Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Levi Strauss & Co raises outlook as Q2 results surpass forecasts - Just Style Just Style · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI TEAMS UP WITH CHILDREN’S DIETITIAN TO HELP PARENTS FUEL GROWING TEENS ON A BUDGET Parents’ weekly food shops rise by an average of £42 when their teenagers hit a growth spurt. A poll of 1,000 parents and guardians with children aged 13-18 found 55 per cent have seen them go through a growth spurt in the past year, with 81 per cent of these saying their overall grocery bill […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Eurocell Launch Home Standard-Ready U-Value Calculator Eurocell has worked in partnership with Windowmaker to support the development of a new U-value and G-value calculation solution, designed to help fabricators meet the growing compliance demands of the Future Homes Standard and upcoming changes to new build regulations. The solution is part of Windowmaker’s existing compliance and quoting software, with Eurocell collaborating over the past two … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news ESA publishes heatwave guidance for waste sector The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has published guidance to help waste and recycling operators protect frontline workers during the heatwave. The publication comes as the UK experiences increasingly frequent and intense temperatures, with this year recording the hottest June on record. Further periods of exceptionally high temperatures have been hit this week, reinforcing the need … … letsrecycle.com News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Smarter mercury and dioxin monitoring reduces risk and strengthens compliance - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Gateshead Fleet Expert Launches New Venture A Gateshead motor industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience is launching a new business aimed at transforming customer service in fleet management and has already secured a major nationwide contract within weeks of opening its doors. North Star Vehicle Management founder Gavin Hewitt has launched the company from Blaydon Business Centre after spending 27 years working his way thr… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news More than half of Levi’s revenue now D2C The latest second quarter results from Levi Strauss & Co. highlights a digital switch for the denim giant, with 51 per cent of its net revenue now coming from Direct-to-Consumer (D2C). Financial results, for the second quarter ending 31 May 31 2026, show net DTC revenues increased 11 per cent on a reported basis with... Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news TotalEnergies completes divestment of 170MW distributed solar portfolio - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S Sharry Cramond on why Silverstone was the “perfect fit” Fashion has become synonymous with Formula One. From Lewis Hamilton’s grid looks and Lando Norris’s British Vogue shoot to Ferrari’s fashion and lifestyle brand and team collaborations with fashion brands such Cadillac and Tommy Hilfiger, fashion can be found everywhere within the sport. And last week, British retailer M&S brought the first ever pitlane fashion... Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Alchemab Therapeutics extends Series A with £25m investment Alchemab Therapeutics has extended its Series A financing with £25m from the British Business Bank, marking the Bank’s largest investment in a life sciences company to date. Founded in 2019, Alchemab is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops novel antibody therapeutics by identifying naturally occurring protective antibodies in individuals who show resilience to […] … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwave changes Wrexham and Flintshire bin collections UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news New bottle deposit scheme explained for united kingdom shoppers UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Tips opening normal hours during latest Hampshire heatwave UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Kalfresh partners with WELTEC BIOPOWER to build landmark queensland bioenergy facility UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Amey leaves waste sector : Surrey contract to move to new bidder UK press (GDELT archive) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Bringing nature into engineering with carbon flat profiles Nature into engineering: Society often draws inspiration from nature. Leonardo da Vinci studied birds to design flying machines, while Velcro was inspired by burdock burrs clinging to a dog. This approach imitates nature’s designs, known as biomimicry, but also addresses key human challenges through innovative engineering. With the same intention, French deeptech startup EEL Energy sought to re… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news US expects new import cargo record in July amid tariff fears - Just Style Just Style · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Sumitomo to add 8 MWh VRFB in Kashiwazaki Sumitomo Electric Industries has received an order from Kashiwazaki IR Energy for a new vanadium redox flow battery installation in Kashiwazaki City, with construction beginning following a Shinto‑style groundbreaking ceremony. The city, historically a centre for Japan’s petroleum and nuclear industries, is now aiming to become a “decarbonized city” by expanding renewable energy adoption. Sumit… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Leaders react to Casey's call for national health and social care service - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Boeing Takes Major Step With Q4S Quantum Internet Q4S quantum satellite clears a key test milestone and moves into final spacecraft integration ahead of 2027 launch. Boeing has reached a major milestone in its effort to help build a future global quantum internet, successfully demonstrating a key quantum networking capability on compact, space-qualified flight hardware and moving the Q4S mission into final spacecraft integration. Why it matter… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus Open A new Health Business Innovation Centre (HBIC) on the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus (NHIC), was officially opened today by West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin. The event marks the formal launch of the Centre, providing an opportunity for key stakeholders and partners to celebrate its vision, showcase its facilities and highlight the support available to organisat… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Reorganisation without resignations - Local Gov Jobs LocalGov · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Interview: Dr Beckmann is serving up clothing care to smash throwaway fashion habit A five-metre-high pile of discarded white clothing overlooking London’s South Bank is an unlikely place to start a conversation about the future of circular fashion. Yet, according to international laundry and cleaning brand Dr Beckmann, this was precisely the point. Timed to coincide with the start of Wimbledon, Dr Beckmann’s “Murray Mound” installation, fronted by... Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Supply chain due diligence ‘gender-blind’ – OECD OECD analysis says companies need gender-responsive due diligence to spot risks, improve working conditions and make supply chains more resilient […] Ecotextile News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Vericut Showcase At Farnborough International Airshow Vericut will be proudly exhibiting at one of Europe’s leading aviation and aerospace events this July – the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Exhibiting as part of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium, we’ll be joining aerospace manufacturers, technology leaders, and defence organisations from around the world. Throughout the exhibition, Vericut will help attendees discover how CNC simula… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Man jailed after killing colleague by driving over him twice at biomass facility A man who fatally injured a work colleague by driving over him twice with a telehandler at a biomass facility has been jailed for over three years after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Marks & Spencer enlists AI to sharpen online product discovery Marks & Spencer has partnered with Lily AI to improve how its products are found across Google, organic search and emerging AI-powered shopping channels. The business is using Lily AI’s… Grocery Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Islington named healthiest inner London borough for sixth year running Islington has once again topped the rankings as London’s healthiest inner borough, securing the title for the sixth consecutive year in the latest Healthy Streets Scorecard. The annual assessment recognises councils that are leading the way in creating safer, greener, and more accessible streets, encouraging walking, cycling, and other forms of active travel while reducing […] Air Quality News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Spurs’ solar ambitions kick off - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Life sciences pulled in over £3bn since since sector plan launched The UK life sciences sector has attracted more than £3bn in new public-private investment in the past 12 months, marking the first year of a government plan for the industry. The Life Sciences Sector Plan was launched by the government in July of last year. Backed by significant funding, the plan served as a 10-year […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Plant-based PEF sportswear debuts Renewable chemistry specialist Avantium partners with Casa da Malha and Lacatoni to develop plant-based PEF sportswear prototypes AMSTERDAM — Dutch […] Ecotextile News · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news New Look opens largest-ever concept store at Metrocentre New Look today opened the doors to its largest-ever concept store at Metrocentre. The 11,000 sq ft shop, located in the shopping centre’s Red Mall fashion hub, marks the latest step in New Look’s rollout of its omni-hub format, which brings together fashion, online services and ‘enhanced in-store experiences’. New Look has traded at Metrocentre... Retail Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Will ISO 59000 help to push forwards the circular economy? Circular Economy Lead looks at the recently launched ISO 59000 family of standards, and asks how they can support the global adoption of circular practices. Resource Futures · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Food industry bodies unite behind five-point plan for UK food security - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Pallet-Track specialist gains top logistics distinction - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Adagio Teas reports surge in iced tea sales Adagio Teas experienced a surge in iced tea sales in May and June, which was driven by the UK heatwaves. The premium tea brand’s sales of iced tea increased by… Grocery Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Bekaert & CITIC to jointly explore tyre-to-tyre circularity Under a new strategic cooperation agreement, Bekaert and CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group, one of China's leading special steel producers, will explore new pathways towards circular tyre reinforcement solutions. The agreement establishes a framework for technical collaboration focused on one fundamental question: how can steel recovered from end-of-life tyres be reused to produce wire rod and,… Tyrepress · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Retail theft expected to jump ahead of England World Cup quarter-final Retailers have been warned shoplifting could rise sharply ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, after theft increased in the run-up to the team’s last-16 win over Mexico. New… Grocery Gazette · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Trade associations align to form joint European organisation AUTOMATE UK has aligned with a collection of European trade associations to found a federation dedicated to influencing policy around the key challenges impacting the industry. EUROPAMA, (the Processing & Packaging EU Federation) has been founded as the European umbrella organisation for the processing and packaging machinery industry. The federation unites leading national trade associations t… Packaging Scotland · 9 Jul 2026 Industry news Revealed: the world’s most liveable cities in 2026 Asian cities have shot up the latest Global Liveability Index, which has just been released. Where does your city rank? Positive News · 9 Jul 2026