Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Research & science Welcoming the world: Rice helps bring FIFA World Cup to Houston - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science U-M selected for Department of Energy Genesis Mission initiative A University of Michigan-led research team has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance a project that will use artificial intelligence to dramatically improve scientists' ability to observe how materials behave under stress and in extreme environments. University of Michigan News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Resilience and Sustainability Through Interlinkages of Gender, Disaster, and Climate Change: A Systematic Literature Review Sustainable Development, EarlyView. Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Air conditioning is not enough to keep people cool — can scientists find an alternative? - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science How 'super' enzymes can transform recycling From microplastics clogging up our oceans to landfills leaching dangerous chemicals, plastic waste is a serious and growing problem for human health and the environment. We need to recycle more and, crucially, recycle better. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Dietary environmental impacts and quality differ by socio-demographic characteristics - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Research on Risk Warning of Power Battery System - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Celebrating Nature’s covers — past, present and future - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science AI tackles 50-year-old challenge in soil science – a new approach to discovering complex Earth processes - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Professor Edward Tate recognised with prestigious Klaus-Grohe Prize 2026 - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey reveals a darker, less triumphant heroism Nolan’s Odysseus is a traumatised hero who survives but must live with the cost others have paid for his actions. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Finding successful past Cranfield theses It’s always a good idea to look at examples of theses before you start work on your own. You may find them valuable for reading previous research, and for looking at structure, style and methodology. We suggest that you look at some that have been written by students on your course or your research area, ... Cranfield University blogs · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Weather Action: A Study on the Industry Peer Effects of Corporate Climate Risk Information Disclosure Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science ‘Good design takes mastery’: scientific illustrators sketch out AI’s future - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Three tips to avoid AI image mistakes in science - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science RNA synthesis and substrate analog inhibition in the CCHFV polymerase - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Mapping drivers of life expectancy change in Asia from 1990 to 2023 - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Efficient and precise programmable DNA knock-in without double-strand breaks - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Rare contagious cancer discovered in wild catfish - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Scientists identify a genetic “rescue effect” that lowers Alzheimer’s risk - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Trade‐Offs in the Development of Rural Areas With Abundant Natural Heritage: Assessing the Impact of Sustainability Policies on Agritourism in Poland Sustainable Development, EarlyView. Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Genetic background sets the trajectory of experimental cancer evolution - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Rethinking bureaucracy: Study finds overloaded officials – not corruption – can slow public benefits For years, University of Michigan economist Yusuf Neggers worked alongside government officials in India, watching them navigate one of the world's largest public employment programs. University of Michigan News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Ethnobotanical and genetic assessments of Central American avocado landraces reveal novel sources of biodiversity and ancient migration patterns - Wann - PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Great Barrier Reef microbiome map reveals more than 500 new bacterial species In 2012, Nature revealed that humans provide a home to thousands of different species of microbes in a series of papers that opened a path to understanding the impact of the human microbiome on our health. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Global analysis reveals age as overlooked driver of food-related climate emissions A new international study published in Nature Food reveals that age plays an important but often overlooked role in shaping global food-related greenhouse gas emissions. The study shows that dietary emissions can vary substantially across people's life stages, reflecting differences in nutritional needs, demographic change and evolving dietary patterns. Effective mitigation of dietary emissions… Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science New study links mothers’ stronger ethnic-racial identity to higher social skills in young children As children head back to school this fall, one of the most important lessons won't be found in a textbook. It will happen as they learn to share, cooperate and build friendships. University of Michigan News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Two Caltech Projects Selected for DOE Funding as Part of Genesis Mission - Caltech Caltech News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, study suggests Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University. The research, published in the Journal of Food Science, tested how different lighting conditions affect fresh spinach and lettuce during cold storage. The team compared green LED light with white light a… Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Interdisciplinary workshop sparks new opportunities in marine research Researchers from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute (LSI) attended an... Interdisciplinary workshop sparks new opportunities in marine research appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Royal Veterinary College awarded prestigious grant to transform understanding of animal and human relationships The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with the University of Exeter, has been awarded... Royal Veterinary College awarded prestigious grant to transform understanding of animal and human relationships appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Removing 'forever chemicals' from farmlands—at a fraction of the cost A Yale-led research team has proposed a less expensive—and more environmentally friendly—method for removing certain "forever chemicals" from millions of acres of farmland in the United States and around the world. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science 2025-26 CLCC UG Prizes - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home Questions persist over ethical recruitment from countries already facing healthcare workforce shortages. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Black coral shapes influence how microscopic cilia move food and oxygen An international research team led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen and the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) investigated how the shape of black corals influences the functions of their cilia. The findings are published in the journal Communications Biology. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Nanoscale additive manufacturing of metals, alloys, and metal oxides - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Innovation grants could help build a moon base, block food-borne illness, and map the brain - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Ancient ferns turned Triassic Europe into a wildfire inferno Ancient fern savannahs may have transformed parts of Europe into a wildfire-prone inferno during the end-Triassic mass extinction. New fossil evidence suggests the ferns repeatedly regrew after fires, creating fresh fuel that helped prolong the devastation. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice spinout company receives Small Business Innovation Research award - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jul 2026