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Industry news What are the barriers facing repair businesses? Independent repair businesses sit at the heart of the repair economy but face a range of challenges. Here's what we learned in North London. The Restart Project · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news REFUSE REFLECTIONS: ‘The UK is legislating faster than it can recycle’ The Waste Whisperer, letsrecycle.com’s anonymous industry columnist, argues that the UK is increasing the demand for recycled content without building the domestic infrastructure to meet it. Britain may be about to regulate itself into importing its own circular economy. There. I said it. Now before anyone starts trying to work out whether The Waste Whisperer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Partnership delivers interactive packaging at speed across formats POLYTAG and DataLase have teamed up to enable retailers and brands to apply GS1-compliant smart QR codes across a broader range of packaging materials. Combining Polytag’s QR code management platform with DataLase’s coding and marking technology, the partnership is designed to bring together the intelligence behind connected packaging and the ability to deploy it at […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Rail Safety Week 2026 Launches with New Podcast As Rail Safety Week 2026 gets underway from 15-21 June, the UK rail industry once again comes together around a shared commitment: ensuring every person who uses, works on, or lives near our railway returns home safe, every day. Rail Safety Week (RSW) aims to bring rail safety to the forefront of people’s minds, keeping safety firmly in the spotlight and sharing ideas and best practice across i… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Waitrose latest retailer to hike meal deal price Waitrose has increased the price of its meal deal to £5.50, for a drink, main meal and snack, a jump of 10 per cent. The John Lewis Partnership grocer only… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news New film reveals ‘invisible’ fight for cleaner London air A new documentary is lifting the lid on the decades-long battle to clean up London’s toxic air and the families whose health has been caught in the crossfire. Released by Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute, Inside Story: The Fight to Clean Up London’s Air follows community campaigners and scientists who have spent years pushing for […] Environment Journal · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news JK Tyre prepares European PCR & van tyre launch JK Tyre used The Tire Cologne 2026 to publicly present the new passenger car and van tyre range it has developed for European customers, with market availability planned from August. Tyrepress will see the range in greater detail at the IDIADA proving ground in Spain this coming weekend. Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Revera takes FID on 400MW/800MWh Hunterston BESS project in Scotland Revera Energy has announced a final investment decision (FID) for its 400MW/800MWh Hunterston battery energy storage project in North Ayrshire, Scotland.The Carlyle-backed developer said construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, following the recent financial close and notice to proceed for its 200MW/400MWh Windyhill battery storage project in Glasgow, where construction… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news CET launches new toner cartridges CET unveiled a new replacement toner cartridge for use in Ricoh IM C530FB devices. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Japan-UK technology pact puts circularity on the agenda Tokyo and London are preparing to deepen cooperation on energy, semiconductors and supply chain resilience. For the remanufacturing and recycling sector, the message is clear: the circular economy belongs at the heart of that conversation. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news NTN Europe Showcases Its Dedicated Solutions for the Mining and Quarrying Industry Taking place in a working quarry, the 2026 edition will bring together the industry’s leading OEMs and key players from across the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. Present at the show since 2010, NTN Europe, a global leader in bearing and power transmission solutions, will once again exhibit at Hillhead, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the mining and quarrying industries.… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Healthcare expertise drives Australian MSP consolidation efex expands healthcare capabilities through two acquisitions as specialist sector knowledge becomes an increasingly important growth driver. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Industry reacts to UK textiles exports standards guidance MRW Industry reacts to UK textiles exports standards guidance One operator says export and import guidance for collected textiles is a ‘wake-up call’ on compliance and meeting clear standards Industry reacts to UK textiles exports standards guidance Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ReParts’ Inaugural Conference Highlights Sector’s Needs ReParts’ first conference highlighted the main challenges facing Ireland’s ATF and reused parts sector, including insurance access, health and safety standards, illegal operators and future ELV policy. ATF Professional · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Marco continues expansion beyond print Managed services, cybersecurity and acquisitions remain central to Marco's long-term growth strategy. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news India’s 3% ELV figure should be a wake-up call for the formal recycling sector India’s formal vehicle recycling system has captured less than 3% of estimated ELVs, exposing the gap between scrappage policy, market behaviour and authorised infrastructure. For recyclers, the figure is both a warning and a major opportunity. Auto Recycling World · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Council trades £100 rewards for fly-tipping tip-offs City of Wolverhampton Council has renewed its appeal for residents to help identify fly-tippers by offering £100 gift cards after securing another successful prosecution. The owner of a vehicle used to dump a large pile of waste at a Wolverhampton community site has been sentenced to 180 hours of unpaid work and disqualified from driving … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Report outlines framework to scale US circular economy For the US textile and apparel industry, the circular economy is no longer a niche topic. It is becoming an […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Fortress Technology launches next generation food metal detector interface FORTRESS Technology has launched its next generation food metal detector interface, which is designed help manufacturers to manage food safety risks. Described as ‘setting a new benchmark in food safety management and digital compliance’, the design includes bold buttons, contrasting icons, and a multi-colour warning system. This, Fortress Technology explained, ensures that even in high-pressur… Packaging Scotland · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ‘Less scrolling, more play’: UK to ban social media for kids In a landmark move, the UK government has joined Australia in outlawing social media for under-16s. Will it work? Positive News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news The UK made a stand on social media, but this is just the beginning The decision from the government to ban access to social media for under-16s marked an important moment in proving the UK’s ability to put aside pressure from Big Tech and US interests and could lead to much greater change if the will persists. The announcement, made on Monday, was not a complete shock. Australia fired […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Independent metal processor Promet joins Alupro Alupro has announced Promet as its latest member. Operating from a state-of-the-art 40,000 sq ft reprocessing centre in Sheffield, the business produces, trades and supplies all grades of furnace and foundry-ready scrap for domestic, European and global customers. Its innovative approach allows the business to provide a one-stop-shop solution for all metal waste streams – […] Alupro · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Diving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. Packaging Europe · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Factorial’s solid-state batteries enter public road tests in Dodge Charger Daytona Stellantis and Factorial have begun public road testing of solid-state battery technology using a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle, marking what the companies described as the first automotive integration of the technology in North America.The programme represents the next stage in a multi-year collaboration between Stellantis and Factorial, which first announced plans in 2024 to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Can Europe align nature recovery with food and energy needs? An EU-backed analysis has shown that restoring biodiversity and meeting economic demands for food, timber and bioenergy need not be mutually exclusive, provided land use is carefully planned and guided by strong policy. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Sumitomo and Yokohama up ~10%+ as Japanese tyremakers witness share price uptick Japanese tyre manufacturers witnessed healthy upticks to their share prices on 15 June 2026, with Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Yokohama Rubber Co. leading the sector with double-digit increases. Over the course of five days, Sumitomo Rubber stock went up more than 13 per cent; and Yokohama Rubber shot up almost 11 per cent. Similarly, Toyo Tire share went up over 6 per cent. Bridgestone stock… Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Eco Sustainable Solutions submits plans to expand Eco Park Plans to expand a Dorset Eco Park have been submitted to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. Wood Recyclers Association · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Ireland records highest ever e-waste recycling total but misses EU collection target Irish consumers recycled a record 21.1 million electronic and electrical waste items in 2025, but Ireland still fell short of the EU’s e-waste collection target, according to new data from WEEE Ireland. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Collabs 2026: Hit or Miss? Time seems to have just flown by over the past few months and we are now six months into 2026. Which is why were are taking a look back at some of the best and worst collabs we have seen so far this year. Hits Ikea x Chupa Chups Weird it may be but it... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Whole Foods Market opens sixth store in UK expansion Whole Foods Market has opened the doors to its newest store in London, the final of the six new UK sites announced at the beginning of the year. Located in… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Three from waste and recycling recognised in King’s Birthday honours Three individuals in the waste and recycling sector were among those recognised in the Birthday Honours 2026 list. The honours acknowledge achievements spanning food redistribution, waste and resource education, sustainable manufacturing and charitable work. Community Shop Executive Chairman Gary Stott has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Airbus and Alta Ares Sign Partnership to Develop Europe’s Air Defence Solutions Airbus Defence and Space and Alta Ares, a European defence technology company specialised in counter-drone systems and on-board artificial intelligence, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development and integration of European counter-drone solutions. “Against the current geopolitical backdrop, defending against suicide drones is a priority that urgently needs … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Datalogic & Pensa: Bringing AI Vision to Retail Mobile Tech Datalogic, a global technology leader in automatic data capture and industrial automation, announced a partnership with Pensa Systems, an innovator in AI vision software for retail, as part of its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner program. The collaboration brings visual AI capabilities to Datalogic mobile computers across the entire retail supply chain—from store shelves to back rooms … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Photo gallery: Footprint Awards 2026 Highlights of the Footprint Awards 2026 Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news AI hiring surges ‘across all UK sectors’ AI specialist job postings and hiring has surged in the UK in the past year, with the trend impacting all sectors, according to new research. New findings from PwC have found that job postings for AI specialist roles in the UK have soared by 61% compared with last year, representing an increase of as much […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco partners with Hanshow to deliver ESL rollout Tesco has agreed a multi-year partnership with digital store solutions firm Hanshow to deliver electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across all of the grocer’s large and convenience stores. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco rolls out ESL tech in store modernisation drive Over the next two years, Tesco will transition to electronic shelf labels (ESL) across all of its stores eliminating millions of paper labels. The ESL switch will also simplify daily… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ADBA Responds to ETS Regulating Cross-Boundary CCS Pipelines Consultation ADBA submitted its response to DESNZ’s UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regulating cross-boundary CCS pipelines consultation. Capturing carbon dioxide and locking it away underground is one of the ways the UK plans to bring down its emissions. But before carbon can be stored, it has to travel. The main plan is for it to move through pipelines from the point of capture to the long term geological st… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news ADBA Responds to Fertilisers Regulatory Reform Consultation On 9 June 2026, ADBA submitted its response to DEFRA’s Fertilisers Regulatory Reform consultation. The Government is rewriting the rules that govern fertilisers in the UK and asked for views through a recent consultation. We have now sent in our response on behalf of the AD sector. Our reply is broadly positive, but it carries one clear warning: if the new rules ignore… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Chilled snacking brand Kepak achieves longer shelf life through MAP Packaging Kepak, home to chilled snacking powerhouse Rustlers, is helping retailers slash food-to-go waste costs with its new East St Deli range, which tackles the ‘number one food waste issue faced by convenience stores’ – short shelf lives. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026