Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Revolut to expand in the UAE with new licence secured Fintech group Revolut is set to expand its Middle Eastern operations with the final approvals secured from regulatory authorities in the United Arab Emirates. Revolut received an in-principle approval from the central bank of the UAE back in September 2025 and has now announced it has officially secured its Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence and […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news EXCLUSIVE: Textiles merchants to slash charity prices UK second-hand textiles merchants have warned the charity retail sector that they will be reducing the price they pay to collect unsold clothing. One merchant told letsrecycle.com that they alerted their customers that their prices had decreased by as much as 40% from 1 June 2026. Prices for charity shop textile banks have reduced by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news MRF Tyres extends Australian Rally Championship engagement After serving as control tyre supplier to the EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC) between 2017 and 2019, MRF Tyres returned to this role in 2024. The tyre maker recently secured the control tyre tender in a deal that extends its remit until the end of the 2030 season. Tyrepress · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Glass industry claims Wales recycling plans are ‘unworkable’ The UK glass industry has raised urgent concerns over the Welsh Government’s plans to include glass within its upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), warning the policy is 'not practically feasible' in its current form. Packaging News (UK) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news France Launches the Development of New Capabilities for the A400M Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), for the development of new capabilities for the A400M. These upgrades, known as the “Parallel Mission System” (PMS), aim to equip French A400M with multi-mission capabilities in the fields of intelligence, surveillance an… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Careful & honest evolution – Linglong debuts Sport Master 2 The Linglong Sport Master has generally been well received since its market launch five years ago, and Linglong Tire looked to build upon this first-generation product’s strengths when developing a successor. The result is Linglong Sport Master 2, whose European debut took place during The Tire Cologne. Linglong will bring the new tyre to market in spring 2027. Tyrepress · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news No safe place: Over a billion children facing multiple climate shocks A new report from UNICEF has revealed the scale of the climate crisis facing the world’s children, with almost all now exposed to at least one climate-related hazard and 1.1 billion facing three or more overlapping threats. The Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, published today, provides the most comprehensive picture to date of how climate […] Environment Journal · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | Jude Allan, Paula Chin, Brian Lodge Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI’S SELL-OUT AMERICAN-STYLE ICE CREAMS ARE BACK AS BRITS BRACE FOR 34C WEATHER As the UK prepares for a nationwide sizzler, Aldi is helping shoppers cool down with its legendary, sell-out American Style Ice Cream Tubs, available in stores now nationwide. Priced at a jaw-dropping £1.99 (500ml), the tubs are expected to fly from freezers. Leading the all-star line-up is Gianni’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream (£1.99, 500ml). Packed […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Bigger seed rounds don’t mean that seed has gotten easier Recent headlines might suggest that seed funding has never been healthier. Over the past year, a growing number of AI startups including labs and companies founded by serial entrepreneurs – such as Ineffable Intelligence and Safe Superintelligence (SSI) – have raised unusually large seed and pre-seed rounds. In some cases, tens of millions of pounds […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news The UK steps up its efforts to protect vulnerable coastal regions and oceans The UK government has announced £13.9 million in new funding to support international efforts to protect ocean ecosystems and strengthen the resilience of coastal communities facing the impacts of climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Isabel Martin: Stress testing hospitality – understanding risk and preparing for what’s next Isabel leads The SRA’s team of consultants delivering the Food Made Good Standard, as well as leading on a range of international projects and partnerships. Isabel has worked with a range of hospitality businesses, from international travel and hotel groups to global corporate caterers, universities and single-site restaurants to help deliver the Food Made Good […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Shortlist announced for WRA’s 25th Anniversary Awards We are delighted to announce the shortlist for our 25th Anniversary Celebration Awards! Wood Recyclers Association · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Sortera UK MD notes complexity in determining battery fire risks MRW Sortera UK MD notes complexity in determining battery fire risks Firm’s UK director says industry faces complex challenges to determine potential fire risks and disruption from incorrectly discarded electronics and, in rare cases, prop explosives Sortera UK MD notes complexity in determining battery fire risks Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Shifting power within Greenpeace UK: where we stand on our 2030 representation targets We're committed to having a team that represents our city's diversity by 2030. Our 2026 data show the progress made and the work still ahead. Greenpeace UK · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama launches BluEarth-AllSeason2 tyre Picking up on the pan-European trend towards all-season tyres, and filling a gap in Yokohama has developed and launched the BluEarth-AllSeason2 as part of its localized product strategy. The tyre was unveiled in Iceland in front of over 100 customers and journalists and features significant double-digit percentage steps forward in a range of performance characteristics compared with its predece… Tyrepress · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news EU Ban on Unsold Clothing: What It Means for UK Fashion The EU ban on unsold clothing marks a major shift for the fashion industry, with new rules coming into force in July 2026 that will prohibit large companies from destroying unsold apparel. This change will fundamentally impact how brands manage overproduction, returns and excess stock. Der Beitrag EU Ban on Unsold Clothing: What It Means for UK Fashion erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Consultation opens on resources and waste net zero transition plan A consultation has opened on a draft Resource and Waste Sector Net Zero Transition Plan, setting out a proposed pathway to reducing the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. The consultation, launched by WRAP, seeks feedback from businesses, investors and stakeholders across the waste and resources sector, ahead of the publication of a final plan later this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news ASOS and Deliveroo partner for football-themed World Cup collab ASOS and Deliveroo have partnered together to allow consumers to order ASOS Design football shirts via the Deliveroo app. The Deliveroo service will only be available to customers based in Greater London and Manchester. Consumers will be able to order up to two shirts per and have 15 designs to pick from including England, Spain,... Retail Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Ireland is now paying artists a basic income. Will the idea catch on? Artists boost the economy and enrich society, yet many struggle to make ends meet. Enter Ireland's basic income scheme Positive News · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Excel Machine Tools Unveils Updated Brand and Expanded Product Range Excel Machine Tools, a family-run supplier with more than 40 years of industry experience, has unveiled its updated brand identity and expanded product range, reinforcing its commitment to supporting UK workshops, manufacturers and industrial businesses with reliable machinery, equipment and aftersales support. The updated brand reflects the continued growth of Excel Machine Tools as a family b… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news UK will consume 2 billion canned drinks over the FIFA World Cup The UK will consume an estimated 2 billion canned drinks over the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to Recycle Now and Every Can Counts. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Connecting stores from edge to cloud: reinventing retail with Physical AI How Instacart is working with NVIDIA to build a continuous learning intelligence layer for omnichannel retail For years, retailers have spoken about physical and digital commerce as separate channels. Instacart, a leading grocery technology company, believes that, in grocery, success in the future will be defined by how intelligently those worlds connect. The goal is... Retail Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news DS Smith and Geefeenboompje.nl develop packaging for trees as gifts DS Smith has developed sustainable and robust fibre-based corrugated cardboard packaging for Geefeenboompje.nl’s range of e-commerce tree gift products, and the optimised packaging is focused on both the internal packing process and functional performance of the design. Packaging News (UK) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Imperial College spinout B-Solv wins venture prize for dry electrode technology An Imperial College London spinout developing solvent-free battery electrode manufacturing technology has won the Armourers & Brasiers’ Venture Prize, securing £25,000 to help demonstrate the commercial scalability of its process. Advanced B-Solv Technology (B-Solv), founded by Imperial battery materials specialist Dr Chun Ann Huang, is developing a dry electrode coating process intended to red… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news ONS data finds food and drink inflation eases in May Food and drink inflation increased by 2.2 per cent in the 12 months to May 2026, marking a decrease from the previous month according to the latest figures from the… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Banks on trial: tort liability for fossil fuel finance - act.clientearth.org ClientEarth · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news WRAP to pursue new global food waste action campaign MRW WRAP to pursue new global food waste action campaign Environmental group to highlight impact of food waste reductions on spiralling cost-of-living crisis at upcoming international events WRAP to pursue new global food waste action campaign Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news HSBC signs AI adoption agreement with Google HSBC and Google Cloud have launched a multi-year partnership to build and deploy AI capabilities across the bank’s operations. The partnership will supply AI technology to support areas including “hyper-personalised” advice and financial crime risk management. HSBC said it will work alongside engineering teams at Google Cloud and DeepMind to collaborate on new AI tools […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Etsy spotlights independent sellers named ‘Jeff’ in new campaign Online marketplace Etsy is shining a light on sellers named Jeff in a new campaign, that aims to show the public there are non-billionaire Jeffs they can shop from (in an obvious reference to Amazon owner Jeff Bezos). In the campaign, sellers Jeff, Jeff and Jeff highlight the things they love the most about the... Retail Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda extends delivery hours throughout World Cup Asda has extended its delivery times to offer customers groceries and essentials for the late-night World Cup Games. The supermarket is extending its delivery hours at select stores from 10pm… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news See patterns. Not confusion. At Thales, we design and deliver advanced technologies in defence and aerospace – helping to build a future we can all trust. Within our UK defence business, Electronic Warfare plays a critical role in strengthening naval capability. Our teams develop systems that detect, analyse and respond to threats across the electromagnetic spectrum – enabling situational awareness and operational advantag… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news What colour is recycling? Do we really need the kaleidoscope of colours used for recycling containers across UK? And, if not, is there any way to easily standardise this? Resource Futures · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news What will it take to triple surplus food redistribution? Saasha Celestial-One from Olio tells Nick why she believes it's possible to triple the level of surplus food being redistributed and why foodservice businesses have a key role to play Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Snappy Shopper VP on convenience’s supermarket capabilities, but hyper-local connections Following the announcement that Snappy Shopper has expanded beyond the UK mainland, partnering with Iceland Foods in Jersey, Grocery Gazette spoke to Greg Deacon about consumers’ digital expectations; building trust… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Monument scores £18m seed for cloud banking platform Monument Technology, a UK-based cloud Banking-Platform-as-a-Service (BPaaS) provider, has raised £18m in seed funding. Founded in 2023, Monument provides banking and financial services customers with an end-to-end service that integrates Monument’s proprietary technology with existing components, such as Mambu, Salesforce and Nice Actimize, and combines core banking, payments and customer chann… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news 2026 BPF Horners Awards Open For Entries! - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Paper bag specialist Smith Anderson makes multi-million pound investment in machinery Paper bag manufacturer Smith Anderson has recently made a multi-million pound capital investment in new machines to expand its manufacturing operations. Packaging News (UK) · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Maggi rolls out Korean-inspired noodle range to meet K-food demand rise Maggi is launching three Korean-inspired noodle flavours as it looks to capitalise on the UK’s growing appetite for Korean cuisine. The Nestlé-owned brand is rolling out Gochujang Beef, Kimchi Chicken… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news AO World posts record profit as sales boosted by discounts and range expansion AO World has posted a record adjusted pre-tax profit for its 2026 financial year, as expanded product ranges and discounts helped boost sales. The electricals retailer, which sells products including TVs, washing machines and mobile phones, said adjusted pre-tax profit rose 16 per cent to £50.5m in the year to 31 March 2026. The figure... Retail Gazette · 17 Jun 2026