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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 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Quadrupling biogas production requires action at all levels MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Quadrupling biogas production requires action at all levels By Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Global Sales Manager Europe, HRS Heat Exchangers A new report by Guidehouse for the European Biogas Association (EBA)1 reveals that by 2030 Europe (the EU-27, the UK, Norway and Switzerland) has the potential to produce 34-35 billion cu.… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news TBR range for Europe – Prinx launches Xelera In addition to celebrating its 50th anniversary with partners and guests, Prinx Chengshan used The Tire Cologne 2026 as a platform for presenting its new truck tyre line-up for Europe. This is Prinx Xelera, a range it positions around fuel efficiency, fleet data and casing durability. Tyrepress · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Scientists watch the ocean’s lungs weaken from space Scientists have detected a significant long-term decline in the productivity of waters around the UK and across much of the north-east Atlantic, raising concerns for fisheries, marine food webs and the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The research, led by Dr Gavin Tilstone and Dr Peter Land at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, […] Environment Journal · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Ethiopian microbes target dye waste Bacteria isolated from a garment factory show promise as a low cost way of breaking down synthetic dyes in hot, […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Social media to be banned for under 16s in the UK The UK government is to ban social media for under 16 year olds in a landmark decision that will impact generations to come. The government has shared plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia, which covers user-to-user platforms whose purpose is to enable social interaction and allow users to post […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news The Wine Wally: Co-op is taking away scariness around wine aisle Convenience retailer Co-op has appointed Liam D’Arcy as its first ever official Wine Ambassador, in a move that the influencer describes as “bringing new voices into the conversation”. D’Arcy is… Grocery Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news All-electric solution meets performance demands of caps and closures operation BERICAP UK and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag have highlighted energy savings of over 50% following an 18-month development project testing every performance aspect of the latest PAC-E machine in a real production setting. The two organisations collaborated to test the PAC-E for caps and closures using high-pressure production conditions. This approach demonstrated the advantages of integrating […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Flos relaunches wood luminaire from 1963 Italian lighting manufacturer Flos has reintroduced a historic timber-based design originally conceived in 1963, bringing one of its early experiments […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Danish firm unveils pendants made from coffee waste Danish design brand Mater has introduced the Terra lighting collection, a series of pendants and companion fixtures designed by Copenhagen […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news BlackRock reuses luminaires at London HQ Investment management giant BlackRock has demonstrated the potential of circular lighting upgrades by refurbishing thousands of existing luminaires at its […] Recolight · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Companies link up on renewable nylon for The North Face Four companies have joined forces to build a renewable nylon supply chain for The North Face outerwear brand in Japan, […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Lululemon SVP EMEA on activewear giant’s Greek debut Lululemon recently opened its first stores in Greece as part of its continued EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) expansion. The first store launched on 23 May at Akadimias 17 & Voukourestiou in Kolonaki, central Athens, and the second on 12 June at the Golden Hall shopping mall. The country marked the sportswear brand’s... Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Frasers Group’s Nordic ambitions following first Sports Direct opening Frasers Group launched its first Sports Direct store in the Nordics last month, with the site based in Finland’s Helsinki Citycenter Mall. Retail Gazette · 15 Jun 2026 Industry news Chester Medical invests £2m in press and folder Chester Medical Solutions has invested £2m in a new carton press and £250k,000 in a new leaflet folder. Packaging News (UK) · 15 Jun 2026