Recycling news: 2026

Industry news shoezone launches on TikTok Shop as retailer targets social-first growth shoezone has launched on TikTok Shop as the footwear retailer steps up its social commerce strategy. The retailer said the move will allow creators to link directly to products through TikTok Shop, connecting trend-led social content with product conversion. shoezone joins footwear brands including Puma, Soletrader and EGO on the platform, as it looks to... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Go Greek Yogurt to make UK debut in London this July Los Angeles-born yogurt café, bar and lifestyle brand Go Greek Yogurt is set to make its UK debut this July, opening its first London site on South Molton Street. The… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei to form TA Frontier New joint venture will focus on high‑tenacity recycled polyester filament yarns for industrial and apparel applications TOKYO – Teijin Frontier […] Ecotextile News · 18 May 2026 Industry news CET introduces new toner cartridge range CET Group has introduced a new range of colour toner cartridges for use in Canon’s iR Advance and iR Advance DX multifunction printer lines. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 18 May 2026 Industry news WHSmith launches AI shopping assistant at Melbourne Airport WHSmith has launched a new AI-powered retail assistant designed to help travellers make quicker and more confident purchasing decisions in airport stores. The retailer has rolled out the pilot at its InMotion stores in Melbourne Airport, in partnership with Melbourne Airport, The Mercurius Group and AI Consulting Group. The tool, named IMo, is now live... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons faces ’empty shelves’ threat as Eddie Stobart drivers ballot for strike action Morrisons customers across the north of England could face empty shelves after nearly 500 Eddie Stobart HGV drivers began balloting for strike action. The drivers, who supply Morrisons supermarkets from… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news PMC launches ChipGuard system Print-Rite Microelectronics has launched a Bluetooth-enabled device aimed at protecting printer cartridge distributors from disruptive firmware updates issued by original equipment manufacturers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Tesco boss Ken Murphy’s pay rises to £10.8m Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy saw his pay rise by more than £1m last year after the supermarket giant delivered stronger sales, profit growth and its highest market share in… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news QVC’s $6bn debt crash leaves investors fighting over the leftovers QVC’s bankruptcy battle has taken a fresh turn after preferred shareholders objected to a restructuring plan that could wipe out their $1.4bn investment. The once-dominant shopping channel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Houston court last month, as it looks to restructure around $6bn of debt. The business, which became a household name... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Is this the ‘summer of the pickle’ for grocery? Pickle cocktails, pickle festivals, pickle coats; pickles have moved from burger garnish to Gen Z obsession. What was once a dependable deli staple has become one of the most talked-about… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news King’s Speech 2026: Energy independence and EU Alignment to bring benefits to UK AD Sector King’s Speech 2026: Energy independence and EU Alignment to bring benefits to UK AD Sector Whilst biogas and biomethane did not receive a direct mention in last week’s King’s Speech or the accompanying Government briefing notes, the political framing underpinning the Speech offered the sector a clear policy outlook, and several of the confirmed Bills… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Searchable secures £10.3m to boost its AI performance marketing platform Searchable has raised £10.3m to accelerate its AI performance marketing platform that helps businesses compete in AI-driven search. The London-based startup helps brands understand, track and improve how they appear across AI-led search. Acting as a growth command centre, it tracks visibility on ten AI engines, surfaces insights through interactive agents, connects analytics from Google […] The… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 18 May 2026 Industry news The ‘doomsday’ glacier’s giant ice shelf is about to break away The floating ice shelf of world’s widest glacier – Thwaites glacier in Antarctica – is detaching, with worrying implications for global sea-level rise New Scientist — Environment · 18 May 2026 Industry news Asda launches a premium meal deal for £5 Asda has launched a new premium meal deal for £5, which will be available at supermarkets nationwide from 18 May, including Asda Express stores. The new range has 17 mains… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Absolut Vodka & Sprite launch multipacks and announce Pride partnerships Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced the launch of an expanded multipack offering and Pride partnerships across the UK. The new products are available nationwide in a six-can multipack for… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news South African print market reshapes Infosource executive says service-led models increasingly replacing traditional hardware-driven print revenues. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Defra strengthens waste carrier laws after cow approved for licence New laws introduce identity and criminal records when applying for a waste carrier licence. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 May 2026 Industry news POA achieves Canon Elite Partner status for 2026 Pacific Office Automation (POA) announced that it has been recognised as a 2026 Elite Member of the Canon Advanced Partner programme. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta earns MSCI’s Top AAA ESG rating Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) announced that the company earned the highest possible rating of AAA in the 2026 MSCI ESG Ratings for the first time. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Belgian food packaging company invests in Bobst die-cutter Belgian food packaging specialist Galoppin Papier has invested in a Bobst Visioncut 106 LER Autoplaten die-cutter as the business continues to expand its folding carton capabilities. Packaging News (UK) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Suzhou Goldengreen seeks delisting hearing Chinese manufacturer challenges Shenzhen exchange proposal to terminate troubled company’s stock listing. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 18 May 2026 Industry news WasteAid and Kanifing Municipal Council sign MoU to strengthen long-standing partnership on sustainable waste management WasteAid and Kanifing Municipal Council have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking an important milestone in a partnership that has developed over more than a decade. The MoU, signed on 7 May 2026 by Akira Akazawa, Director of Programmes at WasteAid, and Paa Sait Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), establishes a renewed framework for cooperatio… WasteAid · 18 May 2026 Industry news Albourgh presenting growing off-highway range at TTC 2026 Albourgh Tyres debuted as a commercial vehicle tyre range several years ago but is now poised to enter other segments. The brand intends to share further details at The Tire Cologne 2026, where it will present selected examples of its new tyres for specialist applications, including industrial solids, port equipment, construction machinery and forestry. Tyrepress · 18 May 2026 Industry news Deoxygenation: Climate warming driving sustained oxygen loss in global rivers A study published in Science Advances reveals that global rivers are experiencing widespread and sustained deoxygenation. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 May 2026 Industry news Greenpixie raises £4.7m to decarbonise cloud and AI data centres Cloud and AI efficiency startup Greenpixie has closed a £4.7m pre-Series A round to accelerate its provision of usage-based sustainability data for cloud users. According to figures from the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), data centres are responsible for up to 6% of electricity consumption in the UK and US. It is estimated that almost […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Viridor considers closing chemical plastics operations Viridor is considering the closure of its chemical plastics recycling operations, citing weak market conditions and a lack of policy certainty across the UK and the EU. Viridor said the move reflects “significant pressure” facing plastics recycling markets across Europe, where demand for recycled polymers has weakened amid competition from low-cost virgin plastics. The company … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Air pollution linked to higher risk of two forms of dementia Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing two serious forms of dementia, according to a new study that adds to growing evidence of the damage toxic air causes to the brain. The research found that people exposed to higher levels of PM2.5 faced nearly four times the risk […] Air Quality News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Mutti warns tomato prices could rise as energy costs surge Mutti has warned that prices could increase if oil prices remain high during the crucial summer tomato harvest season. The Italian food group, one of Europe’s largest producers of chopped… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Royal warrant greengrocer near Balmoral goes up for sale A Highland delicatessen and greengrocer with a royal warrant to supply King Charles has been put on the market. Deeside Deli in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, is being sold for offers over… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Successful Launch Event Signals Strong Start for HDM Solar in Livingston HDM Solar, one of the UK’s fastest-growing suppliers of renewable energy products, officially opened its first Scottish branch on Friday 8th May in Livingston at Brucefield Industrial Park West. The new branch is strategically located to serve installers in Scotland and the North of England with quality products from HDM Solar’s platinum partners, including Astronergy, Fastensol, SolaX, Sungrow… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Magnum shares jump on reports of private equity takeover interest Shares in Magnum Ice Cream Company surged after reports that private equity firms Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are exploring a potential bid for the Ben & Jerry’s owner.… Grocery Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Matalan plots Irish market debut amid turnaround push Matalan is reportedly preparing to enter the Irish market as it looks to push ahead with its store expansion plans. The retailer has appointed Savills to explore potential locations across Ireland, with the business understood to be focusing on retail park units. According to The Times, no deal has been completed yet. Matalan currently operates... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Is Primark about to launch ecommerce due to pressure from Shein and Temu? Primark is allegedly preparing to launch online delivery for the first time in its history, as growing pressure from digital rivals Shein and Temu bites. The brand has long resisted home delivery, arguing that its low prices and tight margins make the economics of fulfilment and returns difficult to justify. However, sources told The Times... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons staff back pay deal as customer assistant rate rises to £13.11 Morrisons supermarket and manufacturing workers have voted in favour of a new pay deal that will see the customer assistant hourly rate rise to £13.11 later this year. It said the agreement, which covers colleagues under its national agreement with USDAW, received a 91.87 per cent vote in favour in a recent ballot. The deal... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news BCC warns crime is becoming ‘serious barrier’ to UK growth The British Chambers of Commerce has called on the government to strengthen support for companies after new research found that two-fifths of firms had experienced some form of crime over the past year. The business group, which represents tens of thousands of companies across the UK, said crime was forcing bosses to divert time and... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Support for British SME energy costs as fuel prices soar The UK Business Climate Hub has relaunched in a bid to help small and medium sized enterprises navigate the ongoing gas and oil turmoil, and improve resilience. Delivered by Downing Street, the Broadway Initiative, and a number of industry partners, the online resource offers practical guidance on cutting energy bills, accessing finance, improving efficiency and […] Environment Journal · 18 May 2026 Industry news Insurers say ‘nature risk is now inseparable from financial risk’ Loss of biodiversity is now being recognised as a major material threat to policy providers. On Wednesday 13th May, government figures, insurance industry experts and other stakeholders attended an event at Lloyd’s as part of Nature Tech Week. The focus was on new technologies which can be reshape how the insurance sector measures and monitors […] Environment Journal · 18 May 2026 Industry news Solar installations 'through the roof' - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 18 May 2026 Industry news Government explores North of England Olympic bid - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 18 May 2026 Industry news Tesco boss Ken Murphy’s pay rises to £10.8m Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy saw his pay rise by more than £1m last year after the supermarket giant delivered stronger sales, profit growth and its highest market share in a decade. Murphy received £10.8m in total pay for the year, up from the previous year, as Tesco continued to benefit from the weaker performance... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026