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Industry news Circulose secures new brand partners Circular pulp producer Circulose has added four fashion brands to its partner network while advancing plans to resume large‑scale textile‑to‑textile […] Ecotextile News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Linglong reports progress in Yunnan sustainable natural rubber project The autonomous prefecture of Xishuangbanna, near China’s border with Myanmar and Laos, is a long way from the roads of Europe and the UK. But an initiative that Linglong Tire launched in March 2025 is enhancing the upstream supply chain for products sold here. The tyre maker recently provided an update on the progress of this Yunnan Sustainable Natural Rubber Project. Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news New Managing Director for Bristol Waste Company The post New Managing Director for Bristol Waste Company appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Logistics giants target growing commercial space sector - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Contact Us Form Veolia UK · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ARJES Strengthens International Presence at IFAT 2026 and Expands Austrian Partnership Network ARJES and EuRec marked a successful appearance at IFAT Munich 2026, presenting their latest recycling technologies and strengthening their international partner network IFAT Munich 2026 brought together around 3,400 exhibitors and approximately 142,000 visitors, highlighting the growing global focus on circular economy solutions, resource efficiency and sustainable processing. At IFAT, ARJES sh… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Deposit Return Scheme trialled at Wimbledon qualifying Exchange for Change pilots Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) at this week’s Wimbledon qualifying competition. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news London air pollution deaths fall by 40% since 2019, study finds New independent analysis has revealed that deaths linked to air pollution in London have fallen by approximately 40% between 2019 and 2024, as the city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and other clean air policies have been implemented. The study, conducted by Imperial College London’s Environmental Research Group, found that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels have […] Air Quality News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Leading tyre manufacturers 2026 – Michelin leads, Yokohama climbs, China’s tyre majors tighten grip Tyres & Accessories’ 2026 ranking of the world’s leading tyre manufacturers based on sales shows a strong degree of continuity at the top, but also isolated cases of clear movement just beneath it. Michelin remains number one with Bridgestone retaining second place, but the key story in the top 10 is Yokohama Rubber’s advance into sixth place, confirming a more fluid contest behind the establis… Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Astral Systems raises £23m to scale its nuclear fusion technology Bristol-based deep tech firm Astral Systems has secured a £23m Series A round led by Mercia Ventures. Astral Systems has created and commercialised a multi-state fusion technology – a new type of nuclear fusion that could tackle the fragile supply chain and potential global shortages of medical radioisotopes that impact cancer diagnosis and treatments. With […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Ponda partners with Imperial on bio-based insulation Bristol-based biomaterials company Ponda collaborates with Imperial College London on BioPuff-insulated branded apparel made from bulrush grown on rewetted peatland […] Ecotextile News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Three major retailers ads banned after misleading green claims The Advertising Standard’s Authority (ASA) has banned ads from Calvin Klein, Uniqlo and Adidas for making misleading green claims. The ads used the term ‘recycled’ to describe fabric composition but did not include any information to support the claim. The body highlighted that the advertisers were not able to provide evidence to support their statements.... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo Open June 23rd – 25th Foam Expo and Adhesives & Bonding Expo open at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan from June 23 – 25, 2026. They are the continent’s largest foam and adhesives supply chain event. The combined event is bigger than ever featuring 400+ exhibitors showcasing a huge range of services products and technologies; whatever your product manufacturing challenge we’ve got you covered with th… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI BRINGS BACK SUMMER SUPPORT SCHEME WITH FREE £50 VOUCHERS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Aldi is bringing back its Summer Support Scheme for a second year, helping families across the country with the added costs of looking after children during the school holidays. Britain’s cheapest supermarket is urging parents to apply to its Summer Support Scheme, which will see more than £3,000 worth of Aldi vouchers given away throughout […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Bottomed Out – First Quarter Sees Increase in Orders for Machine Tool Industry Following three difficult years, the machine tool industry can breathe a first sigh of relief: incoming orders increased by 15 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Nevertheless, the situation remains challenging – production, exports and employment continue to fall, while the conflict in the Middle East is leading to greater uncertainty and higher costs, and dampening any spirits to invest. “T… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Boots debuts On the Go travel store at Belfast International Boots is looking to “bring a high street quality shopping experience” to the airport with a new On the Go concept store. It has introduced the first-of-its-kind at Belfast International Airport. Designed with a new layout featuring clearly defined quick-find zones, the Boots On The Go store aims to offer more convenience for shoppers who... Retail Gazette · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Advanced multi-channel gas mixing for reliable AMS verification - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news One in three clothing labels are lying to you, EU investigation finds The European Commission have found that more than a third of clothing labels in Europe are inaccurate, Out of 132 items tested, 49 (37%) were mislabelled when it came to the fibres they are made from, despite this being one of the few details clothing companies are legally required to provide. At the same time, […] Environment Journal · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ICAC challenges organic cotton’s core claims A new evidence-based review challenges the assumptions underpinning organic cotton’s recent growth WASHINGTON DC – Organic cotton output has grown […] Ecotextile News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Requirements Workshop 2026: Register today! Registration is now open for the Workshop on Accelerating Adoption of Structural Health Monitoring Technologies, taking place on 20 October 2026 at The Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry, UK. This event is organised by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT), in collaboration with the UK Research Centre in Non-Destructive Evaluation (RCNDE). This workshop will bring toge… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Ostrander leaving Nokian Tyres As of 31 July 2026, Christopher Ostrander will end his tenure at Nokian Tyres. Paolo Pompei will assume his responsibilities as SVP, Passenger Car Tyres, North America on an interim basis until the tyre maker appoints a successor. Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama Advan Sport EV A/S V35 tyres OE on new Porsche Cayenne The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has begun supplying Advan Sport EV A/S V35 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Porsche AG of Germany for its fully electric Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric SUV models that were launched worldwide in November 2025 (The previous-generation gasoline and hybrid Cayenne models are still being sold following the launch of the new electric ones). The tyre sizes… Tyrepress · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Altilium raises $1 million following successful retail investment round 22 June, 2026 – Altilium, a UK-based clean technology company focused on sustainable recovery of critical battery materials, has today announced the successful completion of its latest retail investment round, raising approximately $1 million from more than 750 investors. The fundraising follows the award of an £18.5 million APC Drive35 grant earlier this year to [...] Altilium news · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news How Renishaw is Embedding Sustainability into Product Innovation For more than 50 years, Renishaw has helped customers solve complex technological and scientific challenges. Today, the company is committed to delivering high-performing products while minimising their environmental impact. A significant portion of Renishaw’s carbon footprint comes from scope 3 emissions – indirect emissions from activities outside its direct control, such as logistics and pro… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news NECIT Donates Signed Sunderland Football & Shirt to Northumbria Blood Bikes Global welding certification and inspection authority NECIT supports the hard work and dedication of North East charity Northumbria Blood Bikes with the generous donation of a signed Sunderland football and shirt to aid in their fundraising efforts. Now at the end of their first season since returning to the Premier League, finishing 7th overall and qualifying for their first Europa League sinc… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news UK clean power build-out needs more than investment Britain has more ways to fund energy infrastructure, but finance cannot make up for policy, delivery or planning weaknesses. There are few areas of public policy in Britain as ambitious, or as demanding, as the transformation now expected of our energy infrastructure. Across successive governments there has been a notable continuity in the headline aims: […] Environment Journal · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news The Importance of Tool Maintenance on Injection Moulding Quality // BEC Group Blog - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Heat training could help people adapt to rising temperatures - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Privatising survival - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news London Mayor hails ULEZ success as toxic air deaths fall - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news 1GWh iron-air battery that runs on rust to offer long-term storage for the Dutch grid - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news BioCirc opens world’s largest biogas-based CCS facility in Denmark - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Poland’s BGK commits €25m to pan-European biomethane fund - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news LARAC Webinar: UK Emissions Trading Scheme - Learning from the Current Monitoring Period - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news M&S Fortress Factory Behind the New Chocolate, Strawberry & Pistachio Creme Sandwich - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Product Recall: Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry and Blueberry 220g - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Boots expands In-Store Weight Loss Treatment Service to over 60 stores – now in a town near you - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco backs next generation of British farmers with three-year extension of Future Farmer Programme - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news BNPL Regulation Arrives in July: What Retailers Need to Know - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news UK Green Business Awards 2026: And the winner is... - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 24 Jun 2026