Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Policies & Reporting - budweiserbrewinggroup.co.uk Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news People first, future ready - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Diageo jobs at risk in Ireland - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Digital waste tracking costs could top £40m for operators over next 15 years - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news NextGen Leaders Award In partnership with Battery Council International BEST is launching the NextGen Leaders Award for all those who work in the battery industry. Applications for the 2026 award will open on 26th June and close on 4th September . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5 article limit. Sign up to continue… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news PAC-E COOPERATION UNCAPPED - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda expands delivery partnership with Deliveroo Asda is adding over 300 superstores to the Deliveroo platform to give more shoppers access to groceries over the summer football season. This move brings the total number of Asda… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Bloomberg expands global air pollution fight Bloomberg Philanthropies has pledged $45 million (£33 million) to expand a global initiative helping cities tackle air pollution, following early successes that have already delivered measurable improvements in urban air quality. The funding, announced during London Climate Action Week, will support the next phase of Breathe Cities, a programme delivered in partnership with Clean Air […] Air Quality News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Altilium Raises $1 Million Following Successful Retail Investment Round Altilium has completed a successful retail investment round, raising approximately $1 million from more than 750 investors. The funding will help expand its UK battery recycling operations, support the development of its ACT3 facility and strengthen domestic supplies of lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite. ATF Professional · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Valeo urges workshops to stop ‘binning’ loyalty points Valeo Service UK is challenging independent garages to rethink everyday habits and audit how packaging waste is handled, warning that technicians could be throwing away thousands of pounds in overlooked loyalty value. Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Bacardi acquires Irish whiskey brand Teeling Bacardi has announced the complete acquisition of the Telling Whiskey Company and Teeling Irish whiskey brand for an undisclosed amount. The business has previously held a minor stake in the… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Evian launches limited-edition bottle bags for 200th anniversary Mineral water brand Evian has launched limited-edition bottle bags, created in collaboration with UK artists, to commemorate its 200th anniversary. The launch builds on the brand’s connection to tennis, and… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Julien MacDonald introduces dedicated ecommerce site British fashion designer Julien MacDonald will transform his London Fashion Show collection into a direct-to-consumer offering with the launch of a new ecommerce site. The Welsh designer, and TV personality, will sell his Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection on the site, which launched on Monday. “We ordered 2,500 boxes for our orders, and we’ve already run... Retail Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news BRC responds to Government’s latest tax update - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news RAM V1.1: 7 Key Rules UK Packaging Producers Must Follow RAM is the framework that determines whether your household packaging is rated Green, Amber or Red. Those ratings are not just an environmental label. From 2026, pEPR fees are modulated based on recyclability. Red-rated materials attract a 1.2x fee multiplier in 2026/27, rising to 1.6x in 2027/28 and 2.0x by 2028/29. Green-rated packaging pays Der Beitrag RAM V1.1: 7 Key Rules UK Packaging Prod… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news A new tyre retail landscape: Redistribution and acquisition-led consolidation trends Often journalists over-use language like “sea change” and we have described “wholesale changes in the tyre distribution” in these pages before. This year, however, the tectonic plates of the UK tyre retail business really have shifted. First off, ATS Euromaster announced plans to close its doors – with its inherent repercussions. Then, Kerr’s Tyres announced plans to buy Farmer Autocare along w… Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news GEN-I expands into Bulgaria with acquisition of 30MW/76MWh battery portfolio Slovenian energy group GEN-I has expanded its battery energy storage activities into Bulgaria through the acquisition of three battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 30MW/76MWh. The transaction, completed in June, covers the Belovo, Momchilgrad and Parvomay 1 projects and increases the portfolio of GEN-I Invest, the group’s investment arm, to 42MW/100MWh. The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Hankook raises cold weather UHP tyre bar with Winter i*cept evo 4 Hankook has launched the Winter i*cept evo 4 and Winter i*cept evo 4 SUV, positioning the new range as a more efficient, quieter and longer-lasting successor to its established UHP winter tyre line. Improvements in the new iteration of the range focus on three areas: rolling resistance, comfort and wear. Hankook says the Winter i*cept evo 4 delivers a 15 per cent mileage improvement over its pr… Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Pirelli wins 2026 Ford Supplier award Pirelli North America has been named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year in the “Collaboration: Seek to Understand” category at the Ford Supplier Awards & Summit, recognizing the company's outstanding performance, dedication, and partnership. Pirelli supplies Ford vehicles ranging from Ford trucks and extreme all-terrain vehicles to the high-performance new Mustang Dark Horse SC. Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news JK Organisation marks Singhania anniversary with blood donation drive JK Organisation, parent organisation of Indian tyre manufacturer JK Tyre, has marked the 93rd anniversary of the birth of late Shri Hari Shankar Singhania with a nationwide blood donation drive involving more than 8,000 employees across its group businesses. Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Warburtons profits rise 30% thanks to new products Bolton-founded Warburtons has hit an operating profit of £43.2 million, up from £33.3 million the year before. The bakery giant credited a wider category range for a 4.2 per cent… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news NFDA and FOS launch dealer communication initiative The National Franchised Dealers Association has worked with the Financial Ombudsman Service on a new initiative designed to improve communication between franchised dealers and the Ombudsman. Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news New data protection laws come into effect for businesses New legal requirements on how businesses and organisations handle data protection issues have today come into force. From Tuesday, organisations operating in the UK are required to give people a clear way to raise a data protection complaint, acknowledge it within 30 days, investigate it appropriately and communicate the outcome. According to the UK data […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news The next chapter of tyre retail Here, Tyres & Accessories hears from Ali Yilmaz, managing director of Point S UK, as he reflects on the current evolution of the tyre retail sector and looks ahead to what could be coming next. “The UK tyre retail landscape is undergoing one of the most significant periods of transformation the sector has seen in decades. Consolidation, acquisition activity, and changing customer expectations a… Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Barrowell Green Reuse and Recycling Centre to join NLWA network - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Q1 UK Battery Compliance Data for 2026 Q1 UK Battery Compliance Data saw an 8% increase (723 tonnes) in the volume of portable batteries being placed on the UK market (POM) from this time last year. There was a 17% decrease (71 tonnes) in portable Lead Acid batteries, but a 9% increase (800 tonnes) in portable Other batteries. Der Beitrag Q1 UK Battery Compliance Data for 2026 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Q1 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2026 The Environment Agency published the Q1 2026 UK WEEE data on 1st June 2026. The data shows that EEE POM volumes are increasing and the highest they’ve been in quarter one (impact of OMPs), whilst the collection data also shows growth in Q1 2026, but shows that most WEEE streams are falling slightly short Der Beitrag Q1 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2026 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Xerox introduces new A4 colour printers and MFPs Xerox today introduced the Xerox C240/C245, Xerox C255a, and Xerox C300/C303a/C305ae colour printers and multifunction printers, the first hardware offerings launched under the unified Xerox brand following the company's integration with Lexmark. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Cited 23 June 2026: Project Cosmos launch | Science ‘under attack’ at Bonn | Emissions inequality Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research. In the news SCIENCE ‘UNDER... Carbon Brief · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news The Recycler live seminar programme sessions now available on demand Recordings from The Recycler Seminar Programme are now available to watch on demand, offering expert insights into sustainability, recycling standards and international growth opportunities in the imaging industry. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news The hidden link between food safety and waste reduction Food safety and waste reduction are becoming closely aligned as food manufacturers embrace traceability, connected packaging, and 2D codes powered by GS1 to protect consumers and reduce waste, explains Jim Orford, global account manager, Domino Printing Sciences. FOOD manufacturers have always taken food safety seriously, with long-standing systems, audits, and controls in place to protect […] Packaging Scotland · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Plastribution confirms return of Festival of Polymer Innovation for 2027 PLASTRIBUTION has confirmed that its Festival of Polymer Innovation (FoPI) event will return for a third edition on 9 September 2027 at the Heart of England Conference & Events Centre, Warwickshire. Designed to bring together professionals from across the plastics and polymer supply chain, FoPI will feature a programme of expert speakers, technical presentations, and […] Packaging Scotland · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Creating a level playing field: Amazon welcomes the UK Government's consultation on VAT reform The UK Government has taken an important step towards creating a fairer tax system for British businesses by launching a consultation on reforming VAT Deemed Reseller rules. Amazon UK news · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news This is how bad Brexit has been for the environment The bonfire of environmental regulations, rocketing water pollution, invasive planning policy and weakened conservation laws. A decade after the referendum, Britain looks much less environmentally friendly. It’s now 10 years since the UK voted to exit the European Union. A momentous and hugely divisive event, which has been retrospectively chronicled and analysed via myriad documentaries […] Environment Journal · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news New tools reveal England’s most vulnerable communities To coincide with London Climate Week, two powerful new digital tools have been launched to reveal England’s ‘triple jeopardy’ areas, where pollution, poverty and poor health collide. Developed over 18 months by Natural England, the Environment Agency and academic partners, the Index of Multiple Environmental Deprivation (IMED) and the Environmental Equity Index (EEI) act like […] Environment Journal · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news MSP Policy Briefing Paper: Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change Circular Communities Scotland briefing for Scottish Government debate Circular Communities Scotland · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Delphi visits Leicester College to promote aftermarket careers Delphi has delivered automotive aftermarket insight sessions to more than 100 students at Leicester College, as part of its work to support future industry talent. The company visited the college to speak to two groups of Level 2 and Level 3 automotive students, covering Delphi’s business, product range and career opportunities across the wider aftermarket. Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news New EU law makes cars more circular, but industry pressure wins out on SUV size The EEB and DUH have welcomed the EU’s new vehicle circularity law, including stronger EPR, recycled-content requirements and improved rules for parts reuse. However, they warn that the legislation does not address growing vehicle size, exported used cars or the need for stronger producer accountability. Auto Recycling World · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Prof Philippe Ciais: The world’s most highly cited climate scientist Phillipe Ciais has spent almost four decades researching the planet’s carbon cycle – and the... Carbon Brief · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Prof Detlef van Vuuren: The climate scientist most cited by the IPCC Detlef van Vuuren is one of the world’s leading climate modellers and, as a result,... Carbon Brief · 23 Jun 2026