Recycling news: 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 Industry news Environmental information request on Pinkham Way Acquisition - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Enva invests £7.5m to boost UK recycling capacity with first-of-its-kind fridge compressor facility and small mixed WEEE process - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news EU PPWR – How to register and report - Ecosurety Hub Ecosurety · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news E-Learning - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news E-Learning - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news E-Learning - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news The story of Storm Environmental - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Harmful formaldehyde levels put thousands of NHS staff at risk Tens of thousands of NHS pathology workers are being routinely exposed to unsafe levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, due to poor monitoring and inadequate safety controls, researchers have warned. An analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, reveals that airborne levels of the tissue preservative exceed […] Air Quality News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Meteorite which wiped out the dinosaurs also created record-breaking hydrothermal system The meteorite which caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created an underground environment suited to supporting new life, and new research suggests it lasted for millions of years longer than previously suspected. The finding has surprised the international team of researchers behind it, who came to their conclusions by pairing sophisticated new analysis of […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Biogas AI spinout wins £1m Manchester Prize for boosting efficiency and cutting emissions A Guildford startup developing AI software for the biogas sector has picked up the UK government’s Manchester Prize, securing £1 million in funding to accelerate deployment of its technology. BiofuelAi, based at the Surrey Technology Centre, was awarded the prize for its AI-powered decision support platform that helps anaerobic digestion operators optimise plant performance, increasing […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news AllSaints rolls out AI app connecting 2,300 staff globally AllSaints has partnered with an AI-powered employee platform in a bid to improve communication and engagement across its global workforce. The company, which operates 281 stores worldwide, has rolled out Thrive’s branded mobile app across its stores, studios and distribution centres in the UK, US, Europe and Asia. The platform will be used by more... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Retail chiefs warn Starmer the “ladder of opportunity” is wobbling for young people Some of the UK’s largest retailers are preparing to urge prime minister Keir Starmer to take action on youth unemployment, as industry leaders warn that rising employment costs risk shutting young people out of work. The British Retail Consortium has drafted a letter to Downing Street calling for a joint retail and government taskforce to... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news enfinium marks further year of progress and project delivery, with fifth facility brought online and two active CCS pilots Positive Impact Report 2025 enfinium · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt soars, NAO finds Millions of people are missing out on support for essential bills, such as water, energy and broadband, as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion – this […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news PAC report says merging of regulators should be considered as businesses struggle with complexity In a report on regulating for growth, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for a review of UK regulation. The PAC report also finds that the UK government’s definition […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news RAPID launches consultation on expanding its future role in delivering England’s major water infrastructure The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has launched a consultation on expanding its remit, marking a significant step in the transformation of how England plans and delivers major […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news The Body Shop launches on Uber Eats across UK The Body Shop has launched on Uber Eats in the UK in the latest push from the delivery platform into beauty and wellness. The partnership will allow customers to order The Body Shop products through the Uber Eats app for delivery in minutes, adding another major high street name to the platform’s growing retail offer.... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Barhale awarded £16M service reservoir contract in Scarborough Barhale has been awarded a £16M contract by Yorkshire Water to deliver a new service reservoir (SRE) at Springhill, strengthening Scarborough’s long-term water resilience. The four-year scheme, awarded as part […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon invests more than £1 billion in Northamptonshire, creating 4,000 jobs One year into its £40 billion UK investment, Amazon opens a new fulfilment centre in Northampton, announces the UK's largest cross-dock facility in Kettering, and expands its London campus in Shoreditch. Amazon UK news · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026 | Smurfit Westrock shortlisted Smurfit Westrock has been shortlisted at the Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Awards 2026, recognised in the Chilled & Frozen Food Packaging category for their collaboration with meal kit company Mindful Chef. Packaging News (UK) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UKWIR unveils new governance structure UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), an independent research organisation for the UK and Irish water sector, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its governance model. The new structure is designed […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Regulatory compliance on Ireland’s farms essential to protect and improve water quality Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the National Agricultural Inspection Programme (NAIP) report, detailing farm inspections completed by local authorities in 2025. The NAIP aims to achieve higher levels […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Online Home Shop opens huge Manchester fulfilment centre to support growth Online Home Shop has opened a 327,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Trafford Park, Manchester, as the homewares retailer looks to increase capacity and support its rapid growth. The new site provides around 45,000 pallet spaces and will help the retailer improve stock management, distribution efficiency and customer service as demand continues to rise. OHS... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Singapore International Water Week 2026 to focus on urban water resilience, industrial demand and flood management The 11th edition of Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) will take place from 15–18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, bringing together global water leaders, […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Louis Worthington discusses the CCC’s recently published report ‘A Well-Adapted UK’ Message of hope for climate adaptation Louis Worthington, lead analyst for infrastructure at the Climate Change Committee, discusses the CCC’s recently published report: ‘A Well-Adapted UK’, which sets out a […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news World Wide Fund for Nature and Reckitt announce innovative wetland restoration pilot project in China In a major step toward building the long-term health of local natural environments, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Reckitt have announced an innovative wetland restoration pilot project […] Water Magazine · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news NFU unveils fertiliser resilience plan as Middle East conflict drives costs higher National Farmers' Union has today (10 June) unveiled a new Fertiliser Resilience Plan, as it calls for government intervention to help farmers manage rising fertiliser costs due to disruption from conflict in the Middle East. Retail Gazette · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news EfW Senior Operations Technician - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news ACE GROUP CALLS FOR NATURE TO BE AT THE HEART OF UK INFRASTRUCTURE - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Our animal welfare standards - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Study demands enhanced UK plastic recycling investment support MRW Study demands enhanced UK plastic recycling investment support Findings commissioned by Viridor back policy and finance overhaul to ensure sufficient domestic capacity to recycle plastics at greater scale Study demands enhanced UK plastic recycling investment support Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news Investigation launched into London recycling and reuse site fire MRW Investigation launched into London recycling and reuse site fire London Fire Brigade said up to 15 fire engines were able to bring blaze in Bermondsey under control, several hours after alerts were first raised Investigation launched into London recycling and reuse site fire Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Jun 2026 Industry news How to collect packaging data for EPR: A practical guide for UK businesses (2026) Not sure what packaging data you need to collect for EPR? This practical guide explains exactly what to report, including materials, packaging types, household vs non-household classification, and reporting deadlines, along with the most common mistakes UK businesses make. Valpak · 9 Jun 2026