Recycling news: 2026

Industry news John Lewis names Boston United’s Lenell John-Lewis as brand ambassador Department store John Lewis has named Boston United striker Lenell John-Lewis as its newest brand ambassador. John-Lewis will front the retailer’s ‘Summer of Sport’ campaign and will also take on an advisory role as part of his ambassadorship. He’ll advise consumers on how to choose the right TV and surround sound. Devised by creative agency... Retail Gazette · 21 May 2026 Industry news New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell The number of new coal-fired power plants built around the world hit a “10-year high”... Carbon Brief · 20 May 2026 Industry news 14 Yard Skip - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 20 May 2026 Industry news 8 Yard Skip - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 20 May 2026 Industry news Fungi research looks to turn waste wood into low-carbon insulation MRW Fungi research looks to turn waste wood into low-carbon insulation Team from University of Bath say ‘turkey tail’ fungus can convert hard-to-recycle wood into circular insulation products Fungi research looks to turn waste wood into low-carbon insulation Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Welsh farmers increase plastic recycling rate by two-thirds MRW Welsh farmers increase plastic recycling rate by two-thirds River conservation scheme, offering discounted disposal fees for agricultural waste, will be extended until end of year Welsh farmers increase plastic recycling rate by two-thirds Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Climate watchdog UK adaptation report notes historic landfills risk MRW Climate watchdog UK adaptation report notes historic landfills risk National research into preparing the UK for the likely impacts of increased temperatures highlights need to understand contamination risks posed by intensified flooding and erosion Climate watchdog UK adaptation report notes historic landfills risk Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 20 May 2026 Industry news New Scientist recommends a devastating account of farming honeybees Jennie Durant's Bitter Honey is a great exposé of the true cost of industrially farming US honeybees, finds Thomas Lewton. But the book's grim figures of bee death alone may not prompt deep change – how about seeing them as fellow creatures? New Scientist — Environment · 20 May 2026 Industry news DS Smith and SOMFY develop fibre-based packaging to replace polystyrene inserts DS Smith partnered with Somfy to develop a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard solution to protect for roller shutter motors during transportation and replace polystyrene inserts. Packaging News (UK) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Starbucks does not recycle plastic cups it claims are ‘widely recyclable’, report says Watchdog group glued trackers to 53 of the chain’s cups across nine states and found none ended up at a recycling facility If you attach a GPS tracker to a “widely recyclable” plastic Starbucks cup and drop it in an in-store recycling bin, you might expect it to end up in a recycling plant, but the environmental watchdog organization Beyond Plastics says that’s not the case in a new report. Sta… The Guardian — Environment · 20 May 2026 Industry news Continental develops SportContact 7 Force UUHP tyre with Brabus Continental has introduced a new derivative of its SportContact 7 ultra-ultra-high performance tyre. The new tyre makes its debut on the Brabus Bodo supercar, extending a technical partnership between the two companies that spans more than 25 years. Tyrepress · 20 May 2026 Industry news Apollo Tyres launches Rural Mobile Store Apollo Tyres Ltd has launched its first-ever ‘Apollo Rural Mobile Store’, an initiative designed to enhance last-mile connectivity and improve access to quality tyre solutions across rural India. The mobile store was flagged off by Rajesh Dahiya, Vice President, Commercial, Apollo Tyres Ltd at a special launch event. The company plans to roll out 25 such mobile stores across the country in the … Tyrepress · 20 May 2026 Industry news Ralson team marks 1 millionth tyre India’s Ralson Tyres are celebrating the production the company’s 1 millionth tyre. In a social media post dated 20 May 2026, company representatives wrote: “We are proud to share a significant milestone in our journey – the production of our 1 millionth tyre”, adding: Tyrepress · 20 May 2026 Industry news Putting CO2 into rocks and getting hydrogen out is climate double win Storing carbon dioxide in rocks while producing hydrogen from them - and perhaps even geothermal power too - could be a double win on the climate front, and several groups are trying to make it happen New Scientist — Environment · 20 May 2026 Industry news Driver / Loader - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 20 May 2026 Industry news FBC taps into matcha trend with launch of new range Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) has launched a new matcha cream biscuit as it taps into the surging demand for the flavour. This move follows the success of the brand’s ‘Dubai… Grocery Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Communications & Public Affairs committee meeting presentation, 8 April 2026 The post Communications & Public Affairs committee meeting presentation, 8 April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 May 2026 Industry news ALDI SLASHES PRICES ON BBQ MUST-HAVES JUST IN TIME FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY HEATWAVE With temperatures set to soar this bank holiday weekend, Aldi is dropping its prices on a range of popular BBQs and foodie favourites, helping Brits get grill-ready for less. But shoppers wanting to get their hands on these bargains will have to be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! Available from […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 May 2026 Industry news Fruit and Veg Grants - Tesco Fundraising - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 20 May 2026 Industry news MPMA Communications & Public Affairs Committee minutes, 8 April 2026 The post MPMA Communications & Public Affairs Committee minutes, 8 April 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Deliverect’s Joe Heather why on-demand grocery is forcing retailers to rethink the store As consumers expect groceries in minutes rather than days, retailers are discovering that on-demand fulfilment can’t simply be bolted onto old ecommerce operations. Deliverect’s Joe Heather argues the winners will… Grocery Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Chantelle Nicholson: High steaks – how to decarbonise when your offer is built around meats and treats Chantelle Nicholson is a multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur, and passionate advocate for a more conscious way of dining. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Deliverect’s Joe Heather why on-demand grocery is forcing retailers to rethink the store As consumers expect groceries in minutes rather than days, retailers are discovering that on-demand fulfilment can’t simply be bolted onto old ecommerce operations. Deliverect’s Joe Heather argues the winners will be those who treat fulfilment as a distinct operational workstream, while integrating it through a unified technology layer. For years, grocery delivery meant planning ahead.... Retail Gazette · 20 May 2026 Industry news Making storm overflow data make Sense With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. (Words: Metasphere). Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” Metasphere, […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 May 2026 Industry news Cropped 20 May 2026: Deforestation roadmap | Melanesian Ocean Summit | Returning pet parrots to the wild We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 20 May 2026 Industry news Northern Ireland celebrates the impact of our award-winning beaches Northern Ireland’s award-winning beaches and marinas have been revealed at a ceremony at The Stables in Groomsport, Co. Down. Charity Live Here Love Here –recently rebranded from Keep Northern Ireland ... Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful · 20 May 2026 Industry news New partnership offers digital label customers single supplier solution KONICA Minolta Business Solutions has announced a new partnership with GM (Grafisk Maskinfabrik A/S), giving UK customers access to an end‑to‑end digital label production workflow. The collaboration brings together Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel technology with GM’s finishing systems. The move is tipped to enable customers to produce ‘premium‑quality, short‑run labels with greater speed, flexibi… Packaging Scotland · 20 May 2026 Industry news Maximum workplace temperatures and home air con, welcome 2050s Britain The latest report from the Climate Change Committee suggests the UK way of life is under threat from soaring temperatures. But adaptation is possible (and affordable). A Well-Adapted UK was published today, and outlines a far clearer picture of Britain’s environmental conditions by the halfway point of this century. Among other things, heatwaves will regularly […] Environment Journal · 20 May 2026 Industry news WasteAid and the Turkish Embassy: A New Partnership for Sustainable Change in The Gambia On 12 May 2026, WasteAid’s Director of Programmes and Project Officer met with Turkish Ambassador F. Turker Oba at the Turkish Embassy in The Gambia to explore potential collaboration on environmental sustainability and waste management. At WasteAid, we believe that lasting change comes from building local systems, strengthening community capacity, and forging partnerships that go […] WasteAid · 20 May 2026 Industry news £58 million Water Breakthrough Challenge winners include water-purifying mushrooms, 3D printed infrastructure and AI-enabled microphones to monitor river life Nineteen pioneering solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector have been awarded £58 million, as the winners of the sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge are announced. The successful projects, which span technological, engineering and nature-based approaches, will receive the funding from Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, which is investing £600 million between 2020 […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 May 2026 Industry news ECITB E-Learning Platform Hailed as ‘Great Example of Industry Collaboration’ The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) award-winning e-learning platform has been hailed as a great example of industry collaboration in action. To mark Learning at Work Week 2026, NRS Dounreay has highlighted how the ECITB’s Learning Experience Platform (LXP) has become a “go-to training solution” for its 1,400 workers. The nuclear decommissioning site in north Scotland… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 May 2026 Industry news China white paper backs green textile chemistry EXCLUSIVE: A new white paper from China argues that low‑impact chemical formulations will “rewire” the global textile value chain HANGZHOU […] Ecotextile News · 20 May 2026 Industry news AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026 finalists announced The finalists for the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2026 have been announced. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector across 10 categories. The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on 8 July at […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 May 2026 Industry news UK government backs thirteen ‘future defence unicorns’ Thirteen British businesses have been awarded contracts of up to £4m to work with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to boost rapid procurement and deliver cutting-edge technology for the UK Armed Forces. The new scheme gives accelerated contracts to small, innovative British companies who have done limited or no previous business with the MoD. Contracts […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 May 2026 Industry news Magician Ben Hanlin to host WRA’s 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards We are excited to announce that award-winning magician, speaker and presenter Ben Hanlin will be hosting our 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards on July 2! Voted ‘Speaker of the Year’ at the Speaker Awards, Ben impressed the WRA team as presenter of the Trade Association Forum awards and is set to bring the same high-energy […] Wood Recyclers Association · 20 May 2026 Industry news Firms partner on scalable recovery of lithium from battery recycling A new partnership between Watercycle Technologies and cylib GmbH aims to improve lithium and graphite recovery from recycled batteries. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic material supply and technology integration partnership. The agreement will see the companies collaborate on the purchase and refining of graphite materials, alongside … R… letsrecycle.com News · 20 May 2026 Industry news 41 arrested for confronting pesticide giant making bee-killing chemicals Photos and video here Forty-one people including Greenpeace UK’s Campaigns Director have been arrested today following a peaceful blockade that shut down the UK headquarters of global pesticide company Syngenta in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire [1]. Greenpeace has accused Syngenta of driving wildlife decline and threatening UK food security by making and selling pesticides that poison […] The pos… Greenpeace UK · 20 May 2026 Industry news Specialty chemicals supplier supports breakthrough Aqua-Ammonia energy research Blended Products is proud to announce its role as an industrial partner in a significant clean energy research programme led by the University of Nottingham, focused on the development of Aqua-Ammonia (A-A) as a practical, scalable, low-carbon alternative to natural gas. Aqua-Ammonia — a liquid mixture of ammonia and water — offers a compelling vision […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 May 2026 Industry news London Packaging Week The post London Packaging Week appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 20 May 2026 Industry news Aussie brand Arnott’s Shapes lands in Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado Australian snack brand Arnott’s Shapes is launching across the United Kingdom in Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado nationwide. The range includes three variants, chicken, barbecue and pizza flavoured crackers, which are… Grocery Gazette · 20 May 2026