Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Unions target garment worker low wages Asia-Pacific trade unions unite to combat impoverishing low pay in the garment sector, demanding living wages GENEVA — IndustriALL Global […] Ecotextile News · 7 May 2026 Industry news HYB strengthens Asia-Pacific distribution networks Regional conferences highlight distributor partnerships, toner research developments, and expanding business equipment portfolio. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news KMP strengthens sales team with new key-account managers KMP AG is continuing to expand its sales organisation with the addition of two experienced Key-Account Managers who will support customers across Germany for the brands KMP, Intercopy, and PartsDepot. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES £5.99 WHITE WINE THAT EXPERTS ARE CALLING “GENIUNELY RARE” Aldi has turned the wine world on its head with the launch of its NEW Kooliburra White Shiraz (£5.99, 75cl). This rare and surprising wine has landed in stores just in time for shoppers to enjoy a refreshingly different sip this summer. Shoppers can forget everything they think they know about Shiraz. It’s so unusual, it’s […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 May 2026 Industry news Aii reset puts focus on major suppliers Apparel Impact Institute shifts funding to bigger, more capital-intensive projects to cut supply chain emissions faster by 2030 SAN FRANCISCO […] Ecotextile News · 7 May 2026 Industry news IT distribution in the Gulf under pressure IT distribution across the Gulf has come under significant pressure, with geopolitical disruption and supply chain constraints driving a sharp decline in revenues, particularly in the UAE, according to market insights from global market intelligence firm CONTEXT. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news GFA blueprint to fix EU textile recycling New roadmap calls for €11 billion in infrastructure investment and a targeted policy framework to break Europe’s circular textile deadlock […] Ecotextile News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions Total Specific Solutions (TSS) has acquired Keypoint Intelligence, a US-based provider of data, market intelligence, and analytical software for the global digital imaging industry. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Asterix Health raises £2.1m to boost NHS primary care hiring Asterix Health has raised £2.1m in pre-seed funding to build out its workforce solution that hires UK-registered GPs to support primary care remotely through a proprietary technology platform. Julian Titz and Max Thilo founded the company in 2024 after both navigating serious health conditions – Thilo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Titz is currently awaiting […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 May 2026 Industry news ReCAM project wins £3m for battery recycling technology A UK consortium has secured more than £3 million in funding to develop a new lithium-ion battery recycling process. The funding was awarded through the Battery Innovation Programme delivered by Innovate UK and supported by the Department for Business and Trade. It will support the ReCAM project – a collaboration between UK Battery Industrialisation Centre … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Sharp earns silver Globee Award Sharp's advanced AI integration into the customer journey is recognised for excellence as Consumer Product or Service of the Year. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Schneider Electric Brings Schneider StarCharge Fast 720 to the UK Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is bringing Schneider StarCharge Fast 720 to the UK. This next-generation electric vehicle (EV) charging solution is designed for commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators. The system delivers up to 720 kW of power and can charge up to 12 vehicles simultaneously, supporting the growing demand for EVs across the UK. With 97%… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news OakNorth Provides £20m RCF to MSS International to Support Future Growth OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has provided a £20m super senior RCF to MSS International, a leading player in energy transmission and distribution manufacturing. Founded in 1971, MSS International plays a critical role in supporting electrification, supplying high-precision components used in applications such as data centres, EV battery systems, and grid infras… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news RWM Connect: CIWM and RWM to unite the resource sector with the industry’s ultimate networking event The post RWM Connect: CIWM and RWM to unite the resource sector with the industry’s ultimate networking event appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 7 May 2026 Industry news Campaigners issue export warning over flexible plastic recycling ‘challenges’ UK plans to launch mandatory household collections of flexible plastics from next year will enhance pressure for effective domestic recycling, environmental campaigners warn. Packaging News (UK) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Biffa and FCC Environment use AI for Environment Agency compliance reporting Biffa and FCC Environment are among the ‘first’ waste management companies globally to use AI for compliance reporting. The waste management companies have begun using AI to submit waste composition data on outbound material streams directly to the Environment Agency (EA), as part of their existing compliance reporting. Since October 2024, expanded Material Facilities […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear Farm Tires & Titan ready for Cologne show Goodyear Farm Tires will mark its return to The Tire in Cologne this summer by showcasing the world’s largest agricultural tyre and the versatility of the product range of parent company Titan International. The stand in Hall 6 / CO19 shouldn’t be difficult to find as it will feature the largest commercially available agricultural tyre in the world, the Goodyear Farm Tires LSW1400/30R46. This t… Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news SPML Infra wins major 1GWh BESS contract in Bihar SPML Infra Limited, one of India’s prominent publicly listed infrastructure developers, has secured a landmark ₹1,128 crore contract to deliver a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NTPC’s Barauni Thermal Power Station in Bihar.The award marks the company’s first major grid‑scale battery storage project and stands among the largest single BESS orders issued… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Liverpool John Lennon Airport Boosts Performance with Telent Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been working with Telent, the mission-critical technology specialist, to trial its CCTV assurance platform, Arbitex, giving technical teams continuous visibility into the condition and performance of the airport’s CCTV estate. The three‑month trial, which has now concluded, enabled the airport to assess how automated daily checks on each camera improve oversigh… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Ethos raises £16.7m to replace CVs with its AI agent Ethos, the AI platform that matches skilled professionals to income opportunities, has secured a $22.75M (£16.7m) Series A funding round. While AI has made it easier to generate CVs and job applications, it has also made it harder to identify expertise. Organisations are facing volumes of increasingly similar profiles, with limited ways to assess what […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Nantycaws recycling site in commissioning after battery fire rebuild CWM Environmental has announced that its new resource recovery facility (RRF) at Nantycaws, Carmarthenshire, has entered commissioning. Full operations are scheduled to begin at the end of May, subject to successful completion of the commissioning programme. The multimillion-pound development marks a major milestone for the company following the destruction of its previous materials recycling f… letsrecycle.com News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Finsbury Food Group renews Disney cake licensing partnership Finsbury Food Group has renewed its long-standing licensing collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, extending a 20-year partnership that has brought Disney-themed celebration cakes to UK retailers. The renewed agreement… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news 430 tonnes of food waste collected in Derby in rollout’s first month More than 430 tonnes of food waste have been diverted from black bins during the first month of household food waste collections in Derby. All local authorities in England were required to introduce weekly food waste collections from 31 March as part of the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms. Derby City Council said the collected food waste is processed at Severn Trent […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Lidl to give healthy eating vouchers to students Lidl has announced a new initiative to support healthy eating among young students across Great Britain, as research revealed that many students are skipping meals and relying on energy drinks.… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Greenpeace shines light on Shell’s war profiteering Greenpeace projects on Shell HQ as oil giant posts $53,241-per-minute profits Photographs and video of the various projections are available here. In response to Shell announcing their first-quarter profits this morning, Maja Darlington, climate campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said: “As bombs fall and bills go up, more billions roll in for Shell, one of the […] Greenpeace UK · 7 May 2026 Industry news Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040 A Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades Positive News · 7 May 2026 Industry news Rio Tinto releases Q1 2026 production results - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 7 May 2026 Industry news Applicant Privacy at McDonald's - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 May 2026 Industry news Image by Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 7 May 2026 Industry news The challenge for combined authorities - Local Gov Jobs LocalGov · 7 May 2026 Industry news Maple Leaf to revive Yves Veggie Cuisine - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 7 May 2026 Industry news Wind turbines beside railway tracks capture power from passing trains - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 7 May 2026 Industry news Children's social care providers show ‘pockets of vulnerability’ - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 7 May 2026 Industry news Up to 10 years – GRI extends pneumatic tyre warranty Specialty tyres manufacturer GRI has beefed up its Limited Warranty Policy for Pneumatic Tires, extending coverage to as long as ten years, effective 2026. The new policy applies to all GRI-branded pneumatic tyres manufactured on or after 1 January 2025 and covers customers across more than 80 countries worldwide. Tyrepress · 7 May 2026 Industry news Organic wine brand Vinca launches aluminium bottled wine into M&S Food Organic wine brand Vinca is launching its sustainable aluminium bottled wines into M&S Food stores across the UK. The brand’s organic red and white wines will be available in 116… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news M&S to open ‘largest-ever’ standalone foodhall this summer Marks & Spencer is set to open its largest-ever standalone foodhall in Godalming this summer. The new store, which will be located on the site of the former Homebase near… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Wild Thingz secures national Centre Parcs listing Fast-growing confectionery brand Wild Thingz has landed a national listing with Centre Parcs UK, as it looks to become a go-to treat for families this summer. The organic gummy sweets… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news CCEP and Co-op launch campaign for Special Olympics GB Co-op, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Special Olympics Great Britain have launched the Meals That Matter 2026 national campaign, which aims to spotlight athletes with intellectual disabilities. Last year the… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Deliveroo moves beyond delivery with London restaurant bookings Deliveroo has launched in-app restaurant reservations, allowing customers to browse live availability and book tables directly through its platform. The new feature, called Deliveroo Reservations, is initially being piloted in… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Baker & Baker announces Cinnabon partnership European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has secured a licensing partnership with Cinnabon for the UK in-store bakery market. Baker & Baker is set to launch a two-pack of… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026