Recycling news: 2026

Industry news New project tackles nutrient neutrality challenge for housing developers The National Rivers Consortium (NRC) and Responsible Body RSK Biocensus have joined forces on a nutrient neutrality mitigation project to address the challenges facing new residential developments while remaining vigilant […] Water Magazine · 16 Apr 2026 Industry news Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny BBC News — Science & Environment · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news ESG pressure explained: What’s driving it and what comes next What’s driving ESG pressure today? From regulation to supply chains, explore the key forces shaping ESG expectations and what businesses should do next. Valpak · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news CLA registers cow as waste carrier to highlight need for reform MRW CLA registers cow as waste carrier to highlight need for reform Association says campaign highlights need for tougher checks to stop criminals, as schedule for carrier reforms yet to be confirmed CLA registers cow as waste carrier to highlight need for reform Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Veolia unveils complete service for data centres, including waste management Veolia has launched a complete service offering for data centres, known as “Data Centre Resource 360”. The package is designed to address both environmental and operational challenges, with a focus on circularity. It combines all three portfolios within the company: waste management, energy and water. The offering includes the promise to reuse or recycle up … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Wayve raises new £44m investment from chip giants London-based AI group Wayve has added $60m (£44m) of new funding from chip giants months after securing a $1.2bn investment. The autonomous driving software developer is working towards integrating its automotive compute platforms into vehicles to support commercial partnerships, including a deal with Nissan to rollout robotaxis. “For embodied AI to scale, automakers need design […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news How energy productivity can unlock $15trn in energy savings for heavy industries While the transition to high-cost, low-carbon fuels across heavy industries could initially impose ‘green premiums’, it has been claimed that energy productivity may offset some of these costs while unlocking $15trn in savings. Here, edie explores which energy productivity levers are needed for sectors such as aluminium, plastics and aviation. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Kumho Tyre Continues to Enrich its Team Kumho Tyre (UK) Ltd has further strengthened its UK sales team with the appointment of Luke Emery as Area Sales Manager, covering the South East of England, as the company continues to build momentum across the market. Luke joins Kumho with more than 22 years of experience in the tyre industry, having built a strong career across both passenger car and motorsport sectors. His appointment forms … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news GMG reports graphene aluminium-ion energy density of 101 Wh/kg Australia-based Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has reported a significant increase in the energy density of its graphene aluminium-ion battery technology, as it moves closer to commercialisation of ultra-fast charging cells.In an update released on April 15, GMG said its “G+A CELLS” have nearly doubled their energy density since December 2025, rising from 26 Wh/kg to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Partnering for Change: WasteAid and NEA Formalise Environmental Collaboration On 10th April 2026, WasteAid convened a high-level meeting with the National Environment Agency (NEA), culminating in the successful signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening collaboration on sustainable waste management and environmental protection in The Gambia. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Executive Director of NEA, [… WasteAid · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news AVL and Ansible Motion Partner to Enhance Vehicle Simulation Experience AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. and Ansible Motion announce their partnership to provide vehicle manufacturers and suppliers AVL VSMTM software with Ansible Motion’s Driver-in-the-Loop Simulators. This one-two punch in virtual development will allow users to develop components and vehicles more quickly by significantly reducing development, testing and validation time and cost. AVL VSM is a com… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news The world’s largest wind/solar farm begins operation The world’s largest wind–solar co-located project is now operational on the Loess Plateau in northwest China, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of large-scale renewable energy systems. With a total installed capacity of 6 GW, made up of 4.5 GW of wind and 1.5 GW of solar, the project delivers more than 12 TWh […] Air Quality News · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news How can we build a future-fit food system? Nick Hughes talks to Planeatry Alliance co-founder Mike Barry about his vision for a food system fit to manage future risks and seize commercial opportunities Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Aussie fintech unicorn Zeller to take on UK market Australian fintech unicorn Zeller has expanded to the UK in hopes of taking on the heavily competitive finance and payments sector. The Melbourne-based group was founded in 2020 and quickly grew to a $1bn business payment and financial solution platform after a hefty funding round in 2022. Though its growth has been impressive, its entrance […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Festo Introduces the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essenti… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Reconomy identifies barriers to scaling up circular textiles systems MRW Reconomy identifies barriers to scaling up circular textiles systems Strategic review into crisis-stricken sector argues for improved data, aligned policies and co-ordinated infrastructure investment Reconomy identifies barriers to scaling up circular textiles systems Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Somerset Wood Recycling to Reuse Timber from Historic Birnbeck Pier Community Wood Recycling is pleased to share news of a new partnership supporting the restoration of Birnbeck Pier in Weston‑super‑Mare. Somerset Wood Recycling has signed an agreement to transform timber salvaged from the Grade II* listed pier into unique items that will help fund the site’s future. Wood removed during restoration that can’t be reused [...] Community Wood Recycling · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news 1.2m English homes at risk of flooding identified and mapped With April showers increasingly turning into deluges, and storm overflows notoriously struggling with volume of water, a major new national project has marked which households need to be most worried. Conducted by Ordnance Survey, and powered with AI data cloud Snowflake, new modelling has shown 1.2 million homes which are susceptible to flooding across England. […] Environment Journal · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news When Disruption Puts Automotive Wellbeing Under Pressure Rachel Clift, of Ben, reflects on how last year’s disruption at JLR highlighted wider pressures on automotive workers, including stress, strain and the need for stronger day-to-day wellbeing support. ATF Professional · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news EA confirms clean-up now underway at Kidlington waste dump MRW EA confirms clean-up now underway at Kidlington waste dump Acumen Waste Services begins removal of 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste from site, sparking renewed criticism of regulator’s performance EA confirms clean-up now underway at Kidlington waste dump Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Papilo expands into Scotland with third acquisition in a year Papilo has continued its expansion strategy with the acquisition of REKK Recycling, marking its third deal in the past 12 months. The Scotland-based business, headquartered in Uddingston near Glasgow, provides total waste management solutions to clients across the food production, manufacturing and industrial sectors throughout Scotland and England. According to Papilo, its addition strengthens… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Manganese X secures US patent for high-purity manganese sulphate process Canada-based Manganese X Energy has been granted a US patent covering its proprietary purification process for manganese sulphate, a key material used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems.The patent relates to the production of high-purity manganese sulphate, a cathode precursor material used in established lithium-ion chemistries as well as emerg… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news INTEGRAL previews new products INTEGRAL is preparing to launch a new replacement colour toner cartridge range for use in Canon’s imageFORCE range, marking a further expansion of its aftermarket consumables portfolio. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news WRAP launches ‘Rescue Me’ TV recycling campaign, backed by Sky Media WRAP has brought circular living into homes across the UK with the launch of its new TV campaign, ‘Rescue Me, Recycle’, airing across Sky channels from this week. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Sustainability & Impact Awards | Last chance to enter on 17 April The final entries submission deadline for the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026 is fast approaching – Friday 17 April. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Simpler Recycling for micro businesses: Keenan Recycling is already making it happen For micro businesses across England, the countdown to 31 March 2027 may feel distant, but the reality is far more immediate. Simpler Recycling legislation will soon require even the smallest organisations (those with fewer than 10 full-time employees) to separate waste into defined streams, including food waste, paper and card, dry recyclables, and residual waste. […] Keenan Recycling · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news News in Brief (15/04/2026) News in brief, including: Reconomy has completed its ninth US acquisition; Wasteinsure has relaunched its sector-focused insurance offer; Decathlon has expanded its BuyBack scheme; and Backshield Waste Services has introduced a floating lagoon cover system to the UK. Reconomy expands US reach with ninth acquisition Reconomy has announced the acquisition of Waste Disposal Solutions through … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news The Little Loop raises £750k to drive sustainable fashion resale Brighton-based clothing resale platform The Little Loop has secured £750k in investment from The FSE Group’s growth fund in the South East and FSE’s Business Angel Network. The Little Loop offers a B2B2C clothing resale solution designed to tackle the growing issue of unwanted clothing for both consumers and retailers. Through its platform, consumers can […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Lithium battery for pallet jack operations East Penn Manufacturing has launched its new Deka Ready Power Lithium Bloc battery at the Modex 2026 show in Atlanta, US. This addition bolsters the Deka Ready Power lithium product portfolio and meets the increasing demand for maintenance-free products in motive power applications. Designed for pallet jack operations The Deka Ready Power Lithium Bloc is… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Cosmic dust found to be behind Venusian haze Cosmic dust from shooting stars, not Venus itself, is responsible for a puzzling haze layer beneath the planet’s sulfuric acid clouds, new research reveals. At AQN, we like the odd, distracting flight of fancy into hitherto uncharted air quality realms, so imagine our joy when, having published a story on Venus’s air pollution earlier this […] Air Quality News · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news PART Act targets catalytic converter theft: why traceability matters across the parts chain The PART Act seeks to curb catalytic converter theft by tightening traceability and resale controls. For recyclers and repairers, it signals a shift toward stronger documentation, verified sourcing and greater supply-chain transparency. Auto Recycling World · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news IR Italiana Riprografia expands compatible waste toner box range IR Italiana Riprografia has announced the launch of a new range of compatible waste toner boxes, further broadening its portfolio of imaging supplies across multiple OEM platforms. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Zhono showcases “piggyback” chip system Zhono has unveiled a new “piggyback” chip solution designed to simplify cartridge refurbishment and reduce costs for resellers and remanufacturers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news No successful circular economy without material data A circular economy depends on one key factor: material data. Without it, recyclability cannot be assessed, dismantling cannot be optimised, and recycled content targets cannot be met in a viable way. Auto Recycling World · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news 35 Under 35: Entries open for awards recognising the environmental sector’s rising stars The post 35 Under 35: Entries open for awards recognising the environmental sector’s rising stars appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Cow called Beau Vine approved for waste carrier license A cow has been legally approved to dispose of household waste, which campaigners say shows how easy it is for criminals to gain a waste carrier license. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news 35 Under 35: Entries Open for Awards Recognising the Environmental Sector’s Rising Stars The 35 Under 35 awards programme has returned for another year, calling on professionals across the waste, recycling and environmental sector to put themselves or a colleague forward for recognition. Entry is free and open now. Organised by letsrecycle.com and supported by headline sponsor Grundon, 35 Under 35 recognises individuals under the age of 35 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news StirLight secures £1.25m for friction stir welding quality assurance platform StirLight has secured £1.25m to accelerate the commercialisation of StirSense, its proprietary quality assurance platform for friction stir welding (FSW) for aerospace, automotive, defence and energy supply chains. Friction stir welding produces stronger, lighter, more repeatable joints than traditional fusion welding, with no filler materials, no shielding gas and significantly lower energy co… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Medical Technology: Custom Grinding Processes Drive Efficiency and Product Variety in Production Medical technology currently stands out as a “pearl” in the German industrial landscape. It is reliably fueled by demographic shifts and a rising demand for products such as minimally invasive surgical instruments, implants, and artificial knee and hip joints. When it comes to quality, functionality, surface finish, or perfect fit, grinding processes play a vital role in the manufacturing of th… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Apr 2026 Industry news Seabirds reveal global mercury distribution in oceans Mercury released into the oceans affects marine environments worldwide. Traditionally, its distribution and quantity have been estimated using marine biogeochemical simulation models. A recent international study led by Japanese researchers analyzed blood mercury concentrations in more than 11,215 seabirds from 108 species, of which 659 were newly collected samples and over 10,556 were from pre… Envirotec Magazine · 15 Apr 2026