Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Digital tracking leaves criminals with ‘nowhere to hide’, says Creagh MRW Digital tracking leaves criminals with ‘nowhere to hide’, says Creagh MPs told of potential costs of scheme during Commons debate, with tracking estimated to cost businesses £1.5m by 2029 Digital tracking leaves criminals with ‘nowhere to hide’, says Creagh Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Copart Gloucester Expansion to Boost Winter Resilience and Customer Capacity Copart UK’s Gloucester expansion will unlock previously inaccessible areas of the 30-acre site, effectively doubling operational capacity. The development will provide additional secure storage and contingency space, helping insurers and fleet customers manage increased vehicle volumes during floods, storms and other winter events. ATF Professional · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Climate watchdog analyses 2025 ‘progress’ on waste reform delivery MRW Climate watchdog analyses 2025 ‘progress’ on waste reform delivery Analysis of carbon emission reduction reiterates calls for carbon capture integration with incineration infrastructure, while arguing for more recycling progress Climate watchdog analyses 2025 ‘progress’ on waste reform delivery Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Summer Black Friday: How Joybuy is shaping the promotional calendar to meet changing consumer expectations For years, Black Friday has been one of retail’s most anticipated promotional moments; the go-to event for consumers seeking the biggest savings of the year, particularly ahead of Christmas. But new research, commissioned by Joybuy, suggests shopper expectations are evolving. Almost half (49 per cent) of UK consumers say they would like a Summer Black... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Five Forces Shaping the Next Era of Business Strategy Can organisations connect the dots quickly enough to build the resilience they need to thrive? Anthesis Group · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op launches Aperitivo and Hugo Spritz cans Co-op has introduced two new ready-to-drink cans, Hugo Spritz and Aperitivo Spritz, as part of its summer range. The Hugo Spritz and Aperitivo Spritz are priced at £2.00 each for… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news London fintech equipal secures £16m boost UK asset finance platform equipal has secured £16.25m in a combined equity investment and forward flow facility from Altum Capital Management. The deal consists of a £1.25m equity injection alongside a £15m forward flow facility, composed of initial full lease funding and contingent junior funding. The London-headquartered fintech operates a proprietary point-of-sale platform embedded with […] … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news International compliance support - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Anton Paar launches automated oil absorption tester for battery materials Anton Paar has introduced the Brabender AbsorptoMeter, an automated system designed to measure liquid absorption and oil absorption in powders including carbon black, pigments, silica and battery electrode materials.The instrument is intended to automate oil absorption number (OAN) and compressed oil absorption number (COAN) testing, replacing manual procedures with a digital workflow that aims… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (September 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (September 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (August 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Lessons in food security from Canada Sid Mehta, an expert in Canada’s food system, explains the context behind the country’s new national food security strategy and what it tells us about the risk of relying on others to feed us in an increasingly volatile world Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Asteria Group boosts UK labelling infrastructure with Mercian Labels acquisition Mercian Labels has joined the Asteria Group, having been acquired for an undisclosed fee. It becomes the 41st production site in the group. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | Aldi, Beko, Hubbub Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Scale of Amazon Prime Day packaging waste revealed Experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk project that 351 million items will be purchased during Amazon Prime Day 2026, up from 300 million last year. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI DROPS GENIUS MINI COOLING GADGET TO SAVE BRITS FROM SLEEPLESS NIGHTS Just as forecasters predict soaring temperatures, Aldi is dropping a game-changing range of compact coolers designed to save the nation from sweltering, sleepless nights – landing in the middle aisle from 2nd July. At the heart of the range is the must-have Portable Air Cooler with LED (£14.99). Ditching the need for bulky fans, this […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news FIFA World Cup 2026™ Can Hunt Promo Official Rules - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Sharp: Go big or go home New high-speed colour systems combine AI, security and workflow integration for demanding print environments. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Quocirca publishes Cloud Print Services Vendor Landscape Quocirca’s Cloud Print Services Vendor Landscape 2026 highlights how vendors are advancing cloud print, capture and workflow platforms. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Kyocera achieves ESG Certification Kyocera Document Solutions UK has been recognised for the transparency and maturity of its modern business practices including modern slavery, diversity and inclusion, gender pay gap, and social value initiatives following a successful audit by the ESG Benchmark Group. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios celebrate Supergirl release with Samsung team up Samsung Electronics has collaborated with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios to celebrate the release of Supergirl in cinemas. As part of the partnership, Samsung has launched a Samsung Micro RGB TV sweepstakes in collaboration with electronics retailer Best Buy in the US. It also hosted fan experiences in the US and UK, including a... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Welsh council goes fully electric on new recycling fleet Neath Port Talbot Council has become the first local authority in the UK to transition its recycling fleet to fully electric vehicles. The new fleet will consist of 21 vehicles which are partly powered by on-site solar panels. The council says the move marks a significant step in its decarbonisation efforts, replacing its existing diesel-powered … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Scotland’s engine idling fine costs more to enforce than it’s worth Scotland’s environmental standards watchdog has called on the Scottish Government to overhaul its engine idling laws, warning that the £20 fixed penalty that has not been updated in more than two decades is failing to deter drivers and is so low it is actually putting councils off enforcing the law. Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS), the […] Air Quality News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Pro Carton appoints Stora Enso VP as new president Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser, executive vice president, cartonboard at Stora Enso, as its new president. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Google to face trial over £1bn UK app developer class action Google is to face an 11-week trial in legal action for over £1bn in damages brought on behalf of thousands of UK app developers who were allegedly overcharged for using Google’s Play Store. In May 2025, the Competition Appeal Tribunal authorised Professor Barry Rodger to bring the case on behalf of UK app developers on […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Consumers embrace convenient beauty and personal care refill solutions, research shows Amcor has completed new consumer research exploring attitudes towards refill packaging in the beauty and personal care sector across Europe. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Exploring Sustainable Packaging Solutions in the UK // The Plastek Group Blog - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Sabert introduces new home-compostable and recyclable paper cutlery range Sabert Corporation Europe has unveiled its latest paper cutlery range, which it said was developed in response to growing demand for high performance fibre-based alternatives. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco launches Clubcard scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds Tesco has launched a version of its Clubcard loyalty scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access member-only discounts and collect reward points for the first time. Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi’s Summer Support Scheme returns Aldi is bringing back its Summer Support Scheme, for the second year, to help families with the costs of taking care of children over the school holidays. Throughout July and… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news TNT Group creates bespoke cap for Paris brand’s 80th anniversary perfume collection TNT Group has manufactured the zamak cap for Stendhal Paris’ Essences Précieuses collection. The exclusive Haute Parfumerie collection celebrates the brand’s 80th anniversary, with TNT meeting the challenge of producing the component as a single-piece whilst adapting the original design as closely as possible to the initial creative intent. Light plays across the golden petals, creating ever-ch… Packaging Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news UN chief warns of ‘Tale of Two Crises’, taking aim at methane and AI centres United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is caught between a worsening climate emergency and a deepening energy crisis, and that both have the same root cause: fossil fuels. Speaking at London Climate Action Week, yesterday, Guterres delivered an impassioned address in which he called on world leaders, governments, and the private […] Environment Journal · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Starling Bank launches romance scam detection feature Starling Bank has launched a new AI-powered scam feature that can detect romance scams and prevent victims from transferring money. The scam intelligence AI agent is part of Starling Assistant, launched by the bank in March 2026, which lets customers use voice or natural language to ask questions about their money and plan actions like […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news EXPORT ANALYSIS: Should Britain keep more scrap metal? The UK exports around eight million tonnes of scrap every year, yet ministers are looking at recycled materials to play a central role in the future of British steelmaking. As the government’s Steel Strategy takes shape, could domestic demand finally begin to challenge the export market? The UK exports millions of tonnes of recycled metal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Tyres from China: US ant-dumping & countervailing duties to continue On 23 June, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that revoking existing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on passenger vehicle and light truck tyres from China would “likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.” As a result of this USITC determination, the USA will continue to impose duties upon these product… Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news The blind football team opening up the world for women in Mexico As World Cup fever grips Mexico, one team is helping blind women find confidence, friendship and ambition on the pitch Positive News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ASA rules out advertising complaints for Patisserie Valerie The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled out complaints that baking company Patisserie Valerie breached the codes on advertising “less healthy” food and drink products. The complaints stated that the business… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news THG Nutrition posts strong first-half trading update The parent company of Myprotein, THG Nutrition, has reported a strong trading update with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 36 per cent year-on-year, to around £94 million in the first half… Grocery Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news EU policies are failing pollinators, scientists warn European efforts to halt the decline of bees, butterflies and other pollinators are being undermined by conflicting policies across agriculture, pesticides, land management and climate regulation, according to a major new scientific white paper. The report, produced by researchers from several EU-funded projects, argues that pollinator protection remains fragmented despite growing recognition o… Environment Journal · 24 Jun 2026