Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Willerby Celebrates Holiday Homes Industry’s Most Loyal Workforce Manufacturer Willerby has celebrated the holiday homes industry’s most loyal workforce by presenting long service awards to more than 200 employees. A total of 203 Willerby team members were recognised for their dedicated service, ranging from 10 to more than 45 years, during a day of celebrations. Willerby colleagues who received awards have contributed a total of more than 3,800 years to the … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Tire360Europe representing Toyo Tires in DACH, Nordic regions Toyo Tires has appointed a newly established company, Tire360Europe GmbH, its sales and marketing partner for two key European regions. The Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based firm takes on responsibility for the DACH region – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – as well as the Nordics. Tyrepress · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 12 June 2026: El Niño begins | COP31 hosts eye electrification | Atlantic current monitoring at risk Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Sharp expands printer line in Europe New monochrome MFP targets hybrid workplaces with faster, safer document workflows. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 12 June 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 12 June 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 12 June 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news HYB uses AI to scale technical expertise globally Supplier combines AI-assisted diagnostics with human review to deliver faster support across international markets. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever Solar has overtaken gas power in Asia to become the continent’s third-largest source of electricity,... Carbon Brief · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Cisco expands partner access to remanufactured equipment A new platform developed with TD Synnex aims to simplify the procurement of Cisco-certified remanufactured networking products. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Ricoh’s AI pilot reflects broader business transformation Ricoh's latest AI partnership is the newest step in a broader transformation programme that has seen the company restructure operations, realign production and invest heavily in digital technologies. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news HP warns 11% of email threats bypass security gateways HP research suggests cybercriminals are increasingly bypassing traditional email security by abusing trusted software, legitimate platforms and familiar business workflows. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news The EESC’s contribution to the UN Water Conference 2026 Paul Rübig analyses water resilience at a turning point, specifically the EESC’s contribution to the UN Water Conference 2026. Open Access Government — Environment · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from PhysicsX to Record OS This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI engineering platform PhysicsX, tax software platform Record OS and more. UKTN tracked £266.48m worth of UK tech investment this week (08 June to 12 June), a 44% week-on-week decrease across six funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. PhysicsX – £225m Sector: […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Deli Kitchen unveils major multimedia marketing campaign Flatbread brand Deli Kitchen has unveiled a major integrated marketing campaign for the summer which features a new creative platform, “Where flavour plays”. Deli Kitchen’s multimedia campaign is set to… Grocery Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Jason Momoa’s Vintage Land Rovers Converted to Electric Power British EV technology company Electrogenic has revealed the latest vehicles it has converted to electric drive for Hollywood A-lister Jason Momoa – star of Game of Thrones, Aquaman and Dune. The UK-based business has re-engineered five of Momoa’s cherished machines – two classic Land Rovers and three Harley Davidson motorbikes – for the new season of his acclaimed documentary series, On The Roa… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Randle Engineering Appoints Vehicle Dynamics Expert Randle Engineering, the leading vehicle design and development consultancy, has appointed Javier Maruenda as senior vehicle dynamics engineer, in a move that reflects the firm’s ongoing expansion and optimism for continued growth. Following the company’s strong start to 2026, which has seen multiple new engineering projects secured, Randle is expanding its senior engineering team to meet growin… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news AWARD-WINNING ALDI WINES FROM £4.99 THAT IMPRESSED THE WORLD’S TOP WINE JUDGES Aldi shoppers can pick up internationally award-winning wines from just £4.99 after the supermarket secured a host of accolades at two of the wine industry’s most respected competitions – the International Wine Challenge1 (IWC) and International Wine & Spirit Competition2 (IWSC). The IWC and IWSC are among the most respected competitions in the wine world. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Waterstones owner considers £2bn bid for The Very Group US-based investment firm Elliott Advisors, which owns Waterstones, is reportedly eyeing a £2 billion takeover of multi-brand online retailer The Very Group. Currently owned by private equity firm The Carlyle Group, The Very Group has also gained interest from Chinese e-commerce newcomer JD.com. Carlyle only acquired The Very Group from the Barclay family in 2025.... Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Used vehicles and parts reveal the complex routes of global reuse Used vehicles and parts reveal a complex global reuse economy where end-of-life does not always mean end of use. As cars and components move across markets, they may become repairable assets, donor parts, recyclable materials or regulatory risks. For recyclers, accurate classification, traceability and responsible parts recovery are becoming essential. Auto Recycling World · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Circularity gap exposes bio-material policy failure Report says existing policy frameworks for bio-based materials are ‘out of step’ with circular economy principles, suggesting new agenda LONDON […] Ecotextile News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Emerging economies face $3.8bn EV charging infrastructure opportunity, report finds A new report by C40 Cities and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has identified a US$3.8 billion investment opportunity in public electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the emerging economies of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and India by 2035.The study, produced in collaboration with The Climate Pledge through the Laneshift Programme and Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Strawson and GIC mark 20 years of partnership working VERTICAL form fill and seal packaging machinery manufacturer GIC and fresh produce supplier Strawson are celebrating 20 years of working together. The Strawson business has grown out of a family farm, which is still active today, growing potatoes, carrots, parsnips and arable crops across more than 16,000 acres in Suffolk, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. […] Packaging Scotland · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Wren Kitchens Invests £35M in Fleet Expansion Wren, the UK’s number one kitchen and bedroom retailer, announced a £35 million investment in expanding its delivery fleet to meet surging customer demand while marking the latest milestone in its programme of initiatives to achieve Net Zero by 2030. The new £35M fleet expansion will significantly increase Wren’s last-mile delivery capacity across the UK, enabling the company to fulfil growing … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Be a Bok Hub 2026 - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Exide Technologies retains EcoVadis Gold rating, demonstrating sustainability commitment Battery technology firm Exide Technologies has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating for 2026. The company retained its ranking for its strong sustainability performance, which places it among the top 5 per cent of firms assessed by the agency. Exide said the award reflects ongoing progress across all evaluated sustainability areas. Since 2025, Exide has improved its overall score, while mainta… Tyrepress · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news In pictures: the circus artists rewriting the rules of ageing ‘There’s something radical about seeing people reclaim play later in life,’ say those behind an over-50s circus Positive News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news EDP completes 800MWh Arizona battery project with SRP EDP Renewables North America (EDP) and Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP) have completed a 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage system in Coolidge, Arizona, marking the largest battery project in the EDP Group’s global portfolio.The four-hour-duration Flatland Energy Storage facility, located in Pinal County, is designed to provide electricity during periods of peak demand and has… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Wise alumni raise £1.5m for tax assessment platform Record OS, a self-assessment and making tax digital platform founded by former employees of Wise, has raised $2m (£1.49m) in pre-seed funding. Founders Dhruv Chadha and José Luis De La Peña met as early employees of the remittance giant. They founded Record OS as a tool to manage self-assessment of taxes and has made the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Gap hits cotton and polyester sustainability goals US retailer claims it has met key environmental targets on cotton, recycled polyester and worker development across its global supply […] Ecotextile News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news A solar-powered rubbish-eating boat? The vessel chomping plastic waste out of the sea Guided by floating barriers, the Interceptor has already stopped more than 143,000lbs of rubbish from entering the Pacific from one LA river On an overcast June morning, I step from the rubber-sided Zodiac boat on to a floating barge at the mouth of Ballona Creek, where it meets Santa Monica Bay on the west side of Los Angeles. The first thing I notice? Salty air is the only smell, despite six … The Guardian — Environment · 12 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 a popular online content creator known as the The Wine Wally. He has over 100,000 followers on Instagram and over 30,000 on TikTok. Retail Gazette... Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Closing the Gap: Why the Catalyst Market Can’t Afford Old Pricing Models Dafydd Dylan of F.J. Church argues that the catalyst market can no longer rely on old pricing models built around opaque margins and deferred settlements. For ATFs and suppliers, the future lies in transparent, data-led pricing that delivers certainty at the point of sale. ATF Professional · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Monteith Appoints Scott McLaws as Director Monteith has appointed Scott McLaws as Director as the specialist insurance advisory firm continues to grow its support for UK vehicle dismantlers. His role strengthens Monteith’s senior-led approach, including tailored cover, enhanced road risk protection and access to an exclusive QBE motor trade facility. ATF Professional · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Leisureways and Butlers Automotive staff recognised in Thirty Under 30 Awards Two members of staff at Leisureways and Butlers Automotive have been selected for the Thirty Under 30 Awards at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026. The annual awards recognise younger professionals in the automotive aftermarket and wider trade who are making an impact in their roles. Tyrepress · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons gives away free coffee to football fans Morrisons is offering customers who wear their nation’s football shirt a free beverage, with no minimum purchase required to celebrate the tournament season. Running from 11 to 28 June, the… Grocery Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news On the right path – Hankook presents concepts at TTC 2026 During The Tire Cologne 2026, Hankook Tire & Technology presented a 3D-printed non-pneumatic concept tyre it developed as part of work on future mobility applications, sustainable materials and alternative tyre structures. Sung Hee Youn, Team Manager of the company’s Design Innovation Studio, shared details of the concept, emphasising its role in demonstrating how material innovation and struct… Tyrepress · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news TTC 2026: ZC Rubber demonstrates new Westlake, Goodride European PCR tyre products ZC Rubber used its presence at The Tire Cologne 2026 (9–11 June) to underline its ongoing focus on the European market, with particular emphasis on a series of passenger car and light truck (PCR) tyres due to be introduced in the second half of the year. The company presented an expanded PCR portfolio under its Westlake and Goodride brands, targeting key growth segments such as ultra-high perfo… Tyrepress · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Manufacturer FlamePro Wins Place on Major Framework Manufacturer FlamePro has been awarded a place on the UK’s biggest framework to supply life-saving kit to fire services. FlamePro has been named on the National Firefighter PPE Framework, overseen by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). It’s a powerful recognition for FlamePro as a UK leader in the manufacture and supply of clothing that keeps firefighters safe as they respond to critical i… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 12th June 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 12th June 2026 Latest highlights includes councils undertaking collaborative procurement for skip hire and associated waste services, and award of NHS contract for sharps collections Tenders and contract wins round-up 12th June 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news WEBINAR | AI: From Cost Reduction to Intelligent Operations in Paper & Packaging Packaging News is hosting an AI-focussed webinar in partnership with Hitachi Digital Services on 30 June. Packaging News (UK) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Douglas McMaster founder of the world’s first zero waste restaurant, Silo Following time spent in the world’s top kitchens such as St. JOHN, The Fat Duck and Noma,at the age of 21 Douglas entered and won a BBC competition, becoming the country’s ‘best young chef.’ Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 12 Jun 2026