Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Enva’s e-waste processing facility in Perth hit by fire - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news First fire for biomass power plant - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Luminaire rental initiative unveiled to tackle Cat A waste An innovative lighting rental initiative designed to move away from the ‘business as usual’ model has been unveiled by executives […] Recolight · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Pilkington UK appoints new product manager - Glass International Glass International · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Europe’s Rhine river at historic lows, crippling cargo shipping An investigation by Al Jazeera has found that falling water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo ships to carry a fraction of their usual load, driving up costs and threatening industrial production. The Rhine River, one of Europe’s most important waterways, is experiencing critically low water levels due to a combination of climate change, melting […] Environment Journal · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Engineering Administrator at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Mechanical Technician at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Mechanical Technician at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Burnham promises to give councils more powers as Reed resigns - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Trump’s tariffs cap tough year for Walker’s Shortbread A 10% tariff on imports into the US from Scotland, combined with skyrocketing butter prices, deterred many American shoppers from indulging in the Scottish shortbread The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EU proposes extending ETS to waste incineration from 2031 MRW EU proposes extending ETS to waste incineration from 2031 A review of Europe’s emissions trading approach has outlined reforms that would see operators using energy from waste facilities facing charges for carbon impact of burning materials EU proposes extending ETS to waste incineration from 2031 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Heinz volumes fall as shoppers ditch big brands New CEO Steve Cahillane acknowledged earlier this year that Heinz’s brands have been under-invested for years The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Islington pension fund members back divestment proposals - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Food manufacturer fined after workers exposed to flour dust A food manufacturer has been fined £120,000 after workers were exposed to dangerous levels of flour dust and unsafe manual handling practices at its factory in Buckingham. Puratos Limited admitted breaching health and safety legislation following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which found employees were at risk of developing occupational asthma […] Air Quality News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news 2 Sisters processing plant restarts after water shortage shutdown 2 Sisters said it would be ‘bringing water in from outside of the area by tanker to allow the site to maintain operations from Tuesday The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Meeting Place Marketing Specialist (Event) - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Flagship reforms to deliver just 31% of England’s required waste cuts Defra modelling says Simpler Recycling, packaging extended producer responsibility and the Deposit Return Scheme will deliver less than a third of the reduction needed to halve residual waste per person in England, excluding major mineral wastes. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news JD Sports introduces Meadowhall store JD Sports is opening a new store at Meadowhall shopping centre on 30 July. Retail Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Sales & Sustainability Assistant at IKEA - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news More smoke from Canadian wildfires set to blanket the US. Here’s how it compares to last week More than 900 wildfires are burning across Ontario and other provinces ahead of peak fire season next month The Independent — Climate · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news MPMA Env and H&S meeting minutes, 21st May 2026 MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news HPQ’s 6,500mAh silicon-anode Endura+ cell gains UL safety certification HPQ Silicon’s fourth-generation Endura+ 21700 lithium-ion cell has achieved UL 1642 certification as the Canadian company prepares the silicon-anode technology for customer qualification and commercial evaluation. The HPQ Endura+ Gen4 cell has a rated capacity of 6,500mAh, an 8.3% increase on the 6,000mAh capacity of the company’s previously certified Gen3 21700 cell. HPQ said the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Why process optimisation matters as much as materials for sustainable packaging ACCORDING to Water UK, a dripping tap wastes 5,500 litres of water every year. That same process of quiet, cumulative waste can impact the packaging industry if left unaddressed. Here, Mark Richards, UK sales manager at industrial control and automation specialist Beckhoff, explains how small process deviations, brief production stops and rejected products can quietly […] Packaging Scotland · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Connecticut Launches the First US Producer-Led Tyre Stewardship Programme Connecticut became the first US state to implement a producer-led tyre stewardship programme, introducing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system that shifts responsibility for end-of-life tyres from consumers to tyre producers The programme is administered by Connecticut Tire Stewardship LLC (CTS) under the oversight of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news MPMA Newsletter Summer 2026 MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news A supercharged El Niño is threatening more deadly heatwaves this year Heat is America’s top weather killer — but two-thirds of adults show little concern, experts discover The Independent — Climate · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news BMW adds co-branded CTEK 12V charger to aftermarket range BMW Group will offer a co-branded version of CTEK’s CS ONE Gen. 2 battery charger through selected aftermarket channels. Swedish battery charging equipment manufacturer CTEK has agreed to supply its CS ONE Gen. 2 charger for inclusion in BMW Group’s aftermarket portfolio in selected markets. The Swedish firm did not disclose order volumes or the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Shoe cabinets, size 80+ cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Amrize to acquire Rapid Redi-Mix - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Beatson Clark marks 275 years of glass packaging manufacturing GLASS packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has marked 275 years of manufacturing by welcoming customers and guests to a special event at its Rotherham site. The firm has been producing glass containers on the same site since 1751 and now supplies bottles and jars to the food, beverage, healthcare, homeware and personal care sectors across the […] Packaging Scotland · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Aqua Libra expands range with new Peach & Kiwi drink Flavoured sparkling water brand Aqua Libra has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its latest product, Peach & Kiwi. The new flavour will be stocked at Ocado, Amazon and… Grocery Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news NORD extend functional safety of NORDAC ON - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PICKLE DIP FOR LESS THAN £1 FOLLOWING TIKTOK CRAZE Calling all pickle lovers! Aldi has just launched the ultimate savoury summer essential that’s set to fly off shelves – the NEW Deli American Style Pickle Dip (95p, 170g). The launch taps into the nation’s growing obsession for all things pickle, from Dua Lipa’s spicy pickle drink and DIY dips to pickle margaritas and pickle-only […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PICKLE DIP FOR LESS THAN £1 FOLLOWING TIKTOK CRAZE Calling all pickle lovers! Aldi has just launched the ultimate savoury summer essential that’s set to fly off shelves – the NEW Deli American Style Pickle Dip (95p, 170g). The launch taps into the nation’s growing obsession for all things pickle, from Dua Lipa’s spicy pickle drink and DIY dips to pickle margaritas and pickle-only […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Nestlé to build pet-food plant in Italy - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news FDF statement on Andy Burnham being appointed Prime Minister - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Government kicks off latest Contracts for Difference Allocation Round Application window for clean power contracts opens today, paving way for fresh wave of renewables projects BusinessGreen · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Government kicks off latest Contracts for Difference Allocation Round - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Molecular ratchets: unlocking the chemistry of biological motion - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news CPRE responds as Andy Burnham prepares to become Prime Minister - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 20 Jul 2026