Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Industry news How to make ‘sustainability’ add up to your CFO - Just Style Just Style · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Water planning ‘out of step’ with Government growth agenda, warns Water UK Trade body says housing target, AI data centre expansion and wider economic growth all risk being constrained by outdated assumptions over future water demand England’s water planning framework is failing to keep pace with the Government’s ambitions for housing, artificial intelligence and economic growth, according to Water UK, which is calling for urgent reforms to […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news JM Smucker appoints former Hershey executive as senior VP of operations and supply chain The JM Smucker Co has appointed Douglas Guilherme as senior vice president of operations and supply chain, effective 29 July. FoodBev Media · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Permits for two north west waste operators to be revoked The Environment Agency has revoked the permits of two waste operators in the northwest after repeated breaches of permit conditions. Revocation notices have been served to EWS NW, which operates a waste site in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, and BJL Waste Management, based in Glossop, Derbyshire. Once the notices take effect, the companies must cease all … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news First global sustainability standard for glass moves a step closer ResponsibleGlass, the organisation established last year to maximise the contribution of glass to a sustainable society, has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking. The move has been described as marking a major step towards creating the world’s first global sustainability standard, certification and labelling system for the glass industry. The draft […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Mentoring - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Real-time monitoring gives emergency responders greater visibility at high-stakes events - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Emerson’s Next-Generation Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters Offer Greater Flexibility for Plant-Wide Transparency - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news CPRE exhibition marks 100 years of countryside protection - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SWATCH KEYRING AS BRITS WASTE £103M A YEAR ON THE ‘WRONG SHADE’ OF ROSÉ Aldi has announced the launch of its limited-edition Rosé Swatch keyring. Inspired by the supermarket’s curated rosé wine range, the pocket-sized colour guide is designed to help the nation’s shoppers identify their perfect pink and avoid costly buying mistakes. New research commissioned by Aldi reveals that almost one in three (31%) UK adults have turned down a glass of rosé simply because […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Apparel alliance introduces Version 2 of Supply Chain Taxonomy framework - Just Style Just Style · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news North star: Will this time be different? Andy Burnham's Cabinet appointments and cuts to VAT on electricity bills suggest a commitment to net zero will remain, but can he marry new fossil fuel projects with continued decarbonisation? BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news North star: Will this time be different? - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Rituals Cosmetics to launch new boutique in Edinburgh Rituals Cosmetics is opening a new boutique in Edinburgh. Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Chick-fil-A to open first UK drive-thru amid $100m growth strategy It will mark the fifth Chick-fil-A site to launch in the UK, with current restaurants located in Leeds, London, and Northern Ireland The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Mayoral support for rail freight growth - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news MAGNA expand presence across West Africa - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Toyota marks 70 years of counterbalance forklift production - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Council audit flags ‘unusual’ surge in staff mileage spending post-Covid - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news 3 tips for making your restaurant more eco-friendly At Bywaters, we put sustainability first, assisting organisations, especially those in the hospitality sector, to minimise their carbon footprint. If you need some pointers, here are some ways your restaurant menu might boost its sustainable credentials. Bywaters · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Profit is fine, businesses need to think about more – Andy Fishburn, Virgin StartUp This week’s podcast guest is Andy Fishburn, Virgin StartUp’s managing director, who discusses how the non-profit is helping a new generation of entrepreneurs. He talks about its programme designed specifically for dyslexic entrepreneurs, what he thinks we need to do to make Britain a better place to scale, and why a simple walk in the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Restore secures 7,500-acre Northumberland estate for nature recovery Nature restoration company hails deal as 'one of the UK's most ambitious partnerships for nature recovery, climate resilience and community benefit' BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Restore secures 7,500-acre Northumberland estate for nature recovery - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news BEC Group Achieves JOSCAR Registered Supplier Accreditation - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Dolmio launches protein-forward ready meal range Dolmio has expanded its ready-meals portfolio with the launch of a new high-protein range. FoodBev Media · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news FGV expands biodiesel B100 pilot to plantation operations - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Ex-editor Andy Burnham sworn in as new UK Prime Minister after Starmer steps down - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news [IG] E-appeal 1 26/27 [IG] E-appeal 1 26/27 Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 21/07/2026 - 09:48 Guid from Dynamics 6c53e612-dd84-f111-ab0e-70a8a5756123 Campaign Code FC-02521 Function 247960000 Friends of the Earth (EWNI) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Rude Health expands chilled range at Asda Plant-based drinks brand Rude Health is expanding its chilled range at Asda with the launch of a Chilled Oat Drink with Calcium and a Chilled Almond Drink with Calcium. This… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Lidl leads grocery market share growth Lidl experienced the largest market share gain of 0.5 per cent over the 12 weeks to 12 July 2026, and sales grew by 8.6 per cent according to the latest… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Puratos fined £120K after exposing workers to ‘serious’ health and safety risks - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Descrição do cargo Senior Brand Manager - Home Care (Thailand) na Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Wales and Scotland reaffirm 2027 mandatory flexible plastics collection aims Devolved authorities in Scotland and Wales say they remain committed to introducing mandatory collections of flexible plastics from 2027, despite England opting for a three-year delay. Packaging News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news World’s first global sustainability standard for glass launched for consultation ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, marking a major step towards creating the world's first global sustainability standard, certification and labelling system for the glass industry. Packaging News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Endoline confirms appointment of engineering manager ENDOLINE Automation has announced the appointment of Christopher Tracey as engineering manager. He will lead the engineering team while working alongside Trevor King, who has been part of Endoline since its early days in the 1980s. With more than 40 years’ service, Trevor has helped shape Endoline’s engineering expertise and he will continue to support […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news The Duchy of Cornwall's David Cope: 'Sustainability is a mindset as much as a job' The executive director for purpose at the Prince of Wales' private estate unpacks why sustainability professionals are in the 'business of people' and the misconception that land ownership is passive BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news The Duchy of Cornwall's David Cope: 'Sustainability is a mindset as much as a job' - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news IRN-BRU invests £8m in accelerating national sales growth IRN-BRU is investing £8m in brand activity as it looks to build on the sales momentum generated by last year’s packaging refresh. The AG Barr-owned soft drink will bring back… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Five new food & beverage brands opening in Covent Garden London’s iconic Covent Garden shopping destination is set for the arrival of five new food and beverage brands, including a central London first for community-focused bakery Sourdough Sophia. Sourdough Sophia’s… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news NBF Marks First Anniversary of Enhanced Benefits for Bed Retailers The National Bed Federation (NBF) is celebrating the first anniversary of its enhanced benefits package for its NBF Retail Champions, which launched in July 2025. Bed retailers across the UK and Ireland who predominantly stock NBF-approved member brands can upgrade to the enhanced benefits package, which builds on the free perks such as point-of-sale materials, […] National Bed Federation · 21 Jul 2026