Recycling news: 2026

Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FATHER’S DAY RANGE INCLUDING HUGE GODFATHER STEAK AND NEW ‘FLAT IRON MAN’ STEAK Aldi is raising the steaks for Father’s Day this year with a mouth-watering range of premium cuts, meaning shoppers can treat their hero at home for less. Landing in stores on 15th June, the line-up includes the NEW Flat Iron Man Steak as well as returning favourites such as the Godfather Rump Steak—perfect for showing Dad he’s a cut above the rest. The Flat Iron Man Steak (£15.99 per kg) is an… Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda’s summer ticket giveaway: How supermarkets are ensuring rewards schemes stand out Asda Rewards has teamed up with Live Nation to give away 10,000 tickets to a host of UK music events this summer. App users will have the chance to enter… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Wex Photo Video unveils new rebrand Photography retailer Wex Photo Video has undergone a rebrand, shifting from a “product-focused retailer to an experience driven destination” for content creators. Wex Photo Video partnered with independent creative agency Mynt to refresh its brand narrative, rebuild its messaging framework and create an overarching creative platform. Its new platform is designed around human connection, service... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news World’s Longest-Range Aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR Takes to the Skies The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three hours 43 minutes reaching an altitude of slightly above 41,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus Fli ght Test crew. The A350-1000ULR is being developed for Qantas Airways to enabl… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Five Essential Rules for Cleaning Screens Safely Screens have become an essential part of modern workplaces. From touchscreen control panels and machine interfaces to digital signage, monitors and information displays, screens are used throughout factories, warehouses, offices, reception areas and industrial facilities. Keeping these screens clean is important not only for appearance but also for visibility, productivity and hygiene explains … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news How the EU turned the Paris Agreement into a market-shaping regulatory system Explore a decade of climate lawmaking, detailing how the EU turned the Paris Agreement into a market-shaping regulatory system. Open Access Government — Environment · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could destroy the ozone layer Climate models suggest a small nuclear war in the tropics would do even more damage to the ozone layer than a larger nuclear war in more northerly latitudes, increasing exposure to dangerous ultraviolet radiation all over the world New Scientist — Environment · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news HSE partners with Automate UK on new cobot initiative THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to partner with Automate UK and the Manufacturing Technology Centre to create new guidance on how cobots can safely work alongside humans. Part of an initiative between HSE and the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), the guidance will look to support the safe and responsible adoption of robotics in […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Valentina Varini is the new President of the Automobile Dismantling Association Valentina Varini has been elected of the Automobile Dismantling Association, succeeding Anselmo Calò and setting out ADA’s priorities for circularity, ELV recycling and stronger industry collaboration. Auto Recycling World · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Digital waste tracking moves into public beta: what UK ATFs need to prepare for Defra’s digital waste tracking service has entered public beta, marking a major step towards live waste data and stronger traceability. For UK ATFs, the priority now is preparation: clean data, software readiness and staff training before mandatory use begins in October 2026. ATF Professional · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (10/06/2026) Appointments round-up, featuring CIWM, Environment Agency, Western Riverside Waste Authority, Epoch Biodesign and Cheshire West Recycling. Second-ever early careers president joins CIWM Presidential Team CIWM has announced the appointment of Emma Mulligan as its new Early Careers President, succeeding Charlotte Davies ahead of the institution’s new presidential term. Mulligan joins the Presiden… letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news The UK’s AI future depends on more than compute There is a growing disconnect between Britain’s AI ambitions and the reality of how organisations are deploying AI. With the £500m Sovereign AI Fund launched in April 2026 and a further £2bn to upgrade AI and quantum capabilities, the UK is positioning itself as a global AI leader. Yet many companies are building AI services on […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Luxardo removes frosted glass finish from Limoncello bottle LUXARDO has unveiled a new look for its Limoncello liqueur bottle. The traditional frosted bottle has been replaced by a vertically fluted design that aims to elevate its aesthetic and reduce its carbon footprint. Luxardo claimed the redesign proves that high end luxury and environmental responsibility can be compatible. By removing the energy intensive chemical […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news A lawyer’s perspective on the PPWR With the PPWR just a few months away from fully coming into force, organisations across the packaging value chain are working to understand how they can be compliant. We spoke with three partners at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Annamaria Tothova, Monika Zejden-Erdmann, and Dominique Strieder – to discuss ... Packaging Europe · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange For Change announces DRS support for retailers Exchange For Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, has today confirmed a package of targeted support for retailers, as work progresses towards the scheme’s October 2027 launch. Packaging News (UK) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Grundon scores recycling contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Waste management company Grundon has scored a major new contract to manage waste and recycling at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Velocity Composites Senior Aerospace Appointment Velocity Composites plc (AIM: VEL), the leading supplier of composite material kits to the aerospace sector, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Declan Grant as Executive Advisor to the Board, as it continues to expand its presence in the North American market. The appointment comes at a time when aerospace production rates are increasing and manufacturers are placing g… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UKRI backs Midlands spinout fund as it deploys its first investments Midlands Mindforge, an investment group targeting university spinouts across the Midlands, has deployed its first investments backed by UK government funding. The investment group was established by eight universities in the region, including the University of Warwick, University of Leicester, University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham. The idea is to offer a coordinated investment [… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news G&G expands Roland colour offering New green and orange inks target commercial wide-format print applications globally. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG Meets the Highest Standards in Information Security and Quality MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG, headquartered in Aalen, successfully completed the TISAX certification at Assessment Level 3 in April 2026, thereby meeting the highest requirements for confidentiality and availability. In the same month, the certifications according to VDA 6.4 or DIN EN ISO 9001 were renewed. Especially in the automotive industry and in sensitive development and production process… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Wilkinson Sword’s Jonathan Norman on tapping into F1 cultural phenomenon Wilkinson Sword and Atlassian Williams F1 Team have partnered together to launch a new fan first brand platform. Titled ‘Partners in Smooth’ the marketing drive introduces Wilkinson Sword’s Blade Master as Atlassian Williams F1 Team’s “first-ever” Director of Smooth. The ‘Blade Master’ teams up with Atlassian Williams’ team principal James Vowles to support the teams... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Eqonic wins support from £452m UK battery innovation programme UK battery technology company Eqonic Group has been selected for the UK government's £452 million Battery Innovation Programme, which is being delivered by Innovate UK with support from the Department for Business and Trade.The Battery Innovation Programme, which runs from 2026 to 2030, is intended to strengthen the UK's competitiveness in battery technologies across automotive,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news New Vehicle Regulation: What ATFs Need to Know Next The new EU Vehicle Regulation raises important practical questions for ATFs and the wider ELV chain, including how EPR will operate, where battery responsibilities sit, who carries risk for total-loss EVs and how the 95% target should be shared. ATF Professional · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news New Vehicle Regulation: What Auto Recyclers Need to Know Next The EU’s new Vehicle Regulation is entering its implementation phase, bringing major questions for authorised treatment facilities. EGARA says recyclers now need clarity on EPR compensation, battery handling, insurability, total-loss EVs and how responsibility for the 95% reuse and recycling target will be shared across the ELV chain. Auto Recycling World · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco UK CEO urges retailers to back low-carbon fertiliser push Tesco has called on retailers, suppliers and innovators to work together to help British farmers adopt low-carbon fertilisers at scale. The supermarket said the move could strengthen UK food security,… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news ECS and The Greener Side join circularity initiative Effective Consumable Solutions (ECS) and its recycling scheme, The Greener Side, have announced that they have become official signatories of the Circularity in Practice initiative, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III and supported by the British Chambers of Commerce. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Secret Sales reveals rebrand, eyes off-price dominance as inventory tops £7bn Lifestyle Retail Group has rebranded as Secret Sales Group after reporting a 41 per cent rise in like-for-like gross merchandise value. The off-price retail group said the move reflected the growing scale and recognition of Secret Sales, which has become its flagship brand across Europe. The business, which operates in seven European markets, said its... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging helps lead to discovery of over 5,900 counterfeit toys in Glasgow OVER 5,900 counterfeit viral TikTok toys have been seized by Glasgow City Council trading standards officers – saving an estimated £419,000 in health and safety costs. A lack of UKCA/CE marking, manufacturer details, age restrictions, safety warnings, and instructions on packaging has been cited as a key sign that the item is likely to be […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Trade group issues Digital Product Passport warning Ecommerce Europe warns the EU’s attempt to capture the environmental impact of products could drive up prices and undermine uptake […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon opens Northampton fulfilment centre as £1bn county investment ramps up Amazon opened a new fulfilment centre in Northampton and revealed plans for a second site in nearby Kettering as its investment in the county topped £1 billion. The ecommerce giant said the two developments would create more than 4000 jobs across Northamptonshire. Amazon described the Northampton site as one of its most advanced logistics operations... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Alumni Ventures expands to UK with new London office Alumni Ventures, one of the US’s most active venture capital firms, has opened its first European office in London. The VC has relocated senior leadership to the city, expanded its UK team and invested in companies across the UK and wider EMEA region. Alumni has also launched, registered and completed regulatory onboarding for its new […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news BIR Convention: Warning issued over aluminium scrap export controls At the BIR Convention & Exhibition last week, experts warned that Europe is taking too “lasses-faire” an approach to aluminium scrap export controls. According to Paul Voss, Director General of European Aluminium, aluminium scrap exports out of Europe have doubled since 2015 and have grown about 50% since 2020 alone. The EU has been slow … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Eco Ink gets packaging refresh Nu-Tone sharpens reseller pitch for its remanufactured ink cartridges. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Footasylum launches new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Footasylum is opening a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales on 11 June. Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sector leaders debate future of label printing at British Motor Museum DOMINO Printing Sciences recently welcomed stakeholders from across the UK label sector to the British Motor Museum to discuss the latest trends and explore the benefits of digital technology. The ‘Driving Digital in Label Printing’ event featured presentations, discussions, and equipment demonstrations from Domino and industry partners, including GS1 UK, Hybrid Software, and GM Finishing. […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Joybuy to transform new UK marketplace just months after launch Joybuy is set to open its UK site to third-party brands just three months after launching in Britain, as JD.com looks to ramp up its challenge to Amazon and Argos. The company, which is owned by Chinese retail giant JD.com, launched in the UK in March with more than 100,000 products across categories including technology,... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sigma Healthcare confirms early-stage talks to snap up Boots Sigma Healthcare has confirmed it has held early-stage talks over a potential acquisition of Boots. The Australian pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer said it “continuously reviews opportunities” that could create shareholder value, but stressed there was no certainty that any deal would go ahead. The confirmation followed a Financial Times report that Sigma was among potential... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s launches new fibre labelling SAINSBURY’S is to launch new fibre labelling across more than 500 products in a bid to up peoples intake of the essential nutrient. The move comes after findings revealed only 4% of those in the UK get enough fibre and only half (52%) of people recognise fruit as a source of it. Sainsbury’s explained that […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Scientists create textile dyes from wastewater sludge Researchers create prototype garments dyed with pigment recovered from wastewater sludge for the first time DELFT — Researchers at Delft […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Nitrous oxide canisters caused £4.7m in damage to Veolia EfW facilities since 2023 Nitrous oxide cannisters caused over £4.7 million in damage to Veolia's Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities across the UK since 2023. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jun 2026