Recycling news: 2026

Industry news 24/7 emergency spill response - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Animal Bedding Material - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Polypropylene (PP) - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Lab Services - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Paper & Cardboard - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Disinfection - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Utilities & Energy Waste Management | Compliance & Risk - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Products | Recovered & Recycled Materials & Industrial Products - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Contact Us - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from 9fin to Riplo This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI debt intelligence platform 9fin, agentic consulting startup Riplo and more. UKTN tracked £143.8m worth of UK tech investment this week (30 March to 3 April), a 9% week-on-week increase across four funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. 9fin – £130m Sector: Fintech […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Augean Hosts International Collaboration on NORM Management Augean hosted Brazilian delegate Nivaldo Carlos da Silva to its North Sea Services facility in Aberdeen for a three-day knowledge exchange focused on managing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). The visit provided a valuable opportunity to share expertise and practical experience across key areas such as radiological measurement, waste classification, decontamination, and treatment… Augean · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Zevero founder: Customers are what bring focus George Wade is the co-founder and CCO of Zevero, a carbon management platform that automates emissions data collection. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Wade discusses the vital importance of listening to customers and integrating the findings, how the right working environment makes all the difference and the problem with modern social media platforms. What […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Lycra and Texhong in bio-spandex fibre deal Lycra has struck an exclusive deal with one of China’s biggest yarn producers to fast-track the commercial rollout of its […] Ecotextile News · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news ALDI’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES AS IT IS NAMED WHICH? CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR MARCH New analysis from consumer champion Which? has once again confirmed Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for March 2026, based on a basket of 95 popular grocery items. The findings show shoppers would have paid £26.75 less at Aldi than at Tesco, even after Clubcard discounts. Sainsbury’s came in £28.47 pricier (with Nectar savings factored in), Morrisons was £29.70 higher, and Waitrose topped … Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news 5 Common Recycling Mistakes in the UK and How to Avoid Them You won't believe how common these recycling errors are. There are a 5 common recycling mistakes to keep in mind when recycling in the United Kingdom. Click here to find out and how to avoid them. Bywaters · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Circular Communities Scotland Events 2026–2027 Circular Communities Scotland has an exciting year of events ahead, bringing members together through regional forums, national conversations, online learning, and major annual gatherings. Here’s a month‑by‑month look at what’s coming up. To view our Share and Repair Network events, and for more details to register for the events listed below, check our events page [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news LSEG launches cloud partnership with Dell London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a multi-year partnership with Dell Technologies to build a new private cloud platform. Dell has been selected by the group behind the London public markets to optimise its existing on premises infrastructure as well as create a new platform to strengthen resilience and performance across a number of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news How a DIY worm farm can compost food scraps, paper or a whole kangaroo For those who want a little help composting, take a cue from James Woodford’s experience raising worms – both the small colony of wrigglers he keeps in a sensible bin in his city garden and the dumpster-sized worm farm he has that can turn even animal carcasses into nutrient-dense soil New Scientist — Environment · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news New ZDHC watchlist raises questions ZDHC’s new Chemical Watchlist aims to plug a regulatory gap on “substances of concern”, but critics warn its sprawling scope […] Ecotextile News · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Packaging Innovations & Empack wins Best Event Partnership at Exhibition News Awards Packaging Innovations & Empack, in partnership with the BCMPA (Association of Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics), has won Best Event Partnership at the Exhibition News Awards. The award recognises a rare example of long-term industry collaboration that has moved beyond participation into infrastructure. For more than 20 years, this partnership has helped define how the UK … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Aston University breaks ground on £40m energy centre - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news EGA issues Al Taweelah aluminium update - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Glass deposit return scheme approved in Wales - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news What went right this week: a ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, plus more A ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, Africa’s road safety ‘milestone’ and a quantum leap for solar, plus more Positive News · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news EU updates guidance on landmark packaging regulation reforms MRW EU updates guidance on landmark packaging regulation reforms Document aims to address compliance questions for legislation coming into force this year that will see ban landfill or incineration for certain materials and packaging by 2030 EU updates guidance on landmark packaging regulation reforms Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Tyre export checks expose lack of transparency MRW Tyre export checks expose lack of transparency More than half of shipments to India missed deadlines for Annex VII submission while over 90% of post-shipment forms were non-compliant Tyre export checks expose lack of transparency Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Fashion resale undercuts the wrong brands Resale may be booming, but the data suggests it is squeezing sustainable mid‑market brands far more than the ultra-fast fashion […] Ecotextile News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 2 April 2026: Countries ‘revive’ energy-crisis measures | Record UK renewables | Plug-in solar savings Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Cullen finds solution to ‘unsolvable’ sustainable candle packaging challenge GLASGOW-based Cullen has launched a fully integrated, fibre-based transit system for the lucrative UK candle market. The system combines a corrugated outer with a precision-engineered moulded fibre fitment, designed to withstand the high-vibration stresses of last-mile e-commerce delivery. Designed together, Cullen explained that the two components perform best as a unit. Both are also availabl… Packaging Scotland · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Analysis: Record wind and solar saved UK from gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to... Carbon Brief · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Research shows cast iron pipes can temporarily ‘reseal’ Technical research commissioned by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and conducted by the University of Sheffield has provided a breakthrough in understanding how and why cast iron pipes fail, according to the group. The UK water industry faces a unique challenge due to a significant legacy of grey cast iron (GCI) infrastructure, much of which dates back to the interwar period. The newly relea… Envirotec Magazine · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news China Briefing 2 April 2026: EV profits rise | Ming Yang rejected | Iran war Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news ISEP launches updated GHG framework amid rising energy price volatility Coinciding with a time of heightened global energy uncertainty, the new Greenhouse Gas Management Hierarchy (GHGMH) has been launched today (2 April), providing organisations with a clear, practical framework for reducing carbon emissions – including transitioning away from fossil fuels. First introduced in 2009 and adopted by both the UNFCCC and ISO as global best-practice […] Envirotec Magazine · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news California SB 343 California’s SB 343 prohibits companies from using the chasing arrows symbol or any other indicator of recyclability on products and packaging. Anthesis Group · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Q&A: Why the standoff between nations over the next IPCC reports matters The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest assessment cycle has been beset by disagreements... Carbon Brief · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news New Legionella Testing Selective Agar Plates Launched by AnalytiChem AnalytiChem, manufacturer of specialised laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, has launched a new addition to its high-quality Redipor® microbiological prepared media portfolio. The new Redipor Legionella Agar Plate range offers a suite of ready-to-use, selective culture media options. These are formulated to support ISO 11731-compliant Legionella culture workflows, enabling enumerati… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Resale still buoyant but challenges lie ahead Secondhand fashion is still racing ahead but ThredUp’s 14th Resale Report suggests the market’s easy gains could be coming to […] Ecotextile News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Ultium Cells to produce LFP ESS batteries in 2026 Ultium Cells LLC – the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution – has confirmed a major shift in production as it prepares to manufacture lithium‑iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for Energy Storage Systems (ESS).The move follows a $70 million investment in retooling at its Spring Hill plant, with production targeted for Q2 2026.The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news The UK is falling behind the G7, but change is possible The UK under many metrics ranks rather favourable among its fellow G7 nations, however, a recently identified alarming trend has revealed a major shortfall. In recent analysis conducted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a prominent progressive think tank, it was found that among G7 countries, the UK fares particularly poorly in certain […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news InfraVia forms Supernova Power with UK energy merger InfraVia has taken a majority stake in Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects, bringing the two UK energy specialists together under a new banner: Supernova Power. The move creates a single, large‑scale platform focused on battery storage and flexible power, supporting the UK’s shift towards cleaner energy and long‑term net‑zero goals.Balance Power, founded and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Apr 2026