Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Urban methane emissions outpacing official estimates, satellite study finds Urban emissions of methane — a potent greenhouse gas — are rising faster than “bottom-up” accounting estimates anticipated, according to new satellite imagery, suggesting a significant blind spot in global mitigation efforts. The discrepancy was identified using satellite measurements over 92 major cities worldwide, with sufficient data from 72 cities to track changes between 2019 […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news New law a ‘turning point’ for Bangladesh garment workers The UNI Global Union says Bangladesh’s new labour law will remove barriers to unionisation in the country’s garment factories DHAKA […] Ecotextile News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news New £50m fund to bring AI and robotics to UK farms Around £50m of public and private investment will be used to turn new technologies into practical tools for farmers, said Farming Minister Angela Eagle. The funding will deliver up to 12 innovative tools to farms, using technologies spanning from robotics to AI. It is hoped the innovations will help farmers produce more while cutting labour, […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Skip boss who ‘didn’t do e-mails’ pleads guilty over illegal waste site An Essex skip-hire owner who said he “didn’t do e-mails” has admitted running a site unlawfully despite repeated instructions to clear waste. Roy Brett and his company RJ Brett Contracts pleaded guilty to multiple breaches of environmental law committed between 2024 and 2026 at a site on Lanham Green Lane in Cressing, near Braintree. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news The big school food shake-up Ministers set out proposals for “the most ambitious overhaul in a generation” of school food standards, a raft of changes that will limit foods high in fat, salt and sugar Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Hubei Dinglong reinforces commitment to toner business Hubei Dinglong has clarified that its retreat from printer consumables will not extend to its toner business, underscoring a more selective restructuring than previously indicated. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news UK IPO amplifies ICCE message on counterfeit cartridges The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued a warning on counterfeit ink and toner cartridges, in a move developed in cooperation with the Imaging Consumables Coalition of EMEA (ICCE). The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Seraphim establishes global space advisory council Spacetech investment group Seraphim Space has established its Global Space Futures Advisory Council to address key strategic, commercial and geopolitical opportunities and challenges facing the space sector. Bringing together leading space specialists from across the global space ecosystem, the council includes former astronauts, space entrepreneurs, senior investors and policy leaders with exp… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news MOM has earned 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark Modern Office Methods (MOM) announced that it has earned the 2026 Nexera Service Excellence Trustmark, based on 2025 performance data from Nexera suite subscribers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Automate UK announces plans for ‘biggest exhibition to date’ AUTOMATE UK has announced that it is bringing its award-winning processing, packaging, automation, and vision events together in 2027 to create an overarching experience for visitors and exhibitors. Representing its biggest exhibition to date, Automate UK Week 2027 will take place in September next year across two halls at the NEC, Birmingham, bringing its PPMA and […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news A Third of Workplace Sickness Absence is Due to Mental Health Problems Almost a third (32%) of bosses report stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems as a reason staff give for sickness absence. A YouGov survey, commissioned by workplace expert Acas, asked employers what the top three reasons employees give for being off sick from work. Almost two-thirds (62%) said that workers report their absences as being due to minor illnesses, such as cough… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Plans submitted for 120k waste to hydrogen plant near Manston Airport Hydrogen Transition Energy (HTE) has submitted a planning application to Kent County Council for a proposed Waste to Hydrogen gasification facility on land close to Manston Airport near Ramsgate. The scheme represents an investment of around £120 million and would see residual and commercial waste processed into hydrogen fuel. Michael Engsted, Managing Director of HTE, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Brother introduces Print+ All-Inclusive subscription for DTG printing Brother International Corporation announced the launch of Print+, a new monthly subscription for printing supplies and support designed to make mass production direct-to-garment (DTG) printing more accessible, predictable and scalable for high-volume apparel decorators. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news EXCLUSIVE | Häagen-Dazs looks to packaging for net zero goal Waqas Qureshi visited General Mills’ Häagen-Dazs factory near Lille, France, to see how the premium ice-cream brand is transitioning its packaging and managing emissions, energy use, water and waste reduction. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news OPRL to share UK EPR Labelling Insights at Converge Vienna 2026 OPRL to attend Converge Vienna 2026, exploring EPR labelling, global packaging regulations, and circular economy solutions OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news British Plastics Federation warns war on Iran increases risks of operational disruption The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is warning of increased risks of operational disruption and supply chain pressure from the war on Iran, citing concerns raised in a recent survey of its members. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news UK government to launch £500m sovereign AI fund The government’s Sovereign AI Unit, a £500m investment in UK AI to create jobs and drive economic growth, is set to be launched by technology secretary Liz Kendall today. Sovereign AI is designed to drive enterprise and innovation, and support AI companies to scale, compete and win on the global stage. The unit will act […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Klöckner Pentaplast launches HP3 solution Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched the kp Infinity HP3 in its Hotpacs range. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Turn CO₂ savings into revenue seminar announced Visitors to The Recycler Live Trade Days, taking place in Hall 1 at Messe Dortmund from 20–22 May, will have the opportunity to gain fresh insight into the commercial potential of sustainability, as Volker Kappius of DELACAMP presents a forward-looking seminar titled “Turn CO₂ Savings into Revenue.” The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Air pollution linked to increased migraine activity, study finds Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published today in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution, as well as climate factors such as heat and humidity, were linked to more frequent and severe migraine attacks. The study, which followed […] Air Quality News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news TFS delays set to improve following ‘resource pressures’ Delays affecting Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (TFS) notifications are expected to ease in the coming weeks, the Environment Agency (EA) confirmed. Concerns had been raised across the waste export sector in recent weeks, with operators reporting extended waiting times before applications were picked up for initial assessments. Some suggested it had become “not unusual” for … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news ANT Industries Strengthens Precision Capability with Six-Figure Investment Precision engineering specialist ANT Industries has reinforced its advanced manufacturing capability with a six-figure investment in a new AXILE G8 Turn/Mill Centre at its facility in Atherstone, Warwickshire. The new machine forms part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position as a trusted supplier of complex components to the aerospace and gas turbine sectors. Designed to c… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news WATA calls on government to protect sector from fuel cost spikes The Washed Aggregates Trade Association is calling on the government to protect the resources and waste sector from escalating fuel costs. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Thirst and Bruichladdich partner up Thirst has partnered with Bruichladdich to evolve the existing Black Art proposition and visual world for a travel retail audience. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Local authorities want clearer guidance on EV charge point accessibility The electric vehicle network is expanding, but unevenly. The risk is disabled drivers will feel left behind. More than half of all councils in England believe balancing the need for charge point accessibility with local constraints is becoming problematic. This is especially true when it comes to narrow streets with limited width and competing requirements […] Environment Journal · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news One of humanity’s greatest climate achievements is at risk The most important international environmental agreement of all time shows how collaboration and cooperation can produce real results. But the impact could soon stall for entirely avoidable reasons. The ozone layer is recovering. And this monumental feat — which required a global treaty on ending the use of harmful gases such as CFCs — is […] Environment Journal · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news The sustainable London markets championing local makers London’s markets are opening this spring with a focus on sustainability and community Positive News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Mondi expands paper bags business in Southeast Asia through new joint venture - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Heavy industry could cut energy use by 45% by 2050 - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news What the Dartmoor ‘overgrazing ruling’ means for statutory bodies in England Ecological degradation and lack of livestock population control means a prized area of British countryside is fighting for survival. Now a new court ruling has serious implications for local land custodians, and those in other parts of the country. Last month the England and Wales High Court handed down a long-awaited judgement on accusations of […] Environment Journal · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Why strategic investment is the unsung accelerator of rewilding This post is by Rebecca Wrigley, CEO at Rewilding Britain. When we talk about restoring nature in Britain, the conversation often defaults to government targets, public subsidies and corporate commitments. These are vital, but as the recent national security assessment has made clear, the rate […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Miraclon announces top performing partners Flexographic printing for packaging expert Miraclon has announced the global and regional winners of its annual Channel Partner Awards programme. Packaging News (UK) · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Water UK calls for overhaul of self-monitoring regime amid trust concerns Water UK is urging a rethink of the current operator self-monitoring (OSM) system, arguing that the framework has outlived its usefulness and is contributing to declining public trust in the […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Environment Agency secures £2.35m from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements The Environment Agency (EA) has secured £2.35 million from Yorkshire Water for environmental improvements following a series of pollution incidents. The EA accepted seven enforcement undertakings after separate pollution incidents […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Better flood protection target exceeded, says EA Almost 62,000 homes and businesses have been better protected from flooding over the last two years as the Environment Agency confirms it has exceeded its two-year property protection target by nearly 10,000. The government has invested £2.65 […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news NI Water issues urgent safety warning over reservoir activities NI Water has issued an urgent public safety warning advising against all water-based activities at its reservoir sites, citing increasing concern over risky behaviour and the potential for serious harm. […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Ofwat proposes new approach to capital maintenance allowances ahead of PR29 Ofwat has published a proposed methodology for determining capital maintenance allowances for the 2029–2034 regulatory period (PR29), signalling a shift towards a more standardised and evidence-driven framework for assessing infrastructure […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Ofwat opens consultation following CMA decision to add five schemes to PR24 large schemes gated process Ofwat has launched a consultation following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to add five additional water infrastructure schemes to Ofwat’s “large schemes gated process”, following its final redeterminations […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news UK economy faces £90m-a-day losses from flooded electricity substations The UK economy could lose £90 million a day during severe weather because the electricity substations that power British businesses are at risk of flooding, new research reveals. New national […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news M Group launches Sector Entry Pilot to tackle industry skills gap and unlock meaningful career opportunities In partnership with EU Skills (EUSP) and the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), M Group has launched a new Sector Entry Pilot programme to address critical skills shortages and […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026