Recycling news: 2026

Industry news University of Kentucky turns coal into battery-grade graphite Researchers at the University of Kentucky are developing a process to convert coal into high-purity synthetic graphite for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to reduce reliance on imported materials and strengthen domestic supply chains.The work is being led by Matthew Weisenberger at the university’s Center for Applied Energy Research, where coal is processed into battery-grade graphite suitable… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Stora Enso confirms significant developments to tray board range STORA Enso has announced it is launching two new developments to its Trayforma tray board range: a basis weight reduction across the existing range, and Trayforma Brown, a new unbleached product. The new lighter Trayforma is said to deliver the same strength, forming performance, and converting reliability as the current base board, but uses less […] Packaging Scotland · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot spell that hit 30°C inside the Arctic circle New Scientist — Environment · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Maxion, Continental participating in recycled garbage truck project Mercedes-Benz Trucks is working with 32 partners to demonstrate the feasibility of a battery-electric waste collection vehicle produced in part from recycled materials. Maxion Wheels and Continental count amongst these partners. For the reEconic concept vehicle project, Maxion has developed and supplied a 22.5 x 9.00” commercial vehicle steel wheel whose CO2 footprint is less than half that of … Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Cadbury owner Mondelez reports mixed first-quarter earnings Global FMCG manufacturer Mondelez has posted mixed first-quarter results, with net revenue increasing by 8.2 per cent year-on-year to around £7.5bn. In the European market, the net revenue grew by… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Ecco launches shoe made from leather waste Ecco and Spinnova bring a five-year leather by-product collaboration to market with the release of a limited-edition shoe JYVÄSKYLÄ — […] Ecotextile News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Xerox launches Xerox IT as a Service Xerox announced the launch of Xerox IT as a Service, an AI-powered ServiceNow platform that transforms how organisations operate and manage technology. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news How The Jolly Hog scaled to supermarket shelves without losing its bite Way back in 2007, Olly Kohn was a man with a vision to change the shelf-dynamics of the UK’s supermarkets. Sick of seeing what he believed to be increasingly poor-quality… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Scodix launches new digital embellishment press Scodix has announced the launch of the Scodix Ultra 7000 SHD press. Packaging News (UK) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Transparency report lifts lid on textile waste Debrand’s transparency report tracks end-of-life of 1,089 tonnes of brand textile waste, laying bare the limits of current circular infrastructure […] Ecotextile News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news CROSS Imaging expands premium supply reach Swiss-based distributor connects global supply with premium compatible toner and imaging solutions. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Ben & Jerry’s opens first UK mall kiosk at Merry Hill Ben & Jerry’s has launched its first UK mall kiosk concept at Merry Hill. The ice cream brand has opened a 270 sq ft kiosk near the centre’s recently renovated… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Lucozade brings Jamie Laing to Mile 23 to motivate London Marathon runners Lucozade teamed up with We Are Social to support runners through one of the toughest points of the 2026 London Marathon, with Jamie Laing helping cheer participants through the infamous… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Stop Food Waste Day 2026: 5 Ways to Make Every Bite Count Food waste is a major issue for the planet, but how can we stop it? There are a few useful ways to do so. - We put together this article outlining some surprising ways in which we can help reduce food waste together. Bywaters · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news FCA approves Vestd as a PISCES operator Share scheme and equity management platform Vestd has been granted approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES). The PISCES framework was established by the FCA in June 2025 and allows private firms to auction off shares to professional and institutional investors without the need […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news UK supermarkets could face shortages of potatoes, milk and chicken amid Iran conflict UK supermarkets could see shortages and higher prices across fresh produce, meat and dairy as the conflict in Iran puts pressure on global food supply chains. Food supply chains expert… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Navigating the SBTi’s Revised Minimum Ambition In April 2026, SBTi issued an update to how it calculates the minimum ambition for absolute near-term targets under the corporate submission pathway. Anthesis Group · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news UK household budgets fall for first time since 2023 UK household budgets decreased for the first time since 2023 in March as rising costs and global supply chain uncertainty impact finances according to the latest Asda Income Tracker. The… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Sambazon launches in Tesco stores nationwide Acai brand Sambazon has launched across 400 Tesco stores nationwide, marking a significant step for the brand’s retail growth. This builds on the major success of the brand, experiencing a… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Galbani targets premium cheese growth with burrata and basil mozzarella launches Galbani is expanding its UK chilled cheese range with two new launches aimed at driving premiumisation. The Lactalis-owned Italian cheese brand is rolling out Galbani Burrata Minis and Galbani Mozzarella… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Megain’s margins squeezed by competition Megain Holding has slumped into a steep annual loss after an intense price war in the printer cartridge chip market eroded margins. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Ocado lands exclusive Diddly Squat Farm partnership Ocado Retail has signed an exclusive partnership with Diddly Squat Farm, becoming the first major retailer to stock the farm shop’s products. The online grocer will launch the range on… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Southern Water pleads guilty to polluting Kent coastline Southern Water has pleaded guilty to a series of pollution incidents across north Kent between 2019 and 2021, affecting both the sea and inland waterways, the Environment Agency has confirmed. In July 2019, people in Whitstable reported seeing and smelling oil in Swalecliffe Brook. Environment Agency officers traced the source to diesel leaking from a […] Environment Journal · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Del Monte bets on Toy Story 5 tie-up to boost summer fruit sales Del Monte is launching a major on-pack campaign with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 as it looks to drive shopper engagement across fresh produce, fruit snacks and juice drinks… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Data Direct hires industry veteran Data Direct has appointed Simon Oakerbee, a veteran of the UK’s copier and managed print sector, to a senior role aimed at strengthening ties with its dealer network. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Waste firms report gender pay gap for 2025/26 Waste companies and government agencies have published their latest gender pay gap data for 2025/26, with results showing a mixed picture across the sector. Under UK regulations introduced in 2017, organisations with more than 250 employees must report their gender pay gap annually using a snapshot date of 5 April. Following the Employment Rights Act … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2026 ENTRIES are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, which celebrate the innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics. Entries for all categories are free and remain open until 26 June 2026, offering businesses, community groups, and innovators the chance to showcase their work on a national platform. The RECOUP Awards […] Packaging Scotland · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Dynamic Software Solutions hits reforestation milestone Dynamic Software Solutions has reached a significant sustainability milestone in partnership with PrintReleaf, underscoring the growing impact of its environmentally focused managed print services. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Continental tyres OE for VW T-Roc Continental EcoContact 7 S and EcoContact 7 tyres are now original equipment on the latest model VW T-Roc. The compact SUV will roll of the line with Continental tyres in a range of 16- to 19-inch sizes. Volkswagen has approved the energy efficiency-focused EcoContact 7 in 16-, 17- and 18- inch dimensions and the sportier EcoContact 7 S in 16-, 17- and 19- inch sizes. Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Third Space Learning raises £4.4m to scale AI tutoring Online education platform Virtual Class Limited – trading as Third Space Learning (TSL) – has raised £4.4m to scale its AI tutoring service. The funding was provided by the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund, managed by Maven Capital Partners, alongside Blackfinch Ventures and existing investors Foresight and Nesta. Swindon-based TSL delivers curriculum-aligned, online […] The p… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Acid from spent car batteries used for advanced recycling of plastic Acid recovered from spent lead-acid car batteries could be repurposed to enable a new route for recycling difficult plastic waste, according to research published in the journal Joule.A team at the University of Cambridge has developed a solar-driven process that uses sulphuric acid reclaimed from end-of-life batteries to break down plastics and convert them into… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman abandon merger talks Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have called off talks over a potential merger after failing to agree final terms. The French drinks giant confirmed discussions with Brown-Forman, the US owner of… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news British turkey farmers launch campaign to bring whole bird back to Christmas table British turkey farmers have joined forces to launch a new Christmas campaign aimed at putting the whole roast turkey back at the centre of festive dining. The “Winner! Winner! Turkey… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news All Shook Up secures Asda and Iceland listings in UK retail push Ready-to-drink cocktail brand All Shook Up is expanding its UK retail presence after securing new national listings with Asda and Iceland. The canned cocktail brand will roll out its mixed… Grocery Gazette · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Entries Open for the RECOUP Awards 2026 The post Entries Open for the RECOUP Awards 2026 appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Sailun launches new flagship European Attrezzo Erange EV-ready, Delivery Pro CV tyres Sailun is expanding its tyre portfolio for the European market, with a new electric vehicle-ready passenger car tyre and two new commercial tyres bolstered by an expansion of its Atrezzo UHP and all-season products. Sailun says the new products target automotive trends and meet evolving customer demands, particularly with its new Atrezzo Erange, which utilises the manufacturer’s patented EcoPoi… Tyrepress · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Choose Plastic Packaging for a Greener Future, says Prism Third party logistics, sleeving and contract packing specialist, Prism eLogistics, is calling on beverage brands to consider the role of recycled plastic in reducing the sector’s carbon footprint and overall packaging volume. While virgin plastic is rightly being phased out of canned drinks packaging, recent research has highlighted the improved sustainability outcomes of using recycled plastic… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news Regions with worst air pollution have least funding to tackle it Philanthropy is forgetting about parts of the word which are most vulnerable to atmospheric toxins, and associated public health risks. New research published by the Clean Air Fund reveals a huge disparity between different global regions and the amount of money they receive to tackle air pollution. North America, for example, received 35% of all […] Environment Journal · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’ Forty years after poems first appeared on London’s Underground, the project continues to shape the daily journeys of millions Positive News · 29 Apr 2026 Industry news China tire exports edge up in March - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 29 Apr 2026