Recycling news: 2026

Industry news UK’s AI investment reaches record £4.56bn in Q2 Investment into UK artificial intelligence (AI) companies reached a record high of £4.56bn in Q2 2026, according to new data from Beauhurst. The equity fundraising tracked for the second quarter of the year was 4.1% more than in the first quarter and nearly three times more than in the same period of 2025 – a huge […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Planet to Plate’ Pilot Empowers Local Schools - wrwa.gov.uk Western Riverside Waste Authority · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Uzbekistan rewarded for cotton transition ICAC highlights reward of giving cotton traceable and processed value in June review WASHINGTON, DC – The ICAC’s June cotton […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Copper & Kings gets backing from FMCG investor - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news PPWR: Where are we now, and how must we adapt? With just a few weeks to go until the PPWR comes into force, this report explores the regulation’s key requirements and outlines areas where uncertainty remains. Packaging Europe · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news German Glass Industry Association expands management team - Glass International Glass International · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news UI - Senior R&D Associate at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves. BBC News — Science & Environment · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Pakistan Moves Towards Circular Economy with New UNOPS-Led Project Supported by The Coca‑Cola Foundation - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Asia: Why Recycling Systems Work Differently in Practice Isamu Sato of RCWS explains why formal recycling systems do not always reflect real material flows across Asia. Drawing on Japan, India and Thailand, he examines how informal channels, weak incentives, enforcement and market structures influence EPR and resource circulation. Auto Recycling World · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Kingsmoor Packaging strengthens commercial team with new business development manager Thermoformed packaging specialist, Kingsmoor Packaging, has appointed Kieran Thomas as business development manager. The move further strengthens its commercial team as the company continues to invest in customer relationships and support its continued growth. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Biomel unveils new Love Your Gut protein drink range, expands operations UK plant-based gut health brand Biomel has expanded its portfolio with a new line of Love Your Gut protein drinks. FoodBev Media · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Japanese food group Nichirei hit by cyberattack - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Dog ice cream searches soar as heatwaves boost online sales Ocado Retail told The Grocer that searches for pooch ice cream on its website were up 833% year-on-year for June The Grocer — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Plastribution’s Polymer Price Know-How: July 2026 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Food manufacturers face UPF challenge as shoppers demand reformulation without higher prices - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news EA looks for additional AD capacity as heatwave drives up food waste Anaerobic digestion (AD) capacity has been further squeezed as the extended heatwave has driven up food waste entering the system. The Environment Agency (EA) is reportedly working with the waste sector to ensure there is capacity to process the additional waste after the heatwave caused freezer failures across supermarkets. The Agency said the hot weather … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal' Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed. BBC News — Science & Environment · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Agropur sells "fine cheese" business to Lactalis - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news 'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases of squirrelpox were confirmed in the Borders. BBC News — Science & Environment · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Mettler Toledo to Bring Inspect. Protect. Comply. Innovation Theme to PPMA Show 2026 Mettler Toledo , a global leader in precision instruments and inspection solutions, will showcase its latest product inspection technologies at PPMA Show 2026, taking place from 22 to 24 September at the NEC Birmingham. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Brown study tables & computer desks - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Clothing waste turned into biochar soil boost Canadian researchers pilot new way to turn non-reuseable discarded clothing into biochar to cut textile waste and help improve soil […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives An empowering initiative teaches people with limb loss how to farm sustainably, enabling many to start businesses Positive News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Electric Car Grant helped 140,000 UK drivers switch to an EV in the past year A year on from its launch, the government confirms demand for EVs is 'stronger than ever' as grant scheme offers £3,750 off the cost of new models BusinessGreen · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news LGA warns councils 'sidelined' by social care Fair Pay Agreement - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Government launches £5m Port Talbot green skills funding boost for young people Welsh Secretary announces new skills initiative in Port Talbot to help young people into jobs in the low carbon economy BusinessGreen · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde Finance Assistant Internal controls and audit pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde Retail Solutions Sr. Asst. Manager - Beauty & Wellbeing pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde Senior Brand Manager - RTE pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Boxmaker.Pro launches SSG1600 side seam gluer for short-run corrugated work Boxmaker.Pro has launched the SSG1600, a compact side seam gluer developed for short-run corrugated box production, sample work, rework and jobs that are still commonly hand-glued. Sustainable Packaging News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde UI - Senior R&D Associate pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Maryland and Terry's Chocolate Orange collaborate on new sandwich biscuit Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) has expanded its Maryland S'wich range through a new collaboration with Terry's Chocolate. FoodBev Media · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news UK’s climate has ‘fundamentally changed’, says Met Office report The climate of the 20th century has now gone, scientists have declared, as a new report reveals that 2025 was the UK’s warmest year on record – the sixth time this century that record has been broken. The latest State of the UK Climate report, published by the Met Office and the Royal Meteorological Society, […] Environment Journal · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Welsh Government’s council funding formula relies on outdated data - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Government increases maximum fly-tipping fines by 400% The government has announced a 400% increase on the maximum fine for the fly-tipping of waste. Fly-tippers will now face maximum monetary penalties of up to £5,000, an uplift of £4000 from the previous limit of £1,000. The top fine for littering on streets will also be increased to £750 from £500 – up 50%. Environment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Dan’s Test Page - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Descrição do cargo Finance Analyst (d/w/m) na Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S opens biggest ever standalone food store The new 22,000 sq ft Foodhall, located in The Wharf Retail Park, Woolsack Way, opened today The Grocer — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda shakes up store staff working hours in bid to improve customer experience Store staff will be expected to work flexibility across all areas of the store. Some will also be offered voluntary redundancy, according to proposals seen by The Grocer The Grocer — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026