Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Organic veg box firm doubles capacity with new fill and seal machines One of the UK’s leading organic veg box companies said it has doubled its packaging capacity, reduced downtime and transitioned to fully compostable paper since installing two new GIC vertical form fill and seal packaging machines. Packaging News (UK) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news ‘No place for PFAS in UK circular packaging push’, campaigners argue Environmental campaigners have urgently called for binding deadlines for phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) use in packaging following recent parliamentary scrutiny of UK policy on ‘forever chemicals’. Packaging News (UK) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news CCEP posts strong first-quarter results Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has posted strong results for its first quarter, ending on 3 April 2026, with revenue increasing by 9.4 per cent to around £4.3 billion. In the… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Earnings jump as Hubei Dinglong refocuses strategy Hubei Dinglong reported a sharp rise in first-quarter earnings as it deepened its shift away from legacy printer consumables towards higher-margin semiconductor and battery materials. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news GOTS facilities rise as due diligence tightens GOTS certification grows 15% as global standard advances due diligence, launches new tools and prepares a parallel responsible textile standard […] Ecotextile News · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Air Quality News magazine: issue 31 out now The 31st issue of Air Quality News magazine is now available to read online. The magazine is available to read here. In this issue Victoria Hamilton from Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants and the University of Birmingham’s Suzanne Bartington tell us about a new tool which quantifies the health and economic impacts of PM2.5 and NO2 […] Air Quality News · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Pip & Nut named official sponsor of the Hackney Half Marathon Nut butter brand Pip & Nut has been named the official sponsor of the Hackney Half Marathon 2024, which is set to take place on 17 May. The brand’s activation… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Data: Mid-strength drinks surge on Ocado The demand for mid-strength alcoholic drinks has increased as shoppers are choosing moderation over completely cutting out alcohol according to the latest Ocado sales data. The mid-strength products contain an… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news UK WEEE Compliance 2026: A Practical Guide for Producers This guide to UK WEEE regulations compliance in 2026 cuts through the complexity of the UK’s WEEE rules for producers, distributors and businesses handling e-waste. If you’re a company which produces or distributes electricals in the UK, staying on top of the rules is a legal requirement. Businesses need to be aware of recent Der Beitrag UK WEEE Compliance 2026: A Practical Guide for Producers … ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Kingsland Drinks Group seals £65m funding deal Manchester based drinks specialist Kingsland Drinks Group has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays with the support of audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. Packaging News (UK) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Deposit Return Scheme confirms uniform 20p charge The organisation behind the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland has set a flat rate of 20p per container, finalising a key detail just over 18 months before the October 2027 rollout. Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit entity overseeing the initiative, announced that the single charge will apply to all […] Environment Journal · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news YFM Equity Partners invests £7.6m in agency Swanky YFM Equity Partners has invested £7.6m into Swanky, a full-service Shopify Platinum agency headquartered in Exeter. Swanky specialises in helping retailers and brands launch, scale and optimise their ecommerce operations within the Shopify ecosystem. The agency was appointed as one Shopify’s first ‘Plus’ Partners in EMEA in 2016. YFM’s investment will support Swanky’s continued growth, […] The … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news How I pay almost nothing to power my house and electric car The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has seen energy prices soar, but Alice Klein pays just A$25 (£13) a month for her electricity, even when charging an electric car or running an air conditioner. New Scientist — Environment · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news RJ Young expands partnership with Xerox RJ Young announced an expansion of its growing partnership with Xerox. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Get to Know: Our SHEQ Team Meet our trusted SHEQ team. Some of you may be asking yourselves what is SHEQ? Many people may not know, but it plays an important role in a company such as ours. Bywaters · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Envoy Tyres doubles down on Dan Zelos for 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge GB Envoy Tyres has renewed its partnership with Dan Zelos as the 27-year-old kicks off a 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge GB assault with Graves Motorsport. The deal sees Envoy’s green branding take centre stage on Zelos’ #45 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport (500PS) in the RS Clubsport Pro class, one of the series’ most closely fought categories. Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Cerafiltec Launches New Brand and Website Cerafiltec, innovator in advanced water treatment solutions, announces the launch of its new brand identity and website, marking the beginning of a new ceramic era in water filtration. Rooted in engineering excellence, Cerafiltec designs ceramic ultrafiltration systems built to perform in the most demanding conditions. With a 20-year service life and a Total Cost of Ownership that consistently … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Aldi to become first supermarket to stock Cookie Dealer cookies Aldi is set to become the first UK supermarket to stock Cookie Dealer cookies, following social media demand from shoppers. The discounter will launch Cookie Dealer Chocolate Chunk Cookies in… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Nomad Foods names first Future Foods Lab partners Nomad Foods has named For Real! Foods and Mia Puccia as the first companies selected to partner with the business through its Future Foods Lab. The frozen food giant, which… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news UK shoppers making fewer trips as spend becomes more deliberate UK consumers are continuing to spend, but are shopping less often and making more deliberate purchases, according to new data from Cardlytics. The company’s latest State of Spend report, which… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Ineffable Intelligence secures £814m seed round UK-headquartered AI superintelligence company Ineffable Intelligence has secured $1.1bn (£814m) in seed funding. Ineffable is developing a new generation of algorithms that learn through experience. Instead of being trained only on vast amounts of existing data, these systems interact with their environment, test ideas and improve over time, allowing them to discover new solutions and […] The p… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Taittinger launches limited-edition FIFA World Cup bottle into UK supermarkets Champagne Taittinger is launching a limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle across major UK supermarkets as it returns as the tournament’s official champagne partner. The champagne house has renewed its… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news CIRQLR secures £40m in new financing deal Business recycling group CIRQLR has acquired £40 million in new secured debt facilities through the Natwest Group. The three-year financing deal will go towards supporting CIRQLR’s growth in the industrial and commercial recycling and waste sectors. Backed by iCON Infrastructure, the group has just completed a three-year “buy and build” operation in the East and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Trump’s bombs bring billions for BP, bills for us In response to BP announcing this quarter’s profits, Maja Darlington, climate campaigner for Greenpeace UK, said: “The oil industry’s capacity to profiteer from human misery is almost limitless. Seventy years after the US first achieved regime change in Iran as a favour to BP, here we are again, risking a global recession by trying to […] Greenpeace UK · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Shop price inflation eases as retailers ramp up discounts Shop price inflation eased in April as retailers increased promotions across clothing, furniture, DIY and Easter food ranges to encourage spending amid weakening consumer confidence. The latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Newbold Quarry: from depleted mineral void to vital wetland habitat Nature recovery is one of the most important actions in the battle to stabilise and slow the climate crisis, end biodiversity loss and halt species extinction. We take a guided tour of a Warwickshire landmark that has been transformed from industrial scar to wildlife-rich green asset. Restoration is often described as a technical exercise with […] Environment Journal · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news South32 and Eskom plot Hillside renewable energy plan - Aluminium International Today Aluminium International Today · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Government confirms further reforms to Right to Buy scheme - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Producer responsibility impacts on local authority waste and recycling services - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Why healthcare’s sustainability challenge starts with procurement - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news CCEP Q1 2026 Trading Update - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Feb 2026 - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Hydron Energy launches landfill biogas upgrading project in British Columbia - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Together in motion towards a world where waste no longer exists. - Renewi Renewi · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Stephanie Mull joins TIA Environmental Advisory Council US-based organisation the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has appointed Stephanie Mull to its Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), the body established in 2010 to identify and promote recycled manufactured products and environmentally sustainable practices. Mull brings extensive experience in tyre recycling and sustainability efforts through her leadership serving as Executive Director with th… Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news IAAF to focus on innovation, insight and industry energy at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is preparing to play a prominent role at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, with a wide-ranging programme designed to inform, inspire and connect the independent aftermarket. Taking place on 3-4 June at the NEC Birmingham, the event will bring together garages, bodyshops, suppliers and industry leaders from across the UK. The IAAF will … Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Pirelli brings softer rear options for Balaton Park WorldSBK return Pirelli will take a more aggressive tyre allocation to Balaton Park as the FIM Superbike World Championship returns to the Hungarian venue for a second year, leaning on data gathered during the circuit’s 2025 debut. With wear levels shown to be low, the supplier has added the supersoft SCX rear to the WorldSBK long‑race choices alongside the soft SC0, moving one step softer than last season’s c… Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Yokohama Geolandar H/T4 rollout begins The fourth-generation tyre in the Yokohama Geolandar H/T series is on its way. Yokohama Rubber began selling the new Geolandar H/T4 in Australia and Thailand on 1 April as the first step in a graduated global launch. The new generation tyre comes in 51 sizes; however European markets will only receive a range of 12 dimensions when the H/T4 arrives in June 2026. Tyrepress · 28 Apr 2026 Industry news Kingsland Drinks Group announces £65m funding deal Manchester-based drinks producer Kingsland Drinks Group has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays with the support of audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. The new funding will be… Grocery Gazette · 28 Apr 2026