Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Ethiopian microbes target dye waste Bacteria isolated from a garment factory show promise as a low cost way of breaking down synthetic dyes in hot, […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Social media to be banned for under 16s in the UK The UK government is to ban social media for under 16 year olds in a landmark decision that will impact generations to come. The government has shared plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia, which covers user-to-user platforms whose purpose is to enable social interaction and allow users to post […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news The Wine Wally: Co-op is taking away scariness around wine aisle Convenience retailer Co-op has appointed Liam D’Arcy as its first ever official Wine Ambassador, in a move that the influencer describes as “bringing new voices into the conversation”. D’Arcy is… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news All-electric solution meets performance demands of caps and closures operation BERICAP UK and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag have highlighted energy savings of over 50% following an 18-month development project testing every performance aspect of the latest PAC-E machine in a real production setting. The two organisations collaborated to test the PAC-E for caps and closures using high-pressure production conditions. This approach demonstrated the advantages of integrating […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Flos relaunches wood luminaire from 1963 Italian lighting manufacturer Flos has reintroduced a historic timber-based design originally conceived in 1963, bringing one of its early experiments […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Danish firm unveils pendants made from coffee waste Danish design brand Mater has introduced the Terra lighting collection, a series of pendants and companion fixtures designed by Copenhagen […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news BlackRock reuses luminaires at London HQ Investment management giant BlackRock has demonstrated the potential of circular lighting upgrades by refurbishing thousands of existing luminaires at its […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Companies link up on renewable nylon for The North Face Four companies have joined forces to build a renewable nylon supply chain for The North Face outerwear brand in Japan, […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Lululemon SVP EMEA on activewear giant’s Greek debut Lululemon recently opened its first stores in Greece as part of its continued EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) expansion. The first store launched on 23 May at Akadimias 17 & Voukourestiou in Kolonaki, central Athens, and the second on 12 June at the Golden Hall shopping mall. The country marked the sportswear brand’s... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Frasers Group’s Nordic ambitions following first Sports Direct opening Frasers Group launched its first Sports Direct store in the Nordics last month, with the site based in Finland’s Helsinki Citycenter Mall. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Chester Medical invests £2m in press and folder Chester Medical Solutions has invested £2m in a new carton press and £250k,000 in a new leaflet folder. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Derek&Eric revamp Manomasa packaging Derek&Eric has worked on a full rebrand for Manomasa tortilla chip brand. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Footasylum retail director on Merthyr Tydfil store ‘resonating’ with community Footasylum recently launched a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, as it pushed ahead with its investment in physical retail. The new 4,000 sq ft store, which is based in Cyfarthfa Shopping Park, has led to the creation of 25 new jobs and offers a mix of exclusive and third-party brands to shoppers. The launch... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Interview: Tom Holland’s BERO is betting on a new generation of drinkers – and Britain is leading the way When John Herman left a senior role at one of America’s fastest-growing energy drink companies, he wasn’t looking to build another beverage brand. Yet less than two years later, he… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste wood yields nylon precursor at record rate Scientists combine oil refinery techniques with engineered bacteria to convert lignin into a key nylon building block at unprecedented yields […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news 5 Simple Ways To Save On Your Waste Collections We have put together a guide of 5 simple ways you can save money on your waste collections whilst improving your environmental impact. Bywaters · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news New UK and Japan tech deal to accelerate growth and jobs A landmark tech partnership between the UK and Japan has been agreed and backed by businesses in both countries to boost growth, create jobs and strengthen national security. The UK-Japan Frontier Tech Partnership brings together Britain’s strengths in software and research with Japan’s hardware, robotics and manufacturing expertise, creating a powerhouse alliance aimed at driving […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ASG Aerospace Appoints Air Marshal (retd) Greg Bagwell CB CBE as Executive Chairman ASG Aerospace is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Marshal (retd) Greg Bagwell CB CBE as Executive Chairman, bringing over three decades of operational leadership in the Royal Air Force and extensive experience across the aerospace and defence sectors. Greg Bagwell served for 36 years in the Royal Air Force, retiring in 2016 as Deputy Commander RAF with overall responsibility for opera… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news The biotech company that relies on Grundon to manage all its waste The post The biotech company that relies on Grundon to manage all its waste appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Calleva Nutrition invests £300,000 in new gel & syrup plant Nutraceutical and food contract-manufacturing specialist Calleva Nutrition has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a second liquid blending and pasteurisation plant at its UK facility. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Poundstretcher rescued as court approves restructuring plan Discount retailer Poundstretcher’s 300 store network has been saved, with its restructuring plan securing court approval. During a High Court session, 93% of voting creditors supported the turnaround measures which… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news TYRI Becomes Lighting Partner to Jakob Mining Vehicles Jakob Mining Vehicles (JMV) has chosen TYRI as its partner for integrated front lighting for its new mining vehicle, Terra Charge. Mining environments place extreme demands on vehicle durability, functionality, and safety. Operating conditions are characterised by vibration, freezing temperatures, heat, dust, darkness, sulphur, and other aggressive substances that quickly break down conventiona… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Poundstretcher rescued as court approves restructuring plan Discount retailer Poundstretcher’s 300 store network has been saved, with its restructuring plan securing court approval. During a High Court session, 93% of voting creditors supported the turnaround measures which were first outlined in March. Poundstretcher CEO Andy Atkinson said: “Today, our company is in a stronger position to continue investing in our stores, our... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Dr Pepper - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Trustap raises £7.4m to build infrastructure for agentic commerce Trustap has raised $10m (£7.4m) to launch Trustap Index, a solution designed to make marketplace or ecommerce listings fully transactable by AI agents. Headquartered in Dublin, Trustap is a payments and transaction protection platform that enables commerce between buyers and sellers across online marketplaces and peer-to-peer platforms globally. Trustap Index will work with AI models […] The po… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Cattle return to Wildmoor Heath nature reserve The post Cattle return to Wildmoor Heath nature reserve appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda set to launch multi-brand in-store World Cup activation Asda is set to unveil a new experiential football World Cup activation, which will travel to various stores across the UK and features the likes of Budweiser, Coca-Cola and Lynx.… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news West European trailer markets set to expand ‘vigorously’ – report The West European trailer market has shown a marked recovery, growing by 8.8 per cent in the second half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the latest report produced by CLEAR International. Momentum has continued into 2026, with demand rising by 10.7 per cent in the first four months of the year. Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Debenhams Group cuts US warehouse liabilities through sublease deal Debenhams Group has completed the sublease of its former US distribution centre in Pennsylvania, reducing a "significant" future lease liability as part of its turnaround strategy. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Virgin Wines signs new warehouse deal to consolidate operations Virgin Wines UK plc has signed a lease for a new warehouse facility in Preston as the online wine retailer continues to invest in growth, despite citing a challenging consumer environment. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news CIRQLR appoints senior team to lead new Southern Division Business recycling group CIRQLR has appointed Katie Treacy as Managing Director Catherine Parkinson as Finance Director of its newly created Southern Division. The appointments come as CIRQLR continues to expand its regional operations and strengthen its capability to deliver recycling and waste management services to customers with increasingly complex and multi-site requirements. Backed by in… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Harkwell invests in new HP Indigo 200K digital press Flexible packaging printer Harkwell has invested in a HP Indigo 200K digital press to boost its offering. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Great Central Plastics Expands with 1,200 sq ft Assembly Facility - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Joint Winners Crowned in Design Innovation in Plastics 2026 Competition - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news SFO set to recover further proceeds from £8.2m biofuel fraud case - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Exolum to introduce sustainable aviation fuel at Madeira - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Fives powers Europe’s largest flat glass line for Şişecam - Glass International Glass International · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news E.ON awards Capsol carbon capture feasibility study at Norrköping biomass facility - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news South Korea to invest $27.5 million in domestic biogas generator development - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Councils need Government support to deliver fair EV charging, says ADEPT - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 15 Jun 2026