Recycling news: 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 Industry news Cole Palmer and Gopuff unveil ice range To celebrate their new multi-year partnership, British footballer Cole Palmer and Gopuff have launched a new line of ice products. The partnership will cover new product creation, custom content and customer experiences. According to the commerce platform, the new range, ‘COLE’D,’ was inspired by fans nickname for the footballer, ‘Cold Palmer’, which highlights his “composure” on... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news UK and Netherlands to collaborate on circular economy financing The UK and Dutch governments have signed an agreement to collaborate on circular economy financing. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste carrier licence revoked after fly-tipping conviction Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has revoked the waste carrier licence of a South Wales operator following a fly-tipping conviction. The licence belonged to Arron Dixon, who was convicted at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on 2 April 2026 for a fly-tipping offence under Section 22 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The prosecution was brought by Neath … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Partly secures £38m and takes AI for the automotive sector to the US Partly, creators of the Interpreter AI model for the automotive repair supply chain, has raised $50m (£38m) in Series B funding and announced its launch into the US market. Partly builds frontier AI for parts as core infrastructure for the automotive industry. Interpreter is the result of five years of training on human feedback and […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news What's on Prime Video UK in July 2026: 10 new Original series, movies and documentaries From assassins on the run to Batman's return, here's everything coming to Prime Video UK this July. Amazon UK news · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Paranova introduces FibreFresh paper-based punnets for tomatoes PACKAGING manufacturer Paranova has partnered with British grower Flavourfresh to launch a limited-edition premium Tomalina tomato range in Asda stores, using its FibreFresh paper-based punnets. Supported by a £500,000 investment in Boix punnet-forming technology, the launch marks the beginning of Paranova’s expansion into heat-sealed paper-based punnet packaging. Scientifically designed for fr… Packaging Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Feintool Opens First Production Site in Pune Feintool officially inaugurated its first production facility in India, located in the industrial hub of Pune. Production is now being ramped up to fulfil initial customer orders, with a focus on fineblanked automotive components. At the opening ceremony, CEO Lars Reich underlined the strategic relevance of the new site: “Feintool is proud to meet its customers’ demand for local production in I… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Circulose secures new brand partners Circular pulp producer Circulose has added four fashion brands to its partner network while advancing plans to resume large‑scale textile‑to‑textile […] Ecotextile News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Linglong reports progress in Yunnan sustainable natural rubber project The autonomous prefecture of Xishuangbanna, near China’s border with Myanmar and Laos, is a long way from the roads of Europe and the UK. But an initiative that Linglong Tire launched in March 2025 is enhancing the upstream supply chain for products sold here. The tyre maker recently provided an update on the progress of this Yunnan Sustainable Natural Rubber Project. Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news New Managing Director for Bristol Waste Company The post New Managing Director for Bristol Waste Company appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Logistics giants target growing commercial space sector - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Contact Us Form Veolia UK · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ARJES Strengthens International Presence at IFAT 2026 and Expands Austrian Partnership Network ARJES and EuRec marked a successful appearance at IFAT Munich 2026, presenting their latest recycling technologies and strengthening their international partner network IFAT Munich 2026 brought together around 3,400 exhibitors and approximately 142,000 visitors, highlighting the growing global focus on circular economy solutions, resource efficiency and sustainable processing. At IFAT, ARJES sh… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Deposit Return Scheme trialled at Wimbledon qualifying Exchange for Change pilots Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) at this week’s Wimbledon qualifying competition. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news London air pollution deaths fall by 40% since 2019, study finds New independent analysis has revealed that deaths linked to air pollution in London have fallen by approximately 40% between 2019 and 2024, as the city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and other clean air policies have been implemented. The study, conducted by Imperial College London’s Environmental Research Group, found that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have […] Air Quality News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Leading tyre manufacturers 2026 – Michelin leads, Yokohama climbs, China’s tyre majors tighten grip Tyres & Accessories’ 2026 ranking of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers based on sales shows a strong degree of continuity at the top, but also isolated cases of clear movement just beneath it. Michelin remains number one with Bridgestone retaining second place, but the key story in the top 10 is Yokohama Rubber’s advance into sixth place, confirming a more fluid contest behind the establis… Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026