Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Wild Thingz unveils first non-organic sweets to hit lower price point The organic range will remain available on Ocado The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Make UK and Make UK Defence First Joint Pavilion at Advanced Engineering 2026 Make UK and Make UK Defence will, for the first time, host a joint pavilion at Advanced Engineering 2026, bringing together two of the UK’s most influential industrial advocates in a single, visible platform. The move reflects their shared role at the centre of UK manufacturing and defence – representing thousands of companies to government and policymakers – and their commitment to making sure… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Defra food boss quits to become Care Quality Commission chief executive Emily Miles’ departure is the latest in a series of leadership shake-ups at the department, The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Autrix – Enabling Automation With Operational Alignment Let’s cut to the chase. By now, everybody knows that automation is critical to the future of warehousing and logistics, not just for logistics specialists, but for anybody moving, shifting, lumping, bumping, storing, or transacting some form of stock. Yet, while this agreement is made across organisations of all shapes and sizes, the volume of successful automation implementations don’t match i… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news FEVE calls for more realistic climate policy framework - Glass International Glass International · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Poundstretcher losses widen to £50m as like-for-like sales fall Turnover rose by 16.9% to £247.4m thanks to the extended 15-month reporting period, but on a 12-month like-for-like basis sales fell by 7%, according to the accounts The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news The underground fridge that keeps food cool – even in a heatwave Inspired by olden days ice houses, this underground fridge uses the earth’s stable temperature to keep food cool Positive News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news The Break Fast Show #1173 - Demolition News Demolition News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Campaigners strive to save historic Durham mosaic mural - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Birmingham Council pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Oldham Labour offers olive branch to break impasse - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news 'We need to be better': Andy Burnham promises 'new economic model', as he prepares Cabinet appointments New Prime Minister promises series of policy measures to tackle cost of living and devolve power across the UK BusinessGreen · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news 'We need to be better': Andy Burnham promises 'new economic model', as he kicks off Cabinet reshuffle New Prime Minister promises series of policy measures to tackle cost of living and devolve power across the UK, as he confirms John Healey as his new Chancellor BusinessGreen · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news IFCO gives fresh food logistics a ready route to PPWR compliance IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) and reusable packaging solutions, supports retailers, producers, and growers in fulfilling the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), as well as applicable food-contact and chemical-safety requirements. Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news - Greene King Greene King newsroom · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EDF Small Business and Enterprise Nation launch sustainability grant programme EDF Small Business has launched a grant to help small businesses overcome the upfront cost of investing in greener technologies and practical sustainability improvements. Launched in partnership with Enterprise Nation and with support from business technology and payments platform Square, the initiative will provide five £5,000 grants to help small businesses invest in practical sustainability […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EnBW secures 1.2GWh share of Zelestra’s Italian BESS German utility EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg) has signed a long-term tolling agreement covering 300MW/1.2GWh of Zelestra’s planned 500MW/2GWh battery energy storage project in northern Italy. Zelestra said the agreement meant the four-hour standalone BESS project, located in the Emilia-Romagna region, was now fully contracted. Under the deal, Zelestra will construct and operate the project, w… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Hub Packaging accelerates net-zero strategy through 100% locally generated renewable electricity supplied by 3T Power Leading independent packaging supplier, Newry-based Hub Packaging, has announced a strategic partnership with renewable energy provider 3T Power that will see its facilities powered by 100% locally generated renewable electricity. The move represents a significant milestone in Hub Packaging's sustainability journey, reducing the company's Scope 2 emissions to zero while supporting its long-term… Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news What Manchesterism could mean for environmental services Veolia UK · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Bullards Spirits Expands Portfolio with New Cocktail Pouches Bullards Spirits has announced a partnership with fellow East Anglian drinks brand, Edmunds Cocktails, to launch an innovative new range of high quality cocktails in fully-recyclable, easy-pour 70cl pouches. Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Skïp innovates beyond CBD with magnesium drinks range for Gen Z Each 250ml can contains 188mg magnesium as well as vitamins B6 and D The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Skip unveils new range of Magnesium drinks Functional soft drinks brand Skip is set to launch its range of magnesium drinks this week in two new flavours. The range comes in two sparkling fruity flavours, Berry &… Grocery Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news What John Lewis’ 20-month head start means for peak-season stores By April 2025, John Lewis was already working on Christmas 2026. Its buying team is now developing the theme for Christmas 2027 while this year’s decorations, toys and store designs make their way through the supply chain. Buying manager Cydney Ball summed up the retailer’s rolling timetable: “In some ways, it’s Christmas every day for... Retail Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news UFlex Secures Patent for Advanced Reclosable Packaging for LargeFormat Bags UFlex Limited, India's largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has secured an Indian patent, valid for a period of 20 years from the date of filing, for its invention titled "A Reclosable Flexible Package with Enhanced Barrier Protection." Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Boohoo faces more modern slavery claims Fast fashion retailer hit with fresh claims over alleged non-disclosure of Leicester factory abuses MANCHESTER – Fast fashion retailer Boohoo […] Ecotextile News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Spain coffee group Cafento buys Irish peer McCabe - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his causes. BBC News — Science & Environment · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Biomaterials company BZERO secures seed investment - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news World's first global sustainability standard for glass launched for consultation ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking, marking a major step towards creating the world's first global sustainability standard, certification and labelling system for the glass industry. Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EU PPWR - July Meeting - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news ICIS introduces new rLDPE pellet pricing reflecting regulatory driven market evolution Increased segmentation in Europe’s recycled low density polyethylene (rLDPE) market has prompted ICIS, a global leader in commodity intelligence, to introduce a new flexible natural transparent rLDPE pellet price as part of its existing recycled polyethylene (rPE) pricing service. Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Eco Flexibles launches new website to reflect vision, growth and innovation Sustainable flexible packaging specialist, Eco Flexibles, has launched a bold new website to reflect its rapid commercial growth and increasing influence within the UK and European flexible packaging supply chain. Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Used Vehicles and Parts Reveal the Global Reach of Vehicle Recycling Yards Research by Sébastien Jacquot and Marie Morelle shows that vehicle recycling yards are not simply end points for unwanted vehicles. They connect affordable repair, reused parts, materials recovery and global trade, while facing growing pressure from urban redevelopment, regulation and changing control over end-of-life vehicle value. Auto Recycling World · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Allwyn readies retailers for UK Powerball launch Powerball tickets go on sale from 5am on Tuesday 21 July, marking the first time the game will be available outside the US The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Carlsberg revives ‘If Carlsberg Did…’ campaign after decade-long absence Carlsberg has brought back its ‘If Carlsberg Did…’ advertising platform for the first time since 2016 as part of a major summer campaign. Running from 20 July to 31 August,… Grocery Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Cloudy skies have slowed global warming – but that may be changing Low cloud cover has been expanding since 1979, reflecting more sunlight into space, but scientists expect that trend to reverse and accelerate global warming New Scientist — Environment · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Bensons for Beds returns to Burnley after six-year absence Bensons for Beds has returned to Burnley, Lancashire, after a six-year absence with the launch of a 8,173 sq ft store. Retail Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Etsy’s VP of brand marketing: “We’re not chasing culture, we’re moving with it” Etsy aims to shine a light on sellers named Jeff in its latest campaign, showing consumers that there are non-billionaire Jeffs they can shop from. The marketplace’s VP of brand marketing Daniel ‘Monty’ Montalto explains how they want to say something different in the often “manufactured” ecommerce conversation. “We were looking at one of the... Retail Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Kallø launches Popped Corn Cakes to tap clean label snacking trend The range will launch in Waitrose this month and Tesco from August The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news European Commission releases Electrification Action Plan - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 20 Jul 2026