Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Pollution from car exhausts falls but rises from tyres and brakes - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Morrisons appoints Maz Ahmed as MD of convenience & wholesale Morrisons has appointed Maz Ahmed as the managing director of convenience and wholesale effective immediately, reporting directly to CEO Rami Baitiéh. Ahmed will be responsible for leading the growth of… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Glass Recyclers - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Risk Ledger secures £24m to scale supply chain security network London-based cybersecurity platform Risk Ledger has raised £24m in a Series B funding round to accelerate international expansion and deploy new AI capabilities. Founded in 2017 by Haydn Brooks and Daniel Saul, Risk Ledger provides a network-first platform that shifts organisations away from traditional, point-in-time third-party risk assessments. Risk Ledger’s offering aims to replace repetiti… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news The AI boom is making laptops and tablets more expensive. Could refurbished tech retailers be the biggest winner? Over recent years, the demand for artificial intelligence has skyrocketed – impacting everything from text and image generation to agentic forecasting. However, over the past few months, the surge in popularity for AI has begun to reshape an unlikely corner of the retail market. As technology companies race to build AI data centres, the industry... Retail Gazette · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Compact side seam gluer launched for short-run corrugated and carton work A new compact side seam gluer developed for short-run corrugated box production, sample work, rework and jobs that are still commonly hand-glued has been launched by Boxmaker.Pro. The SSG1600 is targeted at sheet plants, box makers, and packaging producers looking for a practical way to improve consistency and reduce labour on straight-line side seam applications, without […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news The inside scoop: Little Moons’ Louisa Dodd on how the brand is reshaping its supply chain The mochi ice cream maker is emerging from a turbulent few years. But amid new leadership and operational changes, sustainability has remained at the heart of the B Corp. Sustainability chief Louisa Dodd argues that responsible sourcing should not be viewed as a ‘luxury’ but as a crucial part of creating a resilient supply chain.... Retail Gazette · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Former Dyson CEO announced as speaker at PPMA Show 2026 FORMER Dyson CEO Martin McCourt has been announced as a keynote speaker at the PPMA Show 2026. Automate UK, organiser of the event at Birmingham’s NEC from September 22-24, announced that Martin’s presentation, Think Big But Stay Small, will take place on the final day of the show. His speech will focus on the importance of […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Whittle Laboratory to cut ribbon on £58m green aviation hub Frank Whittle Summit to kick off new mission to harness AI to accelerate development of zero emission aviation technologies BusinessGreen · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Whittle Laboratory to cut ribbon on £58m green aviation hub - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news B&M shares under pressure amid turnaround uncertainty B&M shareholders have endured another week of fresh volatility as first-quarter trading disappointed the City and the discounter’s turnaround plan appeared to stall The Grocer — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Mettler-Toledo to showcase new inspection technologies at PPMA Show 2026 METTLER-Toledo has outlined its plans for PPMA Show 2026 in September, where specialists from the firm will demonstrate how checkweighing, metal detection, x-ray inspection and data management software can work together to support more reliable quality control across demanding production environments. Systems set to be showcased for the first time in the UK include the M50 […] Packaging Scotland · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news New Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Government brings British Steel into public ownership - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Bristol welcomes ‘city of harm reduction’ status - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Expanded cities the winners in reorganisation plans - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Directors warning over proposed powers for child protection authority - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Federal judge blocks California packaging recycling label law - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Thermoformed packaging specialist appoints business development manager KIERAN Thomas has been appointed business development manager at Kingsmoor Packaging. Bringing more than 12 years’ experience in the thermoforming industry, Kieran has progressed through customer service, procurement and production planning roles. Most recently, he spent four-and-a-half years as a production planner. Reporting directly to MD James Hill, Kieran will be responsible for developing… Packaging Scotland · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda becomes top supermarket for multibuy promotions Asda has stepped back from a price cut-driven promo strategy to become the biggest supermarket for multibuys The Grocer — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Clark electric forklift fleet helps power greener door production at Teckentrup - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news MDCV UK invests in rosé brand Après Provence - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news UK trade bodies call on Wales to change DRS plans - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news BIR calls on global recyclers to speak with ‘one voice’ MRW BIR calls on global recyclers to speak with ‘one voice’ Trade organisation outlines vision for policies to stimulate demand and investment, while also ensuring for the free movement of recycled products BIR calls on global recyclers to speak with ‘one voice’ Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Strong sales see Carlsberg win World Cup battle of the brewers Carlsberg has emerged as the clearest winner of the Fifa World Cup 2026 – among brewers, at least The Grocer — sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Industry news Government to increase maximum fly-tipping fine to £5,000 MRW Government to increase maximum fly-tipping fine to £5,000 Legislative reforms planned to come into force this summer will see a 400% increase in the maximum financial penalities that councils can impose on waste criminals Government to increase maximum fly-tipping fine to £5,000 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jul 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