Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 13 Aug 2026.

Industry news Collect Limited-Edition State Cans for a Chance to Win Prizes - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Apr 2026 Industry news UNEP urges textile environmental permit overhaul NAIROBI – A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that the global transition to a […] Ecotextile News · 6 Apr 2026 Industry news IDS Launches Nion 3D ToF Camera for Industrial Use IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is expanding its 3D portfolio with Nion, an industrial ToF camera featuring 1.2-megapixel resolution and integrated depth processing. It provides high-resolution and temporally stable depth information at 30 fps, even during rapid movements and in changing lighting conditions. This makes it suitable for applications such as logistics, automation and robotics… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘London still makes things, and the people who make them matter’ A new photo series pays homage to the craftspeople of the Old Kent Road, who make beautiful objects by hand Positive News · 6 Apr 2026 Industry news 4 Yard Skip - enva.com Enva · 6 Apr 2026 Industry news UK’s £1.5bn CCUS supply-chain milestone and Antarctica’s first BREEAM-certified building: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, the UK's £1.5bn CCUS supply-chain milestone, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Apr 2026 Industry news The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. BBC News — Science & Environment · 5 Apr 2026 Industry news Reliable waste collection for Nottingham Businesses - enva.com Enva · 5 Apr 2026 Industry news US presses ahead with apparel tariff threat US apparel sourcing supply chain still faces new tariff threats from dual Section 301 probes – with a comment deadline […] Ecotextile News · 4 Apr 2026 Industry news CAM to resume production on Tuesday 7 April after flood damage clean-up Italian lead oxide manufacturer CAM will resume production on Tuesday after flooding caused a temporary halt to the company's operations. CAM’s factory is in Fossacesia, in the province of Abruzzo, which was hit by heavy rainfall on Wednesday, April 1, causing extensive flooding in the region. Beyond the flood In a statement posted today on… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Apr 2026 Industry news Clinical Waste - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 2026 Industry news Make an enquiry about Surveys, Inspections & Monitoring - enva.com Enva · 3 Apr 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