Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Corrugated packaging solution is ship shape for Büromodel MONDI has revealed details of its collaboration with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a bespoke corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond. The firm explained that traditional wooden and plywood crates presented challenges in terms of health and safety risks and were becoming less preferred in key export markets such […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Searing heatwaves are a warning shot for businesses still treating nature as a 'nice-to-have' Nature investment needs to be treated like any other material business risk, writes Gill Chapple, CEO of The Future Forest Company BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Make UK Calls for Manufacturing Action as Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi launches rosé colour swatch keyring to find ‘preferred shade’ Aldi has launched a limited-edition Rosé Swatch keyring designed to help shoppers identify their preferred shade of pink wine. The pocket-sized guide features nine shades inspired by bottles in the… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Greening the routes: Transforming transport stops into living ecosystems A standout at this year’s ADEPT local government awards, Hertfordshire County Council has turned a bus shelter into an accessible community asset with significant biodiversity benefits. One of the greatest privileges of serving as ADEPT President is seeing first-hand the innovation taking place in local authorities across the country. Every year the ADEPT President’s Awards […] Environment Journal · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Boost CNC Profits with DMG MORI Tech Cycles DMG MORI is kicking off the second half of 2026 with practical solutions for integrated gear machining. The gearMILL software, along with the gearBROACHING, gearSHAPING, gearHOBBING, and gearSKIVING technology cycles, enable selected gear-cutting operations on appropriately equipped machining centers, turn-mill centers, and 5-axis machines. The dialog-guided software solutions assist users in p… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Angela Eagle appointed Defra secretary in Burnham reshuffle Dame Angela Eagle has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first cabinet. The appointment, announced yesterday (20 July 2026), comes as part of a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle following Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street, with dozens of ministerial appointments confirmed across government. Eagle replaces … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda’s Park Royal housing plans risk ‘unsustainable’ pressure on GPs, NHS warns Asda’s plans to build more than 1,500 homes at its Park Royal site could overwhelm nearby GP surgeries unless extra healthcare capacity is funded, the NHS has warned. West and… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Unit People & Culture Administrator (24T, 6months) - IKEA Giheung at IKEA - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news UWTSD to Host WorldSkills UK CNC Finals The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is celebrating another major WorldSkills UK success after two apprentices from industry partner TT Electronics qualified for the 2026 WorldSkills UK CNC Milling National Finals. Finley Williams and Jaidon Bevan-German earned their places after an outstanding performance in the national qualifying rounds and will now compete against the UK’s to… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Derek&Eric creates bold branding for The Glorious Mess Independent branding studio Derek&Eric has unveiled a new identity for The Glorious Mess, a new dessert brand created with British meringue makers Flower & White. Packaging News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Iceland ‘shocked and deeply disappointed’ over World Cup store rebrand spat Iceland has said it was left “shocked and deeply disappointed” after receiving a cease-and-desist warning from the Football Association over its World Cup marketing campaign. The frozen food specialist temporarily… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Diageo chair on the hunt for drinks experts in board shake-up Sir John Manzoni is reportedly seeking heavyweight sector experience as chief executive Sir Dave Lewis accelerates a turnaround of Diageo. Diageo chair Sir John Manzoni is preparing to strengthen the… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Angela Eagle appointed Defra Secretary in Cabinet reshuffle Dame Angela Eagle has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Cabinet reshuffle, taking responsibility for the government’s environmental, waste and resources agenda. Eagle succeeds Emma Reynolds at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), becoming the department’s tenth secretary […] Circular Online — extra category feeds · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news CPI joins €6.3m project to develop AI-powered alternatives for climate-vulnerable ingredients CPI has joined a €6.3 million Horizon Europe project investigating how engineering biology and AI could help create more sustainable supply chains. FoodBev Media · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news IntElect Supports Semiconductor Wafer Frame Manufacturing - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news The role of Nutriose soluble fibre in everyday nutrition Nutriose is designed for easy integration into F&B formulations, offering a bland taste, high solubility, low viscosity and excellent stability across a range of processing conditions. FoodBev Media · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Royal A-ware acquires 35% stake in goat dairy producer Amalthea Royal A-ware has agreed to acquire a 35% stake in Amalthea, a producer of goat’s cheese, other goat dairy products and organic cow’s cheese. FoodBev Media · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news UK government to invest £62m into space tech industry UK businesses, universities and researchers are to get access to more than £62m in government funding to develop homegrown space technologies. The funding, unveiled on Monday at Farnborough International Airshow by space minister Liz Lloyd, will support new satellite communications systems and space innovation projects, helping turn early-stage ideas into commercial products. The government say… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Burnham announces 'immediate action' to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills Decision will cut energy bills for average household by £45 a year and reduce running costs for heat pumps and electric vehicles BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news MEAG acquires 49.78% stake in south-east London EfW plant MEAG, the asset manager of Munich Re, has acquired a 49.78% stake in the South East London Combined Heat and Power (SELCHP) Energy from Waste facility. Located in south-east London, the SELCHP plant is co-owned and operated by Veolia, which will continue to operate the facility. The stake was acquired from iCON Infrastructure Partners IV, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Arctic winter sea ice decline resumes following record lows in 2025 and 2026 A new study by researchers at the University of Southampton and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) reveals that a supposed "pause" in Arctic winter sea ice decline during the early 2020s has ended. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Grocery inflation falls to 2.6% but annual spend climbs £156 UK grocery inflation has dropped to its lowest level since December 2024 according to new research, although the average household is still spending £156 more on groceries each year. Like-for-like grocery prices increased 2.6 per cent in the four weeks to 12 July, according to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator, easing from three... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Altilium to deploy ReGenTrace AI platform to accelerate scale-up of UK EV battery materials supply chain 14th July, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has today announced the deployment of ReGenTrace AI, an advanced battery analytics and digital traceability platform developed by Materia AI, which will become the digital operating system underpinning its UK EV battery recycling operations. Deployment of the [...] Altilium news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news CD Capability Manager - Cambodia & Laos - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Holcim UK supply materials for remote Highland road upgrade - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Wickes retail sales return to growth as TradePro powers Q2 Wickes’ retail division returned to growth in its second quarter as rising TradePro demand helped group revenue climb 2.3 per cent to £483m. The home improvement retailer recorded a 0.9% increase in group like-for-like sales during the 13 weeks to 27 June, with growth driven by higher customer numbers and volumes. Retail revenue increased 1.8... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Brand Projects Executive at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Hobbycraft exits CVA early as online demand surges Hobbycraft has completed its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) ahead of schedule as growth in model making and crochet helped fuel a rise in online shoppers. The arts and crafts retailer has emerged from the 13-month restructuring programme launched in May 2025, which it said had placed the business on stronger foundations for future growth. Hobbycraft... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news New York’s birds disappear as wildfire smoke arrives New research shows that smoke from distant wildfires is making it harder to spot many bird species during breeding season surveys. Wildfire smoke drifting hundreds of miles from Canada is changing how birds are observed in New York State, according to a new study. Researchers analysed nearly 100,000 bird-watching checklists submitted to the eBird citizen […] Air Quality News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news EU packaging rules trigger industry-wide redesign - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Flat-fold parcel boxes drive the next wave of reusable packaging - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news British Heart Foundation axes 87 shops with 63 more at risk The British Heart Foundation has revealed the first 87 shops set to shut under plans to close around 150 locations over the next two years. The charity has published the locations earmarked for closure by the end of March 2027 following a review of its retail estate. The list spans England, Scotland and Wales, and... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news AliExpress slapped with record €550m EU fine over illegal and counterfeit goods AliExpress has been fined €550m by the European Union for failing to prevent illegal and dangerous goods from being sold through its online marketplace. The European Commission said the Alibaba-owned platform had breached its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to assess and reduce the risks posed by illegal, unsafe and counterfeit... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Iceland ‘shocked and deeply disappointed’ over World Cup store rebrand spat Iceland has said it was left “shocked and deeply disappointed” after receiving a cease-and-desist warning from the Football Association over its World Cup marketing campaign. The frozen food specialist temporarily renamed three stores “England” ahead of the national team’s semi-final against Argentina. The campaign saw Iceland change the signage at its branches in Washington, Chingford... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Moth set for UK and US growth push with £11m investment The latest round, which follows a £4.6m investment in 2024, was led by Puma Growth Partners, with the private equity firm joining current investors Beringea, Guinness Ventures and Rianta Capital The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Supermarkets reap rewards of World Cup spending bonanza Supermarkets have reaped the rewards of a World Cup spending spree, as till sales jumped 4.4% last month The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Grocery inflation eases to slowest rate since 2024 The average household still spent an extra £156 on groceries over the past year, according to Worldpanel by Numerator The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news OPSS Guidance on Assurance of Asbestos-Free Sand Containing Toys - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news BPF Responds to Government Delay of Plastic Film Collection Mandate to 2030 - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 21 Jul 2026