Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Strategic partnership between Inter-Tyre & BBS Inter-Tyre has entered into a strategic partnership with BBS that brings the wheel brand into its portfolio. The Netherlands-based rim wholesaler sees this partnership as aligning with its strategy to further strengthen its offering with leading brands across different regions. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news High VED bills could push older UK cars towards the scrapyard this summer April’s VED changes may make some older cars uneconomic to keep on the road, with Car.co.uk reporting rising scrap quotes for high-tax models including the Land Rover Freelander 2 i6, Volkswagen Golf R32 and Ford Galaxy 2.3. ATF Professional · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news BIR Gothenburg: recyclers urged to combine open markets, technology and stronger material narratives BIR’s Gothenburg convention brought together more than 1,700 delegates to discuss trade, recycled steel, critical raw materials, EV batteries, AI, robotics and fire safety. For ELV operators, the message was clear: future competitiveness depends on cleaner outputs, stronger data and credible recycled-material value. Auto Recycling World · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Obituary – Arie van den Ban The team at tyre wholesaler Van den Ban has announced the death of company founder Arie van den Ban. Arie passed away on 2 June 2026 following a short illness. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news India’s tyre exports up 9% YoY Tyre exports from India reached a record high in the financial year that ended 31 March 2026. Based upon data released by the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) reports FY2025-26 tyre exports amounting to Rs 273.12 billion (£2.12 billion / US$2.85 billion), up 9.0 per cent year-on-year. Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Coesia presents integrated battery manufacturing portfolio at Battery Show Europe Coesia will showcase a range of battery manufacturing technologies spanning electrode production, cell assembly, inspection and factory automation at The Battery Show Europe 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. The Italian industrial automation group said it will focus particularly on winding and stacking technologies developed by its subsidiary G.D, describing them as two of the most critical… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news UK expands Global Talent visa The UK will expand its Global Talent visa fast-track route as part of its efforts to encourage researchers and tech workers to live and work in the country. From the start of June, the Global Talent visa will be expanded with the addition of 13 Association for Innovation, Research and Technology Organisation (AIRTO) members to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 5 June 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 5 June 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 5 June 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Augean CEO Richard Brooke discusses Innovation, Sustainability, and Future Strategies In an insightful interview, Richard Brooke, CEO of Augean, shares the company’s approach to waste management, technological innovation, and their role in supporting the circular economy. Drawing parallels with the legendary Twelve Labours of Hercules, Richard highlights Augean’s expertise in handling complex and hazardous wastes, including the challenge of “Forever Chemicals” and the transition… Augean · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news A decade delivering road safety and sustainability workshops in schools The post A decade delivering road safety and sustainability workshops in schools appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Charity’s European cycle challenge boosted by firm’s donation A Dorset waste management specialist has supported a four-day European cycle challenge to help children and young people battling cancer. J&G Environmental – part of the CSG Group – has donated £1,000 to Teddy20 to support the charity’s Le Teddy Tour 2026. The gift comes through CSG’s long-running Community Chest scheme, which helps groups and […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta appoints UK sales director KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has appointed James Pittick as sales director. He will lead all UK direct and indirect sales channels, and joins with more than 20 years’ experience across printing, technology, and managed services sectors. James’ expertise includes sales, print and workflow technologies, and partner ecosystem development, alongside knowledge gained in adjacent technology… Packaging Scotland · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news New HQ: Bond International breaks ground in Pocklington Bond International has commenced construction of its new headquarters at its Pocklington site. With room for more than 200 employees at the new facility, the investment means substantially increased capacity compared with the company's current office space. The development reflects Bond's ongoing expansion since 2019 and provides “the infrastructure needed to support the next phase of the busin… Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket by Which? Aldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket for May by consumer group Which?, with the discounter maintaining its lead over rivals despite the use of loyalty card discounts. Retail Gazette · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Three safety insights every brand owner should know when choosing a packaging material By Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, product safety manager, Metsä Board PACKAGING is more than a protective layer. It is a critical part of product safety and brand trust. For food and other sensitive applications, safety should guide material choices from the very beginning. As regulations evolve and consumer expectations rise, brand owners benefit from a clear understanding […] Packaging Scotland · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news TCS partnership aiding Nokian Tyres’ tech transformation India-based technology company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has provided further details of the previously announced expanded strategic partnership with Nokian Tyres. As part of the engagement, the IT services, consulting, and business solutions specialist will expand Nokian Tyres’ use of artificial intelligence across application management, development, and onsite support services. The pos… Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | The 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging Packaging News is launching the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Mapping the geography of colour By Alison Rodwell, technical specialist – paper & packaging at James Cropper FROM the White Cliffs of Dover on the south coast to the weathered sandstone of the Old Man of Hoy in Orkney, and everything in between, the colour palette of our green and pleasant land is deceptively diverse. Each hue tells a story. […] Packaging Scotland · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Nicklin Transit Packaging buys timber & corrugated pack firm Geddes Packaging Nicklin Transit Packaging has announced the acquisition of timber and corrugated packaging firm Geddes Packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news How ‘talking to your data’ is reshaping financial decision making AI is no longer an emerging capability in private equity. It is already reshaping how deals are sourced, assessed and executed – streamlining due diligence, accelerating investment cycles and enhancing the precision of value-creation planning across core financial and operational processes. One of the most significant yet under-reported recent developments is the ability for investors […] The p… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news CTS Tyre Recycling Opens New Facility and Calls for Stronger Recovery Measures CTS Tyre Recycling has officially opened its new recycling facility in Neerabup, while calling for stronger measures to increase the recovery of end-of-life tyres across the state The CTS facility, opened by WA Environment Minister Matt Swinbourn, represents an investment of more than $50 million and is the only site in Australia capable of processing... La entrada CTS Tyre Recycling Opens New … Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news As Battery Energy Storage Accelerates, Recycling Must Keep Pace The post As Battery Energy Storage Accelerates, Recycling Must Keep Pace appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news V Super Hybrid Technology a Vipal highlight at TTC 2026 Vipal Rubber will highlight its V Super Hybrid technology at The Tire Cologne 2026. Developed for mixed-use operations, the technology reflects the company’s work on solutions designed to improve durability, mileage performance and casing preservation in severe applications. The technology will also be the subject of a presentation by Frederico Schmidt, general manager of Vipal EMEA, on 9 June … Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news elementalLONDON Strengthens Industry Impact through Ongoing Partnership with ADE: Heat Networks elementalLONDON has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with ADE: Heat Networks for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to tackling one of the built environment’s most urgent challenges: the decarbonisation of heat. As the UK accelerates towards net zero, heat networks are playing an increasingly critical role in delivering low carbon, efficient energy systems. Through this ongoing partn… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Yusen Logistics launches AI-powered supply chain disruption radar Yusen Logistics, has announced the launch of the Supply Chain Disruption Radar - an AI powered solution that turns global news, carrier advisories and operational insights into concise, actionable intelligence. Packaging News (UK) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Warming seas put pressure on North Sea fish populations Rising ocean temperatures are reshaping marine life in the North Sea, one of the fastest-warming sea regions on the planet. Combined with decades of intensive fishing activity, these changes are driving cold-water fish species toward northern habitats and deeper waters. Researchers have monitored the (legendary) Dogger Bank – which turns out to be a large […] Environment Journal · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Minutes MPMA Food Contact Committee, 14 May 2026 The post Minutes MPMA Food Contact Committee, 14 May 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Weird Waste – what to do with used coffee pods The post Weird Waste – what to do with used coffee pods appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Blackpole Recycling site sold following administration GoGreener has acquired the former Blackpole Recycling site in Worcester, with plans to reopen the facility as a waste transfer station and skip hire business. The site, located on the Blackpole industrial estate, was previously operated by Blackpole Recycling, which entered administration on 5 March 2026 amid an ongoing Environment Agency investigation into waste deposits … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news World Environment Day – Climate Action Celebrate World Environment Day 2026 by joining the global effort to beat climate change. Learn actionable steps you can take, and see how Bywaters is contributing to a cleaner London. Bywaters · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Revolut co-founder to step down Revolut co-founder Vlad Yatsenko will step down as the fintech’s chief technology officer next month, according to a company statement. Yatsenko has held the role since the company’s launch in 2014 and in that time has helped see it to becoming Europe’s most valuable private tech firm and launch as a fully licensed UK bank. […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Nike unveils star-studded World Cup campaign Nike has unveiled a new star-studded campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Titled ‘Rip the Script’, the campaign was devised by creative agency Wieden+Kennedy and Somesuch’s Dan Streit. It opens on a film set and showcases the chaos of a Hollywood-style movie studio. Audiences can keep their eyes peeled for multiple celebrity cameos including... Retail Gazette · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news NBF Bed Show Wins ‘Best Trade Show’ in the 2026 Big Furniture Awards We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the Bed Show, organised by the National Bed Federation, has been awarded ‘Best Trade Show’ in the 2026 Big Furniture Awards for the second time! Our annual event, this year held 22-23 September, is the only place to see so many UK and Irish bed manufacturers […] National Bed Federation · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda warehouse automation drive puts up to 1000 jobs at risk Asda is set to cut up to 1000 warehouse jobs as it accelerates automation across its George online clothing operation. The supermarket is moving George’s online operations from three sites in Northamptonshire, Staffordshire and Tyne and Wear to a single Derby warehouse operated by DHL. Around 1250 Asda employees are expected to transfer to DHL... Retail Gazette · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Lloyds taps Microsoft to support its AI adoption plan Lloyds Banking Group has announced a new agreement with Microsoft to support its next phase of AI adoption. The multi-year agreement was made to help the bank scale its agentic capabilities across its operations within the boundaries of its security, identity and governance framework. Lloyds said the aim is to support simpler, faster and more […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Wildfires are reversing decades of progress on ozone pollution A decade of improvements in American air quality has been undermined by increasingly severe wildfires, which are driving a resurgence in harmful ozone pollution across much of the country, according to a new study. Researchers led by the University of Iowa found that surface ozone pollution has worsened across large portions of the Midwest and […] Air Quality News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Orion producing circular carbon black in China Specialty chemicals firm Orion S.A. has begun producing circular carbon black at its ISCC PLUS-certified plant in Qingdao, China. The facility is making three grades – Ecorax Circular 200, 210 and 215 – from tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO). Ecorax 200 is a hard black suitable for tyres, while the 210 and 215 grades can be used for tyres and mechanical rubber goods (MRG). Tyrepress · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Kering sets nature and materials targets Kering announces new science-based goals on water, materials and innovation as it publishes its 2016–2025 Impact Report PARIS — Kering […] Ecotextile News · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news RML expands VarEVolt battery range for hybrid and electric performance vehicles UK automotive engineering company RML Group has expanded its VarEVolt battery portfolio with three new module variants designed for high-performance hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) applications. The new additions build on RML’s experience in battery development for hypercars, motorsport programmes and other high-performance vehicles. The company said the modules… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Jun 2026 Industry news Luxardo unveils sustainable new look for Limoncello ahead of summer Luxardo has rolled out a new bottle design for its Limoncello as the Italian liqueur brand looks to boost its premium appeal ahead of the summer spritz season. The brand… Grocery Gazette · 5 Jun 2026