Recycling news: 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 Industry news South Staffordshire Plc appoints Eddie Lundon as Managing Director of OnSite South Staffordshire Plc has appointed Eddie Lundon as Managing Director of OnSite, its specialist contracting business serving the water, wastewater, environment, rail and wider essential services sectors. Eddie joins OnSite with more than 20 years’ experience […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news What went right this week: a ‘turning point’ for mangroves, plus more A ‘global turning point for mangroves’, a new France-sized marine reserve, and how EVs save lives, plus more Positive News · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Hugo Boss shares surge as Frasers weighs near £1.7bn takeover move Hugo Boss shares jumped nearly 10 per cent on Thursday after the German fashion group said it would examine a near-€2bn takeover approach from Frasers Group. The Sports Direct owner, which already holds just over 26 per cent of Hugo Boss, made an offer late on Wednesday worth around €1.98bn, or £1.73bn, to take full... Retail Gazette · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news £1.3m solar scheme powering Scottish Water site in Alloa Almost a third of the energy needed to power a waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving thousands of people in and around Alloa is now being provided by a £1.3 […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Funding milestone reached for Rosyth’s ‘struggling’ river habitats The Rosyth River Restoration project has secured funding for its next three phases, offering ‘huge potential’ for local ecology and community benefits. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s Water Environment Fund […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Ofwat’s Hannah Muirhead discusses the 6th Water Breakthrough Challenge with 19 pioneering solutions Hannah Muirhead, Associate, Innovation at Ofwat, discusses the sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge, with 19 pioneering solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector – covering technological, engineering […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Tapflo UK and BBA Pumps return to Hillhead 2026 with high-performance dewatering solutions Tapflo UK and BBA Pumps are set to exhibit at Hillhead 2026, taking place from 23–25 June at the iconic Hillhead Quarry in Derbyshire, where they will showcase a range […] Water Magazine · 12 Jun 2026 Industry news Footprint Awards 2026 Winners Announcement The out of home food sector gathered at 73 Waterloo in London to discover the winners of the 2026 Footprint Awards for sustainability excellence, headline sponsored by Nestlé Professional Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Enter for a Chance to Win: FUZE® For Every Fan Giveaway - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news FIFA World Cup plastic bottle policy in spotlight As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada, Mexico and the United States, FIFA's sustainability strategy has been in the spotlight. Packaging News (UK) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Bristol skip firm fined after conveyor belt crushing incident MRW Bristol skip firm fined after conveyor belt crushing incident Employee suffered broken bones, lacerations and nerve damage after arm was caught in machine while clearing blockage Bristol skip firm fined after conveyor belt crushing incident Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Ballot begins over Great Yarmouth waste worker strike action MRW Ballot begins over Great Yarmouth waste worker strike action Unite among unions proposing industrial action over pay dispute for workers offering services including waste collection functions for council-owned Great Yarmouth Services Ballot begins over Great Yarmouth waste worker strike action Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Recyclers to gather for second-hand clothing global standards event MRW Recyclers to gather for second-hand clothing global standards event Geneva to host discussion on new market analysis that pushes for a rethink in how to sustainably manage what researchers claim are high levels of reusable textiles sent to key import markets Recyclers to gather for second-hand clothing global standards event Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘Forgotten’ pollutants cause 15 per cent of global warming So-called indirect greenhouse gases, including carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds, aren’t covered by climate policies even though they heat the planet New Scientist — Environment · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news El Niño has started and the weather could get weird Global weather agencies have declared that El Niño has begun, and models show it is more likely than not to be a "super" El Niño. The climate pattern boosts extreme weather around the world, and could lead to record temperatures New Scientist — Environment · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Statement on ‘terrorist’ sentencing of Palestine Action activists Speaking ahead of the sentencing (on 12 June) of four young people convicted of criminal damage after a break-in at an arms factory in Bristol in August 2024, in which the judge has said there may be a ‘terrorist connection’ that was not revealed during the trial, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director Areeba Hamid said: “It’s […] Greenpeace UK · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news SPAR Austria & Cryovac claim 70% reduction in meat packaging pilot SPAR Austria says it has cut fresh meat packaging plastic by 70%, saving 14 tons of plastic annually, by switching from a traditional tray-and-lid packaging system to Cryovac brand MonoPP Flowpack. Packaging News (UK) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Cegid unveils ‘single experience’ app Cegid Retail One at Prague event Cegid this week launched its new Cegid Retail One ‘super app’ at the Cegid Connections Retail 2026 event, held in Prague. Cegid Retail One is a multilingual and modular platform designed to help specialty retailers bring fragmented in-store systems into one connected environment. The cloud-based management software provider said the new solution brings together Cegid’s... Retail Gazette · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news From sensors to sodium: Abertax’s expanding battery innovation What began as a company specialising in battery monitoring electronics has grown into a diverse engineering operation exploring battery innovation and the future of energy storage. At its Maltese facilities, Abertax is developing new technologies that span battery diagnostics, modular systems and emerging chemistries.On the outskirts of Paola, Malta’s industrial landscape hides a company that… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Rosie Chapleo: Speaking the same supply chain language – aligning data, reporting and supplier conversations to drive action Rosie is experienced in sustainable food systems from both a supplier-side and brand-side perspective, working for New England Seafood International before joining Burger King® UK. Rosie joined Burger King® UK in 2024 as Responsible Business Manager where she’s responsible for environmental sustainability in restaurants as well as our varied food and non-food supply chains. In […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Our website was hacked. Here’s what you need to know. On 10 June, our website was hacked, putting some visitors at risk. Here's what happened, how to know if you're affected and what to do if so. The Restart Project · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news LISTEN: How FMCG suppliers can recover lost profit in a tougher retail market FMCG suppliers are operating in one of the most pressured markets in recent memory. Consumers remain highly price conscious, retailers are focused on protecting their own margins, and challenger brands are forcing established names to fight harder for space, loyalty and volume. In the latest episode of the Unpacked Podcast, we sit down with Ben... Retail Gazette · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Berlin Packaging expands its presence in UK with BlueSky acquisition Global hybrid packaging supplier Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisition of UK firm BlueSky. Packaging News (UK) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Sheffield Forgemasters Appoints New Non-Executive Director Kelly Jones has been appointed as Non-executive Director to the Board of Sheffield Forgemasters. An experienced turnaround and transformation specialist, Kelly has a proven track record in Financial, Operational and Directorial roles for Rolls-Royce in China, the US, and Derby, as CEO at Rotary Power and Michell Bearings, and Transformation Director at Kingsgate consultancy firm. Kelly joins Sh… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Deposit Return Scheme: Small retailers eligible for exemptions under new plans Thousands more retailers could be exempt from operating Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) return points under new criteria agreed between the official DRS operator, Exchange For Change, and regulators across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news Sungrow and Sunotec commission 600MWh BESS project in Bulgaria Sungrow and Sunotec have commissioned a 150MW/600MWh LFP battery energy storage system (BESS) at Nova Zagora in Bulgaria for independent power producer Enery.The four-hour-duration project is among the largest battery storage installations in Bulgaria and forms part of a wider programme that Sungrow and Sunotec expect will reach 3GWh . . . to continue reading… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Jun 2026 Industry news LISTEN: How FMCG suppliers can recover lost profit in a tougher retail market FMCG suppliers are operating in one of the most pressured markets in recent memory. Consumers remain highly price conscious, retailers are focused on protecting their own margins, and challenger brands… Grocery Gazette · 11 Jun 2026