Recycling news: 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 Industry news WEBINAR | ‘Before vs. After AI: What Actually Changes in Your Plant’ Packaging News is hosting an AI-focussed webinar in partnership with Advantive on 25 June. Packaging News (UK) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news A VC’s guide to picking winners UKTN is filled with success stories of how entrepreneurs have turned great ideas into great businesses. Almost without exception, everyone who has made the journey from drawing board to boardroom will have required outside investment to realise their dreams. But what is it that professional investors want to see when they’re trying to pick winners? I […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Forgotten pollutants drive 15% of global warming A new paper has shown that approximately 15% of current global warming (about 0.3°C) from human emissions stems from pollutants that fall outside most existing climate policy frameworks. Most of these overlooked pollutants are called ‘indirect greenhouse gases’ and include carbon monoxide, non-methane volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides and molecular hydrogen. The authors of the […] Environment Journal · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Taking food redistribution to the next level A plan to triple the level of surplus food going to those in need relies on the support of businesses, but those on the frontline stress it is not a silver bullet solution to food poverty Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news A&M EDM Explores High-Growth Markets Through Regional Programme As manufacturing businesses across the West Midlands look to strengthen resilience and diversify into high-growth markets, the Supply Chain Transition Programme, delivered by the Supply Smarter Consortium for the West Midlands Investment Zone and the Mayor of the West Midlands’, is providing targeted support to help firms pivot into new supply chains and seize emerging opportunities. A&M EDM, a… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Office signs 10-year lease at Derbion shopping centre Footwear specialist Office has signed a 10-year lease for a new store at Derbion shopping centre. Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Diddly Squat Farm launches three year partnership with Blue Diamond Garden Centres Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm has unveiled an exclusive three-year partnership with Blue Diamond Garden Centres to develop and bring to market a collection of co-branded gardening products. The range will be available online and in-store at Blue Diamond’s garden centres and in Diddly Squat Farm shops. According to the brands, the collaboration combines Blue... Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – e-POWER Auction Delivers Strong Results for Biomethane Producers MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – e-POWER Auction Delivers Strong Results for Biomethane Producers e-POWER continues to deliver positive outcomes for biomethane producers participating in its Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin (RGGO) auctions, with the latest auction demonstrating encouraging market strength and sustained buyer interest from across the sector. Recent auction activity saw non-accredited RGG… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Vast majority of IT leaders are being stung by unplanned AI costs The vast majority of UK IT leaders have been hit by unexpected and unplanned AI costs over the past year, according to new research from software group Asana. In a study of UK businesses, Asana found that 82% of IT decision-makers faced such costs in the past 12 months, pointing to a mismatch in cross-departmental […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Paragon Provide £1.6 Million Funding for Aerospace Manufacturing Paragon Bank has provided £1.6 million of funding to Northern Ireland-based Datum Tool Design to support the purchase of a new 5-axis CNC machine, strengthening the company’s manufacturing capability for the aerospace sector. Founded in 1996 and based in Lisburn, Datum Tool Design is an aerospace tooling specialist that designs and manufactures high-precision tooling for major aircraft programm… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘Highly unusual’ break-in shuts Powys recycling centre A household recycling centre in Powys has been forced to remain closed following what council officials have described as a “highly unusual and serious” break-in. Powys County Council confirmed that the Household Recycling Centre at Lower Cwmtwrch will remain shut while police investigations and a major clean-up operation continue at the site. It is suspected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Dynamic pricing isn’t the problem, says former Asda chief The backlash against FIFA’s dynamic pricing model for World Cup tickets has reignited concerns about retailers using technology to alter prices in real time. Yet Thomas Hill, former pricing director… Grocery Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news 7UP unveils summer promotion and marketing campaign 7UP has launched a major on-pack promotion, the latest installment in its ‘Refreshment That Hits Different’ marketing campaign. Running from June until September, the summer promotion includes a £5,000 cash… Grocery Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news ETI sets roadmap to 2030 Report outlines how ETI members can place responsible purchasing at the heart of their human rights due diligence programmes LONDON […] Ecotextile News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Government promise 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes The government published the long-awaited third cycling and walking investment strategy yesterday (11th June), setting out a vision for making walking, wheeling and cycling a safe, easy and accessible option for everyone, backing the strategy with £4.5 billion of investment. Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, said in the strategy’s foreword that the government […] Air Quality News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Lindt launches second chocolate shop in Manchester Lindt & Sprüngli has opened a new chocolate shop in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Topshop celebrate summer edit with British countryside event Topshop and Topman have unveiled their summer collection at Cowdray House in the British countryside. The event follows on from a series of community-led launches and hosted friends of the brand and industry insiders. Visitors to the event were able to listen to talks from the design team explaining the story behind the collection and... Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news AI platform for EV charging secures £1.5m investment Enera, a startup using AI to automate EV driver customer support, has raised $2m (£1.49m) in pre-seed funding. The company was founded to address the issue of inconsistent quality in charging stations for electric vehicles. Though EVs have started to outsell petrol vehicles, the company reports that 29% of charging sessions still fail. Looking to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Waitrose launches ready-to-grill range Waitrose has added ready-to-grill barbecue boxes to their meat and fish counters to meet the demand for products designed for summer hosting occasions. The retailer has launched a new range… Grocery Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Virgin Wines looks to new warehouse as profits hit Virgin Wines has cited rising costs coupled with low consumer spending for a hit on its profits. The digital winery now expects a pre-tax loss of £1.5 million, it had… Grocery Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news UK Packaging PRO confirms early priorities The UK Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation (UK Packaging PRO) has confirmed it has formally established its board and governance arrangements and is now working with PackUK on the phased delegation of responsibilities within the pEPR system. Packaging News (UK) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Mesothelioma deaths rise despite decades of asbestos controls The number of Americans diagnosed with and dying from mesothelioma continues to increase despite decades of asbestos regulation, according to a new study. Researchers from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami analysed mesothelioma incidence, mortality and disability trends across all 50 states between 1990 and 2023. Their findings, published in JCO […] Air Quality News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news DEEP & Fortius Advance Industrial Large-Format Metal 3D Printing DEEP Manufacturing and Fortius Metals have begun a collaboration to build a multi-material metal cylinder using DEEP Manufacturing’s synchronized multi-robot wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) system, a form of industrial 3D printing that uses welding to build large metal parts layer by layer. The goal is to demonstrate that multi-material metal deposition – combining advanced alloys within… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Algae dyes research project claims landmark EU project claims a key milestone as circular algae systems move from design into demonstrated textile applications AMSTERDAM — EU […] Ecotextile News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Prickly pear peel powers wool dyeing Researchers in Egypt develop microwave-assisted process to dye wool with pigments extracted from prickly pear peel waste CAIRO — Microwave […] Ecotextile News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Cambodia deaths renew garment worker safety calls Deadly road crashes involving Cambodia’s garment workers reignite pressure on brands and authorities to fix long‑standing safety risks PHNOM PENH […] Ecotextile News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘Majority’ of Kidlington waste dump cleared, says council The majority of waste at the illegal Kidlington dump has now been removed, according to Cherwell District Council who visited the Oxfordshire site this week (9 June 2026). Councillors, including Cherwell District Council leader Councillor Lesley McLean and executive members Councillor Lisa Smith and Councillor Ian Middleton, met representatives from the Environment Agency and contractor … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news A further year in F1 for Pirelli Pirelli will remain exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA Formula One World Championship through to 2028. The FIA has exercised its option to extend the current contract, prolonging, by mutual agreement with FOM and Pirelli, the partnership by one year. Tyrepress · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Refuse workers vote on strike action in Great Yarmouth Refuse workers in Great Yarmouth are voting on whether to strike as part of a pay dispute with the local council. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Community Shop Executive Chairman Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Greener Gatherings: Sustainability Tips for Summer Events - Cawleys Cawleys · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Could faster PFAS sample preparation transform drinking water testing? - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news From Seaweed to SeaView: Two Footprint Awards for Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Natural Resources Wales responds to pollution incidents affecting River Kenfig Natural Resources Wales (NRW) says it is investigating pollution incidents linked to infrastructure at the Marlas Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), which are impacting the River Kenfig. The issues relate to […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Glas Cymru announces new CFO and Non-Executive Director Glas Cymru (and its subsidiary company Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) has announced the appointment of Mick Jeavons as a new Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, alongside the appointment of […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Portsmouth Water awards AMP8 Telephony and Resilience Framework contract to Vysiion UK-based OT and IT infrastructure specialist Vysiion, an Exponential-e Group company, has been awarded the Portsmouth Water AMP8 Telephony and Resilience Framework contract. Portsmouth Water said that as part of the works, Vysiion […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Selwood, part of The Workdry Group, expands national footprint opening a Specialist Equipment Centre in the Midlands Integrated water solutions leader Selwood, part of The Workdry Group, has announced the opening of its Specialist Equipment Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. The company says this will further strengthen its presence […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026