Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Kornit targets digital print transformation Acquisition aims to streamline production workflows and accelerate shift to on-demand manufacturing. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Innocent Drinks rolls out 500ml coconut water in Tescos Innocent Drinks expanded its coconut water range with the introduction of a new 500ml format which is set to launch in Tesco Express from 18 May. This move aims to… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Showcasing Lev-Co Flexibility: Bespoke Oyster Tank Installation We’re pleased to share photos from one of our latest Lev-Co Block installations, showcasing a slightly different application than usual. While Lev-Co Blocks are commonly used for storage bays, this project highlights their adaptability, forming robust, purpose-built oyster tanks for our client. A great example of how these systems can be tailored to suit more […] Levenseat · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen tyres OE 2026 Jeep Cherokee Nexen Tire will supply original equipment (OE) tires for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee debuts Stellantis’ first hybrid system with an estimated 37 MPG and over 500 miles on a single tank of fuel. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Footprint Awards 2026 shortlist In an unprecedented year of a record amount of entries, we are delighted to announce the shortlist for Footprint Awards 2026, revealing the foodservice and hospitality sector’s leading responsible business initiatives. Footprint Awards remains the only initiative to honour the achievements of companies in the area of sustainability and responsible business practice in the out of home […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Ricoh makes a follow-on investment in Butlr Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Butlr Technologies Inc. (Butlr) announced that Ricoh has made a follow-on investment in Butlr through its Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund, the RICOH Innovation Fund. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news London waste crime gang jailed after illegal dumping investigation A London waste crime gang has been jailed for conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste across six sites in the capital. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Mondi increases prices and shuts plants as Middle East war affects business Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has resulted in increased energy, raw material and logistics costs, with the corrugated giant set to increase prices. Packaging News (UK) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Seraphim Space targets £350m raise to accelerate the space boom Seraphim Space Investment Trust (SSIT) has announced plans to raise up to £350m through a C-share offering. The spacetech investor says it intends to invest in companies that have come through its accelerator programme or venture fund, in addition to investing in new growth opportunities. The proposed fundraise follows a period in which SSIT private‑market […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China AUTOFLIGHT has successfully completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China. The trial deployed AutoFlight’s CarryAll (V2000CG) – a fully autonomous, unmanned eVTOL aircraft – to transport fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang, two Guizhou cities approximately 120km apart. The unmanned flight crossed rugged… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news High Court showdown tests environmental limits of industrial farming A High Court hearing is set to examine claims that major companies contributed to pollution in three rivers along the Welsh-English border. More than 4,500 people have joined the legal action over the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk, with poultry producer Avara Foods and Welsh Water at the centre of the case. The hearing, which […] Environment Journal · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news G&G celebrates World Penguin Day 2026 In celebration of World Penguin Day, G&G Image has launched a global campaign combining brand storytelling, a limited-time promotional initiative, and an upcoming livestream event, reinforcing its position as a global printing solutions provider. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Futamura and Biopap advance compostable foodservice solutions Cellulose-based solutions specialist Futamura UK and compostable food packaging company Biopap are reinforcing their 25-year relationship to accelerate innovation in compostable solutions for the food service industry. Packaging News (UK) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Ordnance Survey launches tool to boost biodiversity in housing A new digital tool developed by Ordnance Survey could help developers in England meet environmental requirements while accelerating housebuilding plans. The tool, known as Enhanced Land Cover (ELC), is designed to support the government’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, which requires developers to leave natural habitats in a better condition than before construction begins. Under […] Environment Journal · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news PlaqueTec secures £3.7m to develop cardiovascular disease database Cambridge-based medtech PlaqueTec has raised $5m (£3.7m) in an oversubscribed financing round funded by the company’s existing investor base. PlaqueTec is pursuing a better understanding of the biological mechanisms of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) to advance the development of precision medicine. Atherosclerotic disease causes plaque build-up that narrows or blocks the arteries … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Bridgestone renews Sporting Bears sponsorship to boost children’s charities and tyre safety message Bridgestone has sponsored Sporting Bears Motor Club’s Golden Dream Rides competition, helping generate funds for a range of children’s charities in 2026. Sporting Bears members donate their classic and performance cars to deliver ‘Dream Rides’, passenger experiences provided in return for a donation, around the country. Members also volunteer their time and cover their own expenses, enabling 10… Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Co-op launches Fairtrade-certified Trapiche wine Co-op has launched the new Fairtrade-certified Trapiche Pure Malbec 2025 wine, which is available in stores nationwide for £9.25. The launch is part of the convenience retailer’s and Fairtrade’s 30+… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Gosh! launches plant-based croquette range Plant based food brand Gosh! has launched plant-based croquettes to meet the growing demand for at-home premium dining products. The move aims to provide an option for shoppers seeking out… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news States sue US EPA over missed air pollution deadline A coalition of 10 states is suing the US Environmental Protection Agency, accusing the agency of unlawfully failing to implement updated national air pollution standards aimed at reducing dangerous soot exposure. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that the EPA missed a statutory deadline under […] Air Quality News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news HDM Solar Accelerates UK Growth with First Scottish Branch HDM Solar is set to launch a brand-new Livingston branch on 8th May. The Installer’s Wholesaler has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, expanding its presence in the UK with five sites located across England, Wales, and now Scotland. The new branch forms part of HDM Solar’s ambitious £10.2 million investment to establish a nationwide network of 60 sites, helping installers and the… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news M&S to expand lower-emission fleet to over 300 bio-CNG trucks Marks & Spencer is set to grow its lower-emission logistics fleet to more than 300 bio-CNG vehicles by the end of March 2027. The retailer currently operates more than 210… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen Tire to raise prices from 1 June Nexen Tire has announced it is increasing prices by an average of five per cent across its portfolio, effective 1 June 2026. The company will separately announce details in each respective region. Prices are going up in response to constantly rising global supply chain costs as well as ongoing macroeconomic pressures. Tyrepress · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Esther Carter: An interview with the most famous woman in packaging From working on Indonesia’s emerging waste systems to the UK’s ambitious Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) rollout, PackUK’s Chief Strategy Officer Esther Carter discusses data, delivery and the challenge of aligning industry, government and consumers with letsrecycle.com Editor Savannah Coombe. How did you come across what is now your role at PackUK? I remember … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news The UK has ‘significant opportunity’ to lead next wave of robotics innovation The United Kingdom has a ‘significant opportunity’ to lead the next wave of robotics innovation and deployment, according to a new report published today by techUK. The Seizing the Robotics Opportunity report highlights how breakthroughs in AI, sensing technologies, computing power and advanced materials are converging to create increasingly capable, connected and autonomous robots. It […] The … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Tesco doubles free fruit and veg schools scheme in major new campaign Tesco is doubling its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme from September, as it launches a new nationwide marketing campaign to support children’s access to healthier food. It will… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Lidl reveals ‘hit list’ of new UK store locations as £600m rollout ramps up Lidl GB has revealed hundreds of target locations for new stores across Great Britain as it steps up one of the supermarket sector’s most ambitious expansion programmes. Lidl is seeking… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Damm launches gluten-free alcohol-free Daura 0.0% in Tesco Spanish brewer Damm is introducing Daura 0.0% to the UK, with Tesco securing the product exclusively at launch. The Barcelona-based brewer, which marks its 150th anniversary this year, is expanding… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news P&G warns higher oil costs could push up prices despite sales boost Procter & Gamble has warned that rising oil and transport costs linked to the Iran war could put further pressure on prices, despite beating its quarterly sales expectations. The owner… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news John Lewis Partnership tells staff to head back into the office John Lewis has told head office staff they are expected to spend more of the working week in person. In a memo to central office teams, the John Lewis Partnership… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Food price hikes ‘could last eight months’ says MP Food prices could remain elevated for more than eight months after the Iran war ends, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has said. Jones noted that the UK… Grocery Gazette · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Sustainable travel means opting out of daily room cleaning New research ahead of the annual summer getaway has revealed the level of microfibre pollution linked to hotel and cruise ship laundry services. Past studies have shown that up to 700,000 tiny fibrous particles can be released with a single domestic washing machine cycle. Now a team at the University of Portsmouth have honed in […] Environment Journal · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Mastering PPWR conformity requirements: Countdown to August 2026 - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Funding launched to help Scottish food and drink manufacturers make food healthier and meet HFSS goals - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Election preview: where the environmental battles will be won and lost - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news New research shows more than three quarters of teens in Ireland struggle to afford fashion trends as Penneys launches new collection for young people - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Is E.ON about to buy OVO? - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Ban ‘forever chemicals’ in non-essential products, MPs urge The government should urgently restrict non-essential uses of ‘forever chemicals’ in products like frying pans and school uniforms, MPs have urged. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Rana Plaza survivors boycott fashion NGOs Rana Plaza survivors launch boycott of leading fashion NGOs, accusing them of exploiting victims’ trauma for career gain DHAKA – […] Ecotextile News · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news Interpack 2026 | Mespack Land – smart machines & intelligent turnkey solutions on display Mespack, a manufacturer of machinery for sustainable flexible packaging and end-of-line solutions, will return to Interpack 2026 with an ambitious concept: ‘Mespack Land – Experience Innovation’. Packaging News (UK) · 27 Apr 2026 Industry news West Bromwich school develops new SEND Hub thanks to funding from enfinium’s Kelvin facility West Bromwich school develops new SEND Hub thanks to funding from enfinium’s Kelvin facility enfinium · 27 Apr 2026