Recycling news: 2026

Industry news The new competitive advantage For much of fintech’s evolution, regulation was treated as a hurdle to overcome rather than a foundation for long-term scale. That narrative no longer reflects reality. In the UK fintech ecosystem, regulatory maturity is increasingly a differentiator rather than a constraint. The firms investing in strong governance, robust control frameworks and institutional-grade compliance are not […] The p… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Buckinghamshire bin collection days confirmed over Easter UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news New bin rules to include crude oil UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Awful April : A guide to all the household bills set to go up from today UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news New firmware updates for HP printers HP has released a new firmware update, continuing the steady cadence of software revisions across its global print portfolio. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Why change doesn’t have to be the weakest link in the supply chain Andy Maddock, IPP UK&I regional MD, explains why ‘going with the flow’ helps business to harness and predict an unpredictable world GEOPOLITICAL tensions are a constant reminder of the fact that supply chains are only as strong as their weakest links. The escalating war in the Middle East and the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Hubei Dinglong advances Hong Kong IPO Governance overhaul and auditor hire signal imminent move towards Hong Kong listing. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Amazon pilot targets minerals from textile waste US Department of Energy and Amazon to test recovering critical materials from discarded clothing and tech waste AMES – Online […] Ecotextile News · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Lower rate landfill tax doubles in 2026 increase The standard rate of landfill tax in England has increased to £130.75, while the lower rate has increased to £8.85 per tonne, as of today (1 April 2026). The lower rate has more than doubled, rising from £4.05 – a 113.6% increase and the largest uplift to the rate in a decade. The standard rate … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Brother International Corporation announces top management changes Brother International Corp. (BIC-USA) announced the appointment of Kenji Kamei as President, effective 1 April 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Event partnership award marks two decades of collaboration over contract packing 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. For more than 20 years, the partnership has helped define how the UK packaging sector connects with the contract packing and fulfilment industry. What started in 2000 as […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Canon Singapore appoints new Head of Singapore Operations Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Canon Singapore) announced that Too Kok Yong has been appointed the Head of Domestic Operations Group, with effect from 1 April 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Infrastructure project complete at East Kilbride bottling plant A major infrastructure project has been completed for Coca-Cola at its East Kilbride bottling plant. Morris & Spottiswood delivered the £390,000 project, which involved the construction of a new dock leveller to improve speed and efficiency of vehicle loading and unloading operations. The works required a combination of demolition and new-build elements, including area preparation, […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Pension funds to back UK VC with £200m fund close Three UK pension funds have agreed to invest in the UK venture capital (VC) market via a fund coordinated by the British Business Bank. The government has been encouraging pension funds to direct their considerable capital away from traditional cautious investments and towards high-potential, riskier VC opportunities as a way to increase the flow of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the algorithm Positive News · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Summary of Responses: Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets ADBA submitted its response to the Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets consultation on 10 July 2025. In March 2026, the government published its response analysis of this consultation, which summarised the evidence base gathered from across the carbon and nature market value chain. As ADBA, we supported the government’s proposal to recognise the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VCMI) Claims … ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Afyren takes full control of Neoxy biorefinery French green-tech buys out co-shareholder to gain full governance of Grand-Est fermentation bio-plant for the first time CLERMONT-FERRAND – French […] Ecotextile News · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Bizhub i-Series receives Keypoint Intelligence Security Validation Seal Keypoint Intelligence announced that Konica Minolta bizhub i-Series Firmware has earned the Keypoint Intelligence Security Validation Seal for Device Penetration. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Who Dares Design teams up with ‘Just’ Snacking brand 'Just' has launched a new product range and packaging identity with Who Dares Design. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Regional Fisheries Management Organisations are on the precipice of weakening the High Seas Treaty Regional Fisheries Management Organisations or RFMOs, bodies in charge of fisheries management in the high seas, are trying to water down the High Seas Treaty’s capacity to deliver on protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, and give themselves additional powers that would significantly restrict ocean protection measures. Campaigners are sounding the alarm on this […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news CMA targets cloud and business software in competition push The UK’s competition regulator has unveiled plans to target anti-competitive behaviour in the cloud market after engaging with its largest players. Since the introduction of the new digital markets competition regime, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been conducting investigations to determine the extent to which large firms control various industries. It has acted […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news XXL Machining with up to 6,000 mm Travel DMG MORI’s DMF moving column machines stand for maximum efficiency in the 5- axis precision machining of long structural components and other complex workpieces. With the new DMF 600|11, the series is expanding to include a model for XXL machining. Components measuring up to 6,000 x 1,100 x 1,050 mm and weighing up to 12,000 kg can be accommodated in the machining compartment. An optional parti… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Estrella Damm launches Barcelona-themed packs to mark 150th anniversary DAMM has unveiled a limited-edition range of Estrella Damm can and bottle designs to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary. Launching in early April, the seven exclusive designs showcase iconic locations that tell the story of the brand rooted in Mediterranean culture and lifestyle. Each design concept celebrates Barcelona’s unique character including the architecture, culture and […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news China’s air pollution alerts save thousands of lives Short-term air pollution alerts can significantly improve air quality and prevent tens of thousands of premature deaths, according to new research analysing cities across northern China. The study, undertaken by an international research group led by University of Birmingham scientists, examined data from 57 cities between 2018 and 2022 to assess whether emergency measures triggered […] Air Quality News · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news EnerVenue secures $300m and appoints new CEO EnerVenue, the lithium‑free energy storage specialist, has named internationally recognised technology leader Henning Rath as its new CEO, coinciding with the close of a further US $300 million Series B funding extension led by Full Vision Capital.The investment marks a major step forward for the company as it accelerates its shift into large‑scale manufacturing and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news ANALYSIS: 86% of councils on track for Simpler Recycling in 2026 Most local authorities are on track for Simpler Recycling, with 86% expected to be compliant by the end of 2026. However, a combination of contractual, financial and logistical barriers means a minority have gained an extension past the set deadline. As of yesterday (31 March 2026), households will now have access to separate collections for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news South Essex councils ready for new bin collection rules UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Warrington Litter Volunteers collect 1 , 571 bags of litter UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news The future of air quality: Unhealthy air could become a routine reality by 2100 New modeling from the University of Waterloo reveals that by 2100, 100 million Americans will routinely breathe air considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Driven by climate change, this sevenfold increase in air quality alerts will hit California and the Eastern U.S. hardest, potentially requiring vulnerable people to stay indoors for an extra 142 days per year. Open Access Government — Environment · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news AI software enables printers to override cartridge restrictions ahead of Ecodesign rules Developers unveil tools that detect and remove firmware blocks on non-OEM cartridges. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Complete Co-Packing makes new investments Complete Co-Packing Services (CCPS) has announced a round of investment aimed at expanding its operations and upgrading its manufacturing capabilities. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘Turbo-bred’ disease resistant trees germinate in 7 days, not 6 years A laboratory on the continent has developed a revolutionary approach to cultivating seedlings, promising to revolutionise nature restoration and reforestation efforts. According to a team at the John Innes Centre, their novel embryo extraction method can rapidly speed up germination times for European ash trees. The process, which can take up to six years in […] Environment Journal · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Public distrusts water companies, but has faith in local suppliers More than half of the country believes supply management is poor, while general understanding of regulation is low. Undertaken by YouGov on behalf of Cavendish Consulting, research published last week shows big differences in attitudes towards water companies. 52% of respondents considered suppliers to have a poor record when it comes to water management, however […] Environment Journal · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news The circular economy isn’t failing, we’re just making it unnecessarily hard Britain now has Simpler Recycling for residential properties, bringing waste reuse and reduction to the top of the agenda. But as one sustainability expert explains, business are still contending with over-engineered, complex systems. The circular economy has never suffered from a lack of ambition. Across the UK and Europe, businesses, policymakers and innovators are aligned […] Environment Journal · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Gloucestershire Energy from Waste community fund opens | Stroud News and Journal UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Reconomy to open £20m plastic recycling plant in Corby Reconomy has announced it is set to open a new £20 million closed-loop plastic recycling facility in Corby later this year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news PT Inalum calls on Indonesian Government - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news WEEE & Batteries Environment Agency Fees Inflation Incr - Beyondly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Request for information on vapes fire incidents at waste disposal facilities - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 1 Apr 2026 Industry news Not a drop to drink: How Britain's AI data centre surge threatens water security - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 1 Apr 2026