Recycling news: 2026

Industry news HPQ Silicon Hits 6,600 mAh Milestone in 21700 Cell Tests HPQ Silicon has reported a major performance breakthrough, with 21700 cells using Novacium’s GEN4 silicon‑based anode material surpassing 6,600 mAh on average — a result that places the technology among the highest‑performing industrial cells in this format.One cell achieved a peak result of 6,696 mAh, with gravimetric energy density of 319.9 Wh/kg and volumetric density… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Ricoh raises decarbonisation targets Ricoh announced revision of its materialities and ESG targets based on the new ESG strategy under its new mid-term strategy launched in fiscal 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news UK recycling equipment firm acquired by CK International CK International has completed the acquisition of Telford-based Lyndex Recycling Systems. The Northern Ireland-headquartered company said the deal forms part of its wider growth strategy, expanding its product range and capabilities across the UK, Ireland and international markets. The addition of Lyndex Recycling Systems is expected to enhance CK International’s offering in the channel baler …… letsrecycle.com News · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Narwhal Labs secures £20m for its autonomous comms platform Bristol-based AI scaleup Narwhal Labs has raised £20m to coincide with the launch of DeepBlue OS, its autonomous platform designed to replace traditional customer communications with agentic AI. Narwhal Labs builds enterprise-grade autonomous communications infrastructure for organisations spanning any size and sector. DeepBlue OS deploys AI agents across voice, SMS, email and WhatsApp, managin… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Hybrids Remain Strategically Important to the Transition to Net Zero The Automotive Quarterly Demand Report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) is released today. The report indicates that, globally, hybrid vehicles will remain strategically important into the early 2030s, particularly in cost‑sensitive regions and markets with limited charging infrastructure. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are still expected to become the dominant powertrain in the s… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news New Bubbleology RTDs launched with straws and pots Bubble tea brand Bubbleology, has partnered with Aimia Foods to expand its at home selection into ready-to-drink bubble teas. Packaging News (UK) · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Suffolk and Norfolk are case studies for nature based solutions investment A new report by the Green Finance Institute makes the case for more coordinated private and public funding to provide more protection from climate change in two counties which are vital for UK energy and food. Developing Regional Economic Resilience through Nature‑based Solutions: Norfolk and Suffolk was published last month, and looks to provide a […] Environment Journal · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news How to appreciate art slowly – and why doing so is good for you In an age of scrolling and speed, we’ve forgotten how to truly see art. Can the ‘slow looking’ movement reclaim our attention? Positive News · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Glyphosate use on UK crops ‘up 1,000% since 1990’, say campaigners - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news ENGIE announces nearly 400MW of new battery storage in Europe - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news BG Container Glass in aluminium can deal - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Southampton–London pipeline upgrade enhances SAF flow to capital airports - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Dinorwig: National Grid energises second high-voltage cable at hydropower plant - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news ENGIE announces nearly 400MW of new battery storage in Europe - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news RWE completes sale of Swedish wind power activities to Aneo - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news Accelerating Climate & Nature Leadership with Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Airports face rising expectations from regulators, passengers, investors, and communities. Strong climate and nature action is now essential. Anthesis Group · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news WePack expands operations with new 20,000 sq ft warehouse to boost inventory accuracy WePack has acquired a new 20,000 sq ft warehouse in Ilkeston, a major step forward in strengthening its operational capacity and providing further storage services. Packaging News (UK) · 8 Apr 2026 Industry news European consumer study highlights sustainable packaging appeal MRW European consumer study highlights sustainable packaging appeal Cartonboard producer RDM Group commissions poll into consumers' packaging preferences, finding recyclability matters to most European consumer study highlights sustainable packaging appeal Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news On the Edge - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news UK’s new Fair Work Agency needs ‘proper resourcing’ NGO Labour Behind the Label warns UK Government’s new Fair Work Agency faces major challenges around fast fashion production BRISTOL […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news The fossil fuel crisis shows the urgency of building a resilient, low carbon economy As well as the very real human suffering in the Persian Gulf, the recent escalation of the current conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, exposing how vulnerable countries, including the UK, are to fossil fuel volatility. The impact on household bills has been […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Tekpak Automation to Showcase Pick-and-Place Robotic Cell at Interpack 2026 Tekpak Automation will demonstrate the benefits of robotics for manufacturers across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries at interpack 2026, with a LIVE working demonstration of a pick-and-place cell on Stand A15/Hall 16. Tekpak is known for solving complex packaging line challenges with proven, modular automation. Built on over 25 years’ experience supporting pharmaceutical and foo… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Report reveals majority of new data centres planned for water stressed areas - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Choosing an Environmental Compliance Scheme Choosing an environmental compliance scheme is a strategic business decision that turns complex legal requirements into opportunities for growth, rather than just a regulatory burden. ERP UK simplifies sustainability obligations by handling technical details, allowing businesses to focus on operations with confidence. Der Beitrag Choosing an Environmental Compliance Scheme erschien zuerst auf U… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news OPINION: ‘AI may drive investment but it is people who will transform the waste industry’ Mark Garrett, Managing Director at Clearpoint Recycling, on the need to keep investing in people over artificial intelligence (AI). OPINION: It is clear the waste industry has played its part in providing oxygen to the potential AI bubble which doomsayers have been predicting for some time… With good reason. Offer any industry which is massively … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news FANUC Next-Level Productivity with New ROBOSHOT Model The latest model in FANUC’s all-electric, energy-saving range of injection moulding machines will take centre stage on stand U70 (Hall 9) at Interplas 2026. Visitors can witness first-hand the flexible, fast and cost-saving benefits of the new ROBOSHOT S350C, which retains the compact footprint of its predecessor with the addition of wider tie-bar spacing to accommodate larger and deeper moulds… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Consultation on Northern Ireland’s Resources and Waste Strategy – MPMA response, 7 April 2026 The post Consultation on Northern Ireland’s Resources and Waste Strategy – MPMA response, 7 April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Rimac Technology supplies battery system for next-generation BMW i7 Rimac Technology has confirmed its role as a Tier 1 supplier to BMW Group, with a jointly developed battery system set to debut in the new BMW i7 at Auto China 2026.The system combines BMW’s latest Gen6 4695 cylindrical lithium-ion cells with its Gen5 module architecture, creating a scalable high-voltage platform designed to deliver improvements… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS Heat Exchangers bolsters growth plans with key personnel changes MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – HRS Heat Exchangers bolsters growth plans with key personnel changes Leading supplier of heat transfer solutions, HRS Heat Exchangers, has announced a number of key appointments and promotions across its global network, as the company continues its ambitious growth and expansion plans. Matt Hale has assumed the position of Global Business… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news From Regulation to Recovery: Collaboration Takes Centre Stage at IARC 26 IARC 26 in Hamburg underscored a clear message for the ELV sector: while regulation and technology are advancing, scaling circularity will depend on closer collaboration across OEMs, recyclers and the wider materials value chain. Auto Recycling World · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news From Regulation to Recovery: Collaboration Takes Centre Stage at IARC 26 IARC 26 showed that the route to greater ELV circularity depends not just on regulation or technology, but on stronger collaboration across the whole automotive recycling chain. ATF Professional · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Selenis and Kintra partner to scale bio-based fibre Collaboration combines Selenis’ specialty polyester manufacturing capabilities with Kintra’s patented fibre-grade PBS technology PORTALEGRE / NEW YORK – Portuguese polyester producer […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Chell Instruments Introduce 2401/2402 Pressure Standards for Precision Calibration World-leaders in gas measurement and control solutions, Chell Instruments, have launched a new high-accuracy calibration standard designed to complement their range of pressure and temperature scanners. Available in both absolute (2401) and differential pressure standards (2402), the 2401/2402 provides a known, traceable pressure reference to test and calibrate Chell devices, delivering measure… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Introducing Our New Site Solution Page We’re pleased to announce the launch of Site Solutions, a smarter, fully managed service designed to simplify waste and materials management across your projects. By bringing everything together under one trusted provider, Site Solutions reduces administrative complexity while improving cost control, transparency, and overall efficiency. Supported by an approved network of hauliers and disposal… Augean · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Are manure digesters a real solution to dairy farm emissions? Anaerobic digesters converting manure to biogas reduce methane emissions from livestock, but incentives for them have encouraged factory farms to get bigger New Scientist — Environment · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Analysis: How Chinese media is covering the Iran energy crisis As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz wreaks havoc on fossil-fuel supplies across the... Carbon Brief · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Scan a Coca-Cola Product for More Sweepstakes Entries - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Partnership launches compact DRS return option for small retailers A partnership has been announced between Smiths News Recycle and CMB RVM Solutions to offer a smaller reverse vending machine (RVM) option ahead of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) being introduced. Under the scheme, due to launch in October 2027, all retailers selling drinks in PET plastic bottles or aluminium cans will be required … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Textiles join cross-industry unified EPR push Calls for single EU EPR register to cut compliance burden on textile industry BRUSSELS — Euratex, the European Apparel and […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Futurebuild 2026 Gives Young Professionals A Purposeful Platform Futurebuild 2026 (12-14 May at Excel, London) is inviting visionary thinking from the next generation of industry professionals to tackle the green skills gap for a built and natural environment led by sustainability. LinkedIn’s latest Green Skills Report, highlights that the global workforce is not equipped to sustain the climate transition – particularly in the construction sector. Futurebuil… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026