Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Nestlé to cease production at Hungary confectionery plant Nestlé will cease production at its Diósgyőr, Hungary, confectionery plant in December 2026, citing declining demand for seasonal chocolate products. FoodBev Media · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Week in Review: Who won the fashion World Cup? - Just Style Just Style · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Excelling in sustainability: MM Packaging Ibérica achieves EcoVadis Platinum, ranking among global top 1% MM Packaging, market leader in secondary packaging for the food and premium sector, has announced its Ibérica facility in Spain has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum placing it among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Durham appoints processor for household food waste Bio Capital has been appointed by Durham County Council as one of two providers to process household food waste from 250,000 homes across the county. Under the arrangement, food waste collected by the council will be transported to Bio Capital’s Warrens Emerald Biogas facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, where it will be treated through … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EV Battery Storage Case Study As EV battery volumes increase, ATFs need storage systems designed around lithium-ion fire risks. Wickens Engineering’s Batt-Rack combines heavy-duty modular racking with options for heat, smoke and gas detection and automated suppression, helping operators improve storage capacity, accessibility, risk management and insurer confidence. ATF Professional · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Cybersecurity provider Xentra secures £2.7m Leeds-based digital security specialist Xentra has secured a £2.7m funding round. Xentra specialises in subscription-based managed cybersecurity, digital compliance, and safeguarding services. Through its “STAX” software bundles and centralised customer portal, the company simplifies the procurement and management of round-the-clock IT protection infrastructure. The Yorkshire firm currently wor… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Westminster leader calls on Burnham to overhaul London's governance - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Almost 6,000 single-use cans and bottles returned through EcoVend by Reconomy's Reverse Vending Machines at British Grand Prix EcoVend by Reconomy , the international circular economy specialist, is pleased to announce that its Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) saw strong public engagement in the fan zone during the recent record-breaking Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix at Silverstone, giving spectators the opportunity to experience how the UK's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will work ahead of its launch in October 20… Sustainable Packaging News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora result was false positive amid multi-state outbreak The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that tests of an iceberg lettuce sample from supplier Taylor Farms produced a false positive result for Cyclospora, amid a five-state outbreak that has seen at least 94 people hospitalised. FoodBev Media · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Matthews Cotswold Flour expands regenerative range with three new launches Matthews Cotswold Flour is expanding its sustainable flour portfolio with three products made using 100 per cent regeneratively grown grain. The family-run artisan miller will launch Regenerative Pizza, Regenerative Churchill… Grocery Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Aloha introduces limited-edition strawberry protein bar to expand fruit-forward range Plant-based protein brand Aloha has expanded its snack portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition strawberry protein bar. FoodBev Media · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Elevate your brand and meet consumer demand with the Sustainable US Soy label Discover how the Sustainable US Soy label can help food and beverage brands showcase responsible sourcing and build consumer trust. FoodBev Media · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Hillhead 2026: Hottest Ticket in Town - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Over £1bn committed to farming in major long-term funding shift - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Healthy snack manufacturer Wholebake makes £3m investment Food manufacturer Wholebake has announced a £3m investment in the business to meet the growing demand for healthy snacks. Consumers are shifting their focus from traditional confectionery towards cleaner and… Grocery Gazette · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Circular Resource Management in Brewing and Distilling Veolia UK · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EDF launches green grant programme for small businesses EDF Small Business and Enterprise Nation team up to launch £25,000 sustainability grant programme BusinessGreen · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EDF launches green grant programme for small businesses - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Losing an entire generation of scientific talent’: top US universities accepted 15% fewer PhDs - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Elesa introduces Indexing Plungers with Chamfered Pin Elesa introduces a new dedicated solution within its range of positioning elements: indexing plungers with chamfered pin, designed to maximise efficiency through an automatic snap-in engagement system. In mechanical applications, locking does not always occur in a perfectly aligned hole. In some cases, the component must engage automatically when meeting an edge or a groove. To address this req… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Sustainable materials company Kelpi names John Williams CTO - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Logistics cost surge threatens fresh inflation across UK - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Toxic algae can travel through air, study finds Scientists discover that harmful chemicals from Florida’s blue-green algae blooms are becoming airborne, potentially affecting people miles from contaminated water. A new study reveals that toxins produced by cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, are being released into the air in Southwest Florida, raising concerns about respiratory exposure to harmful compounds. Researchers from … Air Quality News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Andy Burnham, make devolution mean devolution! - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Doritos Chilli Heatwave recalled over milk allergen labelling error The recall affects 140g and 180g packs with the batch code GBC 209 184C The Grocer — sustainability · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Neil Hornby appointed as the next chief executive of Natural England Chief executive at Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science to take up reins of key nature agency from this autumn BusinessGreen · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Neil Hornby appointed as the next chief executive of Natural England - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Synergy Machinery and Sidel India appoint new managing director to drive sustainable growth Synergy Machinery and Sidel India have appointed Ashish Deshpande as managing director. FoodBev Media · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Quarrying at Scale - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news More chargers, fairer access: Report maps London’s EV future London will need a significant expansion of its public electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the next decade if it is to meet growing demand and support the transition to cleaner transport, according to a new study. Researchers compared charging infrastructure across Greater London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw, finding that while London has one of […] Environment Journal · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news London faces huge EV charging challenge by 2035 London will need a significant expansion of its public electric vehicle (EV) charging network over the next decade if it is to meet growing demand and support the transition to cleaner transport, according to a new study. Researchers compared charging infrastructure across Greater London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw, finding that while London has one of […] Air Quality News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news NLWA Chair comments on Defra's flexible plastics announcement - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news At least 25 dead and many missing as monsoon rains cause havoc across India National weather agency forecasts heavy rain across northern, eastern and northeastern India over coming week The Independent — Climate · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news ResponsibleGlass leads call for first global sustainability standard - Glass International Glass International · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Fire at Enva’s Perth facility tackled after 18-hour response Fire crews spent around 18 hours tackling a blaze at Enva’s e-waste recycling facility in Perth over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the recycling centre at Friarton Bridge Park shortly before 4pm on Saturday (18 July 2026), with witnesses reporting seeing thick black smoke rising from the industrial area. In a statement, Enva … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news EHE Ventures opens second cohort for £15m fund backing AI-native firms EHE Ventures has opened the second £1.5m capital raise for its seed enterprise investment scheme (SEIS) AI Growth Fund, which invests in early-stage, AI-first businesses in the UK. The fund backs companies at pre-seed, seed and Series A stages and is aiming to deploy £15m in total. EHE Ventures has already deployed its first tranche […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news Human activity leaves lasting chemical mark on corals Corals living near areas of intensive human activity accumulate chemicals from pollution and show signs of depleted energy reserves, according to new research that highlights another way coastal development may be undermining the world’s reefs. The study analysed the chemical makeup of nearly 380 coral colonies from 16 reef sites around Maui, Hawaii. The researchers […] Environment Journal · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news International Paper expands board with two new appointments - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 20 Jul 2026 Industry news How Fairphone is using 'modular, repairable hardware' to crack the sustainable smartphone market Fairphone's chief technology officer explains why gluing devices shut is 'simply not sustainable' and makes the case for using your phone for longer BusinessGreen · 20 Jul 2026