Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Google Ventures leads £11m round for cyber firm MokN, a cybersecurity company specialising in anti-credential theft, has secured a $15m (£11.1m) funding round led by Google Ventures. The company has developed a “Phish-Back” solution designed to outsmart attackers attempting to steal credentials by recovering them before they can be used. Among its methods is a ultra-realistic decoy access points that mimic the company’s […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 May 2026 Industry news ‘Sustainability cannot be assessed by material alone’ says Pro Food ahead of PPWR In the European debate on packaging, plastic continues to be portrayed more as a problem to be eliminated than a solution to be valued. Packaging News (UK) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Guy Singh-Watson: Who pays for change? Farming, foodservice and the fight for a viable future Hospitality is setting ambitious targets on climate, health and sourcing — but how do those ambitions land on the farm? Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Katun opens applications for internship programme Katun is now accepting applications for its 2026 Internship Programme in Taichung, Taiwan. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 May 2026 Industry news The student nurse turning beach plastic into art With single-use plastic found on 97% of UK beaches surveyed last year, one University of Brighton student is tackling marine litter one beach clean at a time. Sammie Aplin, an NHS nurse and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice student, spends her spare time combing local beaches for discarded plastic, fishing gear and debris. She then transforms […] Environment Journal · 29 May 2026 Industry news EU Commission fines Temu €200 million The European Commission issued a fine of €200 million ($233 million) to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Smurfit WestRock report highlights sustainability progress Smurfit WestRock’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights its focus on reducing the carbon footprint of paper-based packaging through material choice, manufacturing processes and circular systems. Packaging News (UK) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Patagonia faces backlash over trademark lawsuit against drag climate activist Pattie Gonia Patagonia is facing a growing backlash after launching a trademark lawsuit against US drag performer and climate activist Pattie Gonia, who has accused the outdoor clothing brand of trying to “erase an activist”. Wyn Wiley, who performs as Pattie Gonia, has urged Patagonia to drop the legal action, which alleges the performer’s name and branding... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Waste and recycling company fined after employee death A waste and recycling company in Cumbria has been fined £60,000 after a man hit and killed by a reversing telehandler on its site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola and Powerade launch FIFA World Cup 2026 range Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is rolling out a new limited-edition Powerade range ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as it looks to help retailers capitalise on one of next year’s… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Rémy Martin taps rugby legends for Father’s Day grocery push Rémy Martin is putting rugby at the heart of its Father’s Day campaign as it looks to drive premium spirits sales across UK grocery. The cognac brand has launched a… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Over a third of shoppers are using AI to buy groceries More than a third of shoppers have used AI to help buy groceries in the past six months. Consumers are increasingly turning to tools such as large language models to… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Ricoh launches Global SDGs Action Month 2026 Ricoh Company, Ltd. announced that the Ricoh Group will hold Ricoh Global SDGs Action Month 2026 throughout June as part of its efforts to align ESG with business growth and help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Accelerated support for PP recycling plant Thailand’s investment board backs PureCycle Technologies’ planned polypropylene recycling facility BANGKOK – PureCycle Technologies’ Thailand subsidiary has been admitted to […] Ecotextile News · 29 May 2026 Industry news Weak tyre demand behind drop in Russian synthetic rubber production Russian synthetic rubber production fell sharply in April, according to figures published by federal statistics agency Rosstat. Output of synthetic rubber in primary forms totalled 93,100 tonnes during the month, down 26.3 per cent compared with April 2025. Across the first four months of 2026, Russian synthetic rubber production was 7.7 per cent lower year-on-year. April marked the third conse… Tyrepress · 29 May 2026 Industry news London-based AI lab Inherent emerges from stealth with £40m raise Inherent, a London-based AI lab that aims to reinvent the scientific method, has emerged from stealth with a $50m (£37.2m) fund raise. Founded by former staff of DeepMind, Microsoft and the White House, Inherent is planning to create what it calls the playbook for AI-native science. It is building an AI system called Faraday, named […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 May 2026 Industry news Asda partners with Ocado to overhaul online grocery business Asda has struck a new partnership with Ocado Group to upgrade its online grocery operations as the supermarket looks to improve customer experience and regain market share. The grocer, which… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Tofoo launches ‘You too can FOO’ campaign to make tofu less ‘intimidating’ Tofoo & Co has launched a new brand platform as it looks to encourage more shoppers to cook with tofu and expand their meat-free meal repertoires. The campaign, You too… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Fox’s Burton’s team up with Minions for biggest-ever collaboration Fox’s Burton’s Companies has unveiled its biggest-ever brand collaboration, teaming up with Universal Products & Experiences to launch a major Minions campaign across Jammie Dodgers and Party Rings. The promotion… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Lidl launches new campaign as it marks 35 months as ‘UK’s fastest-growing supermarket’ Lidl GB has unveiled a new 360 campaign celebrating the breadth of its range, as it looks to cement its position as a destination for the full weekly shop. The… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news BRC warns youth jobs push will fail unless ministers tackle rising retail costs The BRC has warned that government efforts to get more young people into work risk being undermined by rising employment costs and new regulation, as Alan Milburn’s interim report on youth inactivity laid bare the scale of the UK’s jobs crisis. The review found that nearly one million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Burberry delays climate deadline by a decade The British luxury fashion house has revised its net zero deadline by 10 years, citing decarbonisation technology timelines and value […] Ecotextile News · 29 May 2026 Industry news Leeds and Bradford seek new scrap metal contractor after Unimetals liquidation Leeds and Bradford councils are seeking a contractor to process scrap metal collected at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs), following the liquidation of previous operator Unimetals Recycling. The two Yorkshire authorities are jointly procuring a replacement contract covering the collection, sorting, grading and sale of mixed scrap metal arising from their household recycling sites. Acco… letsrecycle.com News · 29 May 2026 Industry news Unilever bets $270m on AI-led innovation hub to speed up beauty and wellbeing launches Unilever is investing $270m in a new global innovation centre in New Haven, Connecticut, with a view to accelerating product development across its personal care, beauty and wellbeing brands. The site, which is expected to open by spring 2029, will become a major research and development hub for its US and global operations, bringing together... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Orion S.A.’s Sustainability Report now Available Orion S.A. has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing how its materials support electrification, energy storage, and the circular economy. Under the theme “Driving innovation – essential for the future,” the report highlights upgraded technology in Sweden that captures heat from production and supplies it to a nearby city. In South Africa, operational improvements cut... La entrada O… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 29 May 2026 Industry news PepsiCo Foundation backs EIT Food farming programme to support young European growers EIT Food and the PepsiCo Foundation have launched Future Harvest, a new European programme designed to support young and next-generation farmers as the sector faces an ageing workforce and mounting… Grocery Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Arla and DMK merger cleared by regulators Arla Foods and DMK Group have secured all required regulatory approvals for their planned merger, paving the way for the creation of Europe’s leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative. The deal, which is expected to take effect on 1 June 2026, will bring together 11,200 dairy farmers across seven European countries and 28,800 employees globally. Until completion,... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Burberry boss could earn up to £12.2m as brand pushes back climate targets Burberry chief executive Joshua Schulman could earn up to £12.2m under a new bonus scheme, as the luxury fashion retailer also scaled back its climate ambitions. Schulman, who joined the British brand in July 2024 from US fashion label Coach, was paid £4m in the year to March. This included £1.2m in basic pay, a... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Asda partners with Ocado to overhaul online grocery business Asda has struck a new partnership with Ocado Group to upgrade its online grocery operations as the supermarket looks to improve customer experience and regain market share. The grocer, which is the UK’s third-largest supermarket, will roll out Ocado’s Smart Platform technology across its website, mobile app, in-store picking and home delivery service from 2027.... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news JD.com’s $2.5bn Ceconomy bid faces EU probe over Chinese subsidy concerns JD.com’s $2.5bn (£2bn) bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy is facing an in-depth investigation by European Union regulators over concerns that the deal may involve Chinese state subsidies. The European Commission said on Thursday that its preliminary probe indicated JD.com may have received foreign subsidies that could distort the EU internal market. The deal would... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news Half your t-shirt is missing (and lost though emissions and pollution) Despite widespread claims of steps to improve environmental footprints, the clothing industry is still responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas output. An analysis by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has found that around 44% of all material involved in the production of a t-shirt will be lost before the garment reaches the […] Environment Journal · 29 May 2026 Industry news Government tightens oversight on council borrowing to prevent financial crises - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 29 May 2026 Industry news Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates Open Farm Sunday milestone - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 29 May 2026 Industry news Ocado Group and Asda to enter ecommerce partnership - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 29 May 2026 Industry news Listening, learning and improving. What our customers are telling us - Olleco Olleco · 29 May 2026 Industry news Why care about the SPS deal? A guide for non-exporting food businesses - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 29 May 2026 Industry news Brum Reform calls for English only meetings - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 29 May 2026 Industry news Temu fined €200m by EU over illegal product risks Temu has been fined €200m (£173m) by the European Commission for failing to properly assess and reduce the risk of illegal and dangerous products being sold through its marketplace. The penalty, issued under the EU’s Digital Services Act, follows a 19-month investigation into the Chinese ecommerce giant, which has grown rapidly across Europe since entering... Retail Gazette · 29 May 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Let your skin confidence shine through this summer with No7 - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 29 May 2026 Industry news Brighton approves city-wide smoke control zone in crackdown on wood-burning pollution Brighton & Hove City Council has approved the creation of a single city-wide Smoke Control Area (SCA) as part of efforts to reduce particulate pollution linked to domestic wood burning. The council’s cabinet approved the measure on 14 May, with the decision formally published the following day. The move will replace five existing smoke-control zones […] Envirotec Magazine · 29 May 2026