Recycling news: 2026

Industry news Decathlon and Chinese investor take stakes in Brompton Brompton has sold minority stakes to French sports retail giant Decathlon and Chinese venture capital firm BA Capital, as the British folding bike maker looks to expand its global reach. Decathlon Pulse, the retailer’s investment arm, has taken a 10 per cent stake in the London-based manufacturer, while Shanghai-based BA Capital has bought five per... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Waste fatality rate remains 10 times national average in 2025/26 The waste and recycling sector continues to record one of the highest workplace fatality rates in the UK, according to the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Despite the overall fall in fatalities nationally, the waste and resources sector remains one of the most dangerous industries to work in. The provisional figures … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Mastercam 2027, Motion Quality, Automation, Efficiency CNC Software, LLC has released Mastercam 2027, the latest version of its CAD/CAM platform. This release is focused on improving motion quality, automation, and setup workflows to help manufacturers reduce programming time, improve part quality, and increase process reliability. Designed for real-world production environments, Mastercam 2027 delivers enhancements across deburring, multiaxis mach… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Romesh Ranganathan-backed Coughlans Bakery shuts all stores after 89 years Coughlans Bakery has collapsed into voluntary liquidation, closing all of its stores with immediate effect after almost 90 years on the high street. The family-run bakery chain, which is part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, operated more than 30 shops across south London, Surrey, Kent and West Sussex. Around 165 jobs are understood to be affected... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Epson extends EcoTank launch push Global EcoTank roll-out follows May’s Australian launch, with fresh photo model added. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news DCC Energy Announce Rogerio Lopes as GB MD Rogerio Lopes joins DCC Energy with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the energy, industrial and consumer goods sectors. Having held senior leadership roles across Europe, the UK and Latin America, he brings a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, enhancing customer experience, delivering operational excellence and leading complex business transformat… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Up to 150 former WHSmith stores to shut in major TG Jones overhaul Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores are set to close as TG Jones begins a major restructuring of its estate, putting pressure on hundreds of jobs and leaving some town centres facing the loss of a long-standing retail anchor. The retailer, which was created after Modella Capital bought WHSmith’s high street business last... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Fleet’ of small modular nuclear reactors planned for UK Sites across the country form part of a new atomic energy network which could power 8 million homes. SGE, an established European Small Nuclear Reactor (SMR) development and investment platform, has laid out plans to build 14 GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 facilities across Britain. The application, submitted under the UK’s Advanced Nuclear Framework, details proposals […] Environment Journal · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise? A climate narrator is using OnlyFans to reach new audiences in unlikely places. It turns out, people listen Positive News · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Rethinking nylon drying: ULTRA vacuum technology solves the caprolactam challenge In plastics processing, drying is often viewed as a routine step. However, when it comes to polyamides (PA), many grades of Nylon materials and regrinds, the process becomes significantly more complex. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news World Cup fever and festival season point to impending pollution spike From goal nets destroying wildlife, to discarded plastic packaging and dumped merchandise, the glut of warm weather events will be devastating for the environment. Summer is always a busy time of year for outdoor happenings. But 2026 is particularly hectic. The World Cup is now well underway and the public is getting involved. Amongst other […] Environment Journal · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Why LGR depends on the right leadership - Local Gov Jobs LocalGov · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news India recommends anti-dumping duties on 6PPD rubber additive imports - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Privacy Policy - Olio OLIO · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Defra found in breach of environmental law over bee-killing pesticide impacts on protected nature areas - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news LIDL GB ROLLS OUT LIDL & GO TO 37 NEW STORES - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Karen Betts speech from FDF Parliamentary Reception 2026 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Ingredients group Solina snaps up butter business Epicurean - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Certas Energy reaffirms commitment to HVO transition - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Gasum signs long-term LNG supply deal for Fjord1 ferry route - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Membership Opportunities (April 2026-September 2026) - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Currys Full Year Results 2025/26 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Katun highlights circular collection partnership Spanish collaboration demonstrates the importance of cartridge collection and reuse in supporting the circular economy. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Frasers Group offloads Sports Direct Malaysia in $150m deal Frasers Group has agreed to sell its Sports Direct Malaysia business to MAP Active for around $150m (£113m), as it pushes ahead with a partner-led expansion strategy across Southeast Asia. The retail giant will sell its entire interest in Sports Direct Malaysia to PT MAP Aktif Adiperkasa Tbk, known as MAP Active, which is already... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news American Eagle taps Papa John’s executive Ravi Thanawala as CFO American Eagle Outfitters has appointed Papa John’s executive Ravi Thanawala as its new chief financial officer, as Mike Mathias prepares to step back after 25 years with the retailer. Thanawala will join the owner of American Eagle and Aerie as executive vice president and chief financial officer from August 3, 2026. He succeeds Mathias, who... Retail Gazette · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Fujifilm secures EPEAT sustainability recognition Apeos C5570 gains Bronze status as Fujifilm joins early EPEAT 2.0 registrants. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news HP expands UK skills push Mission 44 and upReach partnership targets technology access for underrepresented UK students. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news The Recycler launches industry outlook survey New research initiative invites industry to help shape European Imaging Supplies Outlook 2027. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Europe’s biomethane capacity passes 8 bcm as investment commitments reach €36 billion - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Wizz Air highlights record‑low emissions intensity in sustainability report - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news New UK testing facilities could speed up implementation of water innovation as Ofwat awards funding to Regulation 31 challenge finalists An increase in UK-based testing facilities that could help drinking water innovations to reach customers faster are being explored through Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund. A shortage in UK-based facilities capable […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Advanced pressure measurement enhances wastewater network reliability - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Water risk is rising up the business agenda as two thirds of organisations face disruption, with many unprepared for the oncoming wave of regulation New research from facilities management company Mitie reveals senior leaders at more than half of organisations (53%) consider water a significant risk to their business. Rising water costs (50%), leakage […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Ofwat launches consultation on Retail Exit Code protections for business water customers Ofwat has launched a new consultation as part of its 2025–26 review of the Retail Exit Code (REC), seeking industry views on proposed changes to protections for non-household customers in […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news AtkinsRéalis appoints new Global Market Lead for water AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Dyck as Global Market Lead – Water to accelerate the company’s growth in this sector. Water is one of AtkinsRéalis’ core markets, with capabilities spanning strategic […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news From building site to blockage, illegal concrete disposal is choking our sewers Thames Water spends an estimated £1.6 million each year clearing hardened concrete, linked to building companies failing to dispose of waste correctly, from its pipes. Concrete can permanently damage the […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news ECITB develops upskill programme amid 47% increase in demand for welders An upskill welding programme has been developed to help address a predicted 47% increase in demand for welders across the engineering construction industry (ECI). The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Workers sound alarm on major industrial disaster risk as ‘near misses’ increase, new research finds New research recently published as part of the annual Dräger Safety & Health at Work Report has outlined a rising risk of a major industrial disaster, with more than half […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news C&P Engineering Services announces second Hazardous Area Safety Forum for the water sector Following the success of its inaugural Hazardous Area Safety Forum earlier this year, C&P Engineering Services has announced the second edition of its engineer-led event, bringing together water utility professionals, […] Water Magazine · 2 Jul 2026 Industry news Freudenberg Sealing names new CEO - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 2 Jul 2026