Recycling news: 2026

Research & science How community-led health and livelihood programs helped protect rainforests during the pandemic As COVID-19 disrupted rural economies, communities living near protected rainforests faced rising uncertainty about jobs, health and basic needs. A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health shows that when communities were supported by health and livelihood programs they designed with local nongovernmental organizations, both people and ecosystems were more resilient. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Cambridgeshire and Peterborough councils urge government to make prompt reorganisation decision - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Rapid bacterial community profiling of equine microbiomes using Oxford Nanopore sequencing Rapid bacterial community profiling of equine microbiomes using Oxford Nanopore sequencing kj0008 Tue, 21/07/2026 - 15:14 News Members of the Horse Microbiome Research Group have recently published a new study in the Journal of Medical Microbiology led by Dr Joy Leng, who is currently undertaking the Alborada Well Foal 2 project. This research aims to understand how the foal gut microbiome deve… University of Surrey News · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Pangenome-resolved structural variation drives adaptation and trait evolution in cucumber - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Huge Scrap Metal Fire Highlights Fire Risk Across Recycling Sector The major scrap metal fire at Global Ardour Recycling in Preston highlights the fire-risk challenges facing ATFs, metal recyclers and waste operators. Material acceptance, battery identification, quarantine areas, housekeeping, pile management, emergency access and practical fire prevention planning are all critical to reducing business disruption, insurance pressure and environmental risk. ATF Professional · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science ‘Electron lighthouse’ illuminates new physics Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a device that enables them to control the flow of electrons through a semiconductor using only laser light—no electrical power source required. University of Michigan News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Scrap attempts rebound, renewed Mid-East tensions disrupt shipments: KSW This comprehensive article, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the... Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news China’s semis exports hit record high: KSW This comprehensive feature, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the... Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Written Statement: Launch of the Rural Proofing and Environmental Sustainability White Paper (21 July 2026) - gov.wales Welsh Government News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Slovakia’s ELV System Faces Its Next Test Pavol Prepiak of ZAP SR explains how Slovakia’s ELV system links collection points, ATFs and the national vehicle registry to prevent vehicles disappearing from the system. However, imported used vehicles, future EPR funding, reused parts and high EV battery treatment costs now present major challenges. Auto Recycling World · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government EM Shares U.S. Vision for Used Nuclear Fuel Capability During Japan Visit - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 21 Jul 2026 Global Lightweighting Strategies Across Industries: Engineering Solutions for Material Reductions Lightweighting strategies — from how they select polymers to how they use reinforcements and fillers, as well as foaming, nucleation and crystallization control, orientation and processing, and much more — are helping to achieve the goal. PlasticsToday · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Partnership project to boost wildflowers and biodiversity across Orkney - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news How to Turn Everyday Projects into Marketing Content - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Rushcliffe Country Park celebrates 20th consecutive Green Flag Award - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government MDARD - Compliance Agreement Stipulations for Apiary Shipments to California - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 21 Jul 2026 Research & science Chinese companies are taking over the EV market: What's behind their meteoric rise? If producing electric vehicles (EVs) were an Olympic sport, China would dominate the medal podium. China now leads the world in the sale and export of EVs, a term encompassing everything from battery-powered cars to plug-in hybrids. Chinese companies also produce the lion's share of the rechargeable batteries that keep EVs running. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Greenjets raises £30m to accelerate aerospace portfolio Greenjets, the British aerospace technology company developing propulsion systems, aircraft platforms and launch technologies for aviation, has raised a $40m (£30m) Series A round. The company says recent conflicts have demonstrated how rapidly aviation is changing and how urgently Europe needs affordable technologies that can protect people, critical infrastructure and national resilience. Gre… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Temporary water use ban announced for our region A temporary use ban (TUB), also known as a hosepipe ban, has been introduced for all customers across our region. Cherwell Council · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Council pays tribute to former Councillor Colin Ellar Hounslow Council regrets to announce the passing of former Councillor Colin Ellar, a former Leader, Deputy Leader and Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow Hounslow Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news iSqueeze and Smoodi launch ‘UK first’ self-service smoothie station Described as ‘the UK’s first automated smoothie station’, it uses the latest self-service technology to blend, clean and service on its own The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Free cost of living support events launched to help Tamworth residents - Tamworth Borough Council Tamworth Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Inside Mistral’s monster fundraise and Palantir-like repositioning Sifted — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Free Gym and Swim returns to Watford this summer! Young people in Watford will once again be able to stay active for free this summer as the Free Gym and Swim programme returns for the school holidays. Watford Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Andy Burnham Prime Minister: LGA statement - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 21 Jul 2026 Council news EAB20857 - Peat coring 2009 - PORTLETHEN MOSS - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 21 Jul 2026 Global Understanding Avoided and Reduced Emissions in Climate Action ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news 2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET-2026) - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 21 Jul 2026 Global Flexible Polymers Enable Next-Generation Wireless Health Sensors Polymer innovation and advanced manufacturing are driving development of flexible wireless health sensors that combine mechanical compliance with real-time monitoring capabilities. PlasticsToday · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Issue history - democracy.boston.gov.uk Boston Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) In the 2025 Budget the government announced it would introduce a a new charge on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more - the High Value Council Tax Supplement (HVCTS) - from April 2028. House of Commons Library · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Are your cattle handling facilities fit for purpose? - Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland Environment Agency · 21 Jul 2026 Council news First Minister thanks emergency services at scene of Cairngorms wildfire Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 21/07/26 Highland Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government Walsh Visits Idaho Cleanup Project, Highlights EM Support to Nuclear Mission - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 21 Jul 2026 Council news MAB65822 - PORTLETHEN MOSS - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news OECD flags gaps in FLA standard Fair Labor Association’s accreditation is rated only “partially aligned” with OECD due diligence standards for fashion supply chains PARIS — […] Ecotextile News · 21 Jul 2026 Council news Work begins on 76 new homes at Milton Place Work is now underway at Milton Place, marking a major milestone in the delivery of new homes for local people through the Gravesham Community Investment Partnership (GCIP). Gravesham Council · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government AG Campbell Shares Energy-Saving Resources As Wildfire Smoke Highlights Climate Impacts And Summer Energy Challenges - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 21 Jul 2026 Policy & government QUADRILATERAL Joint Statement on Canada becoming an Observer to GCAP - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Chemistry Nobel laureate Rudy Marcus passes away just before turning 103 - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 21 Jul 2026