Recycling news: 2026

Industry news How Gyre Energy is harnessing complex algorithms to create low intensity cooling - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Suntory launches wetland restoration initiative in Kumamoto, Japan Suntory has launched a wetland restoration project with a local organisation in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto, Japan, aiming to improve biodiversity conservation and water replenishment. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging innovation must move upstream Packaging today has to be more versatile than ever. Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Tim Tam launches limited-edition Strawberries & Cream biscuits for UK summer Tim Tam is expanding its UK range with the launch of a limited-edition Strawberries & Cream flavour. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news CAM demonstrates 40-second lead ingot processing with Lead Shaver Italian equipment manufacturer CAM has released a video showing its Lead Shaver processing a complete lead ingot at ambient temperature in 40 seconds, producing feed material for a lead oxide ball mill without first melting the metal. The demonstration shows an ingot being loaded into the machine and progressively cut into lead shavings. CAM said… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news KHS Innokeg Contikeg and Combikeg: redesign boosts efficiency and line availability For almost 50 years, the KHS Innokeg Contikeg and its little brother Combikeg have been synonymous with innovation and top performance in the keg segment. The Dortmund systems supplier has now further developed its fully automatic machines to include keg washing and racking. These optimizations take line availability, safety, security and resource efficiency up to the next level. They also simp… Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news The bubbles are on us: Aero and Milkybar collaborate on a new range - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news London Packaging Week 2026 | Aesthetics in the age of consequence London Packaging Week explores how packaging is evolving from an aesthetic object to an accountable system, where sustainability, regulation, and cultural meaning are reshaping what beauty in design truly stands for. Packaging News (UK) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Local clean air action has saved almost 14,000 lives and £15 billion Local authority action to tackle air pollution has saved almost 14,000 lives in England and delivered an estimated £15 billion in health and economic benefits, according to the first study to measure the impact of council-led clean air policies. The report, published today (13th July) to coincide with UK100’s Breathing Life: A Decade of Local […] Air Quality News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news DEScycle opens first critical minerals recovery demonstration plant DEScycle has opened its first demonstration plant in Teeside, marking the first operational deployment of the company’s critical minerals processing technology. Initial operations will focus on processing printed circuit boards and other complex electronic waste supplied through DEScycle’s UK joint venture partner GAP Group. The plant is expected to be capable of processing between 50 … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Dellia Group mulls options after interest in fruit-snacks firm - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Nine in Ten Councils Now Collect Cartons at the Kerbside After First Three Months of Simpler Recycling Reforms New figures reveal that nearly 90% (89.2%*) of local authorities are now accepting liquid cartons as part of their kerbside recycling collections, just three months after the introduction of Simpler Recycling reforms. The significant increase in carton collection coverage demonstrates the early success of the government’s drive to create a more consistent and accessible recycling… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Cabinet Minister and FAW join call for summer of litter picking The post Cabinet Minister and FAW join call for summer of litter picking appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Nichols and Myprotein partner to launch Clear Whey Protein Water in UK Nichols and Myprotein have launched Myprotein Clear Whey Protein Water in the UK under a multi-year brand licensing agreement. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Amberley Labels partners with Henderson’s Relish on Pride of Yorkshire charity bottles Amberley Labels, part of Paranova Print and Packaging, has partnered with Sheffield-based Henderson’s Relish to produce a limited-edition run of bottles supporting the Pride of Yorkshire fundraising campaign. Sustainable Packaging News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Louise Noble explains why art was the inspiration of Fitflop’s recent collaborations Fitflop have looked to the art world for their latest collaborations, partnering with artist Keith Haring and colour standards company Pantone. Louise Noble, FitFlop chief product and brand officer explains that the idea for the Keith Haring campaign came from movement. The brand wants to help people move better and Haring’s work “is full of... Retail Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news University of Sheffield spinout Pixel-Flo raises £5.25m Pixel-Flo, a University of Sheffield spinout, has secured a £5.25m seed round led by Northern Gritstone with additional investment from SCVC, the Parkwalk Northern Universities Venture Fund and HTGF. The startup is developing a cost reduction breakthrough that it says is ‘critically needed’ for microLED display manufacturing. Pixel-Flo says microLED is the next wave of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S unveils renovated Oxford Street Flagship M&S has renovated its Pantheon flagship store on Oxford Street, central London, as part of its push towards moderinsing its estate and improving customer experience. The flagship is one of… Grocery Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news How to take part in Packaging Europe’s Readers’ Award 2026 For another year, Packaging Europe is giving you the chance to decide who wins the 2026 Readers’ Award! Packaging Europe · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Major Asda Rewards change as shoppers can unlock 5p per litre fuel saving for the first time - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Will John Lewis’ forex and gift wrapping removal impact its customer service? John Lewis recently put 200 jobs at risk as it proposed shutting its in-store foreign exchange bureaux and dedicated gift-wrapping desks across dozens of sites. Retail Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Why retail parks have become hot property for UK retailers Last week, it was reported that retailers were facing a growing shortage of retail park space, with discounters, fashion chains, gyms and convenience-led operators all competing for out-of-town sites. Vacancy rates across the industry have dropped close to record lows, as landlords caution there is limited space left, particularly for bigger stores. While retail parks... Retail Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news 5 retailers that transformed their in-store experiences for the World Cup Despite being a sporting event, the Fifa World Cup has an undeniable impact on UK retail. Earlier this month, Debenhams Group reported that the event had driven a surge in its fashion football sales, while Co-op returned to market share growth for the first time in a year, as warmer weather and the start of... Retail Gazette · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Bühler develops new cocoa roaster with reduced energy use and higher throughput Bühler has developed Lucent, a new cocoa nib roaster designed to use at least 20% less energy per tonne of cocoa than its predecessor, with up to 20% higher throughput in the same footprint. The machine combines heat recovery, predictive roasting controls and a fully sealed product chamber. Developed by Bühler's engineers and manufactured in Appenzell, Switzerland, Lucent aims to improve produc… FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news FSA publishes new guidance for cell-cultivated food businesses The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have published four new guidance documents to help companies developing cell-cultivated products and other novel foods navigate Great Britain’s regulatory approval process. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Why Special Metals are Critical to Next-Generation Aerospace As aerospace programmes evolve toward lighter structures, higher operating temperatures and increasingly demanding performance expectations, the role of special metals has become more critical than ever. Across both commercial aerospace and defence sectors, manufacturers are balancing multiple pressures simultaneously: weight reduction, thermal performance, corrosion resistance, mechanical cons… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Ofsted praises Logistics UK apprenticeships for industry expertise - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news McDonald’s value meals & bundles - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Amberley Labels relishes limited-edition charity bottle challenge AMBERLEY Labels has teamed up with Henderson’s Relish to produce a limited-edition run of bottles supporting the Pride of Yorkshire fundraising campaign. The bottles will be sold via the Henderson’s website, with all profits donated to Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity as part of its 150th anniversary appeal. The Pride of Yorkshire campaign will see 150 life-sized […] Packaging Scotland · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Revealed: How Trump’s views have forced UN agencies to change how they address the climate crisis UN agencies are softening language on climate change, irrespective of soaring climate impacts the world over, Nick Ferris reports The Independent — Climate · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Safety crackdown shuts Bangladesh apparel units Structural safety red flags force three closures in Bangladesh apparel hub following damning RMG Sustainability Council assessment DHAKA – The […] Ecotextile News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news EA’s latest priority list shows 2.11m tonnes of potentially ‘rogue’ waste The Environment Agency has released its latest list of “high priority” waste sites, which total 2,112,406 tonnes of potentially rogue waste. Assuming that all of this is actually rogue tonnage, it could equal between £260 million and £276 million in lost landfill tax if all waste was charged at the upper rate of £130.75. Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Ishida weighers help improve accuracy and reduce giveaway of crackers TWO Ishida multihead weighers are said to be proving their worth at Mondelēz International’s Capriata d’Orba plant in Italy. Mondelēz Italia Biscuits Production S.p.A. operates one of the firm’s most important European facilities for snack production. Iconic brands such as Ritz and Cipster are manufactured here for a range of international markets. The Ritz brand accounts […] Packaging Scotland · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Shaping a Smarter, More Sustainable Future for Glass Manufacturing - Glass International Glass International · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Delaware refinery's fenceline monitoring rollout tests forced transparency - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Chinova Bioworks simplifies natural food preservation Chinova Bioworks’ Chiber Mushroom Extract is designed to help manufacturers support microbial stability in categories such as non-alcoholic beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, sauces, dips and chilled products. FoodBev Media · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news SFC Capital receives £10m boost from the British Business Bank SFC Capital has received a further £10m from the British Business Bank under the Regional Angels Programme, extending the Bank’s total commitment to £35m. The Regional Angels Programme is designed to reduce regional imbalances in access to early-stage equity finance. Following previous commitments of £25m across three tranches, this fourth tranche of funding reflects the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Locals face one of the highest garden waste charges in North West UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news NatPower Marine Acquires Aqua superPower Network NatPower Marine, part of NatPower Group, has signed an agreement to acquire the Aqua superPower international charging network from ATV Power. Aqua superPower operates Europe’s largest electric‑boat charging network, with more than 80 ports and marinas across Europe and North America, including locations such as the French and Italian Rivieras, Venice, Trieste, Genoa, Lake Maggiore,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Jul 2026 Industry news Topshop searches for latest campaign star Topshop is looking for an “undiscovered talent with authentic style and standout presence” to front their latest denim campaign, with applications open until 21 July. The fashion retailer has teamed up with Premier Model Management to launch the nationwide search. The winner will appear in the official Topshop denim campaign alongside a leading British model.... Retail Gazette · 13 Jul 2026