Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Morrisons partners with NHS to put cancer warning signs on products Morrisons has partnered with the NHS to display cancer advice on its private-label range of bath and shower products. The line of shower and bath products will show messages including… Grocery Gazette · 13 May 2026 Industry news Southern Co-op appoints Matt Turner as head of franchise Southern Co-op has appointed Matt Turner as the new head of franchise after the retirement of Mike Fitton. Fitton joined the retailer in 2012 and oversaw the franchise operations, which… Grocery Gazette · 13 May 2026 Industry news Ikea and Chupa Chups on why they brought their meatball lollipop to life kea and Chupa Chups unveiled a meatball flavour lollipop on April 1. Everyone assumed it was an April Fool’s joke, but a few weeks later they announced it was real.… Grocery Gazette · 13 May 2026 Industry news A4 confirms launch of Custom Roll Labels range A4 Labels has launched its new Custom Roll Labels range, alongside the introduction of its proprietary StudioA4 template software. The firm described the move as marking a ‘major step forward’ in simplifying and scaling label production for businesses of all sizes. Now available via the A4 Labels website, the new Custom Roll Labels expand the […] Packaging Scotland · 13 May 2026 Industry news SEC moves to kill climate disclosure rule The US regulator formally initiates the process to scrap its 2024 climate-risk reporting requirements, ending any prospect of enforcement WASHINGTON […] Ecotextile News · 13 May 2026 Industry news Why Measurement-Grade Earth Observation is Becoming Critical to Industrial Risk Decisions Industrial risk is moving faster than periodic monitoring can handle. Science-grade Earth observation offers a more consistent way to track change across assets, sites, and portfolios. By Chris Johnson In heavy industry, problems usually have a long tail before they become visible. Vegetation gets a little closer to a transmission line. Moisture patterns change around a mine site. Ground moveme… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Makita Global brings premium toner solutions to Dortmund Combining Japanese materials with global manufacturing to deliver consistent, OEM-equivalent toner performance worldwide. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Life after: confronting a killer Thanks to a restorative justice programme, Joan Scourfield is sharing a stage with the man who killed her son to talk about forgiveness Positive News · 13 May 2026 Industry news GWR Fasteners – Started With Nothing … Now Screwing The World Together If you’re looking for a “started in a garage” story, we’re afraid we’ll have to disappoint … we started in an outhouse. In Wales. With not much more than determination, engineering know-how, and an eBay account. Back in the depths of the 2008/2009 recession, when jobs were scarce, banks weren’t lending, and optimism was in shorter supply than credit, Gary Robinson made a decision. Rather than s… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Ancient genome duplications helped plants to survive mass destruction A new study by researchers at VIB and Ghent University suggests that flowering plants may have survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs because of genome duplication. Open Access Government — Environment · 13 May 2026 Industry news Whole Foods Market set to open new location in Notting Hill Gate Whole Foods Market is set to open a new store in Notting Hill Gate, London, on 14 May as it continues its expansion push across the UK. The new store… Grocery Gazette · 13 May 2026 Industry news Duncan Farms secures Scotland-wide listing with Waitrose Aberdeenshire based farming business Duncan Farms has secured a Scotland-wide retail listing with Waitrose for its Duncan’s Eggs range. The Duncan’s Eggs, which are free-range and organic, will be stocked… Grocery Gazette · 13 May 2026 Industry news Zelim Accelerates Global Growth with Canada Office Launch Zelim announced that it is has established a site in Atlantic Canada, marking its commitment to strategic expansion in the North American maritime market. The site will be located at the COVE ocean facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, a major technology hub for maritime innovation. From April 2026, the office premises will serve as a base for Zelim to advance ongoing partnerships and future oppo… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Campaigners respond to attempt by big brands to reopen PPWR provisions A leaked letter signed by more than 100 food and beverage company CEOs, including Coca-Cola, Heineken, McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz and Mondelez, is calling on European Union institutions to delay and reopen key provisions of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), just months before implementation is set to begin in August 2026. Packaging News (UK) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Defence tech firm Rowden secures £25m from the National Wealth Fund The National Wealth Fund has invested £25m in British engineering company Rowden Technologies, marking its first investment directly supporting defence, national security and resilience. The fund is the UK government’s policy bank, which deploys capital to drive investment into the UK’s clean energy and growth industries in support of government policy. The funding will support […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 May 2026 Industry news GrindingHub 2026 Reaffirms its Role as an International Industry Get-Together Around 11,000 visitors, 462 exhibitors, and four days of the trade fair filled with technology, networking, and business opportunities: GrindingHub 2026 successfully concluded in Stuttgart. “With this stable result, the international trade fair for grinding technology has demonstrated the importance of specialized industry get-togethers for gaining insight, fostering personal connections, and g… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Sustainability & Impact Summit | Two industry experts on ‘regulation in practice’ The Packaging News Sustainability & Impact Summit will host two key speakers from New England Seafood and ABP UK to discuss regulation in practice. Packaging News (UK) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Dua Lipa lawsuit alleges Samsung used her image on TV packaging without permission British artist Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit in the USA against ‌Samsung Electronics, alleging the South Korean tech giant featured a copyrighted ​image on cardboard boxes containing ​televisions. Packaging News (UK) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Court rebukes 123inkt over dismissal Dutch ecommerce retailer ordered to compensate former chief after damaging governance dispute unfolded. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Ricoh confronts printing market decline The company offset weakening printer demand through services growth and restructuring. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 13 May 2026 Industry news REFUSE REFLECTIONS: ‘Could Reform be a silver bullet for recycling?’ The Waste Whisperer, letsrecycle.com’s anonymous industry columnist, thinks the political spheres may be more aligned than you would think – at least when it comes to waste and recycling. Bins weren’t on the ballot paper last week, but the local election results could still end up reshaping the future direction of UK waste and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2026 Industry news Xerox named a leader in 2026 ACT Assessment Xerox announced it has been positioned as a Leader in Quocirca’s 2026 Automation & AI, Cloud & Technology assessment, which evaluates vendor capability across Automation & AI, Cloud, and Technology Ecosystems. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Holographic finish chosen for new premium haircare range THE Label Makers has provided ‘eye-catching’ holographic foil labels for a new premium haircare launch. The Head Candy Professional Peptide Range, from Inline Health and Beauty, is designed to deliver ‘professional-quality’ results at home through ‘science-backed, high-performance formulations’. Marking the first time Head Candy has used holographic foil embellishment across its packaging, the … Packaging Scotland · 13 May 2026 Industry news Sortbat and Nemax launch new Swedish battery venture The launch of “Sortbat Sweden, operated by Nemax” marks a new collaboration between Sortbat Group and Nemax Miljöhantering AB, integrating advanced battery precycling with Sweden’s established hazardous‑waste infrastructure. The new entity provides a complete operational chain from day one, including ADR‑compliant logistics, controlled discharge, isolation protocols, dismantling and second‑life… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 May 2026 Industry news ‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean? The dinky device slots seamlessly into the modest space above my washing machine. A pipe snakes down from it, drawing in wastewater from my clothes washes. At the end of each wash cycle, the machine makes a polite whirring noise: that’s the sound… The Guardian — Environment · 13 May 2026 Industry news Isomorphic Labs raises £1.6bn to scale AI drug design engine Google DeepMind spinout Isomorphic Labs has raised $2.1bn (£1.6bn) in Series B funding. Founded in 2021, Isomorphic Labs uses AI to transform and accelerate the drug discovery process. This latest round of investment will scale the companyʼs evolution from pioneering novel AI models to applying them at scale. The Series B round is led by […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 May 2026 Industry news IKEA Family Reward Keys - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 13 May 2026 Industry news Aircraft emit millions of ultrafine particles over airports Aircraft taking off and landing at Zurich Airport release huge numbers of ultrafine particles, with levels spiking more than ten times higher than background air, new research has revealed. Scientists from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) conducted measurements approximately one kilometre downwind of the airport’s busiest runway, during the winter of 2022 and the summer […] Air Quality News · 13 May 2026 Industry news Gousto sales return to growth as healthy meal demand surges Gousto returned to revenue growth in 2025 as demand for its healthy recipe ranges jumped 144 per cent year on year. The recipe box operator said sales rose 10 per… Grocery Gazette · 13 May 2026 Industry news Coca‑Cola Connect page - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 13 May 2026 Industry news Kent councils award joint 12-year contract to FCC Environment Two councils in Kent have jointly awarded a new 12-year household recycling, waste collection and street cleansing contract to FCC Environment. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Waste company given six-figure fine for stockpiling skips A waste and recycling company in South East London has been fined £167,000 for stockpiling skips with the risk described as ‘potentially catastrophic’. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Wales DRS delay could expose scheme to £300m annual fraud risk The UK could be at risk of up to £300 million of fraud if the Welsh Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is not operational when the rest of the UK goes live in October 2027, the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has warned. The warning comes amid ongoing uncertainty around the Welsh scheme, after its government … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 May 2026 Industry news British ‘Super Battery’ can be key to future energy storage - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 13 May 2026 Industry news Toolkit published to help highway authorities navigate Local Government Reorganisation - adeptnet.org.uk ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) · 13 May 2026 Industry news Voucher Thursdays - Terms & Conditions - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 13 May 2026 Industry news Olio User Health & Safety Policy - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 13 May 2026 Industry news The public demand Clean Water Now. It’s time the Clean Water Bill delivers. - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 13 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons confirms pay increases for supermarket & manufacturing colleagues covered by USDAW - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 13 May 2026 Industry news Simpler Recycling faces the reality of rollout - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 May 2026