Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Foodservice slowdown ‘driving retail meat price cuts’, AIMS says Retail meat and poultry prices have stabilised for the first time since the AIMS inflation report began, as weaker demand from the foodservice sector pushes more supply into supermarkets. The… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Retailers face fresh value battle as lower-income shoppers cut back UK retailers are facing continued pressure from cash-strapped shoppers as new data shows lower-income households are cutting discretionary spend, switching supermarkets and buying more own-label groceries to make ends meet. The latest Vanquis Financial Wellbeing Index found that one in three workers earning under £40,000 have created additional income streams, as rising household bills continue... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Maki now CEO of Yokohama Europe The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has announced that, effective today, Takashi Maki holds the position of CEO of Yokohama Europe GmbH. Previously, Maki served as the subsidiary’s Executive Vice President. Tyrepress · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Vinted brand strength could fuel second-hand growth beyond fashion Vinted could be well placed to expand its second-hand marketplace beyond fashion, as new YouGov data shows the platform is outperforming traditional retailers on key brand metrics. The resale app has benefited from the growing popularity of second-hand shopping during the cost of living crisis, with YouGov Profiles data showing that a third of Britons... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S to open bigger Tottenham Court Road food store next week M&S is set to open a new, larger food store on Tottenham Court Road next week as it continues to expand its London estate. The retailer will relocate from its existing store at 55 Tottenham Court Road to a new site at 15 to 17 Tottenham Court Road on Tuesday 9 June. The new branch... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Ocado shares surge after Asda ecommerce deal Ocado Group shares jumped 12 per cent after Asda agreed to license its ecommerce software, handing the technology firm a much-needed boost after a difficult period with one of its key US partners. The rise came after Asda revealed plans to roll out Ocado’s ecommerce technology across Asda stores and warehouses from early 2027, as... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Irreversible shift in Arctic Ocean chemical balance disrupts food chain The scale of sea ice loss has led to a sharp fall in nutrient levels, with serious consequences for the ecosystem. Vast shallow regions of the Arctic Ocean have been exposed to sunlight so consistently they have been irreversibly altered. These areas were once covered by sea ice, preventing solar radiation from penetrating beneath the […] Environment Journal · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Geoengineering can thicken Arctic sea ice, but for how long? Two companies are aiming to preserve Arctic ice by pumping water onto the sheet and letting it freeze, but only one of the trials found that this delayed melting in the summer New Scientist — Environment · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Roadmap and Mission Board set direction for Scotland’s circular built environment - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Great British Energy office takes shape in Aberdeen - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Green jobs contribute £10.2bn to Scotland’s economy - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Mayors to take control of Local Innovation Fund in push for regional growth - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news FlexFlats – Defra commissions ReLondon to trial flexible plastic packaging collections from flats - ReLondon ReLondon · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Community groups invited to apply to Co-op's Local Community Fund as applications open - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Primark's Texas Takeover Accelerates: The Parks Mall at Arlington Store Arriving June 25 - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Luxury dry cleaning firm fined after dumping hazardous waste in nature reserve - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Millions of Interactions, Zero Downtime – Modernising the ENTSO-E Transparency Platform - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news LGA warns NHS Modernisation Bill risks weakening independent patient voice - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Yum Brands in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut Yum Brands is in exclusive talks to sell Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital, as the struggling pizza chain continues to lag behind the group’s faster-growing brands. The… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news New data shows shoplifting offences are surging in parts of the UK Shoplifting offences across areas such as the West Midlands have jumped 30 per cent over the past year, according to new data. Figures presented to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s Accountability and Governance Board showed there were 31,620 recorded shoplifting offences in the 12 months to March, up from 24,295 the previous year.... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news OurCoop boss pay triples to £2.2m despite profit drop OurCoop is facing criticism from members after its chief executive’s pay more than tripled to £2.2m, despite the mutual reporting a fall in sales and profits. The independent co-operative, which runs around 500 food stores across England, also did not approve an annual profit-share payment for members this year, although shoppers have received member discounts.... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Genesco sales rise despite Schuh decline Genesco has reported a three per cent rise in first-quarter sales despite a decline at its UK footwear retailer Schuh. The Nashville-based group, which owns Journeys, Johnston & Murphy and Schuh, posted sales of $487m for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, up from $474m a year earlier. Comparable sales rose two per cent, marking... Retail Gazette · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Ofwat launches consultation on draft SIPR delivery guidance for major water infrastructure projects Ofwat has launched a consultation on new draft guidance intended to support water companies delivering major schemes under the Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) Regulations (SIPR). The consultation, published in […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Environment Agency publishes position statement on nature-based solutions for water resources The Environment Agency (EA) has published a new position statement setting out its approach to using nature-based solutions (NbS) to support sustainable water resources across England. Published on 28 May […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news DAERA seeks views on proposals to enhance monitoring of bathing waters The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on proposals to enhance the quality and management of Northern Ireland’s bathing waters. The review looks […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news South West Water to partner on seven new innovation projects to tackle pollution and improve river health South West Water is partnering on seven new projects designed to help tackle some of the biggest environmental and operational challenges facing the water sector. The projects have been awarded […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Head of Water Quality shortlisted in national awards Jeanette Sheldon, Head of Water Quality at Jersey Water, has been named as a finalist in the Women in Utilities Awards 2026. Shortlisted in the Frontline Excellence (Utility) category, Jeanette […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Severn Trent to create 400 youth opportunities in Midlands Severn Trent has announced plans to create 400 opportunities over the next three years as part of its commitment to the Government’s Youth Guarantee. A major employment drive designed to […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news No Dig Alliance, an Ambienta platform company, expands its expertise in Sweden with the acquisition of JS Drilling Solutions Ambienta has announced that its platform company No Dig Alliance, has acquired JS Drilling Solutions AB, a Swedish specialist in underground pipe installation through trenchless technologies. Located in Sundsvall, JS […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news £23m NI Water investment improves sewer performance across the province As part of its ongoing sewer improvement programme, NI Water has invested over £23 million over the last five years upgrading the existing sewer network so that communities across Northern […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news Portable flowmeters rushed to Somerset during 2026 floods January’s extreme weather initiated serious flood risk in the Somerset Levels. However, the Environment Agency (EA) and partners were able to manage potential impacts by implementing flood resilience strategies that […] Water Magazine · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news easyjet’s ‘low-carbon’ TaxiBots and PepsiCo’s regenerative farming programme: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, easyjet’s ‘low-carbon’ TaxiBots, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Jun 2026 Industry news CHT SMART WASH – Sustainable Performance That Delivers Visible Results The innovative washing process SMART WASH represents a modern, high-performance, and environmentally conscious approach to textile care. The targeted combination of the products BEIPLEX GREEN, BEICLEAN ECO, BEIPUR ANP, BEIBLEACH WP 35, and BEIACID CIT creates a holistic, sustainable washing and bleaching concept. TexIntel — Eco News · 31 May 2026 Industry news Number Of GOTS-Certified Facilities Grow 15% Globally As Demand For Credible Sustainability Standards Continues To Strengthen ‍ ‍ Stuttgart, Germany – May 2026 - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification continued to grow in 2025, with nearly 18,000 certified facilities worldwide, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly evolving regulatory requirements across global textile supply chains. New figures released today in the 2025 Annual Report for Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and opera… TexIntel — Eco News · 31 May 2026 Industry news What do you do to actively forge human connections? How do you nurture meaningful human connections in a disconnected world? We want to know Positive News · 31 May 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Brits need to be as UV Aware as Aussies come rain or shine! - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 29 May 2026 Industry news Design and waste project targets vape and critical material breakthroughs MRW Design and waste project targets vape and critical material breakthroughs Six-week ‘sprint’ project by cross-sector partnership of retailers, recyclers and supply chain specialists will look at practical measures to tackle circular economy barriers Design and waste project targets vape and critical material breakthroughs Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Fife landfill site returned to operator after major fire extinguished MRW Fife landfill site returned to operator after major fire extinguished The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says crews have spent over two weeks working to control and extinguish fire at waste and recycling facility operated by Cireco Fife landfill site returned to operator after major fire extinguished Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 May 2026 Industry news ADBA Policy & Market Report | April 2026 The post ADBA Policy & Market Report | April 2026 appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone launches new underground mining tyres Bridgestone has launched new VMNT, VMDL and VMMS products engineered specifically for underground mining applications, where abrasive rock surfaces, heavy moisture and relentless operating demands create one of the toughest environments imaginable for tyres. All three tyres feature the first-ever application of Bridgestone’s Subterranean technology for underground trucks, enabling operators to … Tyrepress · 29 May 2026