Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Don’t be deterred by the size of your ambition – Greg Jackson, Octopus Energy This week’s podcast guest is Greg Jackson, who reflects on his journey building one of the UK’s largest double unicorns Octopus Energy. He reflects on how he wishes he had started the firm earlier and explains some of his unique ways of running a company, from how a telling off in a previous job made […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Court dismisses legal action against Walsall Council in rooftop food venue row UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Make UK: Manufacturers Need Bold, Pro-Growth Agenda From the Next Prime Minister - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Crown ESR Series promises faster, smarter material handling - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news MRF gate fees rise as food waste AD costs fall, WRAP finds Median gate fees for materials recycling facilities have risen, while the cost of treating separately collected food waste through anaerobic digestion has fallen, according to WRAP’s latest annual survey. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news PackUK sets 1 September deadline for 2025 packaging data corrections PackUK has introduced a 1 September 2026 deadline for producers to correct and resubmit 2025 packaging data that will affect their extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) fees. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Government confirms details for latest clean power auction round - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S Launches Better With Beans With Bowel Cancer UK as it Transforms Beans and Pulses Range to Help Customers Eat More Fibre - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Omya Performance Polymer Distribution Broadens Partnership with EMS-GRIVORY to include UK and Ireland - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Woodberry Packaging acquires Medica and Curtis WOODBERRY Packaging has announced that it has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis. The deal for the two long-established British packaging manufacturers will see the group almost double the size. Both businesses will continue to operate under their existing brands and management, with their teams remaining and customer and supplier relationships maintained, Woodberry Packaging said. […] Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola and Merlin offer VIP prizes for recycled plastic bottles Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have relaunched their reverse vending machine recycling scheme for the fifth consecutive year, offering guests the chance to win VIP experiences at UK attractions in exchange… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Windsor and Maidenhead extend £61m Serco waste contract by eight years The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has agreed to extend its waste and recycling contract with Serco for a further eight years. The decision was approved by the council’s Cabinet at its meeting on 30 June, securing the continuation of household collection services from October 2027. The extension maintains the existing collection regime for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news USFIA names KYG Trade as exclusive AI partner - Just Style Just Style · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Bringing Members Together – 2026 Regional Forums One of the greatest strengths of Circular Communities Scotland is our network. Throughout 2026, we were delighted to bring members together through three regional forums in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, creating valuable opportunities to connect, learn and share experiences with other organisations working at the heart of Scotland's circular economy. Our member forums are [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TaiSan raises £4.65m to scale sodium‑ion innovation TaiSan has raised £4.65m to accelerate commercialisation of its sodium‑ion battery technology, positioning the UK company to push the chemistry into mass‑market sectors including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles and power tools. The round was co‑led by Eos Advisory and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II via Mercia Ventures, with additional backing from AFI Ventures, EverQuest… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Tesco Insurance launches free life cover for parents with Aviva Tesco Insurance and Money Services has launched a free parent life cover proposition in partnership with Aviva, aimed at helping more young families put financial protection in place. The initiative… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UK businesses commit to new government cyber resilience pledge More than 60 businesses including M&S, Nationwide, ITV, Microsoft UK and Cloudflare have committed to strengthen their cyber defences by signing up to the government’s new cyber resilience pledge. The voluntary pledge, which has been designed for medium and large organisations but is open to organisations of all sizes and sectors, asks signatories to take […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news 5 graphs that show how heatwaves are getting more dangerous Longer-lasting hot spells and high temperatures at night are making it harder to cope, leading to thousands more deaths from extreme heat New Scientist — Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news WHO update highlights growing role of integrated air quality monitoring - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Costa Coffee donates £57,000 to youth-focused community groups Costa Coffee has donated £57,000 to charities and community groups across the UK through its Community Grants scheme. The coffee chain has awarded funding to 68 organisations nationwide, with grants… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Electrified powertrains drive strong June registration figures The UK new car market’s recovery continued in June. Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show an 11.4 per cent year-on-year rise in registrations, to 213,166 units – the best June performance since 2019. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Graham Norton and Invivo launch first alcohol-free GN Sauvignon Blanc Graham Norton and New Zealand winery Invivo have expanded the GN Wine range with the launch of its first alcohol-free wine. GN Zero Sauvignon Blanc will join the brand’s existing… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news WR Material Handling Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S Welcomes More Families as it Announces Biggest Ever Standalone M&S Food Store and Adds Even More Products to Family Value Lines - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Sunshine insomnia - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwave insomnia - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Refuse workers vote to strike in Great Yarmouth Bin and street cleaning workers have voted to strike in Great Yarmouth as part of a pay dispute with the council. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Continental launches CrossContact A/T² Continental is expanding its all-terrain tyre portfolio with the introduction of the CrossContact A/T², a new all-season tyre developed for drivers of SUVs, 4x4 vehicles and pick-up trucks who require reliable performance both on paved roads and in demanding off-road conditions. The tyre maker says it has engineered CrossContact A/T² to deliver balanced traction, durability and grip across mixe… Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Pip & Nut adds two breakfast-inspired flavours to stuffed oat bar range Pip & Nut has expanded its Stuffed Oat Bar range with two new breakfast-inspired flavours. The nut butter brand has launched Peanut Butter Stuffed Honey Nut and Almond Butter Stuffed… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Steven James Memorial Trophy 2026 The Steven James Memorial Trophy continues to be a treasured annual event, and this year was no different. Supporting the British Heart Foundation, 28 enthusiastic players participated in an exciting 18-hole golf round. We were also incredibly lucky that the weather held out after all the thunderstorms leading up to the event early in June! […] Augean · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi Scotland offers couples after-hours wedding shoot in supermarket aisles Aldi Scotland is giving one couple the chance to swap the traditional wedding backdrop for the supermarket aisle, with an after-hours photoshoot in one of its stores. The discounter has… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news How the ancient art of candle making is creating a brighter future for refugees In the US, refugees are being hired to make candles, helping them earn money, practise English and build a CV Positive News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Sarah Pochin says firms are being unfairly penalised by tax UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Annual Financial Report | Company Announcement UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news SIP INTO SUMMER WITH FRESH McCAFÉ FLAVOURS INCLUDING NEW STRAWBERRY CANDYFLOSS FRAPPÉ! - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Take a look at Unilever’s 2026 Cannes Lions-winning campaigns - Unilever Global Unilever news · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news PE firm Apheon buys new French food group Alma - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Trouble Logging In to Olio? - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news What newspaper wine critics and social media bloggers are saying about Asda's 'impressive' new range of award-winning wines - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news What newspaper wine critics and social media bloggers are saying about Asda's 'impressive' new range of award-winning wines - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 7 Jul 2026