Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Why we wrote a musical about climate change - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according... Carbon Brief · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025 Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute… Carbon Brief · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Vietnam sounds out H&M, Syre Vietnam government consults H&M-backed recycler Syre and the Swedish retailer in a push to help green its vast textile and […] Ecotextile News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news 3D Printing Entrepreneur Secures a UK First by Securing Two King’s Awards Mitchell Barnes founder of RYSE 3D gone from replacing his mum’s dishwasher with a homemade 3D printer to becoming arguably the youngest ever recipient of two King’s Award for Enterprise. Mitchell Barnes, who is about to turn 30-years-old, founded RYSE 3D in 2017 after proving out the importance of additive manufacturing (AM) in future production techniques for university friends. Since then, h… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news The Vita Group Continue Making Sustainability Progress The Vita Group, one of Europe’s leading flexible polyurethane foam manufacturers, has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, Enhancing Everyday Life, highlighting continued progress on circularity, emissions reduction and responsible sourcing. The report continues the 5 years of progress which the business has made in the midst of a challenging economic environment. During this time sustainab… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Andion CH4 acquires stake in Italian AD plant - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Food Metal Detector Solves Dairy Product Effect Water, like metal, is conductive, which means dairy products can react differently in a food metal detector’s magnetic field. For example, a solid block of cheese behaves differently than grated, sliced or soft cheese. This product effect may result in the product being rejected and good food being wasted. To identify a metal contaminant within conductive products, a metal detector must address… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news LFB Acquires Hydronic to Strengthen HVAC and Refrigeration Portfolio LFB Group announces the acquisition of Hydronic, a French company specialized in the design and manufacture of air handling units, based in Mortagne-au-Perche, Normandy, France. This acquisition marks a new milestone in the development of LFB Group and is part of its strategy to strengthen its offering in HVAC and refrigeration, accelerate its European development, and address the growing chall… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news London’s new food waste campaign launches to motivate Londoners to use what they can, and recycle the rest - ReLondon ReLondon · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Bio-based materials in action: Developing lower-carbon, higher-performing buildings This webinar explores the use of biobased materials to achieve sustainability and carbon-reduction targets, exploring how businesses can utilise innovative materials to reduce whole-life carbon and improve thermal performance within their buildings. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Brandauer Targets £2.5m EU Opportunity Following European Appointment One of the UK’s leading metal stamping experts is targeting £2.5m of new EU opportunities after appointing a new European technical specialist. Brandauer, which provides precision components for more than 15 high-value sectors, has brought in Jürgen Wollbold to increase its presence on the ground in France, Germany and Spain. The industry veteran has more than 30 years’ experience in the automo… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘Matter of urgency’ – IGA calls for government to increase MOT fee cap The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has intensified its campaign for an urgent government review of the MOT fee cap for class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles, warning that the 16-year freeze is threatening national testing capacity. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news James Cropper Partners with Founder of Kids Party Pact Movement British master papermaker James Cropper has partnered with local children’s author Charlotte Mason-Curl to provide the paper for her new children’s book, Elf Chloe’s Surprise. The book, a heartwarming tale for under-5s, will be used to support The Kids Party Pact, a grassroots campaign promoting a more sustainable mindset around gifting. Fittingly, the book is printed on James Cropper’s Vanguar… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Nodular corrosion – detecting the hidden problem With nodular corrosion ignorance is not bliss – it is just ignorance. Pete DeMar, founder of Battery Research and Testing, explains how to detect nodular corrosion in your lead-acid battery positive posts years before it puts your system at risk. This applies to all vented lead-acid (VLA) batteries, with particular application to high-inrush loads such… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news The month in review – June 2026 The Secretariat team has been out and about for London... Aldersgate Group · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news TNU Meeting with CETRAA and CONEPA Following Issues Over Tyre Recycling in Spain Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados (TNU) held a meeting with the Spanish Confederation of Automotive Repair Workshops and Related Businesses (CETRAA) and the Spanish Federation of Automotive Professional Business Associations (CONEPA) to discuss the current issues that the Spanish tyre recycling sector is facing and review the situation of tyre collection services nationwide CETRAA and CONEPA have..… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Zafco introduces Armstrong car tyres and Tuff 360 six-year warranty The Armstrong tyre brand, which started life in the US in 1912, before being taken on by Pirelli back in the 1980s, was acquired by Zafco around the time of its 100th anniversary in 2012. Until more recently the name had largely been associated with truck and bus tyre products, but at Tire Cologne 2026 Zafco took the decision to promote the Armstrong brand once again – this time in relation to … Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Extra time for California SB 253 climate reports California pushes back the first emissions reporting deadline under its landmark climate disclosure law, easing immediate pressure on big brands […] Ecotextile News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Delphi NOx sensors ‘outperform competitors’ in benchmarking tests Delphi recently put its NOx sensors to the test against original equipment (OE) data and three leading aftermarket competitors, evaluating probe leakage, sensor accuracy, high-temperature stability, and real-world driving simulation. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Envision and Elements Green partner on 1.6GWh German BESS China’s Envision Energy and UK-based Elements Green have announced a partnership to deliver the 400MW/1,600MWh Stadorf battery energy storage system (BESS) project in northern Germany. The agreement, announced at Intersolar Europe in Munich, will see Envision supply an integrated energy storage solution based on its Gen 8 BESS platform. The four-hour system will incorporate advanced… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news What 2026 means for Europe’s battery supply chain Mark Rutherford, CEO at custom pack manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies, explains how traceability, cybersecurity and accountability are changing Europe’s battery supply chain and what that means for manufacturers in 2026. 2026 marks a different stage for Europe’s battery industry. For several years, the focus has been on scale, investment and technological progress. That conversation h… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news FER celebrates successful turnout at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers (FER) returned to the NEC Birmingham for the 2026 UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, reporting a highly successful showcase following its Automechanika debut last year. Held on 3-4 June, this year’s exhibition saw an 18 per cent surge in footfall, drawing more than 6,000 garage, bodyshop, and detailing business owners alongside senior technicians. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Airbus MoU to explore Japanese Anti-Submarine Variant of the Eurodrone Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Under the MoU, Airbus, in cooperation with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, will analyse opportunities to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europe’s first Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Japan has held observer status in the Eurodrone programme sin… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news DTM acquires TreadTracker Direct Tyre Management (DTM) reports that it has completed the acquisition of TreadTracker, the digital fleet tyre inspection and reporting platform developed to help commercial fleet operators improve visibility, compliance and operational efficiency. The acquisition marks an important milestone for TreadTracker, which began in 2024 and is said to have “achieved consistent growth over the last… Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Automate UK appoints new chief executive officer AUTOMATE UK has announced the appointment of Dan Thombs as its news chief executive officer, succeeding Peter Williamson who has taken on the role of policy director. Dan brings 30 years’ experience in automation and advanced manufacturing to the role and is already focused on what comes next for Automate UK – expanding its member […] Packaging Scotland · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Arnold Clark Autoparts highlights coolant checks ahead of summer travel Arnold Clark Autoparts is urging motorists to check coolant levels before setting off on summer journeys, warning that hot weather can place extra strain on vehicle cooling systems and increase the risk of overheating. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI SET TO GIVE AWAY THOUSANDS OF FREE STRAWBERRIES TO CELEBRATE WIMBLEDON With Wimbledon set to begin on 29th June, Aldi is celebrating by offering thousands of free strawberries to shoppers visiting the Wimbledon store between 29th June-3rd July. What’s more, the nation’s cheapest supermarket[1] is helping shoppers nationwide celebrate the tennis tournament by launching its Nature’s Pick British Strawberries for just 99p (227g)*. The supermarket revealed […] The pos… Aldi UK Press Centre · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Dr. Beckmann launches campaign to tackle textile waste White clothing is more likely than any other colour to end up in landfill, according to new research from Dr. Beckmann and circular fashion business Reskinned. Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Michelin rolls out AI assistant for UK fleet customers Michelin Connected Fleet has launched its Michelin AI Assistant for UK customers operating commercial vehicle and passenger transport fleets, giving users rapid access to operational data through the MyConnectedFleet web platform. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Building a better-quality industry: Sailun Group chairwoman Jane Liu talks with Tyres & Accessories With news of a top 10 performance in the Brand Finance rankings, and one of the biggest stands at Tire Cologne, the decision to host Sailun Group chairwoman Jane Liu was both fitting and sent the message that Sailun is serious about the European tyre market. During the event, Tyres & Accessories asked chairwoman Liu questions relating to Sailun Group’s vision, technology, culture, differentiati… Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Vinted finds no evidence of criminal activity after viral trafficking claims Vinted has said it has found no evidence of criminal activity on its platform after social media users claimed some listings were coded adverts linked to child trafficking. Screenshots of listings, mostly for toys, have circulated across TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and X in recent days, prompting speculation that some adverts contained hidden references to children.... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Tyron launches carbon composite defence wheel at Eurosatory Tyron Runflat used Eurosatory 2026 in Paris to officially unveil its new 20 x 10 Carbon Composite Wheel, attracting enquiries from original equipment manufacturers on the opening day of the defence and security exhibition. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Kumho wins two 2026 Red Dot awards for Omni Ring concept, all-terrain tyre Kumho Tyre has won recognition in two categories at the Red Dot Design Award 2026, with its Omni Ring concept taking honours in the Design Concept category and its Road Venture RT tyre recognised in Product Design. Tyrepress · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news 2026 National Air Quality Conference: tickets now on sale We are delighted to announce that this year’s National Air Quality Conference will be again be held at Prospero House in London, on 11th November. Prospero House is located near London Bridge, directly opposite Borough Station. This year’s event will be the seventh National Conference and, as ever, we will be bringing together some of […] Air Quality News · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news DASH launches biggest media campaign as it eyes summer sales boost DASH is launching its largest-ever national media campaign this July as the soft drinks brand looks to build momentum during the key summer trading period. The real fruit-infused drinks business… Grocery Gazette · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news AI to stop 165 million litres of water waste - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Australia’s Sicona to build commercial-scale silicon-carbon anode factory Sicona Battery Technologies, an Australian battery technology company, has received AU$45 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) to build and operate its first commercial-scale silicon-carbon battery anode material production facility in the Illawarra region. This investment will also see Sicona and BlueScope Steel Limited enter into an exclusivity agreement to evaluate the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Jun 2026 Industry news Nike teased 2027 German football shirt with help from Jamal Musiala Sportswear firm Nike has teamed up with German footballer Jamal Musiala to hijack Germany’s game in New Jersey. The activation aimed to tease the German squad’s 2027 shirt and premiered on 25 June. As part of the campaign, a Nike branded barge will sail across the Hudson River with the message ‘Hallo New Jersey’. Devised... Retail Gazette · 29 Jun 2026