Recycling news: 2026

Industry news ‘Massive blaze’ hits Enva waste site in Belfast A fire at a waste facility in Carryduff, Belfast, operated by Enva subsidiary Irish Waste, was extinguished after emergency crews attended the scene on Sunday evening (10 May 2026). In a statement, the company confirmed that the blaze was contained to a single building at the site on Hillsborough Road. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Ricoh strengthens market presence in Jordan Ricoh International announced the appointment of Jordan Computer Trading Co Ltd. (JOCOM) as an authorised partner in Jordan. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news PuriFire Energy & X-Press Feeders sign Letter of Intent Leading UK clean energy innovator PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s biggest independent feeder carrier, to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector. The LOI represents a major advancement in efforts to decarbonise one of the most crucial and traditionally challenging sectors of global trade. Under the LO… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Munich court backs HP claims Munich Regional Court has ruled in favour of HP in a patent infringement dispute against Ninestar and several affiliated companies, extending liability to the group’s parent company for the first time in the proceedings. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Toshiba Tec eyes solutions future Toshiba Tec reported sharply lower annual profits after US tariffs and slowing workplace demand hit its printers and retail hardware operations, although management said profitability recovered steadily during the second half. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news NBF Appoints Fara Butt as President and Elects New Council Members The National Bed Federation (NBF), the trade association representing British and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers, has appointed Fara Butt as its president and elected five new council members following its AGM on 7 May 2026. Fara Butt, director at Shire Beds, steps up from her longstanding role on the NBF Board and Council […] National Bed Federation · 11 May 2026 Industry news Kohort raises £5.1m to develop user acquisition agents for mobile gaming Mobile gaming analytics, forecasting and user acquisition (UA) startup Kohort has closed a $7m (£5.1m) Series A round to build UA agents for mobile game studios using AI. Kohort’s machine learning-based predictive analytics platform is built for the gaming and consumer sectors, helping mobile game studios, operators, finance teams and investors optimise user acquisition spend […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news MAPAL Reports Strong Engagement and Technical Interest at MACH 2026 MAPAL is pleased to report a highly successful week at MACH 2026, marked by sustained engagement from manufacturers and engineers across the UK. The team welcomed a significant number of enquiries ranging from productivity enhancements to advanced, sector‑specific tooling requirements — reflecting strong market confidence in MAPAL’s capabilities and technical expertise across multiple industrie… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Increase your Office Recycling with these Quick Hacks Office are places which generates loads of rubbish. From basic everyday items such as sheets of paper, paperclips, staples, cardboard and more. However, Here are ways you can increase recycling initiatives in your office with a few easy hacks! To improve sustainability and and decrease your carbon footprint. Bywaters · 11 May 2026 Industry news Innocent Drinks unveils dessert-inspired smoothie range Healthy drinks brand Innocent Drinks has released a new dessert-inspired range of smoothies to tap into the growing demand for everyday sweet treats. The new range includes three flavours, like… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Brighton moves to ban wood burners across most of the city Brighton & Hove is set to introduce a single, city-wide Smoke Control Area, replacing five existing zones dating back to the 1970s, in an effort to tackle pollution from domestic wood burning. The proposals, which go before the council’s cabinet on 14th May, come in response to mounting evidence that solid fuel burning is the […] Air Quality News · 11 May 2026 Industry news NMITE’S Graduation Success Story Continues The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) on 9 May, at Hereford Cathedral, celebrated the achievements of its second cohort of 20 students – “the Trailblazers” - who graduated with either a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering degree. NMITE’s innovative, hands-on learning model has produced this new group of work-ready engineers who chose a bold new path in eng… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news DocuWare recognised by Gartner DocuWare has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management, published 28 April 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Unite the union secures a pay rise for Nestlé employees The UK workers’ union Unite has secured a pay rise for Nestle workers which is above the RPI rate of inflation. The FMCG manufacturer’s employees in Buxton, Carlisle, Halifax, Tutbury… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Whitworths launches campaign calling for nuts to be added to 5-a-day guidance Whitworths has launched a nationwide billboard campaign urging policymakers to recognise nuts as part of the UK’s 5-a-day guidance. The health-focused food brand has rolled out a two-week out-of-home campaign… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Heineken appoints new global marketing agency roster Heineken has appointed a new global marketing agency roster. The brewer said the development follows a review of its global marketing agency ecosystem and forms part of its EverGreen 2030… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news TonyG Boosts its Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Technology through Made Smarter West Midlands An award-winning Warwickshire creative production house working with designers and retailers on bespoke projects has invested in two state-of-the-art machines thanks to support from Made Smarter West Midlands. TonyG started in 2003 as a stereotypical design company, designing brochures and leaflets from the home of the two original founders, Heather and Tony Golding, in Gaydon. However, the bus… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news OPINION: ‘Why Simpler Recycling is starting to deliver results’ Steve Cole, Managing Director at Biffa Municipal, on how Simpler Recycling reforms and stronger partnerships are helping England reduce residual waste. OPINION: The latest Defra data showing a 40kg per person drop in non-recyclable waste since 2019 is an important milestone for England’s waste system. Per‑capita residual waste has fallen from 575kg to 535kg in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since autumn 2023, PwC finds Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since autumn 2023 as shoppers brace for rising living costs, according to new research from PwC. The firm’s latest consumer sentiment survey… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Fire brigades called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours UK fire brigades are tackling fires caused by a lithium-ion battery at a rate of once every five hours, new figures show. Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 May 2026 Industry news BKT approves major investment in capacity expansion & infrastructure Balkrishna Industries (BKT) has confirmed its Board of Directors’ approval of a further Rs 20 billion (£155.3 million / US$211.7 million) investment to expand capacity. Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, explains that this additional CapEx will “support capacity expansion and infrastructure development across both OHT and on road tyre categories.” The investment will also equip BKT with AI … Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news WKD brings new campaign to life with Leeds nightlife takeover WKD has staged a two-venue nightlife takeover in Leeds to mark the launch of its new above-the-line campaign, ‘Got a WKD Side?’. The SHS Drinks-owned RTD brand transformed two neighbouring… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news New Arāya Sie Fund closes at £7.5m to back female-led startups Arãya Ventures and Sie Ventures have partnered to launch the Arãya Sie Fund, announcing a £7.5m first close to back female founders building in AI, deeptech, fintech, healthcare and sustainability. The new fund will invest in up to 40 pre-seed and seed-stage companies over the next four years, writing initial cheques of £100k to £300k […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Suez installs Polytag UV readers at Avonmouth Suez has partnered with Polytag and Pellenc ST to install a UV tag reading and sorting system at its Avonmouth materials recovery facility (MRF), the first installation of its kind. The UV detection technology, provided by Polytag, is integrated into the site’s existing commercial sorting line and will pair with Pellenc ST’s near-infrared sorting capabilities. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Q-commerce reshaping grocery loyalty as shoppers demand price consistency The rise of Q-commerce platforms such as Deliveroo is changing what UK grocery shoppers expect from supermarkets, with new research warning retailers risk falling behind on pricing, loyalty and in-store… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Aldi Scotland invests £8m in price cuts to support shoppers Aldi Scotland has invested more than £8m in lowering prices across everyday essentials as households continue to face cost-of-living pressures. The discounter said the investment, made during the first quarter… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Life lessons: Ellie Simmonds on what life so far has taught her Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds OBE reflects on the lessons that carried her from the pool to life beyond elite sport Positive News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Wildlife Trusts call on government to pass eight laws to halt nature crisis The Wildlife Trusts have published a blueprint for nature recovery, setting out eight proposed pieces of legislation they are urging the UK Government to adopt, warning that warm words about wildlife are meaningless without the legal frameworks to back them up. The proposals come after the last King’s Speech in 2024 included 40 separate Bills […] Environment Journal · 11 May 2026 Industry news Circular Opportunities in Scotland’s Energy Sector - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 11 May 2026 Industry news 'Insurance will play key role in transition after Iran' - Environmental Finance Environmental Finance · 11 May 2026 Industry news Yokohama Rubber establishes China R&D centre Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has opened a new R&D centre in Hangzhou, China, to support product development and production for the local market. The facility began operations earlier this month at the company’s new passenger car tyre plant, which started production last November. Yokohama Rubber says the centre will help it respond more quickly to demand in China by developing new products locally… Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news ExxonMobil works on downgauged, mono-material PE pet food packaging ExxonMobil has worked with Brazilian converter Videplast to develop a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pet food packaging solution that delivers strong stiffness and toughness at a reduced gauge. Packaging News (UK) · 11 May 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 8 May 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Shipping Materials, Export Documentation & Procedures - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Why grocery shrink starts before checkout, not at the scanner Grocers have invested heavily in self-checkout controls, but a significant share of shrink begins earlier – when products leave the shelf, are concealed, and never enter the transaction. Bottomline upfront… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Water customers want clearer explanations of company finances, says CCW report Water companies must do far more to explain how they use customers’ money if they are to rebuild public trust in the sector, according to new research from the Consumer […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news SEPA says River Dochart oil pollution incident is stabilising as remediation continues The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has said the ongoing diesel pollution incident affecting the River Dochart near Killin is now “stabilising”, although remediation works and environmental monitoring remain ongoing […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Dame Julia Black appointed to steer Defra’s water reform transition The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed Dame Julia Black as Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State on Water Reform Transition, marking a significant step […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Ridge appoints new Head of Infrastructure to support continued growth Built environment consultancy Ridge has further strengthened its infrastructure capability with the appointment of Steve Williams as Head of Infrastructure. Steve has advised on and delivered major programmes of work […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026 Industry news Environment Bank gears up for BNG expansion to NSIPs with senior appointment Environment Bank, a leading biodiversity gains specialist, has appointed Corrine Barry as NSIPs Business Development Director, creating a dedicated function focused entirely on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Corrine brings […] Water Magazine · 11 May 2026