Recycling news: 2026

Industry news SECO Opens Pre-Order for Modular Vision 10.1 MX95 SECO announces the official opening of pre-orders for the Modular Vision 10.1 MX95, the new industrial HMI platform first unveiled at embedded world 2026 and powered by the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor. As part of the launch program, DigiKey will offer the product in exclusive limited distribution at the introductory launch price of $470.40, providing OEMs and developers with early access… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 May 2026 Industry news New Delta T1 Sport Redefines Compact Motorsport Driving Simulators With the launch of the Delta T1 Sport, leading Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulator manufacturer, Ansible Motion, introduces the first in a new class of motorsport simulators that offers high-fidelity dynamics, ultra-low latency and a fully immersive experience – all within a compact footprint and accessible price point. Lola Cars will receive the first production unit to support its vehicle deve… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Acquisition complete – Clarios expands European recycling footprint Clarios has finalised its acquisition of three battery recycling centres in Germany and Austria from Ecobat. With all regulatory approvals now finalised, Clarios is integrating recycling operations in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, and Arnoldstein, Austria, substantially increasing its ability to recover critical materials, including lead and polypropylene, and reuse them in the production of … Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news Packsize announces key appointments in the UK and Europe Packsize, the sustainable, on-demand packaging specialist, has announced a series of appointments to support its expansion in the UK and Europe. Packaging News (UK) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose to trial smart cabinets for champagne and premium spirits amid shoplifting surge Waitrose is set to trial smart locking cabinets for champagne and premium spirits as the supermarket steps up efforts to tackle shoplifting across its stores. The upmarket grocer has told… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Convenience store operator Samy Group secures £15m for expansion The convenience store and forecourt operator for brands including Londis, Morrisons and Budgens is set to expand its national estate after securing a £15m funding package from HSBC UK. The… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Goplasticpallets.com breaks monthly recycling records Goplasticpallets.com, the provider of sustainable plastic pallets and boxes, has announced that it “smashed” its monthly recycling total as the company continues its mission to create greener supply chains. Packaging News (UK) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Fifth Dimension raises £19.2m to scale its decision intelligence platform London-based Fifth Dimension has raised $26m (£19.2m) to accelerate its expansion across the US and Asia Pacific, including a new Singapore office, and deepen the platform’s agentic AI capabilities for real asset investment decisions. Fifth Dimension powers investment decisions by unifying fragmented institutional and market data into a single intelligence layer. This is achieved with […] The p… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 12 May 2026 Industry news Nature on the King’s Agenda The UK Government’s first national security assessment on biodiversity loss, published in January, should have been a political watershed that changed how we think about nature policy. Developed with input from the Joint Intelligence Committee, MI5 and MI6, the assessment was unambiguous in its conclusion that ecosystem collapse is a direct threat to UK food […] Environment Journal · 12 May 2026 Industry news Winner of 12-year Kent recycling and waste contract announced FCC Environment has won a 12-year contract to manage the recycling and waste for two Kent borough councils. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council jointly awarded the contract to the waste management company – which is the council’s current provider. The new contract is set to begin for an initial 12-year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 May 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief target £30m fundraising push to tackle childhood food poverty Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief have launched the next phase of their long-running partnership, setting a target to raise £30m by 2030 to support families facing food insecurity across the UK.… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Linglong terminates Tongchuan factory plan; delays for Anhui and Brazil projects Linglong Tire is cancelling its investment in a tyre factory in Tongchuan City, China. The company has also warned that progress on its Anhui project in China has fallen behind the original schedule, while its proposed Brazil factory investment remains subject to ongoing negotiations. Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news BRC finds April retail sales fell as uncertainty dented spending UK retail sales fell in April as the later timing of Easter distorted year-on-year comparisons and weak consumer confidence weighed on discretionary spending, new BRC research claims. Total retail sales… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Co-op doubles down on high streets with 24-store investment push Co-op is set to launch 24 new and refurbished stores during its second quarter. It said the openings will include new stores, refurbished shops reopening after “transformative investment”, and further… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Macfarlane reports unchanged full year expectations in trading update Macfarlane Group the protective packaging specialist, will today hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which Aleen Gulvanessian, chair, will provide a trading update covering 2026 to date. Packaging News (UK) · 12 May 2026 Industry news The Balvenie unveils Daniel Arsham collaboration for limited-edition whisky collection The Balvenie has teamed up with artist Daniel Arsham for a major new creative partnership celebrating the craft behind its single malt whisky. The collaboration, titled The Dawn of Our… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Calls for a Clean Air Act as rural pollution rivals that in cities The Healthy Air Coalition is calling on the government to introduce a new Clean Air Act, aligned with WHO guidelines and with legally binding targets robust enough to match the scale of the public health challenge. Ahead of the King’s Speech, the coalition, which is made up of more than 30 leading health and clean […] Air Quality News · 12 May 2026 Industry news Greggs sales rise as chicken roll proves hit with shoppers Greggs has reported a 3.3 per cent rise in sales in recent weeks, helped by the launch of its new chicken roll, but warned prolonged conflict in the Middle East… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news The Christmas Table Is Changing. Is Your Shelf Ready? The British Christmas drinks market is undergoing its most profound transformation in a generation. Three converging forces are reshaping what sits on the festive table: a structural decline in alcohol… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news Atlilium Contributes to UK-Germany Critical Minerals Collaboration Altilium welcomes the establishment of the UK-Germany Critical Minerals Policy Exchange, an important step forward in strengthening Europe’s economic resilience and securing the critical raw materials needed for the energy transition. As recognised in a joint statement by UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle and German Minister for Economic Affairs and [...] Altilium news · 12 May 2026 Industry news ‘It’s so full of love’, the festival for young carers For one weekend a year, the Young Carers Festival helps them swap adult responsibilities for the simple joy of being a child Positive News · 12 May 2026 Industry news Bekaert names Biebuyck CEO Olivier Biebuyck will become the new Chief Executive Officer of Bekaert from 1 June 2026, succeeding Yves Kerstens, who has served in this role since 1 September 2023. Biebuyck will also join the company’s Board of Directors from that date, with Kerstens stepping down as Director. Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news We won! The Great Gas Rip Off is finally ending The UK government is finally delinking gas and electricity prices — a major win driven by people power. Here's what changed and what comes next. Greenpeace UK · 12 May 2026 Industry news How satellite IoT can enhance remote water system monitoring How data is monitored is changing across the water sector. It is no longer something that is merely collected for compliance and reviewed periodically. It is being examined more closely, and more often, by a wider set of stakeholders. Regulators are asking more of it, the public is seeing more of it, and when incidents occur, it […] Environment Journal · 12 May 2026 Industry news Why ecocide laws could be coming far sooner than many predict - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 12 May 2026 Industry news London Mayor supporting cheaper travel with extended fare deal - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 12 May 2026 Industry news Liverpool City Council brings women together to call for urgent action on health inequality - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 12 May 2026 Industry news Request for information on Household Residual Waste Disposal Contract - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 12 May 2026 Industry news Enva and EKFB Shortlisted for Food Waste and Organics Initiative of the Year - enva.com Enva · 12 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear sponsor & sole tyre supplier of TGP Championship Drawing on decades of Truck Grand Prix heritage, the TGP Championship is a new German racing series that commences at the Hockenheimring on 16-17 May 2026. Goodyear will serve as exclusive tyre supplier to the series, providing racing tyres made from 55 per cent sustainable materials. It will also retread the used racing tyres at its facility in Germany and repurpose these for commercial transp… Tyrepress · 12 May 2026 Industry news EU urged to push biodegradable materials in circular economy plans The development and expanded use of biodegradable materials derived from non-synthetic sources must be better incentivised within EU circular economy policy, the European Commission has been told. Packaging News (UK) · 12 May 2026 Industry news THIS to open free vegan tattoo parlour for plant-based steak campaign THIS is taking over a London tattoo parlour this weekend as part of its latest plant-based steak campaign. The brand will open the ‘A Delicious Misteak Tattoo Parlour’ at Flamin’… Grocery Gazette · 12 May 2026 Industry news “Time to act” if regulation is going to help deliver growth, says Lords Committee A House of Lords Committee has warned that a combination of unclear guidance from Government, legislative restrictions and the need to balance growth with their other duties might result in […] Water Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news ICO issues fine of nearly £1m against South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc following major cyber attack and data breach The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined South Staffordshire Plc and South Staffordshire Water Plc (together South Staffordshire) £963,900 following a serious cyber attack that resulted in the personal information […] Water Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news Scottish Water confirms companies which will help deliver multi-billion pound transformation of water and waste water infrastructure Scottish Water has confirmed the partner companies which will work with it to transform Scotland’s water and waste water infrastructure in the publicly-owned utility’s biggest programme of investment ever. Scottish […] Water Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news Outdoor brands join nylon recycling push Samsara Eco expands circular nylon textile recycling network with Outdoor performance brands and with EU and US industry associations RIVA […] Ecotextile News · 12 May 2026 Industry news Eliquo Hydrok appoints new Head of HR Eliquo Hydrok has appointed Dawn George as Head of HR. Dawn joins the company having spent 14 years at the Eden Project in Cornwall as HR & Inclusion Director and […] Water Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news Whitesands construction contract awarded Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded the main works contract for the Whitesands Flood Protection and Public Realm Improvement Scheme in Dumfries to McLaughlin & Harvey. Following the council’s two‑stage […] Water Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news Disabled youth in Plymouth given the chance to shine at Theatre Royal Plymouth with support from South West Water South West Water’s parent company, Pennon, is providing support for Theatre Royal Plymouth’s (TRP) Young Company Bursary project. The bursary provides fully and partially funded spaces on drama courses for young people facing […] Water Magazine · 12 May 2026 Industry news Nationalisation of British Steel ends uncertainty for recyclers: BMRA MRW Nationalisation of British Steel ends uncertainty for recyclers: BMRA Recycling association welcomes legislation that would empower the Government to take British Steel back into public ownership after 38 years Nationalisation of British Steel ends uncertainty for recyclers: BMRA Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 May 2026