Recycling news: 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 Industry news Volvic signs Marcus Rashford as UK brand ambassador Volvic has named footballer Marcus Rashford as its newest UK brand ambassador as the natural mineral water brand ramps up its sporting push ahead of a major summer of football.… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Kraft Heinz beats sales forecasts as brand revival shows early signs of progress Kraft Heinz has topped Wall Street sales expectations in its first quarter, as chief executive Steve Cahillane’s push to revitalise the packaged food giant’s brands showed early signs of momentum.… Grocery Gazette · 7 May 2026 Industry news Southern Water appoints Andrew Davies as Chair Designate Southern Water has appointed Andrew Davies as Chair Designate. Andrew will join the Board with immediate effect and will succeed Keith Lough as Chair on 16 July 2026. Keith, who […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister publishes consultation report on SuDS in new housing developments Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has published a report on the outcome of the public consultation on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in New Housing Developments. Speaking at a workshop […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news Tideway named as one of the most influential companies in the world Tideway, the company behind the super sewer, has been recognised as one of the world’s most influential businesses after being named in TIME Magazine’s TIME100 Companies 2026 list. The super […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news Innovate UK steps down as delivery partner for the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge Innovate UK will step down as delivery partner for the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge. Ofwat said the decision is designed to enable Innovate UK to better align with the UK […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news Overcoming complexities in drainage: Navigating protected woodland to re-line 1,200m of sewer In this article, Esh Group’s General Manager, Jonny Pyle, explains how Esh’s drainage solutions division took on the challenge of re-lining over 1,200 metres of sewer within Auckland Park, a […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news DLJ Water and NI Water inspire future talent at Clogher WwTW open doors event NI Water, DLJ Water and Tetra Tech welcomed more than 80 young people to Clogher Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) as part of this year’s Construction Futures Open Doors initiative. The […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news £9.5m water resilience project starts in Malton and Norton Yorkshire Water is set to invest £9.5m in its North Yorkshire water supply, to ensure the resilience of the local network and meet future demand as part of its long-term […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news King’s Award shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia ERG, a leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. Recognising the company’s achievements in the […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news Yorkshire Water £53m AI sewer monitoring programme predicts great results Yorkshire Water is well on the way to rolling out over 92,000 sewer monitor alarms and monitoring devices by 2030 to reduce pollution and prevent sewer flooding. This is part […] Water Magazine · 7 May 2026 Industry news DS Smith create new box packaging to protect Absolut Vodka products DS Smith and Absolut Vodka have introduced a brown box packaging solution to protect the brand’s flavoured vodka and wider spirits product range. Packaging News (UK) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Hunter Luxury works on Jack Daniel’s Halo MK1 limited edition pack Hunter Luxury has partnered with Jack Daniel’s on its Halo MK1 Limited Edition, a precision-engineered secondary pack inspired by the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and Formula 1’s most significant safety innovation, the Halo device. Packaging News (UK) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Zipform to develop Dry Molded Fiber meat trays as PulPac licensee PulPac has signed Australia-based Zipform Packaging as a new licensee of its Dry Molded Fiber technology, marking a step forward in scaling fibre-based solutions into demanding food packaging applications. Packaging News (UK) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Campaigners issue export warning over flexible plastic recycling ‘challenges’ MRW Campaigners issue export warning over flexible plastic recycling ‘challenges’ Campaign group says commitments to scale-up plastic film collections from UK households could have ‘unintended consequences’ that drive illegal practices without effective domestic treatments Campaigners issue export warning over flexible plastic recycling ‘challenges’ Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Norway’s Morrow to enter bankruptcy proceedings Norwegian lithium nickel manganese oxide (LMNO) battery company Morrow has today announced that it has resolved to file for bankruptcy proceedings. The board has also resolved that its subsidiary companies Morrow Technologies AS and Morrow Industrialization Center AS will also be subject to the bankruptcy proceedings.The company had failed to secure fresh industrial investment and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Hidden water risks place strain on Europe’s long‑term resilience, says report Europe faces growing long-term risks as flooding, water scarcity and pollution increasingly converge across the continent, according to a new analysis from engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco. The report, Too much, too little, too polluted, warns that climate-driven weather extremes, ageing infrastructure and declining water quality are creating costs and vulnerabilities that are not… Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news Digital twin analysis identifies potential £64k annual energy savings at university New analysis carried out by climate technology company IES has identified potential annual energy savings of around £64,000 at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, equivalent to approximately 11% of the university’s current energy spend. The project, commissioned by the university, used IES’s live digital twin technology to analyse operational performance across the institution’s 236,310 sq […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news Residual waste in England falls to five-year low, Defra data shows Residual waste levels in England fell to their lowest point in five years during 2024, according to the latest figures published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The data shows that the estimated total amount of residual waste in England reached 58.4 million tonnes in 2024, down 0.5% from 58.7 million […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news Businesses warn delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan is ‘urgently needed’ MRW Businesses warn delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan is ‘urgently needed’ Firms including Biffa and Suez write to environment minister, saying swift publication of circular economy plans in England was needed to encourage investment Businesses warn delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan is ‘urgently needed’ Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Multi waste buckets to bring pre-shredding into loading stage Finnish waste processing equipment manufacturer Tana Oy has expanded its waste processing portfolio with the launch of the TANA Multi Waste Buckets MWB17 and MWB23, designed to integrate pre-shredding directly into wheel loader operations. The new attachments are intended to provide an alternative to traditional standalone pre-shredders by combining shredding and bag opening into the […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 May 2026 Industry news Arla April milk price 2026 - news.arlafoods.co.uk Arla Foods UK newsroom · 6 May 2026 Industry news How fashion CFOs can use sustainability to manage rising costs New research has found that sustainability is becoming a core financial concern for fashion companies, with direct implications for costs, risks and long-term profitability. Here, edie explores how chief financial officers (CFOs) can use sustainability to better manage costs and strengthen resilience. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 May 2026 Industry news Cropped 6 May 2026: Forest loss falls | Deforestation regulations | Saving ‘India’s Galapagos’ We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 6 May 2026 Industry news Mondi produces brown paper packaging with white digital printing for Riedel Glas Mondi has produced innovative packaging made of brown kraftliner with white digital printing for its long-standing customer Riedel Glas to support the market launch of the All American Bourbon glass series. Packaging News (UK) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Why EPR matters for businesses This blog makes the case for why EPR matters in the business world. For too many organisations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) still gets filed under 'cost of doing business'. It’s often seen as a hefty admin task or another deadline to worry about. That's a shame, because it misses the point entirely. Der Beitrag Why EPR matters for businesses erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 6 May 2026 Industry news What Does It Cost to Maintain a Porsche Long-Term? Buying a Porsche is only half the equation. The real financial picture starts taking shape after the keys are in hand. Oil changes, brake jobs, and the occasional major repair all accumulate over the years. It doesn't matter whether someone commutes in a Cayenne or saves a 911 for sunny weekends. Having a clear sense of ongoing costs makes ownership far less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. … Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Sungrow achieves landmark grid‑forming validation Sungrow has completed the world’s first large‑scale grid‑forming validation at a time when renewable‑heavy power systems urgently need stronger grid stability.The company, a major provider of PV inverters and energy storage systems, carried out 14 scenarios over 138 hours, meeting international standards. TÜV Rheinland independently verified the results.Henry Liu, General Manager of the Microgr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Deforestation could trigger Amazon tipping point in the 2030s At least 15 per cent of the Amazon has already been lost, and further destruction could unleash widespread rainforest dieback with as little as 1.5°C of global warming New Scientist — Environment · 6 May 2026 Industry news Mass balance without guardrails becomes a risk. With guardrails, it can be a bridge. How do we transform the materials behind everyday products? For industries originally built on fossil-based plastics, progress towards non-fossil feedstocks isn't an easy switch, as the LEGO Group's chief sustainability officer Annette Stube explains. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 6 May 2026 Industry news CAMSO enters UK and Ireland compact construction tyre and track market CAMSO Construction has launched operations in the UK and Ireland, extending its European roll-out for compact construction tyres and rubber tracks. The move follows RPG Group’s September 2025 acquisition of Michelin’s compact construction tyres and tracks business and comes after an initial expansion phase in Southern Europe. The company said it will manage distribution directly and has receive… Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Maxam appoints Chris Rhoades as zone sales director for Northern US In USA, Maxam Tire has appointed Chris Rhoades as zone sales director – north. He is tasked with leading sales across the company’s northern region in the US specialty tyre aftermarket. Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Linglong shows 85% sustainable materials concept tyre at WBCSD meeting Linglong Tire used the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) meeting in Montreux, Switzerland (27–30 April 2026) to present a new Sustainable Concept Tyre containing 85% sustainable materials. The manufacturer says it is aiming to make all Linglong tyres from 100 per cent sustainable materials by 2040, alongside a corporate plan to cut CO2 emissions by 2030 and reach climat… Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Absolut Vodka unveils brown box packaging solution DS Smith and Absolut Vodka have introduced a brown box packaging solution to protect the brand’s flavoured vodka and wider spirts product range. The new packaging solution comprises 100% recyclable fibre-based corrugated cardboard material and is designed to provide robust protection for Absolut Vodka deliveries during their transit to customers in stores and outlets, or […] Packaging Scotland · 6 May 2026 Industry news Vacancy: Three-week summer journalism internship at Carbon Brief This vacancy has now closed. Carbon Brief is offering an exciting opportunity for students, or... Carbon Brief · 6 May 2026 Industry news Amcor continues to support Ocado Retail’s refill project AMCOR is to continue producing bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition’s ongoing work with Ocado Retail. The project allows Ocado Retail to deliver online orders for everyday products such as pasta, rice, and washing liquid in refillable packaging. Consumers are encouraged to hand back empty containers to their driver on the next delivery, allowing for them […] Packaging Scotland · 6 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone points fleets to quick efficiency wins amid ongoing cost pressure Commercial fleet operators continue to face high running costs and pressure to boost efficiency. Bridgestone and its Commercial Business Unit director David Almazan have outlined a set of operational measures it says can help truck fleets cut fuel use, reduce downtime and improve overall vehicle availability. Tyrepress · 6 May 2026 Industry news Can businesses close the ambition-action gap on animal welfare? Nicky Amos of Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare tells Nick Hughes how foodservice businesses are progressing on animal welfare and why the focus must shift from targets to delivery Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 May 2026 Industry news Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced THE winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 have been unveiled at the tenth Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam. From high-performing recycled-content applications to next-generation recycling machinery and game-changing individuals, organisers said this year’s recipients demonstrate how Europe’s plastics recycling value chain keeps advancing circularity in the regio… Packaging Scotland · 6 May 2026