Recycling news: 2026

Industry news CIWM to deliver training for Defra upcoming CBD reforms UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Tana Oy Appoints AB Equipment as New Authorised Distributor in New Zealand Tana Oy has appointed AB Equipment as its new authorised distributor in New Zealand, strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and improving local support for customers in the New Zealand market AB Equipment is a well-established equipment provider experienced in delivering material-handling, forestry, construction, and municipal equipment solutions across New Zealand. Thanks to its… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Warwick district residents advised to put their bins out early this week UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TRA Unveils Updated Programme for 2026 Briefing Day The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has released the updated programme for its 2026 Briefing Day, with this year’s event set to explore the policies, technologies and market opportunities shaping the future of tyre recycling under the theme “Giving REAL Meaning to the Circular Economy” Taking place on 15 September at the Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry, the annual event will bring... La entrada TR… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Keep Britain Tidy pilot cuts litter in Yorkshire town by 16% MRW Keep Britain Tidy pilot cuts litter in Yorkshire town by 16% Keep Britain Tidy works with stakeholders to drive behaviour changes that reduced littering in Heckmondwike Keep Britain Tidy pilot cuts litter in Yorkshire town by 16% Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news US lawmaker pushes for probe into Canada’s alcohol bans - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news CHEMICALS TECHNICAL THEME: Redefining wet strength - next-gen GPAM challenges PAE’s dominance in towel grades - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Wyre Council pledges further scrutiny of Jameson Road landfill MRW Wyre Council pledges further scrutiny of Jameson Road landfill Authority calls on residents to report issues and concerns about site odours after recent report noted concerns about public impacts from landfill operations Wyre Council pledges further scrutiny of Jameson Road landfill Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts. BBC News — Science & Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news EfW gate fees rise across the board as inflationary pressures bite - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘End of an era’: Baldovie EfW Lines 1 & 2 permanently close in Dundee - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Casey warns social care reform needs ‘challenging conversation’ - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Diageo finds buyer for closed Canada bottling site - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Middle East crisis shines spotlight on fertiliser supply chains - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Jobs - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TW MIAMI 2026: CONFERENCE / RESILIENCE AND REINVENTION: WINNING IN THE TISSUE MARKET THROUGH CONSUMER-CENTRIC STRATEGIES - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Targa Telematics launches AI fleet maintenance tool Targa Telematics has introduced Maintenance Excellence, an Agentic AI-powered solution designed to help fleet operators coordinate maintenance activity, improve vehicle availability and reduce downtime. The company says the platform brings together data from telematics devices, OEM systems and external platforms into a single interoperable ecosystem that monitors vehicle health in real time. It… Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news First Line adds 151 references in July range update First Line Ltd. added 151 new-to-range references in July, expanding coverage across several key aftermarket product categories. The additions comprise 111 turbo hose references, 12 steering and suspension parts, 11 friction components, eight cables, six filters, two cooling products and one wheel bearing kit. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Mahle takes direct route for UK workshop equipment sales Mahle is bringing sales of its workshop equipment range directly into its UK aftermarket operation for the first time, giving customers a single point of contact for products, quotations, technical advice and support. The move integrates Mahle Service Solutions equipment into the company’s established aftermarket sales structure, replacing a separate UK arrangement. Mahle says the change will s… Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UFI Group joins Groupauto International supplier portfolio UFI Group has joined Groupauto International’s supplier portfolio, opening new growth opportunities for its UFI and Sofima brands across the global aftermarket. The filtration, thermal management and green hydrogen specialist said the agreement recognises its original equipment pedigree, technological capability and international distribution potential. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news From Blind Spot To Retail Advantage While leadership teams focus on margins and customer experience, the everyday costs of running the business; are quietly rising. New research from CCS McLays and Retail Economics puts the true cost of “Goods Not For Resale” (GNFR) at close to £4bn across UK fashion retail. Based on interviews with 100 senior leaders in procurement, finance and operations and analysis of the UK’s... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news BM Catalysts adds 25 references in latest new to range update BM Catalysts has expanded its aftermarket emissions range with the introduction of 25 new part references covering 287 fitments across the European car parc. The company says the latest New to Range release extends coverage by approximately 7.9 million vehicles, strengthening support for distributors and workshops responding to rising demand for replacement emissions products. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TaiSan raises £4.65m to advance sodium-ion battery tech TaiSan has raised a £4.65m seed round to accelerate its technology that could unlock the use of sodium-ion batteries for mass market applications such as electric bikes, scooters, vehicles and power tools. With concerns about the cost and scarcity of lithium used in conventional batteries, sodium – one of the most abundant elements on Earth […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research. In the news ‘HEAT ALERT’:... Carbon Brief · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news FRONTISSUES - Tissue at a crossroads: why the industry needs to adapt to a rapidly changing future market - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Are microplastics turning sewers into methane hotspots? Microplastics flowing through urban sewer systems may be doing more than polluting waterways, with new research suggesting they could also alter underground microbial ecosystems in ways that increase methane emissions. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, found that common plastic particles can change the balance of microbes living in sewers, reducing […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Dow announces investment project advancements totalling $100M The investments will expand its global silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Parkside provides paper packs for Greek cookies brand Parkside has created plastic-free paper packs for Greek baker Sofi’s Cookies’ individually wrapped ranges. Packaging News (UK) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news 2/3 Britons worried about plastic food packaging and health Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness about runaway pollution and solutions, but UK citizens are increasingly concerned about what the waste stream also means for their bodies. Overall, 62% of respondents to a recent survey said they were concerned about the potential impact of plastic on their health. This number rose to 67% when […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Goodyear Renews FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation Goodyear Racing has gained a renewed FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating in 2026. This highest level of recognition within the FIA’s Environmental Accreditation Programme, reflects best-practice environmental management across Goodyear’s racing operations. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Coveris strengthens recycled plastics transparency with RecyClass certifications COVERIS has achieved RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification at Level 2 for three sites in a milestone for its commitment to transparency and circularity in plastic packaging. The RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification recognises systems that allow recycled plastics to be accurately documented and followed through the production process, from verified waste origin… Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UK marine startup programme to bridge funding gap A new investor readiness programme designed to tackle the blue economy’s funding gap has been launched by Steampunk Ventures, connecting UK marine autonomy and ocean technology startups with a curated network of over 50 specialist investors before they formally raise. With the global marine autonomy and ocean technology market projected by the OECD to reach […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Changes made to bin collections in Wrexham this week UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Preston Plastics Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Deli Kitchen expands range with two NPDs UK-based flatbread brand Deli Kitchen has launched two new lines to meet the rising demand for interest in sourdough. The brand launch two new variants. Real Wheat & Rye Sourdough… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Iceland completes solar installation in Scotland Iceland Foods has completed a 1.5 MW rooftop solar installation at a distribution centre in Livingston, Scotland, in partnership with Seed Renewables and Zestec Renewable Energy. This move aims to… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news BrewDog extends Kids Eat Free offer during summer BrewDog is extending its Kids Eat Free offer across the UK and Ireland bars during the entire summer. This move builds on the government’s new ‘Great British Summer Savings’ VAT… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Nutraceutical market growth creates ‘significant’ outsourcing opportunities THE global nutraceutical market is entering a new phase of ‘unprecedented growth’, creating significant outsourcing opportunities across the health and wellness sector, the BCMPA has said. Valued at an estimated $700–850 billion worldwide, the market remains highly fragmented, comprising thousands of ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers and consumer brands, with no single company holdin… Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Great British Drinks Company appoints Dominic Metcalfe as MD Great British Drinks company has appointed Dominic Metcalfe as its new managing director, as it strengthens its executive team towards the next phase of growth. The business manages a wide… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ENGIE–IGNIS sign 625 MWh Spanish BESS agreement Engie and Ignis have agreed a long‑term Flexibility Purchase Agreement covering several battery energy storage system projects across Spain, totalling 625 MWh of installed capacity. Under the ten‑year arrangement, Engie will access battery flexibility in the day‑ahead market, while Ignis secures the revenues generated by the assets, operates the systems and optimises their role in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Jul 2026