Recycling news: 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 Industry news Circularity in Practice: A Royal-Inspired Initiative for a Sustainable Future Introducing Circularity in Practice A new initiative, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, is making waves across the UK. […] Recolight · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Heat networks fund accepting applications from Welsh projects The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)1 will open to Welsh projects from Round 12, unlocking new opportunities for clean heat and accelerating Wales’ path to net zero by 2050. The Welsh Government shares Westminster’s goal to reach net zero by 2050 and has committed to decarbonising all public sector buildings by 2030. In Cardiff, a […] Envirotec Magazine · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news New airless dispenser is ‘Magic’ solution for brands AMCOR has announced it is investing in the development of a new airless dispensing system to benefit beauty and personal care brands. The new Magic One airless dispenser features a single engine concept, which can deliver a range of output volumes from 0.3ml to 1ml, together with different capacities and designs. This, Amcor explained, enables […] Packaging Scotland · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news In conversation with: Monumo’s Jarek Rzepecki Among the fields perhaps most ready for AI-driven efficiencies is industrial engineering, which has already for years now been using automated software to make improvements. For companies like Monumo, which in 2024 emerged from stealth with more than £10m in funding, the use of AI in the design process of mechanical engineering represents an enormous […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Preston firm fined over contaminated export shipments MRW Preston firm fined over contaminated export shipments 3R Technology UK company and director Yulin Wang plead guilty to misdescribing waste shipments and ignoring prohibition notices Preston firm fined over contaminated export shipments Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Newly Launched Extech.com Website Brings the Full Extech Lineup to a Dedicated Online Home Extech, a Teledyne Flir brand, today announced the launch of Extech.com, a refreshed, dedicated website designed to make exploring Extech tools easier, faster, and more intuitive for technicians, field professionals, and distributor partners. The new site brings the Extech brand back to its own recognizable online home, offering a modernized experience centered around the tough, reliable tools … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Farsound Marks 40 Years Supporting Global Aviation Farsound is celebrating 40 years of supporting the global aerospace industry, helping ensure aircraft engines have the components they need to keep operating safely and efficiently. Since its founding in 1986, the company has grown from a specialist aircraft engine parts supplier into a global aerospace supply chain partner, supporting airlines, engine manufacturers and maintenance organisation… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news enviro-cap Ltd The post enviro-cap Ltd appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news FCC Environment maps ‘politics of waste’ ahead of May elections MRW FCC Environment maps ‘politics of waste’ ahead of May elections FCC Environment has published findings examining the political landscape and likely impact on service delivery requirements ahead of May’s elections FCC Environment maps ‘politics of waste’ ahead of May elections Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news EnerSys to close Mexico lead-acid plant and move production to US EnerSys is to close its lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico, as part of a broader restructuring that will see production transferred to its plant in Springfield, Missouri.The move is aimed at consolidating manufacturing within the company’s US footprint and expanding capacity for its Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, which offers higher power… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Saica Flex unveils £2.2m investment at Deeside site SAICA Flex has announced a £2.2 million investment in a new, fully automatic coating machine at its Welsh site. The coater increases the Deeside site’s previous coating capacity and represents a major technological upgrade as it is said to be capable of coating wider materials at significantly higher speeds and with enhanced precision – delivering improved […] Packaging Scotland · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news New method for recycling acrylic plastic in circular system developed Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new method for repeatedly chemically recycling acrylic plastic without reducing quality. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Solving Plastics Recycling Challenges The push towards a circular economy is one of the most significant industrial shifts of our generation. We are moving away from the linear “take, make, use, dispose” model and embracing a system where resources are reused, recycled, and repurposed. Navigating the Complexity of Recycled Materials For the plastics, rubbers, and composites industries, this transition presents both immense opportun… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Waste specialist donates to Birmingham Children’s Hospital Leading waste management specialist CSG has donated funds to help sick children requiring continuing breathing support. CSG has contributed £600 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Ocean Ward through the company’s charitable Community Chest programme. The hospital’s Ocean Ward cares for children and young people who require long-term ventilation, many of whom will have multiple physical and […]… CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Quantum used to tackle fraud in Lloyds experiment A quantum computer has been successfully used to catch a money mule network in an experiment conducted by Lloyds Banking Group and IBM. Financial institutions have been increasingly investing in quantum capabilities, with strong belief in the industry that the technology could become an invaluable tool in dealing with fraud. Lloyds has been investing heavily […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news REA’s Outlines Top Tips for Food Recycling REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news REA’s Outlines Top Tips for Food Recycling REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Major lithium-ion battery breakthrough in Surrey heralds new era for devices The new cell design moves away from typical graphene models and instead uses silicon. Developed at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), the research was initially published in ACS Applied Energy Materials. The novel design was gaunt to deliver some of the highest levels of energy storage capacity for silicon-carbon nanotube systems, without sacrificing […] Environment Journal · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Reducing vulnerability is key to reducing air pollution deaths A major new global modelling study has found that improvements in population health and resilience, not just cleaner air, have played a crucial role in reducing deaths linked to air pollution over the past three decades. Between 1990 and 2019, global air pollution mortality rates dropped by 45%. However, cleaner air alone did not drive […] Air Quality News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Three waste firms avoid prosecution with £28.5k payout Three waste companies have agreed to pay a combined £28,500 after investigations by the Environment Agency (EA) into breaches of waste regulations in Bristol, Cornwall and Devon. The regulator examined the activities of Winfield Transport, Ranjit Farming and Gwella Contracting Services, identifying failures to comply with environmental permitting requirements. Rather than pursuing prosecution, … letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news UK transport must deliver for 1-in-3 without car, ending ‘connectivity lottery’ Eight of travel’s leading charities have called for a new approach to mobility in England as a new collective body forms to lobby government. The Sustainable Transport Alliance comprises the Community Rail Network, CoMoUK, Walk Cycle Trust, Living Streets, Community Transport Association, Campaign for Better Transport and Bus Users. According to launch messaging, their shared […] Environment Journal · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Adriano Goldschmied – the Godfather of Denim Goldschmied was instrumental in the founding of well-known premium jeans labels and took a keen interest in the environmental impact […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news WEEELABEX Certification seminar announced for The Recycler Live & Trade Days The Recycler Live & Trade Days has confirmed its first seminar session, featuring Jáchym Horejš, Managing Director of the WEEELABEX Organisation, who will present on “WEEELABEX Certification.” The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news ModuleWorks Announces that ISCAR to Adopt MDES ModuleWorks announces that ISCAR, a leading manufacturer of precision metal cutting tools and the largest company in the IMC Group, is adopting the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES). Through this adoption, ISCAR plans to make its tooling data available in the open MDES format, enabling CAM software and CNC systems to integrate ISCAR tools and assemblies more efficiently. ISCAR’s … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Berry-picking robot maker secures £3m for farm trials Fieldwork Robotics, a startup that has developed autonomous agricultural harvesting robots, has announced £3m in funding to support the trialing and adoption of its tech in real farms. The Cambridge-based group launched to address the rising cost of labour among berry growers. Its robots reduce reliance on seasonal labour and the company claims its tech […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Is the Organics Recycling Industry Prepared for Simpler Recycling Regulations? REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Hubei Dinglong exits consumables business Dinglong, the Shenzhen-listed group, is divesting control of two printer consumables subsidiaries as part of a broader shift towards semiconductor and advanced materials. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Is the Organics Recycling Industry Prepared for Simpler Recycling Regulations? REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Hohenstein targets 50% emissions cut by 2030 Germany-based testing and research specialist puts climate strategy at the heart of its new sustainability report BÖNNIGHEIM – Textile testing […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Garden waste permit and software company PermiServ acquired by Routeware Routeware has announced the acquisition of UK-founded PermiServ. The acquired company is a provider of subscription-based garden waste permit management systems for local authorities. PermiServ’s system allows councils to manage subscription-based garden waste services, including administration and resident communications. Based in Texas, Routeware provides AI-powered waste, recycling and heavy… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news US customs blocks infringing Brother cartridges US Customs and Border Protection has ordered the exclusion of certain third party toner cartridges following a patent dispute brought by Brother Industries. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Pacific Office Automation acquires Western Business Products Pacific Office Automation (POA) announced the acquisition of Western Business Products, a Redding, California-based office technology dealer. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news Vietnam’s Thygesen prioritises textile traceability Vietnam’s textile sector is navigating the path toward traceability and decarbonisation As the European Union intensifies its focus on the […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news How Real-time OEE Data Helps UK Manufacturers Cut Downtime and Boost Throughput The majority of factory equipment provides data in the form of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) as part of live productivity metrics. When it comes to ensuring quality control, unit uptime, availability and performance, OEE is vital in understanding where losses and inefficiency can creep into production processes. That data proves vital with the UK manufacturing industry under terrible pr… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news New stretch polyester could simplify recycling Teijin Frontier claims its new 100% polyester yarn boasts stretch performance without the need for elastane TOKYO – Teijin Frontier […] Ecotextile News · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news America250 Contest Sign In - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Apr 2026