Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Grupo Andres bringing ‘strong presence’ to Tire Cologne 2026 Neumaticos Andres, part of Grupo Andres – a leading European tyre distributor – has shared details of its plans for taking part in The Tire Cologne 2026. The company’s participation reportedly forms part of Grupo Andres’ strategy to strengthen its position in international markets. It also reflects its commitment to “staying close to the trends, manufacturers, operators and professionals shapin… Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news MPMA General Line Sector Committee Minutes, 26 March 2026 The post MPMA General Line Sector Committee Minutes, 26 March 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Businesses rail against reuse More than 100 businesses – including foodservice and drinks companies like McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International, Heineken, Carlsberg, Coca-Cola and Molson Coors – are putting pressure on the European Commission to postpone some of its most ambitious packaging regulations Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Dukosi cell monitoring system adopted for China electric vessel project Scottish battery management specialist Dukosi has announced that its Dukosi Cell Monitoring System (DKCMS) has been deployed in what the company describes as China’s first all-battery new energy vessel using the technology. The project combines Dukosi’s chip-on-cell architecture and C-SynQ communication protocol with a contactless battery management system developed by Chinese marine battery sp… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news 1 in 5 MPs now support our Repair & Reuse Declaration With broad public support and growing parliamentary backing, where is the government’s long-awaited Circular Economy Growth Plan? The Restart Project · 14 May 2026 Industry news BrewDog expands RTD range with new Wonderland Cocktails BrewDog has unveiled two new ready-to-drink cocktails which were inspired by nostalgic flavours: Pear Drop Margarita and Fizzy Toffee Apple Martini. The new range is set to launch across Sainsbury’s… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Co-op set to open university stores in Glasgow and Birmingham Co-op has announced an agreement with the University of Birmingham and the University of Glasgow to expand its stores in time for the new academic year. The move aims to… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Kroo Bank enters funding partnership with bridging lender Glenhawk UK digital bank Kroo has completed a loan portfolio acquisition and entered into a forward flow funding arrangement with specialist bridging lender Glenhawk to support future lending across the UK property market. Under the agreement, Kroo will acquire an existing portfolio of Glenhawk loans while also funding a portion of future bridge loan originations through […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Can regenerative agriculture seize the moment? Join Footprint and Nestlé Professional during London Climate Action Week for an expert roundtable exploring how regenerative agriculture can scale across the food system amid growing market and climate pressures Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Re-shop and Re-use online - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 May 2026 Industry news From creativity to reality: the technical expertise underpinning paper packaging renaissance By Genevieve Scullion, senior technical specialist at James Cropper Paper & Packaging PAPER has been a vessel of creativity for thousands of years. Poems, plays, paintings, ancient arts like origami, and the spread of literacy itself all owe a lot to this versatile material. And the creative potential of paper isn’t just being explored in […] Packaging Scotland · 14 May 2026 Industry news Will burying dead trees after a wildfire keep their carbon locked up? Partially burnt trees still standing after a wildfire are typically felled and burned, but a US start-up claims burying them instead will trap the carbon underground for centuries New Scientist — Environment · 14 May 2026 Industry news Governments are backing agentic AI While much of the world has rushed to embrace AI, perhaps the most enthusiastic users are governments themselves. Certainly, in the UK, the government has made clear not only its support for the sector as a route towards economic growth but has emphatically advocated for its use across public services. As the public sector continues […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Sunlight tech targets dye pollution Birmingham team pioneers sunlight-driven 2D catalysts to break down toxic textile dyes and other industrial chemicals in wastewater BIRMINGHAM — […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Pakistan’s Li-ion sector: assembly or manufacturing? Pakistan’s nascent lithium-ion battery manufacturing sector appears to be gathering momentum, with multiple projects now being announced in and around Karachi – although there is ambiguity over what is true “manufacturing” and what is merely pack assembly. One of the latest companies to emerge is Zilo Energy, which this week claimed to have installed “Pakistan’s… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Apollo Tyres Q4 FY26 revenue up 14% Apollo Tyres Ltd's board has approved audited financial results for the fourth quarter (January to March) and the financial year 2025–26, showing consolidated revenues from operations across geographies grew 9 per cent in the full year to 284.71 billion rupees (£2.20 billion; €2.56 billion; $2.99 billion). In the fourth quarter, revenue was up 14 per cent at 73.36 billion rupees (£566.7 million… Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news Kuusakoski acquires full ownership of SWEEEP Kuusakoski Kuusakoski has acquired full ownership of SWEEEP Kuusakoski after purchasing the remaining 39% shareholding in the UK-based WEEE recycler. The Finnish recycling company previously held a 61% majority stake in SWEEEP Kuusakoski, which operates one of the UK’s largest waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling facilities. The deal comes from a partnership that began in … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Deliveroo tests two new app platform upgrades Deliveroo has launched two new platform upgrades this week to give shoppers more choice from high street restaurants and shops. The first feature named ‘Bundles’ allows customers to shop from… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news Plant-based coffee brand Rodd’s reaches £3m sales milestone Iced coffee brand Rodd’s has announced a milestone of surpassing £3m in retail sales over the first year and expanded its range at Sainsbury’s this month. The brand has a… Grocery Gazette · 14 May 2026 Industry news PM2.5 causes increase in hospitalisations for kidney disease Long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the risk of serious kidney diseases, according to new research analysing hospital admissions in Brazil’s largest city. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, examined the relationship between PM2.5 and kidney disease hospitalisations in São Paulo over a 10-year period. Researchers found higher pollution levels were […] Air Quality News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026: Why Stakeholders Should Be in the Room Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026 will bring together ATFs, insurers, OEMs, policymakers, EV battery specialists and technology providers to examine how regulation, electrification, AI, green parts and changing claims models are reshaping vehicle recycling. For operators, the event offers practical insight into compliance, investment, partnerships and future ELV value. With just under one month … Auto Recycling World · 14 May 2026 Industry news The REA joins over 50 businesses urging for publication of the Circular Economy Growth Plan REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news The REA joins over 50 businesses urging for publication of the Circular Economy Growth Plan REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Update from the Reuse Network Board of Trustees The Reuse Network Board of Trustees would like to announce that Craig Anderson will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect and leaving the organisation to explore new ventures. Reuse Network · 14 May 2026 Industry news 10 habits to support your mental health To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we asked the experts how to support our mental wellbeing. This is what they said Positive News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Carbon capture startup LanzaTech to build Danish plant US bio firm partners with Danish researchers to build an AI-enabled biofoundry to turn industrial CO2 emissions into new materials […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Cotton risk rebounds despite traceability push Prevalence of prohibited cotton rebounds despite improved traceability and tougher legislation, collapsing trust in apparel brands LONDON — Cotton risks […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news Europe ‘can’t rely on the US’ for its space sector, that is not a bad thing The UK and Europe “can’t rely on the US” to develop thriving space tech industries, according to a leading figure in the sector, as countries move towards a “sovereign approach”. As the home of the largest tech industry, many of the world’s leading experts in the field and the most valuable space company globally, the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026 Industry news GM Technology secures Olivetti mandate GM Technology has agreed to manage Olivetti’s operations in Spain and Portugal, deepening the Italian technology group’s push across the Iberian peninsula. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 May 2026 Industry news G&G celebrates cartridge recycling milestone G&G said it recycled 17 million ink and toner cartridges during 2025, taking its cumulative five-year recycling total beyond 122 million. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 May 2026 Industry news B2B textile waste ‘fails to turn circle’ New Reconomy research warns that circular solutions for business-to-business textiles are failing to keep pace with rising waste volumes TELFORD […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news The Balvenie partners with Boundless Brand Design for new collection BOUNDLESS Brand Design has partnered with The Balvenie to bring to life a new limited-edition collection of five of its signature whisky offerings. A Gift Shaped by the Seasons will look to act as a meaningful gift for The Balvenie’s target audience, with it aiming to satisfy their appetite for quiet discovery. Working in close […] Packaging Scotland · 14 May 2026 Industry news OKI reported stronger profits OKI Electric Industry reported stronger profits for FY2025 despite declining revenue, as Japan’s defence spending boom and resilient public infrastructure demand offset weakness in printers and enterprise systems. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Watchdog finds ‘significant shortcomings’ in EA waste inspections MRW Watchdog finds ‘significant shortcomings’ in EA waste inspections Office for Environmental Protection says compliant facilities in England may be significantly lower than Environment Agency has reported Watchdog finds ‘significant shortcomings’ in EA waste inspections Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Winners of 2026 Awards for Excellence revealed Wednesday 13 May saw the winners of this year’s Awards for Excellence awarded in the Great Room of the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Opened by editor Savannah Coombe, proceedings were then handed over to head judge Esther Carter, Chief Strategy Officer at PackUK, who addressed the room on the state of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 May 2026 Industry news New rules increase data demands on brands Cascale and Worldly analysis warns proliferating textile EPR and disclosure rules will force brands to upgrade supply chain traceability AMSTERDAM […] Ecotextile News · 14 May 2026 Industry news VRA invites delegates to evening social after Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026 The VRA After-Conference Social gives Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026 delegates and the wider vehicle recycling sector a relaxed way to continue the day’s discussions. Taking place on 11 June at Holiday Inn Leamington Spa, the free evening event includes pizza, networking and a short Recar presentation on used parts management. ATF Professional · 14 May 2026 Industry news Kumho to show 20 tyres at Tire Cologne 2026 Kumho Tire reports that it is set to unveil more than 20 key products at The Tire Cologne 2026 (TTC) in June. The company reports that it will present its vision for future mobility technology under the theme “Innovation to Build the Future.” At the same time, the South Korean tyre maker aims to strengthen the global competitiveness of its Marshal brand. Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news WWF and Epson expand partnership WWF and Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) launched the second phase of their International Corporate Partnership. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 14 May 2026 Industry news AI sovereignty will fail without secure infrastructure The UK finds itself at a crucial juncture regarding artificial intelligence. With AI now integrated across a wide range of sectors, the debate has shifted to how it can be implemented in a manner that maintains security and supports sustainable economic progress. Recent initiatives put forward by the Liberal Democrats to reinforce “AI sovereignty” go […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 May 2026