Recycling news & research

Research & science Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed. An expert explains why Mandatory curbside collection of soft plastic (chip bags, bread bags, plastic wrap) has just been pushed back from 2027 to 2030. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Greece broils on year's warmest day as three-day heat wave peaks Greece is expected to experience its hottest day of the year Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 43°C (109°F), according to meteorologists. Several regions have been placed on alert because of the risk of wildfires. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Nelipak Releases 2025 Sustainability Report Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak®”), a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant progress toward meeting its long-term sustainability goals and delivering more sustainable product innovations to customers. Sustainable Packaging News · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Beatson Clark Celebrates 275 Years in Glass Packaging Beatson Clark Celebrates 275 Years in Glass Packaging  RachaelBridgland Wed, 22/07/2026 - 18:19 British Glass · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science “Fictional” chatbots help explain popularity of artificial intelligence The huge popularity of AI chatbots can be explained by their accepted role as fictional... “Fictional” chatbots help explain popularity of artificial intelligence appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Nominate a colleague or team for recognition - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Stockton-on-Tees Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Planning application: W/26/01311/CAN - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news SCREEN Europe Hosts Portuguese Printing Open House as Inkjet Charts a New Route for a Market in Transition The Portuguese printing market is undergoing a period of significant transition, marked by consolidation across the sector and an accelerating shift towards digital production. Sustainable Packaging News · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science EU watchdog reduces safe level of exposure to 'forever chemical' TFA The EU's food safety agency said Wednesday it has dramatically reduced the acceptable daily intake level of the so-called forever chemical TFA, following new evidence of its effect on a key hormone that regulates the body's metabolism. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Prescot – Under 5s Stay and Play - Knowsley Libraries Knowsley Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's Adult Learning Service - Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland Council · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Exquisite sculpture points spotlight on a Pacific island that drowned This beautiful artwork of climate activist Gladys Bartlett is a reminder of the fate of Kale Island, her former home. It is part of a series by Jason deCaires Taylor, focusing on making visible climate change and other environmental threats New Scientist — Environment · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Operational Risk Leader at IKEA - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 22 Jul 2026 Research & science Welcoming the world: Rice helps bring FIFA World Cup to Houston - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Michigan Department of Education Memo - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 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 Council news Hemel Hempstead Town Centre Masterplan Public Consultation - Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Council · 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 Industry news Romaco India showcases blister packaging and tableting expertise During an open house event, the experts from Romaco India transformed the Experience Centre in Hyderabad into a venue for professional exchange over the course of three days. From 9 to 11 July 2026, the Romaco team discussed specific production requirements with its guests, presented the S 710 Prime tablet press and, through more than 30 demonstrations featuring the NBL 400 blister line, showca… Sustainable Packaging News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Big beats at Byker Groove - Newcastle City Council Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Plastic pellets on beaches - Sunderland City Council Sunderland Council · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government LGA responds to cap on bus fares - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Stellenanzeige Assistant Finance Manager bei Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Accredo Packaging's Sustainability Director Named 2026 Sustainability Leader of the Year Trei Johnson, Director of Sustainability at Accredo Packaging, has been named Sustainability Leader of the Year at the 2026 Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards, held July 14 at the Kia Oval in London. The award recognizes outstanding individual leadership in sustainable packaging, selected from a global field of nominees. Sustainable Packaging News · 22 Jul 2026 Council news New Facilities Officially Open at Mid Ulster Sports Arena - Mid Ulster Council Mid Ulster Council · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government NNSA Removes High-Risk Cesium from North Dakota, Bolstering U.S. Security - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Community Energy in North Herts Community Energy in North Herts gavin.midgley Wed, 22/07/2026 - 17:34 North Herts Council is eager to promote community energy across the district, if your group is not featured, please get in contact with climatechange@north-herts.gov.uk What is Community Energy? Community energy puts local people at the heart of clean energy projects. It helps residents and organisations cut energy bills, red… North Hertfordshire Council · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Guide to Website Updates for Institutions - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 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 Council news Prescot – Children’s Autism Friendly Session - Knowsley Libraries Knowsley Council · 22 Jul 2026 Global Compudopt appoints CEO, shares 2025 recycling data Allison Katarski will succeed Megan Steckly as CEO, effective Aug. 1. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde Assistant Finance Manager pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Council welcomes new Prime Minister’s pledge to end rough sleeping - Love Lambeth Lambeth Council · 22 Jul 2026 Council news Lambeth acts to protect council homes and ensure fairness for residents - Love Lambeth Lambeth Council · 22 Jul 2026 Global Ontario weighs new support for WTE amid disposal capacity questions The province is analyzing comments on a proposal to categorize the biogenic waste burned in incinerators as renewable energy, which would subsidize the facilities. Environmental groups say that’s a step in the wrong direction. Waste Dive · 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 Policy & government UK defence spending A summary of UK defence spending, including recent trends, spending plans, and international comparisons of the defence spending of NATO allies. House of Commons Library · 22 Jul 2026 Global Cirba Solutions study reveals battery recycling education gap The company says that as battery usage increases it will expand education and access to make recycling easier for consumers. Recycling Today · 22 Jul 2026 Policy & government Energy Department announces first Genesis Mission projects to accelerate new era of AI-driven scientific discovery - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 22 Jul 2026 Industry news MARKET ANALYSIS: Increases in some paper grades while others remain stable letsrecycle.com looks at the paper market for the month of July. This month has largely seen stability across the board with some increases in OCC grades, multigrade and SOW. On the domestic end, 1.04 OCC cardboard has increased by £5 on both the top and bottom end. 1.05 OCC cardboard has increased by £3 per … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2026