Recycling news: 2026
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.
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How a chance discovery overturned one of photochemistry’s oldest dogmas - Chemistry World
Chemistry World · 6 Jul 2026
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Retail Sales Specialist-Kitchen and Appliances - IKEA Jobs
IKEA UK newsroom · 6 Jul 2026
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The Coca-Cola Fan Can Be A Bok Consumer Promotion 2026 Terms & Conditions - Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 6 Jul 2026
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Macca's drops its BIGGEST McCafé drinks range in over 30 years - mcdonalds.com
McDonald's UK newsroom · 6 Jul 2026
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You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Boots Online Doctor launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill - boots-uk.com
Boots UK media centre · 6 Jul 2026
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You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Boots Online Doctor launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill - boots-uk.com
Boots UK media centre · 6 Jul 2026
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Free breakfast for summer: Morrisons and Kellogg's team up to feed families - Morrisons Corporate
Morrisons media centre · 6 Jul 2026
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Suez secures planning consent for London biogas plant on appeal - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy
ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 6 Jul 2026
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Burnham high street tax plan ‘could cost £880m a year’
Andy Burnham’s plan to overhaul business rates in favour of small high street firms could cost around £880m a year, according to new analysis. The proposals would lift more than 140,000 additional small premises out of business rates altogether, forecasts from global tax firm Ryan suggest. Burnham has proposed increasing the threshold for 100 per...
Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026
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General Science launches AI lab with research partners - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 6 Jul 2026
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Old El Paso revamps taco range in ‘biggest innovation push yet’
Old El Paso has unveiled its biggest wave of taco innovation to date, including new kits, cooking sauces and an upgraded crunchy taco range. The General Mills-owned brand said every…
Grocery Gazette · 6 Jul 2026
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Tex Tech now a Michelin company
Michelin has completed its acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, under the terms announced on 2 January 2026 and after obtaining all the necessary approvals for the transaction. The company has financed the acquisition through available cash.
Tyrepress · 6 Jul 2026
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Co-op faces backlash over ‘dangerous’ grocery delivery robots
Co-op is facing criticism over its use of autonomous grocery delivery robots, as campaigners warn the technology risks making pavements less safe and accessible for pedestrians. Living Streets, the walking charity formerly known as the Pedestrians’ Association, has written to Co-op interim chief executive Kate Allum claiming the retailer’s robot delivery partnership with Starship Technologies...
Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026
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Aldi takes aim at Lidl’s fashion success with first French apparel drop
Aldi is making its first move into branded fashion in France, as it aims to follow Lidl’s success in turning supermarket merchandise into sought-after apparel. The retailer will launch its Aldi Studio capsule collection across its 1,300 French stores on July 18, marking its first foray into clothing and accessories. The limited-edition summer range uses...
Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026
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Nexos Group Energy Resilience for Ascension Island
Nexos Group, a leading provider of consulting, engineering and integrated delivery services, has been awarded a first-of-its-kind project to support a more resilient, lower-carbon power system on one of the world’s most remote islands. Working with Encompass, the client responsible for operating and maintaining Ascension Island’s power station and utilities on behalf of the BBC World Service, N…
MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026
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Alfa Laval Pre-Treatment Solution for Biorefinery Project
Alfa Laval has been selected to deliver pre-treatment technology in a transformational Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, produced by hydrotreating vegetable oil (HVO) in Brazil Alfa Laval has been selected to deliver pre-treatment technology in a transformational Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, produced by hydrotreating vegetable oil (HVO) in Brazil. The project integrates agric…
MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026
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Konica Minolta launches next-day delivery for UK partners
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd now offers its partners next-day delivery across its office equipment, entry-level Professional Print devices, and full range of genuine consumables.
The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 6 Jul 2026
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Quocirca appoints Global Head of Advisory
Quocirca has appointed former IDC executive Mick Heys as Global Head of Advisory, strengthening its advisory practice and supporting its next phase of growth.
The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 6 Jul 2026
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Can apparel circularity survive a flood of fakes?
Industry leaders at Texworld USA will warn how counterfeits and “dupes” threaten safer chemistry, contaminate circular systems and raise fresh […]
Ecotextile News · 6 Jul 2026
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Green light for student flats in historic Carlisle buildings
UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026
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Campaigners battle 'monstrous megalith' AI centre - The Ecologist
The Ecologist · 6 Jul 2026
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The national dance company opening doors for young performers
A national youth dance programme is bringing together 16–24-year-olds from across England to perform on major stages
Positive News · 6 Jul 2026
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Stanley Engineered Fastening - Agg-Net
Agg-Net · 6 Jul 2026
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Northumbrian Water pays £550,000 for environmental improvements following two separate pollution incidents
The Environment Agency has secured more than half a million from Northumbrian Water for environmental improvements following two separate pollution incidents. The agency accepted the two Enforcement Undertakings totalling £550,000 […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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Environment Agency secures £50,000 from Yorkshire Water Services for not releasing enough water into the environment from two reservoirs
Yorkshire Water has paid £50,000 to Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a local project in Ughill. The payment comes after insufficient water was released from two reservoirs due to incorrect […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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River Rye fish kill investigation focuses on ‘definite line of inquiry’
Inland Fisheries Ireland says investigators have established a definite line of inquiry into the fish kill that affected a 4km stretch of the River Rye in County Kildare, where more […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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ERJ Brainteaser: July - European Rubber Journal
European Rubber Journal · 6 Jul 2026
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Greater Dublin Drainage Project moves forward as preparatory works begin
Uisce Éireann has announced that preparatory works are now underway on the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project after the project received the green light in December 2025. The commencement of […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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Draeger Safety UK announces £1.8million contract win with Southern Water
Draeger Safety UK, a provider of workplace safety technology, has announced that it has been awarded a major new contract with longstanding utilities customer Southern Water. The extended partnership means […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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South East Water to empower circa 900,000 customers with smart meters to track bills, usage and leaks
South East Water is rolling out smart meters across its water network, upgrading around 900,000 meters by 2035 in partnership with Connexin, a provider of smart technologies. The roll-out began […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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Pennon’s new Chief Asset Officer, Ian Christie, outlines the asset management strategy shaping Pennon’s £3.2bn investment programme
As water companies face increasing expectations around resilience, environmental performance and customer service, asset management has never been more important – and neither have the people behind it. That’s the […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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Puraffinity appoints Cynthia Paulson as Non-Executive Director
Puraffinity, a science-driven water technology company developing advanced adsorbent media for PFAS removal, has announced the appointment of Cindy Paulson as Non-Executive Director. Dr. Paulson joins the Board of Directors […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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Preston scientist awarded MBE for cancer research work
UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026
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University of East London leads new research study into microplastic pollution in River Thames
Dr Ria Devereux, from the University of East London’s Sustainability Research Institute, is leading a new research study into microplastic pollution in the River Thames in a bid to influence […]
Water Magazine · 6 Jul 2026
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Case study - North London Repair Voucher Scheme: Lessons from the UK's first trial scheme for electrical repairs - ReLondon
ReLondon · 6 Jul 2026
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Prato pilot targets textile labour exploitation
Italian authorities have jailed a Prato textile boss and trialled a new proactive surveillance model to dismantle the gangmaster networks […]
Ecotextile News · 6 Jul 2026
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Secret British Army documents found in garbage dump Sun
UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026
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Secret British Army documents found in garbage dump
UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026
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Advanced Material Handling - Materials Handling World
MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 5 Jul 2026
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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 3 July 2026
Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.
Packaging News (UK) · 5 Jul 2026