Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Next Generation Touchscreen Boosts Food & Safety Clear, concise and extremely easy to navigate, Fortress Technology showcases its next generation food metal detector interface at Interpack 2026. In Hall 11, Stand E30, see how it efficiently supports food manufacturers to manage food safety risks. Presented on a Stealth metal detector, visitors to Interpack 2026 can experience how Fortress Technology’s latest touchscreen innovation is setting … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news POA acquires MKCNext to expand wide-format expertise Pacific Office Automation (POA) announced the acquisition of MKCNext, a Southern California-based leader in high-end wide-format printing equipment, service, and consumables. The transaction closed on 1 April 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Devonshire recycling centres to accept used coffee pods Devonshire recycling centres now accept used coffee pods for anaerobic digestion and recycling as part of a partnership with Podback. The move comes after waste management company SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, which operates Devon County Council’s Household Waste Recycling centres, partnered with coffee pod recycling service Podback. Residents in Devonshire can now take […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news UK businesses brace for impact as US begins Iranian port blockade MRW UK businesses brace for impact as US begins Iranian port blockade Continued military action coincides with recent calls from plastics sector for more support, amid concerns about impact of further escalation on vital supplies of fuel and raw materials UK businesses brace for impact as US begins Iranian port blockade Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Fuel price volatility pushes 70% of petrol drivers toward EVs Rising costs at the pump are driving a major shift in driver attitudes, with new research revealing that over 70% of non-EV owners are now more open to going electric. A survey conducted by Electrifying.com of 1,000 in-market car buyers found that 73% of respondents without an electric vehicle say recent petrol price spikes have […] Air Quality News · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo work towards fibre bottle At the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards, PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo were recognised in the Sustainable Packaging Innovation category for their ongoing work to develop a lower-carbon, fully recyclable paper packaging for drinks. Packaging News (UK) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news AI court transcripts could boost justice for victims New research led by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will take a deep dive into how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and lead to faster and cheaper access to court records for victims and others who need them. Costly court transcript fees mean that victims often have to pay up to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news GFL to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure in £3.4bn deal GFL Environmental has announced it will acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure in a transaction valued at approximately C$6.4billion (£3.4 billion). The companies confirmed they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the American-Canadian waste management company will purchase all issued and outstanding common shares of Secure. The consideration will be made up of approximately 80% …… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news RECOUP Announces The RECOUP Plastics Assembly – A Solutions‑Driven Event for the Plastics Industry The post RECOUP Announces The RECOUP Plastics Assembly – A Solutions‑Driven Event for the Plastics Industry appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news A NATION OF PLANT KILLERS! ONE IN FIVE NEW PLANTS DIE WITHIN A WEEK, NEW RESEARCH* REVEALS – ALDI PAIRS WITH TIKTOK GARDENING GURU TO HELP New research from Aldi has revealed that a wave of horticultural horrors is plaguing the nation, as over a fifth of Brits (22%) admit their plants have died within a week of planting. The issue […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Welsh Gov reject Exchange for Change as DRS administrator The Welsh Government have rejected Exchange for Change’s application to become its deposit return scheme administrator. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news EarthDaily Awarded a €480,000 French Government Grant to Support Agricultural Intelligence for Ukraine EarthDaily announced that it has been awarded a €480,000 grant by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty under the FASEP (Fonds d’Études et d’Aide au Secteur Privé) program to support the Ukrainian government with advanced agricultural intelligence capabilities. The award was granted to the French company GEOSYS, which was acquired by EarthDaily in 2021 a… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Falconer delivers carton solution for seaweed-based skincare products CARTON manufacturer Falconer Print & Packaging teamed up with skincare brand OMALY to deliver a packaging solution for its debut seaweed-based product range. OMALY utilises hand-harvested Atlantic seaweed to create a seven-product skincare collection. With a positioning centred on ‘natural efficacy and understated luxury’, the brand required packaging that could reflect its heritage and high-en… Packaging Scotland · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Altilium secures DRIVE35 funding for production and validation of EV battery cells with recovered cathode and anode materials 9th April, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery minerals, today announced that it has secured grant funding through the UK government’s DRIVE35 programme for an innovative new collaborative R&D project with luxury car manufacturer JLR and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), a world leading research and education [...] Altilium news · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘Regulatory milestone’: United Utilities ‘sorry’ after fish found ‘embedded in walls’ with ‘protruding organs’ - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Waitrose steps up physical retail with new shops and refurbishments - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Get a Competitively Priced Waste Collection Quote Today - Cawleys Cawleys · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news UK lags Europe on home electrification, slowing emissions reduction progress - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Gasum and Wasaline extend bio-LNG supply agreement to 2027 - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news LVMH’s wine-and-spirits sales rebound in first quarter - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Nestlé backs regenerative farmers in four year deal - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news PermiServ purchased by US-based group Routeware MRW PermiServ purchased by US-based group Routeware UK firm specialising in garden waste permits bought by Routeware to expand AI-driven services to local authorities PermiServ purchased by US-based group Routeware Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news EA says crackdown on water companies has delivered record funding to restore harm done to waterways A record £8.5 million has been secured from water companies for environmental restoration projects in England, marking a significant increase in enforcement activity across the sector. Figures released by the […] Water Magazine · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news £132 million UK Government investment open to the fishing and seafood industries and coastal communities across England The UK government has announced that fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities can now apply for funding through the relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), funded from the over £132 […] Water Magazine · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Andrew Muir appoints Sara McCracken to serve as Interim Chair of the CNCC Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has appointed Sara McCracken to serve as Interim Chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the […] Water Magazine · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Minehead coastal defences to be strengthened with new rock armour The Environment Agency has announced plans to extend coastal flood defences at Minehead seafront this spring, bringing greater protection to the town’s 355 properties and businesses. The project, worth just under £1 […] Water Magazine · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news £1 billion investment underway in Norfolk as Anglian Water opens new Norwich hub Anglian Water has opened a new office in Norwich, as record investment into the county’s water and sewerage infrastructure continues. Between 2025 and 2030, Anglian Water is delivering its largest […] Water Magazine · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news Work begins on Ilkley wetland marking next step in £60m investment programme Work has begun this week on a nature-based wetland in Ilkley, marking the next step of a £60 million investment to improve water treatment and the water quality of the […] Water Magazine · 14 Apr 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 10 April 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Consultancy Opportunities - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news A key solution to climate change isn’t happening – and that’s good Removing CO2 from the atmosphere by capturing the carbon from burning biomass is supposed to save the planet, but it looks like the flagship project will never happen New Scientist — Environment · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Fats, Oils & Grease Removal - enva.com Enva · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news LithiumBank completes bulk brine sampling at Boardwalk lithium project LithiumBank Resources has completed bulk brine sampling at its Boardwalk lithium project in northwest Alberta, Canada, marking a key step toward potential commercial production of battery-grade lithium chemicals.The company said it collected approximately 150m³ of brine from its 10-6 well between March 21 and April 8, 2026. The material will be used for long-cycle testing… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Ireland sets out roadmap for circular textiles Plans aim to reduce waste, boost reuse and repair, and prepare the sector for stronger EU producer responsibility rules DUBLIN […] Ecotextile News · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news WRAP targets TV audience with ‘Rescue Me’ behaviour change campaign MRW WRAP targets TV audience with ‘Rescue Me’ behaviour change campaign Adverts will use empathy to drive behaviour changes around household recycling after securing funding through Sky Zero Footprint Fund WRAP targets TV audience with ‘Rescue Me’ behaviour change campaign Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Stryten launches M-Series Li610 lithium battery for electric forklifts US-based energy storage company Stryten Energy has launched a new lithium-ion battery designed specifically for electric forklift trucks, targeting high-throughput warehouse and logistics operations.The new M-Series Li610 battery was unveiled at the MODEX 2026 trade show in Atlanta, Georgia on 13 April, expanding the company’s motive power portfolio with what it describes as a high-performance… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Waste sites losing out to “creeping inefficiencies”, report warns Finning UK & Ireland have released a new industry guide setting out how incremental operational improvements can deliver gains in productivity, safety and cost control for waste and recycling operators. The guide draws on Finning’s experience working with operators across the UK and Ireland and comes at a time of increasing pressure on the sector. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Gulf blockade piles pressure on textile chemicals A new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying an already severe squeeze on textile dye and auxiliary suppliers, […] Ecotextile News · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Technidrive – Addressing Water Conservation Challenges A recent report by the University of California underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to improve water conservation efforts, advocating for the adoption of unconventional water sources and advanced treatment technologies as essential components of future water management solutions. Here, David Strain, director at Technidrive, an expert in integrated automation systems, explains … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 Apr 2026 Industry news Recyclus Group Files its 2024-2025 Accounts The post Recyclus Group Files its 2024-2025 Accounts appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 13 Apr 2026