Recycling news: 2026

Industry news West Northamptonshire approves three-weekly black bin collections West Northamptonshire Council has approved plans to move thousands of households to three-weekly black bin collections from spring 2027. The change brings services in Northampton and South Northamptonshire in line with arrangements already operating in Daventry. The decision was approved by Cabinet at a meeting on 5 May 2026 and will apply to properties with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s worker sacked after tackling abusive champagne thief A long-serving Sainsbury’s worker has allegedly been sacked after tackling an aggressive Champagne thief just hours after helping perform CPR on a security guard who collapsed in-store. Gary MacArthur, who… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Pret A Manger appoints Stefan Porter as chief supply chain officer Pret A Manger has named Stefan Porter as its new chief supply chain officer as the food-to-go chain looks to support its global growth plans. Porter joins the business from… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Magnum hits back at investor claims over Ben & Jerry’s governance row The Magnum Ice Cream Company has rejected claims from a coalition of investors that its handling of Ben & Jerry’s could put the brand’s long-term value at risk. A group… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Primark Welcomes New York Shoppers to Flagship in Manhattan’s Herald Square - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 8 May 2026 Industry news Mounting pressure on retail as footfall takes sharp decline - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 8 May 2026 Industry news Ocean Spray refreshes the Cosmopolitan with new cranberry serve Ocean Spray has launched a new range of Cosmopolitan recipes as it looks to tap into renewed consumer interest in classic cocktails with a modern twist. The cranberry juice brand… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Lindt opens 30th store in Manchester Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt has announced plans to launch a new shop in the Trafford Centre, Manchester, on 28 May as it expands its UK footprint. This marks a milestone… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more There were big health wins, Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, and Amsterdam ditched fossil fuel ads, plus more Positive News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Ella’s Kitchen expands beyond baby food with new range for bigger kids Ella’s Kitchen has launched a new range for older toddlers and young children, marking a major move beyond its core baby food offer. The UK baby food brand has introduced… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Landmark study into Ganges River pollution reveals that standard monitoring identifies only 1% of organofluorine contamination A new study from The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources; the University of Graz, Warsaw University […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news International team of scientists launch Atlantic-wide coral mapping project An international team of scientists is launching Coral Cartography: Mapping Atlantic Cold-Water Corals to support Area Based Management at the 2026 All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) Forum – […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news Green light for Grangemockler as nature-based wastewater treatment plant confirmed Uisce Éireann has confirmed that planning permission has been granted for a constructed wetland wastewater treatment plant in Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary. The new treatment plant, which is a sustainable, […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news Nomad Foods appoints new chief marketing officer Frozen food manufacturer Nomad Foods has announced the appointment of Justin Billingsey as the chief marketing officer effective immediately. The parent company of brands including Birds Eye and Iglo has… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Infrastructure consultancy promotes 16 after successful year which saw it win Wylfa contract The infrastructure division of a leading property consultancy has announced 16 promotions after another successful year. Fisher German has promoted Cameron Coley-Smith to partner, while Lucy Boddington and Richard Smale […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news Groundforce Shorco appoints engineering duo Shoring specialists Groundforce Shorco has appointed two new senior members to its engineering team. Akil Jasm is a Chartered Engineer and has a BSC and an MSC in Civil Engineering, […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news Bobcat launches new range of auger and trencher attachments Bobcat has announced the launch of new ranges of auger and trencher attachments compatible with a wide selection of the company’s loader, mini excavator and telehandler models. The new line […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news Over 40 businesses gather at second Innovation Festival in Essex Innovators from the worlds of water and technology descended upon Chelmsford this week as Essex & Suffolk Water hosted its second annual Innovation Festival. The event, which is a sister […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news Solar panels power up Scottish Water site in Forfar A Scottish Water site in Forfar is now partially powered by renewable energy after more than 600 solar panels were installed on land at the treatment works. A total of […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news AEMT strengthens member support with a new appointment focused on codes of practice adoption The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has appointed Carey Guerin-Oliver to support members in implementing and progressing through its Codes of Practice, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to raising […] Water Magazine · 8 May 2026 Industry news McDonald's Reports First Quarter 2026 Results - McDonald’s Corporation McDonald's UK newsroom · 8 May 2026 Industry news TerraCycle to host webinar on EPR ‘Red-rating’ penalties TerraCycle is holding a free webinar to assess and explore EPR charges rolling out through the packaging supply chain, titles Decoding the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) & the Role of Take-Back Schemes. Packaging News (UK) · 7 May 2026 Industry news PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 1 May 2026 Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange. Packaging News (UK) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Prize Locker: Explore FIFA World Cup 26™ Prizes | Coca-Cola US - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 May 2026 Industry news Hespin Wood landfill stops accepting waste after rise in complaints MRW Hespin Wood landfill stops accepting waste after rise in complaints The EA has identified waste deposits beyone permitted levels at the site, which has been operated by Manchester-based Seletia since 2025 Hespin Wood landfill stops accepting waste after rise in complaints Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Private equity group bids for Amcor’s European waste container business MRW Private equity group bids for Amcor’s European waste container business Pacific Avenue Capital Partners says it is negotiating the acquisition of ESE World, part of the packaging company Amcor Private equity group bids for Amcor’s European waste container business Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Derby councils close Sinfin contractor tender without an appointment MRW Derby councils close Sinfin contractor tender without an appointment Work is now underway to look at future options for the plant with aims to put proposals before the two councils’ cabinets by late summer Derby councils close Sinfin contractor tender without an appointment Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Continental lifts profitability in tyres, ContiTech in Q1 as sales fall Continental’s transition to a “pure-play tyre company” has begun strongly, having reported a stronger start to 2026 in profitability terms, with both its Tyres and ContiTech divisions improving adjusted EBIT margins year-on-year despite tariff headwinds and unfavourable currency movements. While sales were held back by a weak global market environment, the group said disciplined costs, a richer… Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news UK WEEE Recycling: Key Insights from Material Focus This blog reviews a five‑year impact report from Material Focus to explore what the data reveals about UK WEEE recycling performance and progress toward circular electricals. The findings offer important insights for producers, retailers and compliance teams navigating the evolving landscape of WEEE compliance in the UK. Der Beitrag UK WEEE Recycling: Key Insights from Material Focus erschien z… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Polling shows Labour defectors want action on climate, nature and the cost of living New polling commissioned by Greenpeace suggests that voters, particularly Labour defectors, would like to see the Labour government adopt stronger policies on climate and nature, when tested against a number of policies from different areas. The nationwide polling experiment conducted by YouGov covered 2,057 people across the country. Respondents were asked to look at sets […] Greenpeace UK · 7 May 2026 Industry news Study Shows That Over 65% Of Mattresses Originating Outside Of The UK & EU Are Non-Compliant Introduction A new investigation, Project Phoenix, has uncovered that several major online retailers are selling mattresses that do not comply with UK fire resistance regulations. The joint study, conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF) and the European Bedding Industries Association (EBIA), tested 101 mattresses available for sale in the UK with products purchased from […] National Bed Federation · 7 May 2026 Industry news Thirty Under 30 awards return for 2026 at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event Thirty Under 30 will return in 2026 to recognise young talent across the aftermarket, following the launch of the awards last year. The programme aims to highlight early-career professionals already delivering change in workshops, parts operations and wider business support roles. The awards will be presented at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC, Birmingham (3-4 June 2026), with the fin… Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news Vredestein Comtrac 2+ wins in Promobil group test of motorhome tyres Vredestein’s Comtrac 2+ won the latest group test of summer tyres conducted by Promobil, Germany’s largest motorhome magazine. Promobil praised the tyre for its short braking distance in both wet and dry conditions in particular following broad testing in a variety of conditions. Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news What Is a Life Cycle Assessment — and Why Should Your Business Care About It? Today, I want to talk about something that’s becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes: Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA. It might sound like a technical or corporate-heavy concept at first glance, but in reality, it’s something incredibly practical—and surprisingly empowering—once you understand it.Whether you’re a small business owner, a maker, or someone thinking… Zero Waste Week · 7 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear brings Racing Eagle compounds and strategy focus to BTCC Brands Hatch Goodyear heads to Brands Hatch this weekend for round two of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, supplying its Racing Eagle tyres for the short, demanding Indy layout. Each driver will be allocated three sets of Racing Eagle Soft as the standard tyre and one set of Racing Eagle Medium as the option compound, as Goodyear looks to balance performance with close racing. Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear targets tyre performance consistency as WEC heads to Spa Goodyear returns to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa, supplying all 18 LMGT3 entries with its Racing Eagle tyres. For Spa, teams will run the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium slick, chosen for its ability to deliver stable performance across a wide operating window, a key requirement at a circuit known for rapidly changing condit… Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (July 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 7 May 2026 Industry news New partnership looks to address Digital Product Passport challenges POLYTAG and Xact are teaming up to bring to market an integrated, end-to-end Digital Product Passport (DPP) solution. The aim is to offer brands and manufacturers a ‘seamless’ way to connect live data, compliant inline printing and rich, brand-controlled digital experiences. Digital Product Passports are set to become mandatory under the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable […] Packaging Scotland · 7 May 2026 Industry news Aluminium tray specialist invests in advanced vision technology i2r Packaging Solutions has announced an investment in advanced vision inspection technology across its aluminium tray manufacturing operations. The business has introduced a new detection system said to be capable of delivering 100% inspection of the complete tray during production, identifying holes, splits and micro-defects in real time before products leave the line. Following a […] Packaging Scotland · 7 May 2026 Industry news Arnold Clark Autoparts names MJ Allen Supplier of the Year Arnold Clark Autoparts has named MJ Allen as its Supplier of the Year, recognising what it described as “outstanding service, support and partnership” over the past 12 months. Tyrepress · 7 May 2026