Recycling news: 2026
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Ricoh increases investment in sustainability AI company ASUENE
Follow-on investment will support carbon emissions measurement, reduction planning and ESG disclosure services for businesses.
The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jul 2026
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FUJIFILM recycles MFP plastics into remanufactured covers
Printer plastics return to remanufactured MFP covers through new Japanese Teijin partnership.
The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jul 2026
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Angela Eagle has been given a great mission, here’s how she can deliver it
Dame Angela Eagle has been appointed the tenth environment secretary in a decade at a pivotal moment for the environment. She’s no stranger to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), having served as farming minister from September 2025 to June 2026 and as […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Jul 2026
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Voices: ‘Scientists raised the alarm’: Readers say Britain’s food shortages were man-made long before this drought
Our community say Britain's food shortages are down to years of political and economic choices, not just a lack of rain – from Brexit and land-use policy to the country's reliance on food imports
The Independent — Climate · 23 Jul 2026
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ExxonMobil Signature Polymers creates PE mono-material pet food pouch
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has worked with Bandera, manufacturer of extrusion lines for packaging, to create a PE mono-material pet food pouch.
Packaging News · 23 Jul 2026
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NSF gains drinking water accreditation as EU tightens rules - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 23 Jul 2026
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Comerio Ercole reports robust first-half demand across tire, rubber markets - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 23 Jul 2026
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Textile dye recovery meets reality – Part III
In this final instalment of our three-part series, we ask the question if dye recovery can genuinely cut textile’s environmental […]
Ecotextile News · 23 Jul 2026
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Pirelli-led partnership targets tire-to-tire circularity - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 23 Jul 2026
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Linglong warns first-half earnings to plunge 87% on currency losses - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 23 Jul 2026
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River levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms
An announcement is expected from NRW as some river levels are reported to be nearing all-time lows.
BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026
Industry news
Former Southern Water executives can face Environment Agency prosecution after High Court ruling
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by former Southern Water chief executive Matthew Wright, clearing the way for the Environment Agency (EA) to pursue criminal prosecutions against […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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John Halsall starts as CEO at South East Water
John Halsall started today (Thursday, 23 July) as Chief Executive Officer at South East Water, following regulatory approval. The company says he comes with a clear plan to improve day-to-day […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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Defra visits Northamptonshire to see holistic flood resilience in action through RAIN project
Senior representatives from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have visited Brigstock in Northamptonshire to see first-hand how a holistic approach to flood resilience is helping communities […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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Montana Renewables collaborates with Gulfstream for low emissions testing - Biofuels International Magazine
Biofuels International · 23 Jul 2026
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Butterfly city blooms in shadow of office blocks
A patch of land in Hull city centre has been allowed to grow wild to create a haven for insects.
BBC News — Science & Environment · 23 Jul 2026
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Mistral wanted to beat Anthropic. Now it’s becoming Palantir
Sifted — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026
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Scottish Water joins forces with Accenture to reinvent the digital core powering Scotland’s water infrastructure
Scottish Water will work with Accenture to support the management and reinvention of the digital services underpinning its water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering more resilient, efficient and sustainable services to […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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RSE and DuPont Water Solutions partner to deliver modular membrane technology solutions
RSE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DuPont Water Solutions, establishing a strategic alliance to bring modular membrane technology solutions to UK, Ireland and European water markets. The collaboration […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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Meet the team helping Yann LeCun build AI startup AMI Labs
Sifted — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026
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Regional Director role for 19-year Keyline veteran
UK civils and drainage specialist, Keyline, has promoted Dave Ganley to Regional Director for the north. Dave, who has developed his career at Keyline over 19 years, is responsible for […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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Northumbrian Water and Softwire secure £1.6m for AI smart alarm to reduce water disruption
Customers across the North East could see faster responses to water leaks and bursts, thanks to a new smart alarm system which has secured more than £1m funding. Northumbrian Water […]
Water Magazine · 23 Jul 2026
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Sifted acquires Onstage to expand founder events business
Sifted — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026
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9 neocloud startups to watch, according to investors
Sifted — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026
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Search our Job Opportunities at IKEA - IKEA
IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026
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Oferta de empleo para el puesto de R&D Senior Product Development Scientist, Wellbeing Collective en Unilever - Unilever Global
Unilever news · 23 Jul 2026
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Great Barrier Reef faces mass bleaching and collapse as El Nino builds record strength, scientists warn
Scientists say coming event threatens to kill coral across large stretches of reef and wipe out some species in particular areas
The Independent — Climate · 23 Jul 2026
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Product Quality & Recovery Co-Worker (Part-Time) - IKEA
IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026
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R&D Senior Product Development Scientist, Wellbeing Collective - Unilever Global
Unilever news · 23 Jul 2026
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Mitarbeiter:in Visual Merchandising 80-100% - IKEA
IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026
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Fulfilment Operations Co-worker at IKEA - IKEA
IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Jul 2026
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Defra rejects Sea Use Framework proposal
The policy had been proposed as part of the committee’s ‘Resetting the relationship with fish communities’ report
The Grocer — sustainability · 23 Jul 2026
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Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
BBC News — Science & Environment · 22 Jul 2026
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Sales Co-worker I - Cooking & Eating - IKEA
IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026
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Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
BBC News — Science & Environment · 22 Jul 2026
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Heavy Clay UK 2026 - Agg-Net
Agg-Net · 22 Jul 2026
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US container scrap prices flat, seek floor
US containerised ferrous scrap export prices are mostly sideways this week after a sustained slide, with...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 22 Jul 2026
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Trump orders additional tariffs on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump has signed three proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods,...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 22 Jul 2026
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Toyota confirms $3.6bn Texas expansion, reshoring commitment
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) will invest $3.6 billion to build a second assembly line at...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 22 Jul 2026
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Iron ore falls on rising supply pressure
Seaborne iron ore prices extended losses on Wednesday as expectations of ample supply continued to weigh...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 22 Jul 2026