Recycling news: 2026

Industry news PepsiCo-backed Poppi signs Love Island partnership Poppi has been named the official soft drink partner for Love Island UK Series 13, as the PepsiCo-backed soda brand looks to build momentum with younger UK shoppers. The partnership… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Traffic pollution study sparks action to save Dorset heathlands A major air quality monitoring project is helping conservationists identify where traffic pollution is causing the greatest damage to Dorset’s internationally important heathlands, with restoration work already underway at several sites. Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council have been working alongside volunteers to gather new data on pollution levels affecting some of … Environment Journal · 27 May 2026 Industry news Grocery inflation eases as turbulent May weather hits summer sales Grocery inflation eased to its lowest level since December 2024 last month, as shoppers continued to lean on promotions to manage household budgets. Take-home grocery sales rose 1.5 per cent… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose to open new Manchester and London supermarkets in £1bn expansion push Waitrose is set to open two new full-line supermarkets in Manchester and London this autumn as part of its £1bn investment programme. The grocer is investing in new shops in… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Greggs trials first ever self-service Express format Greggs has launched its first self-service Express unit as it looks to offer customers more convenience and speed in high-footfall travel locations. The food-to-go giant opened the first Greggs Express… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news JD.com eyes £2bn Very Group bid as Ceconomy deal faces EU probe JD.com is weighing a potential £2bn bid for The Very Group as it continues to push further into European retail. The business is understood to be considering an offer for the UK online retailer, which operates the Very and Littlewoods brands, ahead of a formal auction process. Very Group was taken over by US private... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Mango vice-chair steps back amid probe into founder’s death Mango vice-chair Jonathan Andic has temporarily stepped down from the fashion retailer after reportedly being named as a suspect in the investigation into the death of his father, founder Isak Andic. The Spanish court last week named Andic as a suspect after his father died in December 2024, having fallen more than 100 metres from... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Carlotta Cattelani on how Celsius shook up the UK energy drinks category Well known for its motorsport partnerships- currently sponsoring Formula One’s Aston Martin and the former sponsor of Scuderia Ferrari, Celsius has taken the UK by storm. It has become a major competitor to popular energy drinks brands Red Bull and Monster, expanding its flavour range to include Raspberry Peach, Kiwi Guava, Strawberry Watermelon and Mango Lemonade.... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Aldi Scotland’s Supermarket Sweep returns for 11th year Aldi Scotland’s supermarket sweep has returned for another year, allowing shoppers in Fife and Perth & Kinross to raise funds for the charity Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Savers teams up with Operation Smile for fundraising campaign Budget retailer Savers has teamed up with not for profit Operation Smile to launch a fundraising campaign. The initiative invites consumers to donate 20p on purchases over £3 at checkout through digital charity box Pennies. It hopes to raise over £100,000 to fund surgery and ongoing care for children and adults with cleft conditions. The campaign... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Estée Lauder eyes smaller deals after walking away from Puig merger Estée Lauder has walked away from merger talks with Spanish perfume maker Puig, leaving the beauty giant with more flexibility to pursue smaller acquisitions as it focuses on its turnaround plan. The deal would have created a $40bn premium beauty powerhouse, bringing Estée Lauder brands including Clinique, MAC and Tom Ford together with Puig’s portfolio,... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Lululemon closes in on deal to end bitter founder feud Lululemon is reportedly closing in on a settlement with founder Chip Wilson that could bring an end to one of the year’s most high-profile retail proxy battles. The activewear giant is discussing a deal that would give Wilson two board seats in exchange for a pledge not to criticise the business publicly or privately for... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news £2,800 saved by car club owners each year People who are using pay-as-you-drive automobile services are saving thousands by swapping private ownership for pre-booked rentals. Research by Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has found that the average British car club member is saying £2,800 per year compared with private car owners. The average club membership costs £675 per year, compared with almost £3,500 in […] Environment Journal · 27 May 2026 Industry news These are the best UK local authorities for clean air improvement The numbers have been crunched and the councils ranked in terms of how easy it is for citizens to breathe. With one clear regional winner. Overall, southern England, and the South East in particular, were found to have made the biggest strides in terms of air quality improvement. Portsmouth came out on top, followed by […] Environment Journal · 27 May 2026 Industry news Online influence study emphasises dangers of abandoning ‘worst case climate scenario’ Environmental scientists just wrote off one of the most alarming models for the future of our planet, triggering a tidal wave of headlines. The truth is far more nuanced, but new research shows just a handful of social media posts can cement opinion. RCP8.5 was a terrifying vision of a devastating tomorrow in which global […] Environment Journal · 27 May 2026 Industry news Taiwan opens world’s longest single-mast bridge equipped with anti-earthquake tech - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose announces multimillion pound investment in new Manchester and London supermarkets - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 27 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose invests over £20m to lower prices on everyday staples - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 27 May 2026 Industry news How AI and packaging innovation are reshaping customer experience | Mondi - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 27 May 2026 Industry news Fusion simulations run 50 times faster with new method - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Turkey backs sustainable shift amid new mill closures Sustainability investment is moving ahead in Turkey’s textile sector as factory closures highlight cost and competitiveness pressures ISTANBUL – A […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Summer staples soar as shoppers battle record May heatwave Retailers are reporting a sharp rise in demand for fans, ice cubes, sunscreen, barbecues and outdoor living products as shoppers look for ways to stay cool during the UK’s record-breaking May heatwave. The Met Office said Kew Gardens reached a provisional 35.1C on Tuesday 26 May, breaking the UK May and meteorological spring temperature record... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Radley stores face closure as Gordon Brothers buys brand out of administration Radley has been bought out of administration by Poundland owner Gordon Brothers in a pre-pack deal that puts the handbag brand’s UK store estate at risk. The distressed retail investor has acquired Radley’s brand and intellectual property assets, with FTI Consulting appointed as administrator to oversee the process. However, the deal does not include Radley’s... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news How can the UK be a more sustainable economy without more inclusion? The UK’s green transition is often described as a win-win, good for the planet and good for new jobs, but who exactly is seeing the benefits? Policy makers frequently present the shift to a greener economy as a chance to build a more inclusive labour […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 27 May 2026 Industry news De Nora announces plans to acquire BW Water to expand integrated water solutions platform Italian multinational De Nora has announced its intention to acquire BW Water from BW Renewables Pte. Ltd, part of BW Group, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Peer calls for water sector to ‘get into banking’ at British Water event A group of 200+ leading water and wastewater professionals attending British Water’s 2026 Spring Reception at the House of Lords, heard that the sector “needs some banking to tell the stories […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Uisce Éireann launches public consultation on the draft National Bioresources Strategy Uisce Éireann has launched an eight week public consultation on the draft National Bioresources Strategy, which sets out a long-term vision for the sustainable management of wastewater sludge in Ireland. […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Raunds WRC sets benchmark with pioneering ammonia and cypermethrin treatment upgrade Anglian Water and the @one Alliance have completed an innovative £7.8 million upgrade at Raunds Water Recycling Centre, delivering enhanced ammonia compliance and one of the UK’s first wastewater treatment […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news SES Water uses new technology to cut smart meter rollout costs by 70% to over 30,000 properties Using B4T’s Jellyfish Bridge technology, in just four months a team of two engineers deployed 5,000 Jellyfish devices across Sutton, converting legacy infrastructure into a scalable smart network. SES Water […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Shining light on the supplier investment challenge As the water sector enters the second year of AMP8, the supplier community is waking up to a sobering reality. The promised flood of activity remains a trickle, writes Duncan […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Sector leaders set to gather in Liverpool for Flood & Coast 2026 The UK flood and coastal resilience sector will gather in Liverpool from 9-11 June for this year’s Flood & Coast event, with organisers promising a strong focus on translating policy […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news What the built environment needs to do now to create the homes of the future The recent analysis highlighted by the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) – warning that around 430,000 homes in England could become “unsellable” by 2050 as flood risk continues […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Stormwater storage tanks: engineered for performance, compliance and long-term value Stormwater management across the UK water sector is undergoing a notable transformation. Under AMP8 and increasing regulatory pressure, water companies are expected not only to reduce combined sewer overflow (CSO) […] Water Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news NTE Mechatronics Srl founded in Rovereto In Rovereto, Italy, NTE Holding has officially announced the launch of NTE Mechatronics Srl, a new company dedicated to the development of advanced mechatronic machinery and systems for the tyre industry, with a particular focus on the Off-The-Road (OTR) and agricultural sectors and the spiritual heirs of Marangoni Meccanica. Headquartered in Rovereto within the Trentino innovation ecosystem, N… Tyrepress · 26 May 2026 Industry news Celgard celebrates 15 years at Concord site, expands separator coating capability Celgard has launched new coating capabilities at its Concord, North Carolina manufacturing facility as the lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer marked the site’s 15th anniversary.The company said the expansion adds new “state-of-the-art” coating technology capable of producing functional coatings, multilayer coated separators (MCS) and other customised separator products for lithium-ion b… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 May 2026 Industry news Construction guidance pushes early planning to ‘design-out waste’ MRW Construction guidance pushes early planning to ‘design-out waste’ Whole Life Carbon Framework argues for expanded role for reuse and waste reduction in more holistic industry approach to carbon emission strategies Construction guidance pushes early planning to ‘design-out waste’ Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 26 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli confirms SCX as the Superpole tyre for Aragón in Superbike World Championship Round 6 Pirelli will rely on the new standard SCX and SC0 tyres used in 2025 as the E0126 and E0125 development specifications for the sixth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which takes place this weekend at Motorland Aragón. The Spanish circuit is known for being abrasive and hard-wearing on tyres following the resurfacing carried out in summer 2024. Tyrepress · 26 May 2026 Industry news Prometeon returns to RTX with truck tyre strategy focus Truck tyre specialist Prometeon Tyre Group will highlight its R02 Proway, Pro Management platform and fleet support offer at Road Transport Expo 2026. Return to RT) for the fourth consecutive year, the company will use the event to underline its truck tyre expertise and make the case for a more structured fleet tyre strategy. The show takes place on 30 June to 2 July 2026 at NAEC Stoneleigh, an… Tyrepress · 26 May 2026 Industry news Servicesure partners with Yuasa to enhance Batterysure offering Servicesure has formed a new partnership with battery supplier Yuasa, which it says will enhance the support given to its members. Batterysure, a long-standing Servicesure offering, provides garages with the tools they need to advise customers on battery health to avoid unnecessary breakdowns. Tyrepress · 26 May 2026 Industry news Think Car’s Euro Max tool offers advanced diagnostics to modern independent workshops Think Car is positioning its Thinktool Euro Max as a cost-effective answer to the growing diagnostic demands faced by independent workshops. Designed to deliver OE-level diagnostics across more than 300 vehicle makes, the tool combines advanced functionality with a bundled package intended to widen workshop capability without significantly increasing investment. Features include online programm… Tyrepress · 26 May 2026