Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Victorian Plumbing sales rise as tiles and flooring revenue surges Victorian Plumbing has posted double-digit sales growth in its first half, as it benefited from strong order volumes and rapid expansion in tiles and flooring. The group reported a 10.5 per cent rise in revenue to £168.8m for the six months to 31 March 2026, up from £152.7m a year earlier. Retail revenue, excluding MFI,... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news England to open first ever pop-up store on Carnaby Street ahead of World Cup The England football team is set to open its first official pop-up store on London’s Carnaby Street ahead of the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup. The England Store, launched in partnership with Fanatics, The FA’s official retail partner, will open at 15 Carnaby Street from 21 May to 2 July. The pop-up will sell the... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Dr Martens turnaround gathers pace as profits leap 61% Dr Martens has returned to profit growth after cutting back on discounting and shifting towards a more consumer-led operating model. The footwear retailer reported a 61.3 per cent rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to £55m for the 52 weeks to 29 March 2026, up from £34.1m the previous year. Pre-tax profit surged to £32.7m, compared... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Government launches £20m crackdown on ‘dodgy’ high street stores The government has launched a new specialist unit to target high street businesses suspected of being used to launder criminal cash, including vape stores, barbers, mini-marts and sweet shops. The £20m National Crime Agency cell will coordinate investigations and raids into UK retail outlets believed to be acting as fronts for organised crime. The Home... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Saint Laurent boss says luxury must do more to win back aspirational shoppers Saint Laurent chief executive Cédric Charbit has admitted luxury brands need to work harder to retain aspirational shoppers. Speaking at the FT’s Business of Luxury summit in Puglia, Italy, Charbit said Saint Laurent had not done enough to keep hold of some customer groups as the wider luxury market continues to grapple with weaker demand.... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Dunlop OE on US market Subaru Uncharted Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has begun a further original equipment supply agreement, this time for the North American market version of the Subaru Uncharted. SRI will supply its Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 to the electric SUV in size 235/60R18 103H and e.Sport Maxx in 235/50R20 104V. Tyrepress · 19 May 2026 Industry news Life lessons: Arlo Parks on what life so far has taught her The British singer-songwriter on road rage, kicking an apple juice addiction, and the importance of “controlling the controllables” Positive News · 19 May 2026 Industry news Britain green-lights mammoth cultivated meat facility Europe’s largest production site for lab-grown animal products is set to open in London, setting the table for an industry poised for exponential growth. Meatly, the first continent’s first company to sell cultivated meat, has raised £10.4 million in Series A funding to realise the project, which will see a 20,000-litre bioreactor pilot site built […] Environment Journal · 19 May 2026 Industry news Princes Group CEO to leave - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 19 May 2026 Industry news A Scottish castle, steel cages, and dead monkeys: Revealing the ties that bind them all to a UK chemicals firm - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 19 May 2026 Industry news West of England unveils £17bn growth investment proposal - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 19 May 2026 Industry news Birkenstock shares slump as investors cool on luxury ambitions Birkenstock is allegedly falling out of favour with investors amid growing doubts that it can scale into a global luxury powerhouse. The footwear brand, which listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2023, had pitched itself as a 250-year-old sandal maker reborn as a modern luxury name. However, three years on from its richly... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Lululemon hits back at ‘outdated’ founder Chip Wilson amid proxy battle Lululemon has accused founder Chip Wilson of holding “outdated perspectives” as the activewear giant ramps up its defence in an increasingly bitter proxy fight. The yoga wear retailer said it had unsuccessfully attempted to settle the dispute with Wilson last week, delaying the filing of its definitive proxy statement in the hope of reaching an... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Currys FY 2025/26 Trading Update - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 19 May 2026 Industry news High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewage Scientists have found high levels of toxic Pfas, or “forever chemicals” , in soil, water and throughout the marine food chain in the UK’s Solent strait, including at protected environmental sites, according to a new study . In some samples, pollution was 13 times th… The Guardian — Environment · 19 May 2026 Industry news Thames Water seeks creditor approval to unlock £413m under super-senior funding facility Thames Water Utilities Limited (TWUL) has launched a tenth consent request to super-senior creditors as it seeks access to a further £413.49m of committed funding under its existing financing arrangements. […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news Ofwat approves new framework for third-party access to water consumption data Ofwat has approved changes to the Market Arrangements Code and Wholesale Retail Code that will allow the Market Operator to provide customer consumption data to authorised third parties where customer […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news Water-purifying mushrooms, 3D printed infrastructure and AI-enabled microphones to monitor river life among winners of £58 million Water Breakthrough Challenge 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 […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news Almost six out of ten septic tanks fail inspection, putting Ireland’s drinking water wells and rivers at risk Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its report on Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections 2025, which details the findings of septic tank inspections completed by local authorities in […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news Glasgow 2026 must move water sector from discussion to delivery, says Alex Plant As the global water sector prepares for the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition in Glasgow in October 2026, Scottish Water Chief Executive Alex Plant has called […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news PuriFire Energy collaborates with Severn Trent to turn wastewater into green fuel, backed by Innovate UK’s Investor Partnerships Clean energy pioneer PuriFire Energy has secured funding under Innovate UK’s prestigious Investor Partnerships, Clean Energy and Climate Technologies programme to support the development of its technology and collaborate with […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news Tesco launches global agri-tech search to future-proof farming Tesco has opened applications for its 2026 Agri-tech Challenge, as the supermarket looks to ramp up innovation within British farming. Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Hydro International launches tertiary treatment in partnership with Brightwork Hydro International has launched advanced tertiary wastewater treatment solutions in the UK through a new partnership with Netherlands based technology specialist Brightwork, strengthening its offer to water companies facing tighter […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news ‘Forever chemicals’ found throughout Solent food web as researchers call for stronger regulation Scientists from the University of Portsmouth and the Marine Conservation Society have published their most wide-ranging study yet of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the waters, wildlife, and seabed in a […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news ACE announces flagship Delivering Infrastructure 2050 conference The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group) is set to host its landmark Delivering Infrastructure 2050 Conference on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at IET London: Savoy Place, convening senior […] Water Magazine · 19 May 2026 Industry news Back Market encourages consumers to keep imperfect but working tech in new campaign Refurbished tech retailer Back Market has launched a new campaign to challenge the idea that you need to replace functional technology because it “no longer looks pristine”. Titled ‘Ugly Computer’, the campaign features a working MacBook that has visible sticker marks. The hero film satirises “beauty standards” for technology, following MacBook as it takes part... Retail Gazette · 19 May 2026 Industry news Tyne Estuary Partnership - Groundwork Groundwork UK · 18 May 2026 Industry news Firefighters say “complex” Fife landfill blaze now under control MRW Firefighters say “complex” Fife landfill blaze now under control Firefighters have continued to battle a fire at a landfill facility in Fife into a sixth day, with the blaze now said to be under control Firefighters say “complex” Fife landfill blaze now under control Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 18 May 2026 Industry news EU steel packaging recycling rate hits record high in 2024 MRW EU steel packaging recycling rate hits record high in 2024 Steel for Packaging Europe says 84% of steel packaging placed on the market in 2024 made it to recycling facilities for processing EU steel packaging recycling rate hits record high in 2024 Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 18 May 2026 Industry news News Database | Discover Sustainable Waste Solutions - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Skip Hire Leicester | Local 4, 6 & 8 Yard Skips - enva.com Enva · 18 May 2026 Industry news Safety Health Environment | Learn Safety Best Practices Today - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Book your Skip Hire | Efficient Waste Disposal - Reserve Today - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Promoting anti fly-tipping initiative - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Binn Group becomes sole Scottish company to hold UK waste management quality standard - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Privacy & Cookies | Discover Our Data Privacy Today - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Binn Group drives forward inclusivity credentials - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Legislation & Licensing | Ensure Compliance Today - Recycle Responsibly - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news About | Discover Sustainable Solutions – Act Now - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news GSF sponsor Lewis Turkington GSF Car Parts is sponsoring Lewis Turkington as he takes on a full season of racing in 2026. Son of four-time British Touring Car champion Colin Turkington, Lewis is competing in the 2026 BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship. Tyrepress · 18 May 2026