Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Reservoirs across Essex refilling ahead of summer Essex & Suffolk Water says its reservoir storage across Essex is in a positive position ahead of summer. The company reports storage levels across the Hanningfield and Abberton reservoirs are […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news StormHarvester secures long-term wastewater contract with Northumbrian Water StormHarvester, a specialist in real-time wastewater network monitoring, has been awarded a long-term service contract by Northumbrian Water Group following a competitive tender process. Under the agreement, StormHarvester will provide […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Scottish Water announces low-emission supply chain partners as it continues to decarbonise capital programme Scottish Water has announced new low-emission steel supply chain partners, as it continues its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme and operational services. ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions UK […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Almost a third of people unaware they could be eligible to reduce their utility bills Almost a third of people do not know they could reduce their utility bills reveals new research by Thames Water. New water and wastewater tariffs have come into effect, along […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Veolia helps Severn Trent Water comply with strict permit standards Veolia has worked with Severn Trent Water to help meet tightened permit requirements imposed by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and address the challenges associated with population growth. By introducing […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Funding milestone reached for Rosyth’s ‘struggling’ river habitats The Rosyth River Restoration project has secured funding for its next three phases, offering ‘huge potential’ for local ecology and community benefits. SEPA’s Water Environment Fund has committed £270,000, and […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Digital tools help United Utilities enhance carbon management With its huge £13 billion investment period underway, United Utilities and its partners are harnessing digital tools to drive its carbon management. The water company for the North West says […] Water Magazine · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 17 April 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Bristol’s solar panels project and National Forest’s ‘10 million trees’ milestone: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Bristol’s solar panels project for public buildings, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Apr 2026 Industry news Textile Exchange And Organic Cotton Accelerator Unveil Agenda For 2026 Organic Cotton Summit ISTANBUL, Türkiye – April 2026 – In a critical step towards securing a sustainable and ethical future for the global textile industry, Textile Exchange and the Organic Cotton Accelerator have officially announced the comprehensive agenda for the upcoming Organic Cotton Summit. This vital industry event is scheduled to take place from the 2nd to the 4th of June 2026 at the Istanbul Marriott Hote… TexIntel — Eco News · 19 Apr 2026 Industry news John Hogg Backs SwitchDye’s CO2-Responsive Dyeing Technology to Advance Sustainable Textiles Manchester, UK – April 2026 – John Hogg Technical Solutions has announced a strategic minority equity investment in SwitchDye Limited, a University of Leeds spin-out. This vital partnership aims to rapidly scale SwitchDye's pioneering CO2-responsive, drop-in dyeing system, answering the urgent industry need to significantly reduce chemical intensity, energy use, and water consumption in the dye… TexIntel — Eco News · 19 Apr 2026 Industry news Waste-to-Energy omission risks “incomplete” methane strategy, warns alliance of European plant operators An alliance of European Waste-to-Energy1 operators has welcomed the growing international focus on methane mitigation but warned that current global guidance risks overlooking a key part of the waste management chain. In a newly published position paper, the The WtE+X Knowledge Alliance — which brings together the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP), European Suppliers […] Envirotec Magazine · 19 Apr 2026 Industry news Win the shelf, win the shopper - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 Apr 2026 Industry news Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge - FareShare The Felix Project · 18 Apr 2026 Industry news Referral_landing_page - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news API88 Game Online Mobile x UK - Alliance for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Study finds ‘untapped’ construction potential for reuse and recycling MRW Study finds ‘untapped’ construction potential for reuse and recycling International Union for Conservation of Nature report claims progress across Europe to reduce raw construction materials demand is important step for conservation and carbon reduction Study finds ‘untapped’ construction potential for reuse and recycling Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand peaks, but car companies disagree on the best way to do that New Scientist — Environment · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Revive! reports strong first-quarter performance Revive! Auto Innovations has reported a robust start to 2026, posting double‑digit growth in the first quarter as demand for smart repair services continues to rise across both trade and retail channels. Tyrepress · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Scrap metal recycling| Fire form - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 17 April 2026: Fossil-fuel power slumps | ‘Super’ El Niño warning | Afghanistan’s climate struggle Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Industrial emissions could delay ozone layer recovery by seven years New research has revealed that industrial chemicals once thought to pose minimal risk are now significantly delaying the recovery of Earth’s ozone layer. Although ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were largely phased out under international agreements decades ago, their chemical relatives continue to be widely used as ‘feedstocks’ in industrial manufacturing. These s… Air Quality News · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news From sustainability pledge to commercial edge: The opportunity for circularity in electronics Almost one-third of the content used in Apple products shipped in 2025 was recycled, and the tech giant has reached 100% recycled cobalt in its batteries, too. Here, edie explores why circular approaches are giving electronics companies a commercial advantage. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Q&A: What Magyar’s defeat of Orbán in Hungary means for climate and energy The right-wing populist Hungarian government led by Viktor Orbán has suffered a landslide electoral defeat... Carbon Brief · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change releases material specification for DRS Exchange for Change has updated its guidance on Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) material specification. Russell Davies, CEO of Exchange for Change, said: “The publication of our material specification is a milestone in providing producers with the clarity they need to prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme. It sets out in practical terms how packaging should … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Leading Manufacturer Saves £3.2M With Advantage Utilities Energy Consultancy Award-winning energy consultancy Advantage Utilities is helping UK manufacturers protect margins, cut carbon and stay competitive in an increasingly volatile energy market. Advantage Utilities, recently named Consultancy of the Year (Large Customers) at the 2025 TELCA Awards, is demonstrating how strategic energy management can deliver long-term cost savings and operational resilience for some … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 17 April 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 17 April 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 17 April 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Wayve to The Little Loop This week’s UK tech funding deals include autonomous driving software group Wayve, fashion re-selling platform The Little Loop and more. UKTN tracked £76.7m worth of UK tech investment this week (13 April to 17 April), a 45% week-on-week increase across seven funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Wayve – […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news OARA 2026: AI, safety and collaboration take centre stage OARA 2026 showed how AI is delivering practical gains in auto recycling, while safety, training and industry collaboration remain top priorities for operators. Auto Recycling World · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change outlines key DRS packaging specifications MRW Exchange for Change outlines key DRS packaging specifications Document aims to provide industry with clarity on ensuring compliance so that containers and design changes will be accepted by reverse vending machines Exchange for Change outlines key DRS packaging specifications Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news How sustainability is reshaping the future of the retail industry The post How sustainability is reshaping the future of the retail industry appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news BNG reforms welcomed but uncertainty and nature concerns remain On 16 April the UK government published its response to a consultation on improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) across minor, medium and brownfield development, outlining a package of reforms intended to streamline delivery while maintaining environmental outcomes. The announcement from Defra confirms a series of regulatory changes to be introduced through secondary […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Van den Ban presenting full range at TTC 2026 When The Tire Cologne 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 June, tyre, wheel and accessories supplier Van den Ban Autobanden B.V. will participate as an exhibitor and be at home in Hall 7, Stand C10, welcoming visitors and business partners for meetings and discussions. Tyrepress · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news TTC 2026: Curated range to demonstrate MRL’s ambitions MRL Tyres will use The Tire Cologne 2026 as a platform to underline its ongoing shift towards higher-value off-highway segments, with a focused display of key product lines rather than a broad portfolio showcase. At its stand in Hall 6.1 / C020 C024, MRL will highlight several core developments across its off-highway range. Tyrepress · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Volatile Gulf reshapes textile chemical supply chains As a fresh Gulf crisis compounds years of supply-chain disruption and escalating regulatory pressure, leading textile chemical suppliers reveal how […] Ecotextile News · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Two fires hit recycling facilities in Thetford and March in one night Two fires broke out at recycling facilities in eastern England on Thursday evening (16 April 2026), with emergency services mobilised to incidents in both Thetford and March. The two incidents highlight ongoing fire risks at recycling facilities, with other fire breaking out at Greenbox Recycling’s waste site in Kent last week (7 April). Major response … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Sustainability & Impact Awards | Last chance to enter today! Today is the final deadline for entries submission for the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026, and Packaging News is urging companies and brands to complete their entry. Packaging News (UK) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV a Škoda OE tyre Kumho Tire is supplying its Ecsta PS71 SUV as an original equipment tyre for the Škoda Enyaq and Elroq. The SUVs will wear the tyres in the front axle size 235/55 R19 and rear dimension 255/50 R19. Tyrepress · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news UK’s sovereign AI fund is needed to avoid Trump-era mayhem The UK’s launch of a £500m Sovereign AI fund is a necessary move to avoid reliance on US capital amid the volatile Trump administration, according to British AI founder. The government this week unveiled the fund, which will be state-operated but act as a kind of venture capital vehicle that will directly back UK-based AI […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Apr 2026 Industry news Italy defends Golden Power use in Pirelli case Debate about foreign shareholder access to Pirelli technologies such as Cyber Tyre continue, with a member of Italy’s Council of Ministers defending the use of Golden Power. Speaking on the sidelines of a conference on historic brands, Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, argued that Italy’s use of so-called “Golden Power” provisions in relation to Pirelli has not deterred f… Tyrepress · 17 Apr 2026