Recycling news: 2026

Industry news European Rail Clusters Initiative 2026 Regional Award Winners Rail Forum is pleased to announce their regional winners of the 2026 European Rail Clusters Initiative (ERCI) Innovation Awards. The ERCI is the leading meta-cluster of the railway industry in Europe uniting 18 innovation clusters from 17 European countries. Their three successful entries are: They also like to acknowledge a Highly Commended entry from Prolectric, with their Autonomous Solar-Hy… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Haribo opens new £35m warehouse facility Haribo has opened a new warehouse in West Yorkshire, marking a significant milestone for the brand as its invests in UK manufacturing. The new £35 million investment includes a warehouse… Grocery Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda reports increasing orders over football hydration breaks The rising temperatures across the UK and football matches have led to a boost in grocery sales for Asda this summer. Asda has reported a 30 per cent jump in… Grocery Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news China Briefing 25 June 2026: Five-year plans passed | Critical-mineral tensions | Industrial decarbonisation plan Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Superdry launches first UK outlet store at Caledonia Park Superdry has introduced the first Superdry & Co outlet store in the UK at Caledonia Park, a designer village in Gretna, Scotland. The 4,500 sq ft store has been selected to showcase the retailer’s latest rebrand, which aims to deliver a refreshed and modernised offer. Superdry rebranded to Superdry & Co in September 2025, with the brand... Retail Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news ETB Global outlines bio-butadiene platform for tyre industry Netherlands-based ETB Global aims to establish a renewable feedstock route for synthetic rubber production, centred on the conversion of bio-based ethanol into 1,3-butadiene using a proprietary catalytic, one-step process that produces bio-based butadiene – a C4 chemical used chiefly in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers for tyres. The company is positioning the process as an alternative to c… Tyrepress · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news HR Duo secures £1.4m to scale and accelerate UK expansion HR Duo has secured a €1.6m (£1.4m) funding round led by existing key investor Puma Growth Partners and strong support from Enterprise Ireland. The firm’s platform is the integrated control point where HR, compliance and workforce management converge, bringing together time and attendance, rostering, employment relations and compliance intelligence in a single system. HR Duo […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news UK and Netherlands launch formal circular economy collaboration MRW UK and Netherlands launch formal circular economy collaboration Ministers from both countries committed to pledge to share expertise and develop methods to encourage financing of more circular practices around material use UK and Netherlands launch formal circular economy collaboration Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Livestock heat deaths in transit doubled in UK record-hot summer of 2025 Twice as many animals died due to heat stress en route to slaughterhouses during the... Carbon Brief · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news UK fintech’s stablecoin clash with the Bank of England The Bank of England recently announced several major updates to the regulatory framework for sterling-backed stablecoin digital currencies. In many ways these updates were a capitulation to an industry that has warned of overly cautious and restrictive rules hurting the British stablecoins chances of being competitive. The key changes included the scrapping of the previously […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Samsøe Samsøe unveils Seven Dials store Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has opened its second London store, choosing a Seven Dials location to “connect more directly” with customers. Situated at 5 Earlham Street, the store has been designed with a Scandinavian-inspired identity, featuring clean lines and muted tones. This latest two-floor site joins the brand’s existing location in the capital, situated... Retail Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news PCR & TBR prototypes extend Giti Tire’s sustainable materials usage Visitors to The Tire Cologne earlier this month were amongst the first to see the latest Giti Tire prototypes. Two tyres in particular pushed the boundaries of the tyre maker’s work with sustainable materials – a truck and bus tyre with 90 per cent sustainable materials and a passenger car tyre with no less than 93 per cent sustainable material content. Tyrepress · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Uniqlo owner: ‘Suppliers invest when they believe they’ve got a future’ Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing is to focus on further investing in long supplier relationships, arguing it will be the key to making progress on emissions reduction and traceability. Retail Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news If you aren’t terrified by this heatwave, you should be The extreme heat currently being felt in Europe isn’t the new normal – much worse is to come, and we are doing far too little to adapt, says Michael Le Page New Scientist — Environment · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Kyoto Club ends remanufactured cartridge certification and revokes SEA eLabel Italian ecolabel body withdraws cartridge certification, prompting calls for stronger environmental auditing standards. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Hithium and Turbo Energy announce AI-enabled 366 MWh industrial storage project Hithium and Turbo Energy have announced the deployment of an AI-enabled battery energy storage project across 15 industrial facilities in Europe, combining 366 MWh of storage capacity with AI-driven energy management.The project, unveiled at Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich, marks the first deployment under the companies' strategic partnership announced earlier this year. It will serve… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news MPMA responds to Government’s decision to set tariff-free quotas for packaging steel in line with the sector’s recommended levels 25 June 2026: Jason Galley, director and chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), responds to the Government’s decision to set tariff-free quotas for packaging steel in line […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Total loss is becoming a circularity issue, not just an insurance problem Mathieu Millet of EvaluCar argues that total loss is no longer only an insurance issue. As repair costs rise and EVs become more common, faster claims management, stronger data and better traceability will be essential to improve vehicle flows, prevent fraud and support reuse and recycling. Auto Recycling World · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Boots granted Royal Warrant by Her Majesty The Queen Boots has been granted a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty The Queen, recognising its service as manufacturers and retailers of health and beauty products to the Royal Household. The health and beauty retailer said the honour was a “very special” moment for the business and its colleagues across the UK. Royal Warrants are granted to... Retail Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news HKRITA takes Green Machine to commercial scale Hong Kong research institute partners with Jeanologia and Looptworks to move hydrothermal blended-textile recycling technology from pilot to industrial production […] Ecotextile News · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Adidas picks up Grand Prix: A look at Cannes Lions winners 2026 It’s that time of year again when the entire marketing industry abandons the dreary old UK (not so dreary this year) for the South of France. Yes, its Cannes Lions again. We take a look at some of the winners from this years Awards. Audio and Radio Lions Audio and Radio Lions received 513 entries... Retail Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Pakistan joins ATTI transformation drive Pakistan’s garment sector has signed up to the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), agreeing to host a new national […] Ecotextile News · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Scrapco Red Lodge Invests in Depollution Equipment to Meet Rising EV and ELV Demand Scrapco Red Lodge has invested in advanced depollution, fluid recovery and EV battery-handling equipment as it prepares to double ELV throughput. The upgrade will improve processing speed, workplace safety, material recovery and environmental compliance while preparing the ATF for increasing electric and hybrid vehicle volumes. ATF Professional · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news The Shape of Sustainability Be first to access The Shape of Sustainability 2026, a global view of how leading organisations are responding to main challenges. Anthesis Group · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Recell.store and ClearWatt Partner to Unlock UK’s Used EV Battery Market with Advanced Testing Solution Recell.store and ClearWatt are partnering to introduce fast, independent EV battery testing for salvage yards, vehicle dismantlers and other organisations handling damaged or end-of-life electric vehicles. The initiative aims to improve battery valuations, strengthen buyer confidence and identify suitable routes for repair, reuse, second-life applications or recycling. ATF Professional · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Opinion: The Olive Bottle and Strait of Hormuz – why it matters to grocery retailers by Blue Yonder Sr Industry Strategies Director Trevor Jordaan Most consumers see a bottle of olive oil. Supply chain leaders see something very different. They see farming, energy, packaging, logistics, inventory, promotions and risk—all converging on a single supermarket shelf. That is why a geopolitical event thousands of miles away can ultimately influence the price... Retail Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news How will UK tech remember Keir Starmer? Over the past decade, Tech London Advocates and UK Tech Advocates groups have championed the UK technology sector through six Prime Ministers and a revolving door of ministers responsible for technology and innovation. That’s a level of political turnover that would be unusual in most countries, but sadly it has become something of a constant […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste wood processing fell 7% in 2025 as stockpiles grow The amount of waste wood processed in the UK fell by 7.3% in 2025, according to new figures from the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA). The trade body warned that constrained storage and market disruption continue to put pressure on the sector. Annual statistics published by the WRA today (25 June) show that 4.013 million tonnes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Yorkshire Manufacturers Invest £900,000 in Digital Technologies with Support from Made Smarter - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news UK waste wood sector proved resilient in 2025 amid market pressure The UK’s waste wood sector continued to process over four million tonnes of waste wood in 2025 despite challenging market conditions. Wood Recyclers Association · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Huawei launches Luterra grid-forming ESS platform at Intersolar Europe Huawei Digital Power has launched its next-generation Smart String grid-forming energy storage system (ESS) platform, Luterra, introducing what the company describes as five technology breakthroughs aimed at improving energy density, grid support and system safety.The platform was unveiled at Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich by Steve Zheng, president of Smart ESS Business at Huawei Digital… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Brussels tightens chemical workplace limits EU strikes provisional deal to tighten occupational exposure limits for a range of hazardous chemicals, including some used in textile […] Ecotextile News · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news New ECITB Regional Chair Sets Out Bold Vision for Wales Alix Thomson, ECITB’s new Regional Chair for Wales and Senior Strategy Manager at Rhyal Engineering, is determined to bring businesses together to help put Wales firmly on the map as a destination for major industrial investment. Alix has worked for Rhyal Engineering for almost two decades and plays a key role in overseeing business functions, shaping and delivering strategy, leading teams and … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news NGOs urge world leaders to put food waste at heart of climate action A coalition of leading environmental and food-sector organisations has called on world leaders to take stronger action on food waste ahead of COP31, warning that time is running out to meet global targets. The group, which includes WRAP, WWF, the World Resources Institute, ReFED and the Global FoodBanking Network, has issued a joint call urging […] Environment Journal · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Charlotte Wright – The Good Food Bill: an update, and what hospitality needs to do now Charlotte Wright is Director of CSR and Food Strategy at Elior UK, leading the company’s sustainability, responsible sourcing, nutrition and food strategy agenda. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Warburtons named the UK’s most popular FMCG brand Warburtons has retained its position as Britain’s most chosen FMCG brand, with household penetration increasing to 86.3 per cent according to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator. The research… Grocery Gazette · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Data Governance Guide for ESG Reporting Get the full guidance to take a more structured, audit-ready approach to your ESG data governance. Anthesis Group · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold... Carbon Brief · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Continental EcoContact 7 tyres OE on new Nissan N7 Continental has been selected as an original equipment supplier for Nissan’s new all-electric N7, which will come factory-fitted with 19-inch Continental EcoContact 7 tyres. In this dimension, the tyre achieves top noise and rolling resistance ratings in the EU tyre label. Tyrepress · 25 Jun 2026 Industry news Deforestation law finally lands As visitors to London Climate Action Week events struggle to keep cool amid record-breaking June temperatures, the UK Government has finally moved to tackle a key driver of global warming – deforestation Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 25 Jun 2026