Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Coors brings back cold-activated packaging technology campaign Molson Coors Beverage Company is bringing back its 'Peak of Technology' campaign this April, helping consumers perfect their at-home beer serves through Coors' distinctive cold-activated packaging technology. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Ten-print upgrades toner cartridge range Ten-print has announced a quality upgrade across its full range of replacement colour toner cartridges and drum units after completing a two-year development programme. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news British Business Bank commits £35m to new Episode 1 fund The British Business Bank has made a commitment of up to £35m to VC Episode 1’s Fund IV. Episode 1 is an investor backing early stage companies primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. It takes an algorithmic approach to finding and evaluating software-driven UK companies with a specific focus on AI, software infrastructure, deeptech […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ULMA targets Irish medical sector with show debut Packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK will make a debut appearance at MedTech Innovation Expo Ireland, as it expands its focus on Ireland’s growing medical device manufacturing sector. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news UK meets reduction commitments for key pollutants The UK has met all its domestic and international commitments for reducing key air pollutants, Air Quality Minister Emma Hardy has confirmed in a formal statement to Parliament. The statement, which updates Parliament on progress for financial years 2024/25 and 2025/26, fulfils a statutory requirement under the Environment Act 1995. Emissions of ammonia, nitrogen oxides, […] Air Quality News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ZWE Report: Incineration in EU ETS unlikely to increase landfill use Including incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is unlikely to trigger a shift towards landfill across Europe, according to a new report from Zero Waste Europe (ZWE). The study, Including incineration in the EU ETS: Assessing potential impacts on landfilling, argued that concerns over waste being diverted from Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news McGuigan Wines unveils pioneering 300g lightweight Burgundy bottle Following the success of last year’s introduction of a 300g Bordeaux bottle to help reduce glass wastage and environmental impact, McGuigan Wines has partnered with Greencroft to bring a 300g light weight Burgundy bottle to market. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Administrative overload threatens Europe’s workforce retention As Europe grapples with ongoing talent shortages, new research from Ricoh reveals that administrative overload is becoming a significant contributor to employee dissatisfaction and attrition. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI’S POPULAR GARDEN PRODUCTS RETURN – INCLUDING EGG CHAIR AND KAMADO BBQ Aldi is helping shoppers spring into the new season with the return of its must-have garden ranges. The Garden Marrakesh range will land in stores from 23rd April, bringing shoppers fresh options for outdoor spaces. The Garden Hero ranges will return across the season, with new arrivals in stores from 30th April and 3rd May. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Ninestar completes shift to Pantum The company finalises renaming as Pantum brand becomes central identity. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Purpose-led innovation takes centre stage at LCR Tech Climbers Tech Climbers revealed the best performing product-led tech businesses that are making an impact in the Liverpool City Region. The list was announced to a room of founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters from across the City Region. View the list here This week, the tech community gathered at Scale in Liverpool city centre as host Oyinkansola Adebayo unveiled the 17 companies that made the… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates. Will the idea catch on? A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape hiring practices Positive News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news AF&PA releases March 2026 report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the March 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Global economy loses one-third of value to linear waste A new circularity report warns that business model’s such as fast fashion’s with its take‑make‑waste model is destroying trillions in […] Ecotextile News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Marco earns 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark Marco Technologies has been awarded the 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Project gives a second life to fire-damaged components from one of UK’s earliest wind farms Offshore wind expert RWE says it has successfully recycled major components from a fire-damaged offshore wind turbine, marking what the group claims is a significant step forward in circular practices within the UK’s renewable energy sector. RWE is “giving a second wind” to deconstructed components from a turbine at its Scroby Sands Offshore Wind Farm, […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Why recycling alone won’t solve fashion’s circularity problem We must look at how materials break down at end of life to incentivise a truly circular fashion industry, writes Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news New report finds including incineration in the EU ETS will ‘not drive more landfilling’ Including waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is ‘unlikely’ to lead to an increase in landfilling, according to a new report from Zero Waste Europe. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Urfuture raises £1.7m to rebuild entry-level hiring Manchester-based HR tech startup urfuture has secured a £1.7m seed round to support its mission to rebuild entry-level hiring in the AI age. Urfuture is building a hiring infrastructure designed to replace CVs and job boards. Its platform combines a ‘social-first Gen Z distribution engine’ with a proprietary behavioural science job matching algorithm, enabling employers […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Welsh Govt Consultation on Producers paying for Street Bins and Litter Fees – MPMA response, 17 April 2026 The post Welsh Govt Consultation on Producers paying for Street Bins and Litter Fees – MPMA response, 17 April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Biffa-owned Community Shop opens Sunderland site A new Community Shop has opened in Sunderland, expanding efforts to redistribute surplus food and address food insecurity through its social enterprise model. The store, located on Fawcett Street, was officially opened on 8 April 2026 by Community Shop, part of the Company Shop Group, owned by Biffa. It marks the 16th site in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Monaflex to highlight tyre repair innovation at TTC 2026 Guernsey-based Monaflex Tyre Repair Solutions will use its presence at this year’s exhibition in Koelnmesse (Hall 8.1, Stand E-038) to engage both new and existing customers with its latest tyre repair technologies and systems. Taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026, the show provides what the company sees as a valuable platform to demonstrate its approach to tyre maintenance and repair, particula… Tyrepress · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Engineered algae targets smaller microplastic fragments in wastewater A research team at the University of Missouri has developed a genetically engineered algae strain they say is designed to capture microplastics in wastewater, while also enabling their reuse in new materials. Led by Susie Dai, professor of engineering and principal investigator at the Bond Life Sciences Centre, the work addresses a key gap in […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Manufacturers Urge Government to Supercharge the ‘Sovereign Capability’ Push According to New Survey UK manufacturing is ready to meet the call for more sovereign ‘production’ capability according to a new survey out today, but industry will need government help to make it a reality. The findings, which will be discussed at the launch of MACH 2026 today in Birmingham, reveal that thousands of firms are keen to support the national mission to reduce the UK’s manufacturing dependence on internat… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news MM Packaging expands finishing offer with new print on hot foil capability MM Packaging Deeside is introducing a new design effect that allows detailed print to be applied directly onto hot foil. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Vipal presenting EV, Europe-focused treads at TTC 2026 Retreading and rubber manufacturing specialist Vipal Rubber is participating in The Tire Cologne 2026, between 9 to 11 June. At this latest edition of the global event for manufacturers, retreaders, distributors and experts from across the chain, the company will highlight the Vipal DV-UMe, VL170A and VT570 treads. Tyrepress · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Bluepass puts textile chemistry data on‑product A new certification from Bluesign aims to turn existing process and chemical inventory assessments at textile mills into product‑level information […] Ecotextile News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news National template drives unified approach to local energy planning - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Middle East conflict harming Gulf aluminium production: IAI - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Oman considers three aluminium projects - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Fusion power may struggle to compete with renewables on cost - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Tissue World Miami 2026 opens its doors! - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Engaging the Supply Chain: A Practical Guide to Delivering Sustainability Outcomes - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Company Shop Group hits 1 billion surplus milestone | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Waitrose enters airport retail for the first time at Heathrow Airport - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Record wind generation boosts renewables but highlights grid constraints - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Telkom and PGN sign biomethane MoU for Indonesian data centres - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Greenpeace build wind farm on Trump’s Golf Course Pictures and footage available here. Monday 20th April, 2026, Scotland. At 6.30am this morning, as the first of the day’s golfers were arriving at the Trump Turnberry Golf Club, a team of Greenpeace activists installed a windfarm on the green of the 4th hole, together with a sign reading ‘Choose wind, dump Trump’. Lily-Rose Ellis, […] Greenpeace UK · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection Dame Helen Ghosh has been named as the preferred candidate to succeed Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection. Dame Helen has been selected by the […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Board appointments at South Staffordshire Plc South Staffordshire Plc has appointed Steve Johnson, MBE, as Independent Non-executive Director and Chair of the South Staffordshire Water Board, and Sara Vaughan as Independent Non-executive Director and Deputy Chair […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026