Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Binman confirms where crisp and chocolate packets go UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Game-changing approach to reshored tooling Faulkner Moulds, the award-winning Yorkshire toolmaker, experienced their most successful Interplas yet, reporting a healthy interest in UK toolmaking, including the reshoring of projects back to the UK. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Co-working space features upcycled luminaires A co-working space in Düsseldorf features upcycled and reused luminaires in an imaginative scheme by acclaimed Belgian lighting designer Sabine […] Recolight · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news US firm unveils ‘renewable’ lighting platform US brand Linmore has unveiled with it terms a ‘renewable lighting infrastructure’. It says its patented LifeTimeLED platform ‘shifts commercial […] Recolight · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Environment Agency opens investigation into Bradford waste dump The Environment Agency has launched investigation into the illegal dumping of thousand tonnes of mixed household and commercial waste in Bradford. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Defence Preparedness Depends on Skills as well as Systems Defence Preparedness Depends on Skills as well as Systems, says Didactic Services : Recent warnings from senior defence leaders have highlighted the importance of readiness and resilience in an increasingly uncertain security environment. While discussions often focus on equipment, platforms and capability, effective defence preparedness also depends on ensuring personnel have the skills to ope… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Thorn’s fully dismantlable luminaire has recycling content of 69% Thorn Lighting is currently marketing what it says is one of its most circular luminaires to date: the Avenue outdoor […] Recolight · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook – TOP 20 | RECOUP, Tesco, Ocado 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) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news ChargeUK names Shane Brennan as new chief executive - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Spain Textile EPR Decree: What the TRIS Notification Means for Producers The post Spain Textile EPR Decree: What the TRIS Notification Means for Producers appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Carbonfact pushes transparency with open LCA datasets Carbonfact has launched 300-plus disaggregated LCA datasets for textile processes to make fibre, dye and technology impacts more transparent and […] Ecotextile News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news AutoLoop: Building a New Standard for Reused Parts in Norway AutoLoop is developing a modern dismantling and reused-parts operation outside Oslo. Rasoul Shiyardari explains how centralised production, stronger quality control, accurate part numbers, secure transport and collaboration across the repair and insurance sectors can improve trust in recycled components. Auto Recycling World · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news CATL Joins OEMs to Develop Recyclable Battery Framework CATL has joined OEMs and technology partners to launch the Global Energy Circular Economy Alliance. The initiative will develop common standards for battery circular design, diagnostics, state-of-health assessment, disassembly, refurbishment and recycling, with a Battery Circular Design Guide planned for publication in 2027. Auto Recycling World · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Stoa raises £1.8m to scale cash management platform Fintech startup Stoa has raised $2.4m (£1.8m) in pre-seed funding to accelerate the growth of its cash management platform, which enables consumers and businesses to unlock upfront lifestyle and business value from idle cash deposits. Stoa combines behavioural finance, embedded banking infrastructure and merchant partnerships to create a new distribution and engagement layer between financial [… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Binman settles debate over crisp packets and chocolate wrappers UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Keep potatoes fresh for months with a simple storage tip UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Motorcyclist suffers life - threatening injurie in Old Hill crash UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi set to offer free vouchers following England’s historic win Aldi is set to offer its first 500 customers a £5 voucher following England’s early morning victory to celebrate the win. The £5 vouchers will be available from 8am on… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Government urged by TIMCON to cut pallet business red tape The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has written to the UK government calling for the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to be used as an opportunity to reduce the burden of unnecessary regulations on the pallet and timber packaging industry. Packaging News (UK) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news How Westfield is ‘at the forefront’ of the experiential retail shift As everybody in the industry knows, retail destinations are evolving far from being transactional to become much more experiential spaces. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Scaling Low-Carbon Aluminium: Renishaw’s Model Background As part of Renishaw’s commitment commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, the company has set a strategic target to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent by 2030. To reach this target, the company is focusing on the most material sources of Scope 3 emissions across its value chain. Renishaw’s analysis identified “purchased goods and services” and “capital goods… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Collapse of AMOC ocean current may already be locked in The fate of the Atlantic Ocean current that keeps Europe’s climate warm depends on our carbon emissions and the rate of ice melt from Greenland, but there is a chance that a shutdown is already inevitable New Scientist — Environment · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news LiBox 20 Hinge Now Available with a Limited-Time Launch Offer The post LiBox 20 Hinge Now Available with a Limited-Time Launch Offer appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Advanced Plastics Group appoints Peter Tyler as its Non-Executive Chair He brings board-level experience in engineering and manufacturing. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola renews recycling initiative with Merlin Entertainment Visitors to Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures Resort and Sea Life aquariums will be able to win prizes by recycling empty 500ml plastic bottles in reverse vending machines, as… Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES ICE CREAM MACHINE BUT SHOPPERS NEED TO BE QUICK Summer just got a whole lot cooler with the launch of Aldi’s first ever Ice Cream Machine (£69.99). Part of the latest Modern Kitchen range, the game-changing appliance lands in stores from 16th July. But bargain hunters will need to scoop this one up fast, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! Create delicious homemade ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes and even frozen cocktails… Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Defra-funded report urges UK to move beyond recycling A new government-commissioned report has found that the UK remains focused on recycling and waste management rather than preventing waste in the first place. Produced by the University of Portsmouth’s Global Plastics Policy Centre (GPPC) for Defra, the Progressing Beyond Recycling for a Circular Economy report has reviewed research and innovation across six key sectors … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association celebrates 25th Anniversary The Wood Recycler’s Association (WRA) celebrated its 25th anniversary last week. The event was attended by over 160 representatives from across the sector, including the CIWM, LARAC and FCC Environment. It included a daytime conference and awards ceremony hosted by renowned magician Ben Hanlin, followed by an evening celebration and BBQ. Mark Hayton, Chair of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Plans revealed to ‘transform’ Queens Arcade shopping centre Property development firm Landsec has submitted a planning application for the first phase of works to transform Queens Arcade shopping centre into a new food, beverage and leisure destination. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news How AI is reshaping the bricks and mortar experience AI has taken the retail industry by storm in recent years. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Is this the end of the line for TGJones? Last week, it was reported that up to 150 former WHSmith stores were set to shut, while rent cuts would apply to most of its remaining sites, as its owner Modella Capital won approval for a major restructuring of its estate. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Dead Bodies - Demolition News Demolition News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Microfibre survey shows weak supplier oversight Brands face a major blind spot on fibre fragmentation, with new research by retailer Lindex exposing low awareness and weak […] Ecotextile News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi gifts first 500 shoppers £5 voucher after England win Aldi is giving its first 500 customers a £5 voucher to “help shake off the Monday morning slump” after England won its places in the Fifa World Cup’s quarter-finals at 2am this morning. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Palatine backs OryxAlign for data centre expansion Private equity firm Palatine has announced an investment in OryxAlign, a UK-headquartered IT and network infrastructure management group, to expand its growth in the data centre market. Founded in 2006 by chief executive Carl Henriksen, OryxAlign employs approximately 130 people. The company specialises in delivering network design and build services, primarily targeting the built environment [… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Wildfires rage across southern Europe , forcing thousands to flee homes UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news West Midlands Mayor urges businesses to back £150m nature recovery plan - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Embracing Scalability And Efficiency In Age Of Mobility In today’s fast-paced commercial and mobility sectors, businesses are increasingly faced with the challenge of doing more with less. As industries continue to grow and evolve, the need for efficient, scalable solutions has never been more crucial. One area where this need is particularly evident is in data management, where companies must handle vast amounts of information quickly, accurately, … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Councils in England warn of £7bn funding gap - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Supported housing reform removes benefit “cliff edge” for thousands - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 6 Jul 2026