Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Vape Safety and Recycling Vape safety and recycling: Over 6 million vapes and pods are discarded every week in the UK, an alarming figure that highlights a continuing crisis. It underscores the urgent need for improved awareness of vape safety and recycling. Der Beitrag Vape Safety and Recycling erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Largest independent Coca-Cola bottler announced as Glasgow 2026 sponsor THE largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally has been announced as the official soft drinks partners to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and an official partner of Team Scotland. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and The Coca-Cola Company were announced as partners at CCEP’s East Kilbride manufacturing site. At the Glasgow 2026 Games, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 2 April 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 2 April 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 2 April 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Close the Loop delivers circular breakthrough Recycling breakthrough shows industrial-scale circular plastics replacing virgin materials in manufacturing supply chains. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news German breakthrough in cleaner method for recovering battery metals A Fraunhofer IFAM research team has developed a new electrochemical process that could significantly improve the recovery of lithium, cobalt and nickel from used batteries, offering a potential boost to Europe’s supply security for critical raw materials.Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) in Bremen, Germany, are working on the techn… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Fleet investment helps drive Pitreavie growth plans PITREAVIE Packaging has announced a significant upgrade to its commercial transport fleet in a bid to enhance customer service and strengthen delivery capacity across Scotland. The firm is introducing nine new trailers and three Euro 6-compliant commercial vehicles alongside new fleet technology. The new Euro 6-compliant fleet is also tipped to bring environmental benefits, burning […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Navigating The Urban Mining Sector: The Role Of Multi-Stream Recovery & Separation Providers More than 4,500+ global manufacturing, infrastructure and technology brands have already confirmed to attend E-Waste World Expo and its three further co-located events, Battery Recycling Expo, Metal Recycling Expo, and ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo (collectively known as EBMI) on 17-18 June 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. Under the Basel Convention amendments and the approaching mandate of the EU’s… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Collection features denim dyed with wool waste Denim mill links up with textile chemicals giant to produce new collection dyed with pigments made with pre-consumer wool waste […] Ecotextile News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news eBay Expands Vehicle Dismantler Offering With Eladene Systems Acquisition eBay’s acquisition of Eladene Systems signals a closer link between dismantling yard operations and online recycled parts sales, with potential benefits for stock control, listing accuracy and market reach. ATF Professional · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Static Control appointment signals shift in sales strategy Static Control appoints Scott Odom as EMEA Sales Director as EMEA sales structures evolve across integrated product portfolios. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news I-ITC renews criticism of HP after firmware updates disable cartridges The International Imaging Technology Council (I-ITC) has renewed its criticism of HP, claiming that recent firmware updates disabling remanufactured cartridges further undermine the principles of the EPEAT 2.0 environmental standard. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Alan Turing Institute deemed ‘unsatisfactory’ in review The Alan Turing Institute, a publicly funded research organisation focused on AI and data science, has been deemed “unsatisfactory” in a review of its work. The review, conducted by the government funding body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), acknowledged the “strong foundations” and “clear evidence of scientific excellence” at the institute, however, warned that it […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news DEX Imaging acquires SOS DEX Imaging continues to expand its national footprint with the acquisition of Southwest Office Systems (SOS), a Sharp Corporation and Epson dealer serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market since 1964. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Cartridge Depot named finalist for SME Sustainability Award 2026 Cartridge Depot has been named a finalist in the Sustainability Award category at the 2026 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news EU textile recycling project claims success RegioGreenTex wraps up three years of work claiming to show how Europe’s push for circular textiles can move from policy […] Ecotextile News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news EXCLUSIVE: Veolia UK announces new CEO to replace Gavin Graveson Veolia has announced that Richard Kirkman will be taking over as CEO for Northern Europe from Gavin Graveson. Kirkman will also resume the position of Group Head of Growth and Innovation. The decision was formally announced this morning (2 April 2026) and is effective immediately. Graveson will now take over as CEO of the Group’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news New President and CEO for Canon Canada Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced that Hiroto Kato has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of Canon Canada Inc. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Beyond Net Zero: Why nature is the next frontier for UK business resilience The corporate world has treated “nature” as a synonym... Aldersgate Group · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Quapack introduces Lotus Pod metal applicator for its Skin-Up Bottle Lotus Pod is the first metal-tipped applicator to join the exclusive flock-tipped options for beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack’s Skin-Up Bottle. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Laser Lines at MACH 2026 Laser Lines returns to the NEC from the 20-24 April 2026 for MACH 2026 with two feature-packed stands in Hall 17 (418 and 428), demonstrating its most extensive line-up yet of additive manufacturing technologies and industrial laser systems. As the UK’s leading supplier of 3D printers and laser solutions, Laser Lines continues to support manufacturers in reducing costs, accelerating product dev… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Toshiba Tec flags $22 million impairment Japanese group warns of writedown as securities slump hits fourth quarter earnings. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Syre and Jeplan in polyester recycling push Japanese chemical recycling veteran Jeplan teams up with Swedish start-up Syre in a bid to scale textile-to-textile recycling STOCKHOLM / […] Ecotextile News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Epson earns AAA in MSCI ESG ratings Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) announced that it was awarded a AAA rating, the highest rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings, for the third consecutive year in 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Women backing Women fund closes £130m The Women backing Women fund, launched recently by a government-appointed taskforce, has announced its first close of £130m in what it described as a “landmark moment for the UK’s investment ecosystem”. The Invest in Women taskforce launched in 2024 to bring together business experts to improve the gender equity in investment. As part of its […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Second fire hits Mid UK Recycling facility in six months Fire crews were called to a recycling centre near Grantham on Wednesday (1 April 2026) following reports of a significant blaze at the site. Sources indicated that smoke was seen rising from the Mid UK Recycling facility on Ermine Street in Barkston Heath, near Ancaster, prompting an emergency response. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue confirmed it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Registration opens for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 From diagnostics and fault finding to EV servicing, ADAS, compliance and changing customer payment expectations, the issues facing today’s workshops are more complex than ever. The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 is set to tackle the topics that are keeping garage businesses up at night, as visitor registration officially opens for this year’s show at the NEC Birmingham on 3rd and 4th June 20… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Government funding boost unveiled for local tech clusters A new £20m funding boost has been unveiled by the government to support the local innovation economies of regions across England and Wales. The funding, to be awarded through the competition element of the £500m Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, will go towards a number of tech schemes in areas from Teesside to Cornwall. In the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Copart Boosts Vehicle Storage Capacity in Northeast of England Copart UK is increasing its Peterlee site to 42 acres, adding storage capacity and dedicated handling zones for EVs, hybrids, and flood- and fire-damaged vehicles to support growing demand in northeast England. ATF Professional · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news London textiles recycler fined £120k for illegal working breaches A textile recycler in south-east London has been fined £120,000 for breaches of immigration rules. The penalty was issued to Zenith Textiles, which operates in Erith, Bexley. The fine appeared in the government’s quarterly publication covering enforcement action against illegal working for the period between 1 July and 30 September 2025. While specific details of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Stena Recycling ramps up battery reuse and recycling Stena Recycling is accelerating its investment in electric vehicle battery handling, committing more than SEK 500 million as Europe prepares for a surge in end‑of‑life batteries.Despite recent disruption in the battery manufacturing sector, electrification in the automotive industry continues to advance. According to Marcus Martinsson, Product Area Manager for Batteries at Stena Recycling Group… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Warwick is the UK’s most EV-friendly tourist destination Research has also revealed the cheapest holiday spot for charging and the percentage of hotels with plug-in infrastructure. A new study by Ageas shows that Warwick is the most electric vehicle-friendly tourist destination in Britain. The town has 74 charge points within 5km, and offers 254 nearby points of interest. When looking at value for […] Environment Journal · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Most data centres are planned for water stressed UK areas A new report shows the vast majority of tech hubs planned for Britain are in locations that can’t afford to spare a drop. According to Global Action Plan, 84% of data centres currently proposed for the UK are in areas either classed as water stressed, or projected to be water stressed by 2040. The majority […] Environment Journal · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news The generosity experiment A social experiment is giving away half a million dollars to fund acts of kindness globally – it’s already having a positive impact Positive News · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news New training courses launch in Sheffield ‘to grow clean energy workforce’ One of the country’s leading heat pump specialists is now opening its Yorkshire facility to people outside the company. According to Aira, the new course offering at its Sheffield training facility is in direct response to the UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan. Amongst other things, this stipulates that an additional 400,000 heat pumps and 3 […] Environment Journal · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news 3.5 million Brits throw away hot cross buns every Easter An estimated 3.5 million people in the UK throw hot cross buns away each year, new research from Too Good To Go shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Celtic Renewables extends circular partnership with Rosebank Distillery - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news You can now recycle more from home - wrwa.gov.uk Western Riverside Waste Authority · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news Unilever spins off food division: What does it mean for manufacturers? - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 2 Apr 2026 Industry news A circular economy must be prioritised to grow the UK’s wind industry fast This post is by Dr Anne Velenturf, associate professor in circular economy at the University of Leeds. In March I toured the parliaments of the UK to celebrate the conclusion of the RESCUE project’s implementation phase, culminating in the launch of a policy briefing written […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 2 Apr 2026