Recycling news: 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 Industry news Paranova secures top sustainability rating for second year in a row PARANOVA Print and Packaging has announced it has been awarded a Platinum rating by sustainability assessor EcoVadis for the second year in a row. This places Paranova among the top 1% of organisations assessed globally for excellence in sustainability performance. The EcoVadis methodology measures performance against 21 criteria across four key pillars: Environment; Labour & Human […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Xerox unveils refreshed identity Xerox and Lexmark have introduced a refreshed logo and brand identity, marking what the companies describe as the next phase in their combined development. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons offers kids free oranges on match days Morrisons is offering free oranges to children on England and Scotland match days to celebrate this year’s summer football tournament. The retailer is giving away free fruit on 14, 19… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Enva invests £7.5m in Stourbridge WEEE facility Enva has announced a £7.5 million investment in a new small domestic appliance (SDA) processing and fridge compressor recycling facility at its Stourbridge site. The fully redeveloped facility is due to open in January 2027 and will initially provide 25,000 tonnes per annum of SDA processing capacity, with the potential to increase throughput to 35,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Corporate courage: how cross-sector talent is powering renewables innovation Clean energy is being reshaped by cross-industry thinkers, from aerospace engineers to banking boffins, and beyond Positive News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news IndustriALL calls for ILO Myanmar sanctions Global union calls on ILO members to cut off funds to the military junta which it accuses of repressing the […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sharp recognised as Innovator by Quocirca Sharp’s ACT ranking underscores shift from hardware supplier to technology partner. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news WHSmith partners with Solum to roll out ESLs WHSmith has partnered with digital transformation firm Solum to enhance travel retail via electronic shelf label (ESL) solutions across the retailer’s UK travel stores. Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbon13 launches its tenth fund for climate startups Carbon13 is launching its tenth SEIS fund, Carbon13 SEIS Fund X, with exclusive rights to invest in startups built through its venture builder in Cambridge. Carbon13 is a climate tech venture builder based in Cambridge and Berlin, and has invested in 107 startups since 2021 across the UK and EU. The new fund will invest […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Seaweed fibre pioneer files for bankruptcy Keel Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US after a landlord dispute put fresh pressure on the […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op launches first Wine Ambassador partnership Co-op has announced its first wine ambassador partnership with content creator The Wine Wally, which aims to encourage shoppers to try new wines this summer. The partnership will see The… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UP Catalyst to turn CO₂ into battery materials in Finland Estonian deep‑tech firm UP Catalyst is moving forward with plans to manufacture battery‑grade graphite and carbon nanotubes in Finland using captured CO₂ emissions. The company has signed a Letter of Intent with Finnish energy provider Oulun Energia to utilise CO₂ from one of its Oulu‑based facilities.UP Catalyst’s process uses CO₂ molten salt electrolysis to create… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Gold Monster Energy can launched to celebrate Lando Norris win COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has marked Lando Norris’ 2025 championship winning season with the launch of a limited-edition Monster Energy gold can. The new design celebrates Norris’ first Formula 1 World Championship title and builds on the success of Monster Energy Lando Norris Zero Sugar, which has already generated £17.4 million in sales since launching […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change finalises DRS retailer support package Exchange for Change has confirmed a retailer support package ahead of the launch of the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with grants set to help up to 10,000 stores. The industry-led organisation said the measures, agreed with regulators in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, are intended to help retailers determine the most appropriate way to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Solis Showcases Full-Scenario Energy Storage Portfolio at SNEC PV+ 2026 Solis has unveiled its latest full-scenario energy storage portfolio at SNEC PV+ 2026, showcasing new solutions for residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale applications. Building on more than 20 years of experience in power electronics and a global presence across more than 100 countries and regions, Solis used the opening day of the exhibition to demonstrate how its latest en… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news World Cup set to boost grocery spend at retailers UK retailers are set for a sales boost, with 36 per cent of adults planning to spend more on food and groceries, according to IGD shopper research. This is an… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news From hidden to recommended: How to make AI choose your store Currently, store recommendations in AI chats look like simple text responses. However, the evolution of AI interfaces will inevitably transform these mentions into interactive commercial elements. If today AI simply tells a user where to buy a product, tomorrow it will provide direct “add-to-cart” links. We are already witnessing a fundamental shift in search architecture:... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Healthy food price gap widest in over decade The price gap between healthier and less healthy food is not only increasing but is now the widest it has been in over a decade, according to The Food Foundation.… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news NBF Announces Judges for Its 2026 Bed Retailer Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced a panel of five judges for the retailer categories in the 2026 Bed Industry Awards. The four retailer awards highlight the achievements over the past 12 months of UK and Irish bed retailers of all sizes that predominantly stock NBF-approved member brands. Judging the Small and Medium NBF […] National Bed Federation · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Grundon scores with a recycling contract at Tottenham Hotspur The post Grundon scores with a recycling contract at Tottenham Hotspur appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news 01Health raises £11.2m to bring specialist healthcare to local clinics 01Health has raised a $15m (£11.2m) Series A round to support the launch of its platform across the UK and its introduction to the US market. Operational since 2022, 01Health is a healthtech startup designed to bring specialist care to local clinics through a unified technology layer combining clinical protocols, specialist oversight, AI tooling, patient […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Circular Food Economy: How the food industry can close the loop on packaging waste The post Circular Food Economy: How the food industry can close the loop on packaging waste appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UK risks collecting more plastic than it can recycle, research warns Britain risks collecting more plastic for recycling than it can process domestically unless ‘urgent action’ is taken to rebuild UK recycling infrastructure, new research finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Viridor report: £5.9bn opportunity at plastics recycling at risk The UK has a £5.9 billion opportunity to transform its plastic recycling sector into a source of investment, jobs and economic growth, according to Viridor. The independent research, commissioned by the waste management company and carried out by Ceres Waste, Renewables and Environment, argued that the UK’s plastics recycling sector is approaching a critical juncture. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Octopus’s garden grows wild as record bloom sweeps UK waters A dramatic surge in common octopus populations off the southwest coast of England has been linked to warming seas and wider environmental changes, according to new research by the Marine Biological Association (MBA). The study, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and conducted in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, […] Environment Journal · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Ceramifiable silicone foam composite limits thermal runaway to a single cell Researchers in China have developed a thin ceramifiable silicone foam composite that they say can prevent thermal runaway propagation in lithium-ion battery modules by forming a protective ceramic barrier under extreme conditions.The work, published in Nano-Micro Letters, was carried out by scientists from China University of Petroleum-Beijing and the China Academy of Safety Science and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Veolia awarded all lots on major ESPO public sector waste collection framework Veolia UK · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Green King of the North? How does Andy Burnham's environmental track record measure up? - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news E-Learning - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S Unveils Bigger Tottenham Court Road Store with Brand-New Bakery & Coffee Counter - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UrbanChain extends renewable energy deal to support Believ expansion - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 10 Jun 2026