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Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | Richard Akkermans, Nick Kirk & Pierre Paslier Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Borgo: Yokohama is tier 1.5, European tyre plant will take us to tier 1 In the context of strong financial results and share price performance, in the middle of June, Yokohama launched the new BluEarth AllSeason 2 tyre. The launch sees Yokohama offer a year-round (as opposed to winter-orientated all-season) tyre and thereby strengthen its position in the growing European segment. At the same time, Tyres & Accessories met with senior executives including: the newly-… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news EU tests expose garment labelling failures EU inspectors found systemic mislabelling of fibre content in garments sold online and in stores, raising concerns over consumer protection, […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Ward expands with four new sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire BMRA member Ward has acquired four new sites in Nottingham, Castleford, Barnsley and Huddersfield, expanding its national metal recycling and waste management network to 12 UK locations. ATF Professional · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Automotive recycler GPA launches a B2B range of batteries for electric vehicles to support the emergence of a reliable and secure reuse market GPA has launched a B2B range of reused electric vehicle traction batteries, combining detailed diagnostics, transparent battery health data and ADR-compliant transport to support a safer, more reliable reuse market for professionals. Auto Recycling World · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news ANCAV’s Green Parts Project recognised in Portugal’s National Sustainability Award ANCAV, Portugal’s National Association of Vehicle Dismantling Centres, has received an Honourable Mention in the Circular Economy category of the 20|30 National Sustainability Award for its Green Parts Project, which certifies reused automotive parts recovered from end-of-life vehicles. Auto Recycling World · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Merityre opens 25th tyre retail centre Merityre Specialists has opened its 25th branch in Bracknell, Berkshire. The new 5,298 square-foot site on Western Road takes over a premises previously operated by ATS and creates five jobs in the local area. The branch will offer a comprehensive range of services including tyres for cars, vans and 4x4s, batteries, exhausts, brakes, air conditioning, automotive repairs and car servicing. The p… Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Laura James Announces Major Expansion with New DIRFT Facility and 200 New Jobs Award-winning home and interiors retailer, Laura James (AGTC Ltd) is proud to announce the official opening of its new operational facility, photography studio and showroom at DIRFT, Rugby, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and investment in the region. The new facility brings together an expanded operational HQ, purpose-built studio space, and a modern customer … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news The quiet lessons of 30,000 end-of-life EV battery packs Daniel Cheret of Sortbat explains what a decade of handling more than 30,000 end-of-life EV battery packs has taught the company about safety, certified logistics, dismantling procedures, state-of-health diagnostics, second-life routing and the need for practical partnerships across Europe. Auto Recycling World · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Carrefour to remove 5,000 tons of plastic from its packaging Against a backdrop of severe tensions regarding plastic prices and availability, Carrefour has announced the launch of an unprecedented initiative that combines the fight against plastic packaging with boosting its customers’ purchasing power. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Houdini Bio secures £1.5m to improve gene and cell therapies Houdini Bio, a University of Cambridge spinout emerging from stealth with a novel approach to improving the performance of gene and cell therapies, has raised nearly £1.5m. By redesigning therapeutic DNA to bypass the body’s defence mechanisms, Houdini Bio’s technology enables treatments to remain active for longer inside patients and be administered at lower doses, […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Octopus to launch battery-swapping network for electric trucks Global energy tech business Octopus Energy and CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have announced a joint venture to accelerate the shift to electric road freight across Europe. The partnership, unveiled at Octopus Energy’s Energy Tech Summit, will build a network of battery-swapping hubs that allow electric lorries to replace depleted batteries in minutes rather […] Environment Journal · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Net zero: fashion’s favourite broken promise Fashion brands are treating net-zero pledges like soft promises, not hard obligations – retreating from targets in step with the […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news CARS & MRE 2026 visitor registration opens Visitor registration has opened for CARS & MRE 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 16–17 September. More than 3,500 industry professionals are expected to attend the free two-day event. ATF Professional · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Health policy overhaul could cost food manufacturers millions, warns FDF Government plans to overhaul the UK's Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) could impose significantly higher costs on food and drink manufacturers than previously estimated, according to new research commissioned by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news EDF and Duracell Energy launch UK home battery flexibility trial EDF and Puredrive Energy, the authorised licensee and manufacturer of Duracell Energy home battery storage products, have launched a three-month trial to investigate how residential battery systems can support local electricity networks and create additional revenue streams for householders.Running from June to August 2026, the project will involve around 50 . . . to continue… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news BRC calls for focus on business costs after PM resignation The British Retail Consortium has called on the UK's next prime minister to focus on reducing cost pressures on retailers and supporting investment across the sector. Retail Gazette · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news FPF initiative launched to progress UK flexible plastic packaging recycling The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its next major initiative, FlexCircular which aims to further accelerate the UK’s transition to a circular economy for flexible plastic packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news £97m to improve wildfire resilience in UK The government has announced a major package to strengthen England’s resilience against wildfires, including the deployment of specialist firefighter teams and a £97 million investment in new equipment ahead of the summer months. Teams of specially trained firefighters will be positioned in key locations across England, ready to respond rapidly to wildfires as the number […] Air Quality News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Flexible Plastic Fund launches ‘FlexCircular’ initiative The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCircular initiative, which aims to further accelerate the UK’s transition to a circular economy for flexible plastic packaging. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Women Backing Women Fund deploys first capital after £130m close Bootstrap 4F, the fund manager of the Women Backing Women Fund, has revealed its first three capital commitments since the fund’s £130m first close in March 2026. The commitments to Evertrue Capital I LP, Seedcamp VII LP and Seedcamp Nation II LP mark the beginning of Bootstrap 4F’s active deployment into a select group of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Foam Expo Runs June 23 – 25 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan Foam Expo returns to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan from June 23 – 25, 2026. Co-located with the Adhesives & Bonding Expo, it is the continent’s largest foam and adhesives supply chain event. Celebrating its 9th year, this year’s expo is bigger than ever featuring 400+ exhibitors showcasing a huge range of services, products and technologies; whatever your product manufacturi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news EA suspends Chichester waste site recycling permit over fire risks The Environment Agency (EA) has suspended the environmental permit for a waste site near Chichester with immediate effect after identifying fire safety risks. The regulator served the notice on Twyford Recycling, based on Twyford Avenue, meaning the operator must not bring any waste of any description onto the site while the suspension remains in force. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news FEFPEB plans response to regulatory challenges The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to growing political, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Can conservation be too effective? Lessons from the real world. In the rush to protect endangered species there is a risk of potentially disastrous unintended consequences, as I discovered on a recent trip to Cyprus’ Akamas Peninsula. The last decades have seen some major conservation successes, including the re-establishment of Arabian oryx in the wild, repopulation of European bison and the huge rise in humpback […] Environment Journal · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Antarctica offers crucial early warning on future sea level rise Scientists have identified a critical window over the next 30 to 50 years during which governments and communities can reliably plan for rising sea levels caused by Antarctic ice loss. The findings, published in the journal Nature and led by researchers from Monash University and the Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) programme, suggest that while […] Environment Journal · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Overfishing and the ocean economy: why your business is more exposed than you think The post Overfishing and the ocean economy: why your business is more exposed than you think appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news COVID restrictions revealed a ‘dose-response’ effect on air pollution The cleaner air experienced by many cities during the COVID-19 pandemic is well documented but a new study from Colombia suggests the severity of restrictions may have mattered just as much as the restrictions themselves. Researchers analysing air quality data from Bogotá found that progressively stricter mobility controls were associated with progressively larger reductions in […] Air Quality News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Cambodia garment sector renews wage agreement New template provides collective bargaining agreement covering wages, maternity and paternity leave, and workplace protections across garment factories PHNOM PENH […] Ecotextile News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news One in four workers say managers and staff reps are failing to prevent conflict - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news UK logistics sector comes together for diversity challenge - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Wevo potting resin targets power tool battery packs Wevo has introduced a polyurethane potting resin designed to improve the durability and reliability of lithium-ion battery packs used in cordless power tools.The German company said its Wevopur 512 FLE material protects battery components from dust, moisture, vibration and mechanical shocks while supporting efficient, reproducible series production. The company said battery encapsulation has be… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Albert Bartlett serves up on-pack promotion with Andy Murray TO mark the grass court tennis season, Albert Bartlett has teamed up with legendary tennis ace Andy Murray for a new on-pack promotion across the firm’s fresh potato range. Limited edition packs are landing in stores now and run through July, giving shoppers the chance to win signed tennis memorabilia and a grand prize of […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Premium packs aim to elevate Aldi’s Wagyu range PARANOVA has teamed up with Dovecote Park to deliver a new range of packaging for Aldi’s Specially Selected British Wagyu, creating a solution described as combing ‘premium design and strong functional performance’. The project centred on developing packaging that reflects the premium quality of the products while remaining practical for the retail environment. To achieve […] Packaging Scotland · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Can volunteering abroad build the next generation of global citizens? Overseas volunteering offer a practical route into global citizenship – one built through classrooms, communities and cultural exchange Positive News · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Nexen Tire wins BYD EV original equipment tyre fitments Nexen Tire is to supply original equipment tyres for two BYD electric vehicle models, marking the tyre maker’s first OE supply agreement with the Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer. The agreement covers the BYD Seal 6 and Dolphin Surf, with Nexen positioning the deal as a further step in strengthening its presence in the global electric vehicle market. Tyrepress · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Siemens Healthineers to Build UK’s Most Powerful Radiopharmacy in £26m Move Siemens Healthineers has announced a new state-of-the-art radiopharmaceutical production facility in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, bringing £26 million of investment and creating a home for up to 40 highly skilled jobs. Designed as the UK’s first 8X radiopharmacy, with eight times the production capacity of a standard Radiopharma facility, the site will produce biomarkers used in hospital scans to d… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Persistent Observation Is Changing How Infrastructure Is Monitored Global infrastructure is under increasing strain. Systems are aging, climate stress is growing, and demands keep rising. The problem is that infrastructure deterioration is often slow and rarely shows up all at once and is not always obvious. Problems build over time through ground movement, environmental exposure, operational load, or encroachment. The financial stakes are huge. The World Bank… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Building Small Energy Savings into Sustainability Win for Data Centres As digital infrastructure expands to support AI, cloud computing and continuous connectivity, sustainability is becoming a defining challenge for data centre operators. While significant attention is paid to power-hungry processors and large-scale cooling systems, a quieter source of energy consumption lies in the thousands of small components working continuously in the background. Among these… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Jun 2026 Industry news Casillero del Diablo appoints Orlando Bloom as global ambassador Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has appointed British actor Orlando Bloom as the new global ambassador. The actor is set to star in the brand’s new international campaign which… Grocery Gazette · 22 Jun 2026