7 October 2026 Calls to expand UK steel production and recycling capacity The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit suggests there is enough scrap steel to increase domestic steelmaking.
6 October 2026 Mineral Products Association recommends government survey of construction materials recycling A more circular and prosperous economy could be at risk without up-to-date figures, claims the trade body.
5 October 2026 Michelmersh and The University of Manchester launch partnership The UK brick specialist and the university look to support lower-carbon clay brick manufacturing.
2 October 2026 Retailer Primark enters partnership to scale recycled textiles The agreement with American textile company Circ will see recycled polyester used in new clothing.
1 October 2026 Horizon Europe expands scope with additional investment The EU Commission has allocated an additional €500mln to the programme and added two new funding calls.
30 September 2026 Shaping recycling infrastructure to deliver UK's Deposit Return Scheme Exchange for Change has appointed five waste management and recycling providers.
