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Industry news What ICIMOD's Strategy 2030 means for monitoring procurement - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 5 Jul 2026 Industry news Goodbye to ERIKS in UK & Ireland - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 5 Jul 2026 Industry news Survey: Two thirds of public concerned about climate change - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 4 Jul 2026 Industry news Tarmac secures ISO 19443 certification for nuclear materials supply Tarmac is now certified to the ISO 19443 nuclear safety standard for the supply of aggregates, strengthening its ability to provide consistent, repeatable and traceable quality materials for the nuclear sector. ISO 19443 is an international quality management standard developed specifically for the nuclear sector, building on the ISO 9001 quality framework with additional requirements for th... Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 4 Jul 2026 Industry news Blaze at Aberthaw - Demolition News Demolition News · 4 Jul 2026 Industry news Chase Equipment Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 4 Jul 2026 Industry news Financial Analyst - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 4 Jul 2026 Industry news The fight against green ‘waste’: how a Victorian community came together to create garden gold Kitchen scraps and garden waste can be a valuable resource. But some communities are forgoing the Fogo bin and collecting their own compost Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com There is a rising stink around… The Guardian — Environment · 4 Jul 2026 Industry news Product News - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Financial Analyst - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Financial Analyst - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Retailers press new Welsh government on deposit return scheme bottleneck - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Lead-acid battery formation – Some practical aspects In this article, Dr Mike McDonagh examines the practical considerations when seeking to minimise the negative impacts of the sources of battery formation inefficiency. In the winter 2026 edition of BEST, I described the chemical and structural changes that occur in the positive and negative plates when converting the active material from the dry-cured to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news MPs debate confirms pEPR fees call for evidence due in 2026 MRW MPs debate confirms pEPR fees call for evidence due in 2026 Minister says Government will ask for evidence about impacts on businesses in scope of pEPR as part of ongoing market engagement MPs debate confirms pEPR fees call for evidence due in 2026 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Battery Assembly Part 1 – Plate lug, gas flame welding In this series of articles, Dr Mike McDonagh looks into the processes involved in the assembly of lead-acid batteries and cells. In this article he starts by examining the manual welding of single-cell plate groups to the bus bar and pillar. In almost all lead-acid battery designs the plates are first stacked together, with negative-positive-negative… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news French textile database exposes upstream impacts Analysis of France’s Ecobalyse platform suggests the biggest environmental burden in apparel remains upstream, while the system strengthens the case […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Coherix showcases AI-based quality control systems at AUTOMATE 2026 The solutions can be used in the automated dispensing of adhesives for the electronics and automotive industries. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Grid delays leave warehouses relying on temporary power - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Reusable Nappy Advisor for the Gloucestershire Reusable Nappy Project Taking day-to-day ownership of the Gloucestershire Reusable Nappy Project, you will inspire families across the county to make the switch to reusable nappies. The project has an established presence and strong foundations, and there is real scope to develop and grow it, particularly around preloved nappies and community reach. Resource Futures · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news UK lacking a circularity ‘blueprint’ for next stage of waste reforms MRW UK lacking a circularity ‘blueprint’ for next stage of waste reforms MRW round table on work to define local authority resource priorities talks about case for creating longer-term national strategy for reuse and repair in line with current recycling plans UK lacking a circularity ‘blueprint’ for next stage of waste reforms Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Goodyear Blimp returns to New York skyline after 50 years Goodyear’s Wingfoot One airship will return to New York City for the first time in 50 years as part of Sail 4th 250, a major nautical event marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Mitas returns as World Ploughing Championship main sponsor Mitas will return as main sponsor of the World Ploughing Championship in 2026, supporting the 71st edition of the event in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia, from 3 to 6 September. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Export Finance Launches £50 Billion Defence Export Fund UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency, can announce a new £50 billion Defence Export Fund, this increases their total capacity to £130 billion, with £50 billion of new support on top of its existing £80 billion limit, the largest expansion to UKEF’s financial support in its 100-year history. It will be used to support large-scale UK defence exports and strengthen Brita… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Eco Green Equipment Supplies Full Tyre Recycling Line to Reeves County, Texas Eco Green Equipment, LLC has announced the sale and installation of a complete tyre recycling line to Reeves County, Texas, including the Eco Giant primary shredder, the Eco Grater granulator and the Eco Granulator crumb rubber mill, giving the county a full processing line capable of converting whole passenger, truck, and off-road tyres into tyre-derived... La entrada Eco Green Equipment Suppl… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Kumho Tyre targets sustainable materials as part of 2045 net-zero ambitions Kumho Tyre says it is stepping up research and development into sustainable, recycled and bio-based materials as part of a wider strategy to reduce the environmental impact of tyre production without compromising product performance. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news The Naked Margarita launches RTD range in UK Alcohol brand The Naked Margarita is launching a range of ready-to-drink craft cocktails and a premium bottled margarita in the UK. The brand was founded to create a luxury version… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news £31.5m Toyota Fleet Management Centre Construction Begins A West Midlands construction company has officially broken ground on a major £31.5 million development for a major client. Amphion Construction, which has manufacturing plants in both Tipton and Walsall, won the contract to deliver the next-generation Fleet Management Centre for Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) at Old Dalby Business Park, Leicestershire. The team from Amphion Construction, b… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Dr Kevin Fong Announced as First Keynote Speaker at the PPMA Show 2026 Organisers of the PPMA Show®, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham in September, have announced the first keynote speaker for the event: Dr Kevin Fong, a doctor and broadcaster who has held prestigious positions with NASA and NHS England. Visitors to the UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, which takes place from 22-24 September, will have the o… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Electric vehicles hit 30 per cent market share in June - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news AI startup launches fashion resale system Automated system for secondhand garments can handle every stage of the resale process, from identifying the item to online listing […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Broadway celebrates EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating retention The company secured an 87% score, 1% up on last year. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news PFAS and PPWR: Are You Compliance-Ready for 12 August 2026? The post PFAS and PPWR: Are You Compliance-Ready for 12 August 2026? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action? The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing... Carbon Brief · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action? The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing countries to be “climate finance”,… Carbon Brief · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Reducing Sourcing Risks with Responsible Purchasing Practices How brands can support suppliers to improve resilience and mitigate social and environmental risks through responsible purchasing. Anthesis Group · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Tyre News in Numbers – June 2026 Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column presents some of the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers, big and small, that made the news in the June 2026 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Tool exposes hidden heat risks in garment production Heat mapping tools, drought science and a new inequality blueprint underline how climate shocks are reshaping cotton and garment supply […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news EA secures fourth prosecution in Devon waste dump case A fourth defendant has been convicted as part of a long-running Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste activity at a site near Kingsteignton, South Devon. Waste carrier Stephen White of Broadhempston, Totnes, was ordered to pay £11,741 after admitting his role in depositing waste illegally at the site between June 2019 and October 2021. White … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Co-op extends late-night delivery hours Co-op has extended its online delivery hours up to 4am across 130 stores ahead of the England and Mexico World Cup football match. The convenience retailer extended its online delivery… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026