Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 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 John Lewis Money relaunches car insurance with broker model John Lewis Money has relaunched its car insurance proposition as it moves to a broker model for the first time. The financial services arm of John Lewis Partnership will now compare quotes from a panel of insurers to help customers find a more competitive option. The new car insurance panel launches with Ageas, Axa and... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Henkel marks 150th anniversary with STEM programme for students Henkel has marked its 150th anniversary by bringing its Forscherwelt STEM education programme to home-educated students at its UK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead. The global adhesive technologies and consumer brands business hosted more than 50 students as part of a wider anniversary event celebrating its history of innovation. Students took part in hands-on science activities... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news MPs urged to back Right to Food law as Commission heads to Westminster The incoming Prime Minister is being urged to break with austerity and introduce Right to Food legislation, as the UK Right to Food Commission prepares to take evidence from MPs… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S urged to return to real Living Wage as investors raise pay concerns Marks & Spencer is facing fresh pressure over staff pay after investors managing $3.2tn, approximately £2.4tn, raised concerns ahead of the retailer’s annual general meeting. The investor statement, backed by… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Summer holiday demand set to hand retailers seasonal spending boost UK retailers could be in line for a summer spending boost as consumers prioritise holidays and pre-trip purchases despite pressure on household budgets. New research from KPMG UK found that 63 per cent of consumers have either booked or plan to book a summer holiday this year, with 45 per cent having already secured a... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Yokohama Advan OE on BMW iX3 Yokohama Rubber is supplying Advan Sport V107 tyres as original equipment for the second-generation BMW iX3. The battery electric vehicle wears the Yokohama Advan tyres in size 255/40R21 102Y at the front and 275/40R21 107Y on the rear axle. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Dior lands Taylor Swift wedding coup in blow to Chanel Christian Dior has scored a major celebrity endorsement win after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore haute couture designs by creative director Jonathan Anderson for their wedding in New York. The couple, who married at Madison Square Garden on 3 July, both wore custom Dior looks created in the luxury house’s ateliers at 30 Avenue... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Unite urges ministers to withdraw tipping code over worker control concerns Unite has called on the government to withdraw its draft tipping code of practice, claiming the plans fail to give hospitality workers proper control over how tips are shared. The… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news GO Outdoors hosts first community campout to get shoppers ‘offline and outdoors’ GO Outdoors has hosted its first-ever community campout as part of its push to get more people “offline and outdoors” this summer. The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer brought together 100 campers at Tawd Vale in Ormskirk for a free weekend event featuring guided activities, brand experiences and evening entertainment. The event, which sold out... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Cefic warns of emissions trading reform risks accelerating deindustrialisation - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Sleep loss, spoiled food, ill health – major new survey reveals heatwave’s impact on UK households June’s historic heatwave caused mass sleep deprivation, forced millions to throw away spoiled food and left over half the country trapped in homes they can’t afford to cool, fresh polling data reveals Key findings: ● 65% of UK adults struggled to sleep during June’s heatwave, with nearly half (48%) of those losing three […] Greenpeace UK · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ALDI GIVES SHOPPERS THE CHANCE TO TAKE PART IN A REAL-LIFE SUPERMARKET SWEEP Aldi is bringing its successful Supermarket Sweep fundraiser to England and Wales for the first time, giving shoppers the chance to win a five-minute trolley dash while raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust. Ten winners will be selected to take part in the challenge at their local Aldi store, racing against the clock to fill […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Met Police launches fraud probe into £170m Vashi collapse The Metropolitan Police has launched a fraud investigation into the collapse of luxury jeweller Vashi, three years after the retailer fell into liquidation with debts of £170m. The force’s complex fraud team has opened Operation Palisade, which is understood to be examining suspected economic crimes linked to the failure of Diamond Manufacturers Ltd, the company... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Avon secures €9m NATO respirator order - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Bodycare plots 17-store reopening plan after high street collapse Bodycare has revealed the locations of 17 stores it plans to reopen as it rebuilds its high street presence following its collapse last year. The retailer, which shut all 147 stores after falling into administration in 2025, is preparing to return with a new-look store format and a refreshed proposition across beauty, fragrance and personal... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Login - capig.libraryofthings.co.uk Library of Things · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news SURI unveils Restore Gel Refillable Toothpaste Award-winning oral care brand SURI has announced the launch of its groundbreaking refillable toothpaste: Restore Gel Refillable Toothpaste. Packaging News (UK) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Fleetwood landfill firm found to have incompetent staff UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Iceland powers Scottish distribution centre with 3,300-panel solar system Iceland Foods has switched on a 1.5MW rooftop solar system at its Livingston distribution centre, in a bid to cut energy costs and reduce emissions across its supply chain. The installation, which covers the roof of one of Iceland’s key UK logistics sites, includes 3,300 solar panels and is expected to generate around 1.6GWh of... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies Water companies that flout environmental rules now face faster penalties of up to £500,000 in the latest set of reforms to improve the nation’s waterways. As part of the government’s […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Ofwat warns water companies: executive pay decisions will face tougher scrutiny Ofwat has warned water companies that executive bonuses and retention payments must clearly reflect company performance or face tougher regulatory intervention, as firms prepare to publish their Annual Performance Reports […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Forever chemicals: Government makes no new commitments but pledges greater EU cooperation The Environmental Audit Committee has published the government’s response to its report on regulating so-called ‘forever chemicals’. In April, the Committee called for the government to allow only essential uses […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Ofwat backs Thames Water resilience scheme – but orders major rethink before next stage Ofwat has given the Lower Thames to West London Reservoirs Strategic Resource Option the green light to progress to the next stage of development, but Thames Water must first address eight […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Nordic water infrastructure group Uniwater enters UK market with WCI acquisition Northern European water infrastructure group Uniwater has made its first move into the UK market with the acquisition of Somerset-based engineering company WCI. The deal marks Uniwater’s entry into the […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defences The Environment Agency has completed two significant improvements to the Romsey flood alleviation scheme, reducing flood risk and disruption for local communities. Working in partnership with Hampshire County Council, the […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Eyes on site’ help protect Port of Dover assets The Port of Dover has installed an advanced monitoring system with integrated Meteor MRC cameras to gather data on ferry berthing events and the real-world performance of berth fender systems. […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Barhale establishes Toronto base to target water and infrastructure projects Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced its expansion into Canada with the opening of its first business unit in Toronto, Ontario. Barhale Canada Inc will lead the […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Southern Water turns to AI sewers and nature to cut storm overflows in Whitstable Southern Water is ramping up efforts to cut storm overflows in Whitstable, rolling out smart artificial intelligence technology, along with major upgrades at Swalecliffe Wastewater Treatment Works and new nature […] Water Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news One man trash is another man Trash ! UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news You Were Redirected Away From a Security Threat - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news High level of sick leave among staff at North Wales council really shocking UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Advertise: Submission #318 - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news All erreichen der un nachhaltigkeitsziele Articles - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Inner cushions, size 40x58 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Zero-emission giants: voestalpine opts for four LH 150 T Gantry Industry E cranes voestalpine opts for four LH 150 T Gantry Industry E electric material handlers Liebherr innovation delivers 32-metre reach for efficient scrap handling 100th machine marks long-standing partnership between Liebherr and voestalpine An operating mass of 210 tonnes and a reach of up to 32 metres: voestalpine has selected four Liebherr LH 150 T Gantry Industry E material handlers for its ... Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Telestack secures Major Ship Loading System Order in North America We’re delighted to announce the award of a significant new project in North America, further strengthening Telestack’s presence in the region and reinforcing our reputation for delivering high-capacity, integrated bulk material handling solutions. This latest system has been engineered to support efficient ship loading of aggregates at a rate of 1000 tonnes per hour… Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Deliveroo, Pho and Sheffield Hallam University team to ‘rethink delivery packaging’ Deliveroo and Pho have joined forces with Sheffield Hallam University for the return of Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge for the third year. Packaging News (UK) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Italy : Eni Storage Systems breaks ground on stationary battery manufacturing plant in Brindisi UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Biodiesel News - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 6 Jul 2026