recovered fly ash in unlocking a low-carbon future for water industry construction Preliminary-stage research findings from the University of Dundee show promising indications that dried and deagglomerated coal-derived fly ash (CDFA) could play a significant role in the future of low-carbon construction. […] Water Magazine · 21 Apr 2026