Recycling news: 2026

Industry news French MPs back ultra-fast fashion law French lawmakers approve the world’s first law targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms such as Shein and Temu PARIS — France’s parliament […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Regulator secures illegal Bradford waste site clearance after court action MRW Regulator secures illegal Bradford waste site clearance after court action Environment Agency said that materials including mixed household waste and fire-damaged trailers were removed from Wyke Lane site after action against land owner Regulator secures illegal Bradford waste site clearance after court action Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Shein faces German toxic chemicals probe German NGO says garments sold by ultra fast fashion giant breach EU chemical limits after tests found high levels of […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news CCC: Slow electrification leaving UK households exposed to higher energy bills The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its annual assessment of the government’s progress in reducing emissions on 24 June. It warns that households are facing higher energy bills because the UK is not electrifying fast enough. Overall emissions fell 1.8% in 2025. There has been good progress in a range of areas, and the UK […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Monster Energy unveils collectible Oscar Piastri cans COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched limited-edition Monster Energy cans featuring Formula 1 talent, Oscar Piastri. Heralding Oscar as one of F1’s brightest young talents, the collectible cans will be available across Monster Energy Original and Monster Energy Zero Sugar range. The launch follows the recent introduction of the limited-edition Monster Energy Lando Norris Gold […] Packaging Scotland · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste plastic converted into highly crystalline graphite could aid lithium-ion battery production Discarded PET plastic bottles could become a source of high-quality graphite for lithium-ion batteries. A seemingly noteworthy advance in this direction has been announced by researchers at Penn State who have developed a process for converting the common waste plastic into highly ordered synthetic graphite suitable for battery anodes. The work, published in Diamond and […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Touker Suleyman backs David Gandy Wellwear for next stage of growth David Gandy Wellwear has entered into a partnership with retail entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman, with the aim of accelerating its commercial growth. The partnership will focus on four key areas: scaling the brand’s direct-to-consumer platform, strengthening product development, building a wholesale distribution strategy, and expanding its UK and international reach. Suleyman,… Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Masterclass: Closing the accommodation carbon gap: How to measure and reduce workforce travel emissions This 45-minute masterclass, hosted in partnership with Roomex, will explore the importance of bringing workforce accommodation into carbon reporting and net-zero planning; how businesses can make smarter accommodation decisions across cost, location, welfare and carbon impact; and the data and tools that can help organisations measure, manage and reduce emissions from recurring workforce stays. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news QMC seas fundraiser for Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust QMC seas fundraiser for Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 30/06/2026 - 10:08 Guid from Dynamics f505c377-6274-f111-ab0f-7ced8d9b9a27 Campaign Code FC-02511 Function 247960001 Friends of the Earth (EWNI) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news WEEE Compliance: Hidden Product Categories in Scope Earlier this year, ERP UK published a WEEE compliance blog asking a question that more brands should be asking themselves: do WEEE laws apply to FastTech products? Der Beitrag WEEE Compliance: Hidden Product Categories in Scope erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Street-level mapping tool targets England’s environmental inequalities A new set of mapping tools launched by the Environment Agency and partners promises to help councils, government bodies and environmental organisations identify, at street level, where environmental pressures are combining with social deprivation to create the greatest risks for communities across England. Unveiled at the start of London Climate Week, the Index of Multiple […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news VIDEO: I have the best job in the City, working with clients changing the lives of millions This week’s podcast guest is Emily Turner, chief executive of HSBC Innovation Banking UK, who discusses what makes it a go-to bank for startups. Turner also explains how her natural optimism means she sees plenty to celebrate in the UK tech scene, from more and more deals happening outside London, to the impact of AI […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Former WHSmith chain TG Jones faces insolvency threat as court ruling delayed TG Jones, the former WHSmith high street business, is facing fresh fears over its future after a High Court judge delayed a decision on its restructuring plan. The retailer, which was bought by Modella Capital last year and rebranded from WHSmith, warned it could struggle to meet millions of pounds of payments due this week... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Compass Group to expand use of Cauli’s reusable packaging system COMPASS Group UK & Ireland is to expand its use of Cauli’s technology-enabled reusable food and drink packaging system. The company provides contract catering, hospitality, vending, and facilities management services across the UK. The rollout follows a proof-of-concept phase designed to refine reuse solutions across diverse, high-volume operating environments, within Compass’ restaurant associ… Packaging Scotland · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news West Yorkshire waste dump cleared following prosecution Tonnes of illegally stored waste have been cleared from a site in West Yorkshire following court action by the Environment Agency. The waste, which had built up at land off Wyke Lane in Wyke, near Bradford, was removed after site owner Andrew Leadbeater pleaded guilty to two waste offences earlier this year. At West Yorkshire … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Beef price fall drags meat and poultry inflation lower in June Meat and poultry prices fell during June as lower beef prices helped pull category inflation down, according to the latest AIMS inflation report. Average prices across the red meat and… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco announces ‘strawberries and cream’ activation for Wimbledon With Wimbledon in full swing, Tesco will be handing out free strawberries and cream in Wimbledon. The retailer has taken an ice cream van and turned it into a ‘Strawberries and Cream van’ which can be found at 122 Wimbledon Bridge on July 2 and July 3. Callum Baker, buying manager of berries at Tesco,... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco announces ‘strawberries and cream’ activation for Wimbledon Tesco is set to give away thousands of free bowls of strawberries and cream to celebrate the Wimbledon tennis season this summer. The supermarket will transform its ice cream van… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Kingfisher publishes 2025/26 Responsible Business Report - Kingfisher plc Kingfisher plc media · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news New Look turns to AI to speed up product design New Look has announced a new partnership with AI visualisation platform Fermat with the aim of making buying and design process faster and more flexible. It will reportedly use the technology to help its teams create virtual product renders, test design variations and experiment with different prints, colourways and styling options before products are physically... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Defence investment brings push for drones to transform armed forces - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op extends GXO transport deal, supporting deliveries to over 1,000 stores Co-op has extended its transport partnership with GXO Logistics in a new five-year agreement to strengthen its UK supply chain. The deal covers GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s grocery sales rise, but Argos and Tu struggle Sainsbury’s has posted an “encouraging” start to the year as stronger grocery sales helped offset weaker trading across Argos, clothing and general merchandise. The supermarket said total retail sales, excluding… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Major recycling centre fire caused by disposable vape, fire service says An investigation into a fire at a recycling centre in Widnes that saw 20 fire engines deployed was ‘most likely’ caused by a disposable vape. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Maersk lifts outlook as demand and freight rates climb Maersk has raised its full-year profit guidance after stronger container demand and higher freight rates boosted the global shipping market. The Danish shipping giant now expects underlying EBITDA of between $8bn and $10bn for 2026, up from its previous forecast of $4.5bn to $7bn. It also lifted its underlying EBIT guidance to between $2bn and... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Zeon launches subscription-based R&D data platform for elastomers - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Michelin adds AI assistant to Connected Fleet platform - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news UK government to invest £580m in new defence technology Expert UK scientists working on defence tech innovations are to be backed by £580m of infrastructure funding from the government over the next four years, which will include the building of a new laboratory. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is dedicated to research into new science and technologies for defence. In 2018, its […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news How aircraft measurements could change carbon monitoring - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste tech firm Bartec acquired by software investor Skoyen Software has announced the acquisition of UK-based Bartec Municipal Technologies (BMT). Skoyen said the acquisition would support the next phase of BMT’s growth, with plans to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities and develop new services for local authority customers. The business also intends to explore new markets and bring additional expertise into the team. … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news HolyGrail project to sort and recycle crisp packets into new food packaging PepsiCo, Ferrero, Mondelēz International and pladis are among the contributors to HolyGrail 2030’s latest project, which will test the intelligent sorting and recycling of polypropylene snack packets into new food packaging. Packaging Europe · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news THG Fulfil to Deploy First End-to-End AutoStore Build for Footasylum THG Fulfil, an AutoStore distributor and leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology, robotics, and operations platforms built for global ecommerce, today announced a strategic partnership with Footasylum, one of the UK’s leading retailers of fashion streetwear and sportswear. The partnership marks THG Fulfil’s first AutoStore implementation for an external retailer, built on th… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Princess Royal Medal highlights Campbell’s battery breakthroughs Dr Ian Campbell has been honoured in this year’s Princess Royal Silver Medal announcement, recognised for transforming how batteries charge and perform. His work at Breathe Battery Technologies has reshaped the UK’s position in next‑generation energy systems, earning him one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s most respected awards.The accolade recognises an exceptional personal contribution… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs in AI-led overhaul British American Tobacco is to cut or outsource around 9,000 roles globally as part of a major restructuring drive designed to reduce costs and make the business more technology-led. The FTSE 100 tobacco giant, which owns brands including Lucky Strike, Dunhill, Vuse and Velo, said it would cut around 5,500 jobs and move a further... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s grocery sales rise, but Argos and Tu struggle Sainsbury’s has posted an “encouraging” start to the year as stronger grocery sales helped offset weaker trading across Argos, clothing and general merchandise. The supermarket said total retail sales, excluding fuel, rose 2.7 per cent to £9.15bn in the 16 weeks to 20 June. Sainsbury’s-branded sales increased 3.1 per cent to £8.04bn, with grocery sales... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Nice Rice eyes category premiumisation with major rebrand and Tesco launch Nice Rice this week unveiled a major rebrand as it looks to reposition rice from a commodity staple to a more premium pantry product. The refresh includes new packaging, a… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Functional drinks boom creates fresh opportunity for grocers Functional drinks are moving further into the mainstream as shoppers look for beverages that offer more than refreshment. From protein coffee and prebiotic sodas to CBD and adaptogen drinks, beverage… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op extends GXO transport deal, supporting deliveries to over 1,000 stores Co-op has extended its transport partnership with GXO Logistics in a new five-year agreement to strengthen its UK supply chain. The deal covers GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and Lea Green, supporting deliveries to more than 1,000 Co-op stores across the UK. The agreement will take the partnership between the two businesses beyond 20... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Dunlop bringing Active Tread to Europe After introducing Active Tread as part of its Smart Tyre Concept almost a decade ago, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) brought the technology to market in October 2024 with the launch of the Japan-only Dunlop Synchro Weather all-season tyre. It is now readying Active Tread for its European debut, and we recently spoke to the General Manager of Sumitomo Rubber Europe’s Compound Design team about… Tyrepress · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Shein and Temu hit by French ultra-fast fashion crackdown Shein and Temu are facing tighter restrictions in France after lawmakers passed new legislation targeting ultra-fast fashion retailers. The French Parliament has definitively adopted a bill designed to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry, following more than two years of debate between the country’s lower and upper houses. The law will impose financial... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026