Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 31 Jul 2026.

Industry news Glass International News - Glass International Glass International · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Group LTT acquires Stara Glass - Glass International Glass International · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Why unchecked third-party suppliers are becoming a board-level risk for retailers Third-party supplier oversight is now one of retail’s biggest compliance risks, according to Vantify Retailers are facing a compliance landscape where some of the greatest threats increasingly sit outside their direct control. From greenwashing rules to cyber disruption and senior management accountability, organisations are being judged on how well they understand, verify and govern the third … Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Government vows to step up UK climate preparations for 2C of warming by 2050 Defra agrees to set stronger climate adaptation targets in 2028, following recommendations from the Climate Change Committee BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Mercury emissions monitoring for environmental compliance - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news No progress in children’s health outcomes, report reveals - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news People are the key to success - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda expands own-label cheese range Asda has bolstered its ‘Exceptional’ cheese range by adding 12 new products to the line, to offer premium-quality cheese options at an affordable price over the summer. This launch comes… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news South Africa watchdog backs Coca-Cola HBC bottling buy - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Henkell Freixenet launches RTDs under I Heart wine brand - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Dye decolourisation does not eliminate toxicity – study A new study suggests that removing colour from dye wastewater does not always make it safer KYOTO – Researchers have […] Ecotextile News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Middle East crisis: fertiliser trade "severely disrupted", WTO says - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news News in brief (14/07/2026) News in brief, including: new UK Packaging Pact chairs, Wychavon’s aluminium foil recycling campaign, Graeme Vickery’s charity cycle ride, Lincolnshire’s Environment Days, and a new children’s book on metals recycling. UK Packaging Pact appoints Industry Expert Group chairs The UK Packaging Pact has appointed five senior industry figures to chair its newly established Industry Expert … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Barnsley Tech Town’s £800k AI skills fund opens for applications The government is to open applications for the AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, inviting organisations to deliver innovative AI training to help Barnsley workers, businesses and residents build AI skills. In February, Barnsley was named by the government as the UK’s first ‘Tech Town’, a new designation that will see a more deliberate effort made to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda rolls out Natasha’s Law allergen warnings to Express electronic shelf labels ‘This is a significant step forward in making food information clearer, more accessible, and compliant for our customers’ The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Austria’s Berglandmilch to add capacity to largest dairy - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Kitchen knives, Chef's knife - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news GrainCorp outlines pathway for Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel future - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Ashok Leyland and Rosmerta partner on commercial vehicle scrappage Ashok Leyland has partnered with Rosmerta Recycling to support the responsible scrappage of end-of-life commercial vehicles across India. The agreement will give customers easier access to authorised RVSFs, deregistration support and incentives linked to replacing older vehicles. Auto Recycling World · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Why Tesco’s European sell-off could spell bad news for its UK rivals Tesco is believed to have hired advisers to run the rule over a sale of stores in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Do experts think it’s the right move? The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Fork sets - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Blue Ottomans, footstools & poufs - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Gold, Gold, Silver - DS Smith wins three awards at Shop! D-A-C-H 2026 DS Smith, an International Paper company, was recognized at the Shop! D-A-C-H Awards 2026 for its innovative, sustainable and impactful point-of-sale solutions. On June 16th, the leading global provider of sustainable, fibre-based display and packaging solutions, was once again honoured for three Point-of-Sale (POS) concepts across different award categories. The judging criteria focused on des… Sustainable Packaging News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Call for new fiscal devolution framework for councils - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Oklahoma settles 20-year poultry-litter lawsuit - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Extreme weather shockwaves: How can the F&B industry build resilience? The global F&B industry is preparing for major supply chain disruption as meteorologists warn that the strengthening El Niño weather pattern is likely to intensify extreme weather across key agricultural regions. FoodBev's Leah Smith reports. FoodBev Media · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Grid congestion driving shift towards smarter renewable operations The Netherlands’ worsening grid congestion is providing one glimpse of how renewable operators across Europe may be forced to manage increasingly complex portfolios of distributed assets. Businesses and energy projects in several regions of the country face lengthy waits for new or expanded grid connections as transmission and distribution infrastructure struggles to keep pace with […] Envirotec Magazine · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars. BBC News — Science & Environment · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Vases, size 20+ cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Cranswick invests in UK pork firm The Jolly Hog - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Experts believe monkeys and apes are key to preventing a sixth mass extinction Researchers are racing to find solutions to stave off such a catastrophic event, which would pose a major threat to the global food supply The Independent — Climate · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news UK growth “out of reach” without cheaper electricity, warn CBI and energy experts Britain’s ambitions for stronger economic growth and industrial electrification will remain out of reach unless business energy costs are brought down, according to a new report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Energy UK.1 Persistently high electricity prices have evolved from an energy sector issue into a wider economic problem, undermining investment, productivity […] Envirotec Magazine · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news An Industry Transformed - Demolition News Demolition News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Employers defend pay stance - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news 'The used market is becoming a more realistic place to start': Price of UK's most popular second-hand EVs drops 10 per cent in a year Latest Used Car Index from AA Cars shows Nissan Leaf as most popular second-hand EV, with its price falling 17 per cent to just over £8,000 BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Klöckner Pentaplast expand its kp Infinity portfolio The company launches its new fruit tray range for fresh fruit packaging. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Oxfordshire Redbridge tip closure pushed back to 2027 UK press (GDELT archive) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Oxfordshire Redbridge tip closure pushed back to 2027 UK press (GDELT archive) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news 'Greener plants for greener vehicles': Auto industry's renewables drive cuts 14,000 tonnes of CO2 from UK vehicle production SMMT says further gains from renewables roll out depends on faster grid connections and simpler planning rules BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Sales Operations Manager - Future Channels - Unilever Global Unilever news · 14 Jul 2026