Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Industry news Uncle Nearest CEO fired from business by receiver - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news TRANERED Coffee table, dark brown, 90x90 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news TRAVSPORT / MARKUS Desk and chair, electric black/dark grey - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Ireland drives forward bill to advance district heating in boost for EfW - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Canada wildfires leaves train 'encased in flames' as smoke from drifts towards US The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke heading towards several major US cities. BBC News — Science & Environment · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UK concrete sector launches circular action plan MRW UK concrete sector launches circular action plan Trade association for cement and concrete sector outlines framework for monitoring and improving sustainability across the lifecycle of products UK concrete sector launches circular action plan Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news EA ‘high priority’ watchlist grows to 123 waste sites MRW EA ‘high priority’ watchlist grows to 123 waste sites Regulator removes 16 sites of concern, but adds 22, including 281,000-tonne facility in Cheshire and 50,000-tonne site in Cornwall EA ‘high priority’ watchlist grows to 123 waste sites Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Shop Coca-Cola Products: Find Drinks Near You - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news It is vital we understand heat and humidity’s differing effects on us The impact of high humidity on top of high temperatures is often underappreciated, but most of us aren't prepared for such extreme conditions, which will become more common with global warming New Scientist — Environment · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Offre d'emploi pour le poste Global Customer Hubs Manager – CD Operations & Transformation (Europe) chez Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Promotor de Merchandising - São José do Rio Preto (SP) - Unilever Global Unilever news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Robotics startup Monumental raises $32m backed by Khosla Ventures Sifted — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Scandinavian Enviro Systems Granted a Three-Month Extension for the Company’s Reorganisation The Gothenburg District Court has approved Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB’s request to extend its ongoing company reorganisation by three months, pushing the process out to 27 August 2026 The reorganisation began on 27 February 2026, following an initial ruling by the Gothenburg District Court. Johan Sölveland of Ackordscentralen has been appointed as the reorganisation administrator... La entr… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Kumho targets CNT production for EV batteries Kumho Petrochemical will begin mass production of few-walled carbon nanotubes (FWCNT) for use as conductive additives in electric vehicle batteries, accelerating its shift toward a higher-value materials business. Originally slated for the second half of 2024, the timeline was advanced due to a rebound in the EV battery market. Global EV battery usage in Q1… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Viking carbon capture project secures development funding ahead of FID - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Parliament debates waste site impacts - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S Opens Brand-New Weymouth Gateway Store in Dorset - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Warehouse Team Leader (Overnight) at IKEA - IKEA Jobs IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to... Carbon Brief · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo The UK has abandoned projects worth tens of millions of pounds that were meant to help protect Congo rainforests and… Carbon Brief · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Ecopneus 2025 Sustainability Report: Italy’s Tyre Waste System Saves €70 million Ecopneus has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing a milestone year in which material recycling overtook energy recovery as the primary route for tyre waste in Italy In 2025, Ecopneus collected more than 199,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres, precisely 199,408 tonnes, around 124% of the statutory legal target and 23.57% above what was required, according... La entrada Ecopneus 2025 Su… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Thailand Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (TATMA) Joins the Tire Industry Project (TIP) as Ninth Affiliate Member The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has expanded its global network with the addition of the Thailand Automotive Manufacturers Association (TATMA) as its ninth Affiliate Member, strengthening the organisation’s presence in Southeast Asia TATMA joins TIP’s growing network of Affiliate Members, which also include the Australian Tyre Industry Council (ATIC), Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association … Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news MM Packaging: Some moments are too big to miss and packaging that becomes part of the story is where brands can win. MM Packaging, secondary packaging specialist to the food and premium sector, is asking brands to join them in the spotlight this summer, let their event-based packaging take centre stage, and build a brand experience that is marked within an historic moment. Sustainable Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Promotor De Merchandising at Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Candle holders & candles for pillar candles - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Yann LeCun launched a new VC fund — then quit. What happened? Sifted — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news New jobsafe app allows real-time incident reporting - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Bacon Caesar McCrispy Chicken Sandwich: Calories & Nutrition - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Caesar Sauce - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Chicken Caesar Snack Wrap®: Calories & Nutrition - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Walkers Sensations expands range and rebrands packaging Walkers Sensations is growing its Thai Sweet Chilli range with two new products, Thai Sweet Chilli Poppadoms and Wavy Cut. Additionally, the new editions have rebranded packaging with a refreshed… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Shipping industry takes major step towards sustainable plastic procurement with new toolkit from the Maritime Association for Clean Seas The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has published a series of practical guides to enable the commercial shipping sector to implement sustainable plastic procurement in vessel operations. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Ben & Jerry’s foundation set to close at the end of the year The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation has made an announcement to suspend operations by the end of this year as global ice cream brand Magnum evicted them from their offices and… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Construction payments fintech Saible raises £2.9m Birmingham-based Saible, a UK construction fintech building software to stop project money from being delayed, withheld or trapped before it reaches suppliers, has raised £2.9m from angel investors. Saible says it tackles one of construction’s most persistent problems – systemic cash extraction by late and non-payments. On a large project, up to five tiers can […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Energy Transition – The Role of the National Grid - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Retaining value: what happens after we donate? Donating our unwanted items feels like the right thing to do - but where do they go next? Take a closer look at how reuse systems work, and why their success depends on what we put into them. Resource Futures · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Feige FILLING empowers liquid manufacturers with proven full-service support Supporting companies handling liquids with fast troubleshooting and proactive maintenance, German manufacturer Feige FILLING offers individual remote services and spare parts consulting for their automatic and semi-automatic filling machines. Based on extensive expertise in equipment manufacturing, Feige’s service department enables tailored performance improvements with high-quality original s… Sustainable Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news BYD wins Abu Dhabi energy storage deal BYD Energy Storage has secured another major contract in the Middle East, signing an agreement with clean energy company Masdar for the battery energy storage element of the world’s first gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi. The project, known as RTC, will feature a single-station capacity of 1,644MW/11,275MWh, with 11.275GWh of BYD’s Haohan… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Cropped 15 July 2026: Uganda starves | Trump opens endangered habitats | UK cuts rainforest aid We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Danone’s €1bn takeover of Huel to face competition probe Danone announced the deal in March as part of a company strategy to expand into functional nutrition The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026