Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Grocery’s next battle: why rivals may have to work together to survive For decades, competition has been at the heart of the grocery industry. Retailers have fought for market share, while suppliers have protected their margins, and logistics networks have often been treated as closely guarded advantages. But according to IGD head of supply chain James Rothwell rising costs and growing pressure on businesses are forcing a... Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda boosts Express technology with new partnership Asda has signed a multi-year partnership with technology firm Evolve to upgrade internet connectivity across its 500 Express stores. Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Opinion: Poor AI Shopping experiences could put £9bn of UK retail yearly revenue at risk Between customers finding products and services via artificial intelligence tools, brands creating AI-focused experiences, and AI being mentioned far more often in customer reviews than previously, it’s clear that AI is rapidly reshaping retail writes Trustpilot senior UK marketing director Steph Gillies Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Nestlé to build Thailand coffee factory after end of JV - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Coalition targets e-commerce loophole WEEE Forum joins EU call for stronger online marketplace accountability rules. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news TN Group expands mirror transfer belt portfolio South Korean manufacturer broadens aftermarket mirror transfer belt range for Canon and Xerox platforms. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’ The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since... Carbon Brief · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’ The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since 2009, a new study shows.… Carbon Brief · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news New Energy Risk expands insurance coverage for Yilkins’ pellet torrefaction technology - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Investing in Women Code continues to close finance gap for women founders The government’s sixth Investing in Women Code annual progress report shows that signatories are more likely to back women founders than the wider market for the sixth consecutive year. Launched in 2019, the Investing in Women Code is a commitment to support the advancement of women entrepreneurs in the UK by improving access to the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Count Binface on Newsnight ahead of Clacton by - election UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Update on Kidlington waste dump at side of A34 in Oxfordshire UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Air pollution linked to increased Parkinson’s risk, study finds Long-term exposure to certain types of air pollution significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a major new review led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The study, published in Environment International, analysed 26 existing studies on Parkinson’s disease affecting approximately six million people worldwide. Researchers found that two specific … Air Quality News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Vary Tech Announces New Business Partnerships at IFAT 2026 At the IFAT 2026 exhibition in Munich, Vary Tech showcased its extensive advanced recycling portfolio while cementing major strategic partnerships with specialty chemicals giant Evonik and engineering firm SupeZET Founded in 2006, the Chinese system integrator boasts over 20 years of deep-rooted expertise in solid waste management and end-of-life tyre (ELT) resource recovery. The company... La … Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Where paper learns to move: An interview with Susan Castillo “PAPER. Texture, form, colour - true materiality.” Sustainable Packaging News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwave sparks grid operator's latest call for more power - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Cradle-to-Grave: How 600,000 Electric Vehicles, Chinese OEMs and New Legislation Are Reshaping Automotive Recycling in Brazil Brazil’s electric vehicle fleet is approaching 600,000 units as Chinese OEMs expand manufacturing and new lifecycle rules come into force. Luiz Henrique Lopes Vilas and Igor Byrro Vilas argue that the main challenge is not technical capacity, but building daily operational habits that make EV battery traceability possible. Auto Recycling World · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news FPF FlexCollect wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Dual-bubble process removes over 90% of wastewater microplastics Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University say they have demonstrated a way to remove more than 90% of microplastics from wastewater by combining microscopic and nanoscopic air bubbles within a widely used treatment process. The work centres on an enhanced version of dissolved air flotation (DAF), a technology already employed in many water and wastewater treatment […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Michelin to speed up rollout of bio-feedstock-HMF - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news World Menu Heist - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Copart Announces Promotion of Jane Pocock to President Jane Pocock has been promoted to President of Copart, effective 1 August 2026. Having led Copart UK and Ireland through significant growth and expansion, she will now support the company’s global operations, customer relationships and technology-enabled services. Auto Recycling World · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news 'UK first' EV pick-ups deployed by aggregates firm - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Copart Announces Promotion of Jane Pocock to President Copart has promoted Jane Pocock to President, effective 1 August 2026. Having led the company’s UK and Ireland business through significant growth, capacity expansion and technology-led service development, she will now bring that experience to Copart’s wider global operations. ATF Professional · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook – TOP 20 | Bates, Rees, WRAP Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging – with the Top 20 now being released. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news BPF expresses ‘concerns’ over RAM flexible plastics update The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has criticised the updated Recycling Assessment Methodology (RAM) set to come into effect from 1 January 2027 over its implications for flexible materials. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI CELEBRATES ENGLAND’S QUARTER-FINAL WITH JUDE BELLINGHAM MASTERPIECE MADE FROM 1,000 CHICKEN FOOTBALLER NUGGETS As England prepare to face Norway in Saturday’s quarter-final, renowned food artist Nathan Wyburn has unveiled a giant portrait of Jude Bellingham, crafted from 998 Aldi Breaded Chicken Football Players to kick off celebrations. The golden artwork took 10 hours to complete in Nathan’s converted studio, with each individual chicken footballer carefully placed by hand to recreate the England midf… Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Behaviour change pilot backed by major brands cuts litter by 16% Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) has conducted a pilot showcasing how behaviour change activity can improve both the physical environment and people’s perceptions of their local area. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Rubrik to invest £375m in the UK and names London as EMEA HQ Security and AI operations company Rubrik has announced plans to invest more than £375m in the UK over the next five years and name London as its EMEA headquarters. Rubrik now serves 2,000 customers across EMEA, and establishing London as the company’s headquarters in the region will help the firm scale its regional operations, access […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news The major change coming to all Warwickshire tips which will impact all users UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news BellRing Brands names Snak King CEO Michael Axelrod as new chief - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Beyond mono-material: the value of non-laminated, single-layer pouches Pouches have become one of the most widely used packaging formats across food, personal care, household and industrial applications. Their growing presence on store shelves reflects a broader shift toward packaging solutions that use less material and can support refill and reuse models. Sustainable Packaging News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Yours Clothing launches new e-gift card returns option Inclusive fashion retailer Yours Clothing will enable online shoppers to receive a refund via a just launched e-gift card, with reward members receiving bonus points for doing so. The launch forms part of a wider customer experience investment by AK Retail Group and is being rolled out across its portfolio of fashion brands, including Long... Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments begin fifth year of reverse vending machines partnership Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments are offering the chance to win VIP experiences at some of the UK’s best-known attractions in exchange for empty plastic bottles. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news TPN Appoints UK Network Director As Growth Drive Continues The Pallet Network (TPN), a leading provider of palletised freight distribution and part of Culina Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Garland as its UK Network Director. The creation of this new role is aligned to TPN’s commitment to growth and the hire sees the continuation of its investment in managing and further developing its network partners, and supports the initial ta… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news JD Sports launches largest store in Scotland JD Sports launched its largest store in Scotland today (9 July), based at The Centre, Livingstone. Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news ATG Access Secures 4th Consecutive RoSPA Gold Award ATG Access, a leading manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation and perimeter security systems based in St Helens, has been recognised for its commitment to workplace health and safety after securing a RoSPA Gold Award for the fourth consecutive year. The award recognises the company’s health and safety performance during the period from 1 January to 31 December 2025. According to RoSPA, Gold … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Polytag strengthens leadership team with chief strategy officer appointment Polytag, the data capture and marketing platform for powering the circular economy, has appointed Alex Webster as chief strategy officer to support the company’s next stage of growth in response to increasing demand for next-generation product data solutions. Packaging News (UK) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Medical Manufacturers Navigating FDA QMSR in 2026 QMSR: How medical device manufacturers can move beyond checklist compliance and build inspection-ready quality systems For years, many medical device manufacturers approached FDA inspections through a familiar lens: prepare documents, review subsystem requirements, rehearse likely questions, and demonstrate compliance against a known framework. That approach was shaped by the long-standing Qual… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news £4.5M Offshore Renewables Accelerator Programme Launches Companies in North East England can now access a new multi-million pound programme designed to accelerate technology and commercial development for the offshore renewable energy sector. The North East Offshore Wind Innovation and Demonstration (NEOWIND) programme funded by the North East Mayor, and delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, will inject £4.5 million over three ye… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026