Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Partnership in Safety: Voluntary Guidelines for Paddleboard Retailers - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 1 May 2026 Industry news Sandwiches break out of the lunchbox as UK demand soars Sandwich consumption is set for renewed growth as shoppers increasingly turn to the category beyond lunchtime, new Délifrance research suggests. The bakery supplier’s latest report, Prove It: The trends driving… Grocery Gazette · 1 May 2026 Industry news Unilever warns of price rises as Iran war drives up costs Unilever has warned it will raise prices this year as higher-than-expected costs linked to the Iran war put pressure on the consumer goods giant. The London-listed maker of Dove, Axe… Grocery Gazette · 1 May 2026 Industry news Artificial light at night disrupts riverbank food webs Artificial light at night is reshaping the flow of food between rivers and their banks, independent of other environmental pressures, according to a new study from Germany. Researchers from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau conducted a six-week experiment using 16 artificial streams with adjacent ecosystems. They exposed some setups to artificial light at night using LED strips that […] Environment Journal · 1 May 2026 Industry news ‘Dodgy shops’ spreading across UK high streets, Trading Standards warns Organised crime groups are believed to be operating through large numbers of vape stores, convenience shops and fast food takeaways across the UK, according to Trading Standards. A new report… Grocery Gazette · 1 May 2026 Industry news South East Water chair Chris Train resigns with immediate effect South East Water has announced the immediate resignation of its Independent Non-Executive Chair, Chris Train, following recent board discussions over the company’s recovery and transformation plans. In a statement issued […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news MPs have no confidence in South East Water’s leadership to turn failing company around The Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has today (1 May 2026) declared it has no confidence in the Chief Executive or Board of South East Water (SEW) to […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news WICS closes Water Plus investigation without enforcement action The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has concluded an investigation into Water Plus Limited and decided not to take formal enforcement action. The regulator said the investigation formed part […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news United Utilities to raise £800m in equity to fund increased AMP8 investment programme United Utilities Group plc has announced plans to raise approximately £800 million through an equity placing, alongside a retail offer and a small director subscription, as it seeks to fund […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news Utility Regulator reports mixed performance for NI Water in latest PC21 assessment The Utility Regulator has published its latest Cost and Performance Report for NI Water, assessing the utility’s performance over the 2022–2024 period, covering the second and third years of the […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news Sewer investment sealed for Sydling St Nicholas More than £2 million of investment to tackle the threat of sewer flooding caused by groundwater overwhelming the network will begin in Sydling St Nicholas this spring. Around five kilometres […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news Richard Kirkman appointed new Veolia CEO for Northern Europe and Group Head of Growth and Innovation Veolia has announced that Richard Kirkman has been appointed CEO of Veolia for Northern Europe, and will therefore also become CEO of the UK business. Richard knows the UK well, […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news What went right this week: power to England’s renters, plus more A law boosting renters rights came into force, the kiwi made a comeback, and the ‘return to coal’ myth was debunked, plus more Positive News · 1 May 2026 Industry news Climate-related flooding events threaten to cut off more towns and commuter routes across England After a winter marked by storms, flood warnings and severe weather alerts, new analysis from Ordnance Survey (OS) has identified the road and rail pinch points across England most vulnerable […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 1 May 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 1 May 2026 Round-up includes tender for framework to supply and manage furniture supplies and ethical disposal functions, along with award for provision of dry recyclable services Tenders and contract wins round-up 1 May 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 1 May 2026 Industry news The importance of co-ordinated business investment into Nature based Solutions Phoebe Cox, Senior Nature Associate at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), discusses the findings of the organisation’s recent report, Developing Regional Economic Resilience through Nature-based Solutions: Norfolk and Suffolk, which […] Water Magazine · 1 May 2026 Industry news Mermaid Gin teams up with Facer for miniatures gift set The Isle of Wight Distillery has worked with Facer to launch its Mermaid brand into the US market with a spirits miniatures gift set. Packaging News (UK) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news GSF celebrates supplier partners at London summit GSF Car Parts hosted a two day supplier summit at The Derby London City recently, targeting deeper relationships with key strategic suppliers. The company, which is opening branches quickly, wants to expand its UK aftermarket business, and met with senior leaders from BM Catalysts, Borg (Lucas), Brembo, Hella, Moove, Phinia (Delphi), Purflux (FRAM), Schaeffler, Trupart and ZF. These suppliers s… Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Vacuum-insulated glass technology and sustainable 3D concrete printing: The best green innovations of April 2026 As April comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting environmental innovation stories, including vacuum-insulated glass technology for energy efficiency. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news New court powers to target waste criminals’ driving licences MRW New court powers to target waste criminals’ driving licences Announcement of plans to give new powers to impose points on drivers involved in fly-tipping aims to expand measures afforded under England’s new Waste Crime Action Plan New court powers to target waste criminals’ driving licences Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Valeo names Bastian Mertens director of marketing to drive Northern Europe aftermarket Valeo Service UK has appointed Bastian Mertens as director of marketing, aftermarket Northern Europe, as the supplier steps up its push to position itself as a broader service partner for distributors and workshops across the region. Mertens joined in November and, after his first 150 days in post, has set out a 2026 roadmap focused on strengthening Valeo’s ‘Augmented Service’ offer, combining … Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news A&P Gustavsson Däck i Småland Joins Citira A&P Gustavsson Däck i Småland along with its tyre shop in Tingsryd, Småland, has become the latest Scandinavian tyre business to join Citira. According to Citira, the transaction adds “a key service point in the Småland region, further strengthening Citira's presence in southern Sweden”. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Viridor completes £2bn deal for Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility MRW Viridor completes £2bn deal for Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility Waste management firm says EfW in Redcar will bring its UK fleet to 13 after signing deal involving seven local authorities in North East Viridor completes £2bn deal for Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Primula set to launch new marketing campaign Cheese brand Primula Cheese has announced a new campaign which is set to launch on 4 May, which features Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Kevin Finn. The television advertisement aims to… Grocery Gazette · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news M&S opens renovated Martlesham Heath store M&S has opened a renovated Martlesham Heath store after a two-month transformation as it pushes towards doubling the size of its grocery business. The 13,000 sq ft store has stocked… Grocery Gazette · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Magna Tyres Group launches MA801 TR Solid Tyre for recycling applications Magna Tyres has introduced a new material handling tyre built for recycling applications. The MA801 TR solid tyre was developed for heavy industrial environments, delivering increased uptime, high load capacity, and reliable performance under harsh operating conditions. The MA801 TR will be presented for the first time at IFAT 2026 on 4-7 May 2026 in Munich. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Magna Tyres launches MA801 TR Magna Tyres has introduced the MA801 TR solid tyre, which is pitched at “demanding recycling and industrial applications” and specifically designed for “compact wheel loaders and telescopic handlers operating daily under heavy loads and in challenging conditions”. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Santa Marta: Key outcomes from first summit on ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels Countries attending a first-of-its-kind summit have walked away with plans to develop national roadmaps away... Carbon Brief · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Bridgestone adds 44- and 46-inch sizes to VT-Tractor range Bridgestone is extending its VT-Tractor agricultural tyre range with six new extra-large (XXL) sizes aimed at the latest high-horsepower tractors. The additions span 38- to 46-inch rim diameters and bring the product into the 44- and 46-inch segment. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Linglong in US$2 billion Egypt tyre factory talks The Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade discussed “the establishment of an integrated industrial complex for the manufacture of tyres for cars and heavy vehicles” with Linglong recently. According to a social media post dated 29 April 2026, “consultations are underway to establish the project within the framework of special free zones to boost exports”. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Tempelhof’s abrasive concrete to test Hankook iON Race at Berlin Formula E double-header Hankook heads into one of Formula E’s toughest tyre assignments this weekend as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Berlin for Rounds 7 and 8 of Season 12 (2–3 May). The 2026 Hankook Berlin E-Prix again uses the 2.374km Tempelhof Airport Circuit, a 15 corner, anticlockwise layout set on the former airfield’s concrete apron, where slab joints and a coarse surface generate unusual… Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Goodyear brings Eagle Medium tyres to ELMS Le Castellet round Goodyear will supply its Racing Eagle range to the 37-car European Le Mans Series field this weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard, with LMGT3 crews switching to the Eagle Medium compound for the first time this season and LMP2 teams continuing on Goodyear’s latest Eagle Medium slick specification. Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Road quality firm Highway Data Systems raises £1.25m Automated roadside quality assurance provider Highway Data Systems (HDS) has secured £1.25m from the Investment Fund for Scotland, managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank. Glasgow-based HDS develops automated quality assurance (QA) technologies for the road construction and asphalt industries spanning production, haulage and laydown. The company provides a c… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Goodyear Vector All Season 4 set for May launch 6 years after the introduction of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, and on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the world’s first all-season tyre, Goodyear is set to launch the new Vector All Season 4. According to Goodyear, the new tyre “raises all-season performance to a new level – delivering confident, well-rounded capability that is already being validated by independent test results.” The… Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Hankook UK returns as partner of 2026 London to Brighton EV Rally Hankook Tyre UK has confirmed it will return as an official partner of the 2026 London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally, scheduled for 20 June. The sixth running of the event will see an EV convoy depart from Westminster and head to Brighton seafront, with drivers aiming to complete the route using the least possible energy. Organisers position the rally as a showcase for real-world efficienc… Tyrepress · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news In conversation with Jörn Bielich of DigitaLicht’s zirkuLED division How a remanufacturing arm grew to 50% of total sales in three years Discover how remanufacturing is reshaping the lighting […] Recolight · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Saica Pack opens new Hartlepool warehouse SAICA Pack, the corrugated packaging division of The Saica Group, has officially opened a new warehouse in Hartlepool. The facility will expand Saica Pack’s operations whilst also sustainably developing various packing solutions to meet the growing service demands of its varied client base nationwide. Designed to support both current operations and future growth, the new […] Packaging Scotland · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news China Briefing 30 April 2026: Fossil fuel ‘strict controls’ | El Niño approaches | Why cleantech exports have surged Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Alsym supplies ESS with sodium-ion systems in 8.5 GWh deal US-based ESS Tech has signed a strategic partnership with Alsym Energy to supply 8.5 GWh of non-lithium battery storage systems, marking a significant move beyond its core long-duration iron flow technology.The agreement, structured as a letter of intent, will see ESS integrate Alsym’s sodium-ion cells and modules into its portfolio, targeting short- and medium-duration .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Apr 2026 Industry news Online Oceans raises £4m to scale autonomous security fleets Christchurch-based Online Oceans has raised £4m to scale its build of autonomous surface vessels and fleet software for defence and maritime security. Online Oceans is building a new model for persistent maritime coverage. Scout, its autonomous surface vessel, and fleet command platform Tether enable operators to deploy dense, always-connected fleets for missions including anti-submarine warfar… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Apr 2026