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Industry news The Motor Ombudsman rolls out ‘Worn-Warn” part worn awareness-raising campaign The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled its ‘WORN‑WARN’ tyre safety campaign at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC). The online and social media awareness drive is designed to shine the spotlight on the risks of motorists buying and fitting part‑worn tyres – used tyres from another vehicle which carry an unknown history and potentially hidden structural dama… Tyrepress · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Clean energy shift could reshape Cambodia’s garment sector Report warns garment and textile suppliers risk losing orders unless Cambodia moves faster to deliver large‑scale renewable electricity PHNOM PENH […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Citira enters vehicle maintenance with Malte Månson acquisition Citira has agreed to acquire Malte Månson, a Swedish truck and bus maintenance service provider, from private equity firm Accent Equity. By combining Citira’s tyre service with Malte Månson’s vehicle maintenance, the two companies intend to build “a convenient full-service offering for heavy vehicle fleets in Sweden and beyond”. Tyrepress · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news GRDF renews its trust in The Future is NEUTRAL to recycle its end-of-life vehicles GRDF has renewed its trust in The Future is NEUTRAL for a further three years to manage the recycling of around 650 end-of-life fleet vehicles annually. The partnership brings together GAIA and INDRA to deliver traceable collection, processing, reuse and recovery across France. Auto Recycling World · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Kimberly Ong: Stress testing hospitality – understanding risk and preparing for what’s next Kimberley Ong, Climate Risk and Resilience specialist at Howden, leads an interactive workshop exploring the sourcing, social and environmental risks facing hospitality businesses and how to build resilience for the future Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Can caterers keep pace with school food standards? Plans to improve the nutritional quality of school meals have been widely welcomed by campaigners but businesses worry that the sums won’t add up Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Events & challenges - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news The One Ocean Roadshow - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Book a workshop - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Speak for our ocean - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Eco-anxiety resources - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Beachwatch reports - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Find a beach clean - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Source to Sea Litter Survey - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Our trustees - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Reintroducing oysters - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Our team - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Choosing sustainable seafood - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Ocean facts & stats - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Beach cleans - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Ocean economy - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Pollution - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Sustainable seafood FAQs - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news About us - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Donate | https://mcsuk.giantgiving.com/ - Marine Conservation Society Marine Conservation Society · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news How Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring changed the world in 1962 Rachel Carson’s look at the dire effects of industrial and agricultural pollution birthed the modern environmental movement when it was first published – and remains as crucial a read today, finds Rowan Hooper New Scientist — Environment · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news OQC, JPMorganChase and AMD to develop quantum AI platform in London Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), JPMorganChase and AMD have announced a research collaboration leveraging a new and dedicated quantum AI data centre built by OQC in London. JPMorganChase researchers will test near-term quantum and hybrid quantum-classical computing applications via a secure enterprise environment to examine how quantum computing, AI and high-performance classical infrastructure c… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Apollo’s Yoichi Sato retires Apollo Tyres Ltd has shared news of the retirement of Yoichi Sato, who was the tyre maker’s Chief Quality and HSE Officer. Sato retired on 31 May 2026. The company has yet to publicly name his successor. Tyrepress · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Rosendahl Nextrom acquires TBS Engineering in battery manufacturing merger Austria-based Rosendahl Nextrom has acquired UK battery equipment specialist TBS Engineering, bringing together two established suppliers of lead-acid and lithium-ion battery production technology.The deal combines the battery manufacturing activities of Rosendahl Nextrom's BM-Rosendahl division with Gloucester-based TBS Engineering, creating a broader portfolio covering ActivMat . . . to conti… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news How one community in The Gambia is changing its relationship with plastic In Bakoteh, a community in the Greater Banjul Area of The Gambia, plastic waste has long been a serious problem. Home to the largest dumpsite in the region, residents have lived with the smoke from burning waste and the health risks that come with it – for years, there seemed to be no alternative. That’s starting to change. […] WasteAid · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news ELEVATE Invests in UK Expansion with Appointment of George Rumble as Business Development Lead ELEVATE has strengthened its UK expansion with the appointment of George Rumble as Business Development Lead. His experience in extended producer responsibility, sustainability and circular economy will support ATFs with practical EV training, consultancy and battery collection services. ATF Professional · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Organic cotton summit demands fairer risk sharing Delegates gathered in Istanbul to press for greater investment, traceability and shared responsibility across the organic cotton supply chain ISTANBUL […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Disaronno expands spirits portfolio with Campari brands Disaronno Group has completed the acquisition of Italian heritage brands Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras brands from Campari Group, marking the latest step in the drinks company’s international growth strategy.… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news MAK S.p.A. showing broad portfolio at TTC 2026 During next week’s The Tire Cologne show, visitors will find MAK in Hall 7, stand D010-E019. Among the products that the wheel manufacturer plans to show are products from its 2026 range, including Kult and Aurum, two designs for BMW and Mercedes-Benz applications. MAK will also present Legend, a new five- and six-hole wheel for the 4x4, heavy-duty and camper segment. The model has a load capac… Tyrepress · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Trovr expands into Scotland as DRS preparations continue Trovr has expanded its UK footprint with the launch of its first recycling station in Scotland, as the company continues preparations for the introduction of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The technology company has installed a TrovrQUBE unit at a Go Local convenience store on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow, marking its first operational site … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Pirelli stock fluctuates after Russian tyre market allegations The price of Pirelli shares dropped to 5.88 euros on the morning of 4 June 2026, following a number of allegations by short-seller Grizzly Research relating to Pirelli’s ongoing role in the Russian tyre market – allegations Pirelli has strongly contested. Pirelli stock then recovered reaching higher levels than the pre-allegation price, before falling back again around 11:00 UK time. At the tim… Tyrepress · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news France hits Shein with new €22m fines French watchdog hands ultra-fast fashion giant two fresh penalties for environmental information failures and consumer rights breaches PARIS — France’s […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Superconducting motor brings electric flight closer Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have demonstrated a 100kW fully superconducting aviation motor, in what seems a noteworthy advance in the development of future zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems. The prototype, developed by the University’s Applied Superconductivity Laboratory (ASL) in Glasgow, is believed to be among the first fully superconducting axial-flux motors designe… Envirotec Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news UNEP FI issues circular textile finance guide UNEP FI sets out bank roadmap on textile circularity and safeguards, targeting high‑impact risks and emerging regulations GENEVA — The […] Ecotextile News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Mars expands summer range with two frappe flavours Mars has expanded its range of Galaxy Frappes with two new flavours, Vanilla Frappe and Strawberries & Cream Frappe, set to launch at Tesco and Sainsbury’s from June. The range… Grocery Gazette · 4 Jun 2026