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Industry news Ecobank Group launches world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, creating a new route for international and African capital to ​protect Africa’s biodiversity. Moody’s awarded the transaction its […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news NI Water plants the seeds for sustainable wastewater treatment at Aghanloo Aghanloo, outside Limavady, is benefitting from a £4 million investment by NI Water, following the completion of a sustainable upgrade to the local wastewater treatment works. The new eco-friendly solution […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Nature replaces chemicals as Anglian Water delivers groundbreaking Everton wetland scheme Everton Water Recycling Centre (WRC) is a small treatment works in Bedfordshire, serving around 200 homes and a population of roughly 600. Located downslope from Everton village (220 ft above […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news WRAS marks five years as an independent certification body The Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS) is marking five years since becoming an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and materials. Formerly part of Water Regs UK, WRAS certifies […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news South West Water enters final phase of scheme to reduce storm overflows in Dawlish South West Water has completed a number of major works in Dawlish as part of a multi-million pound investment to improve water quality by reducing the use of storm overflows […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Kohtari’s new BloomIQ platform predicts algal blooms To help water companies switch to predicting algal blooms, rather than just reacting to them, Kohtari has launched its new BloomIQ platform. BloomIQ is designed to help water companies better […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Major £66 million upgrade to Bristol’s water network aims to cut interruptions and boost resilience Bristol Water is delivering a major programme of improvements to the pipes, treatment works and reservoirs that supply drinking water across the region over the next four years. Around £66 […] Water Magazine · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news The best advice that you received as a child ‘Always take time to stop and smell the flowers’ – plus other advice that readers received as kids Positive News · 4 Jun 2026 Industry news Analysis: China’s CO2 climbs 2% in early 2026 due to ‘wasted’ wind and solar China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, after... Carbon Brief · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Indaver rejects claims Arc21 planning application is facing further delays MRW Indaver rejects claims Arc21 planning application is facing further delays EfW operator says submission of environmental report in September will clear path for ‘evidence-based decision’ after 12 years of delay Indaver rejects claims Arc21 planning application is facing further delays Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news The looming El Niño could be bad – but much worse is to come Global warming will amplify the impacts of El Niño events, and could also make them much stronger and more far-reaching New Scientist — Environment · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’ collapse may be worse than we thought Antarctica’s 'doomsday glacier' is starting to fail New Scientist — Environment · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Julien Tremblin I Seeing “Red”: the crucial role take-backs can play in lowering EPR fees linked to RAM Julien Tremblin, general manager, TerraCycle Europe, says while many brands are rushing to redesign their packaging to meet RAM requirements, the implementation of brand-led take-back systems is being over-looked. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Unilever launches two Hellmann’s NPDs in partnership with Tesco Mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s has launched two new variants: Hellmann’s Sweet Sandwich Time Mayonnaise with Deli-Style Mustard and Mealtime Diamond Sandwich. The products are designed to meet the growing consumer appetite… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Drive me to the moon? Goodyear makes tyres for Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle Goodyear tyres are set to return to the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis program, which is expected to support astronaut missions on the Moon beginning in 2028. Specifically, Goodyear will supply advanced tyres for the lunar outpost's Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Category Manager Professional Services - Renewi Renewi · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news NI households more concerned about waste crime than climate change MRW NI households more concerned about waste crime than climate change Fears over illegal dumping grew from a quarter to over a third of respondents to national 2025/26 environmental survey NI households more concerned about waste crime than climate change Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change Confirms Return Handling Fees for UK Deposit Return Scheme The post Exchange for Change Confirms Return Handling Fees for UK Deposit Return Scheme appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Return handling fee confirmed for DRS EXCHANGE for Change, the organisation delivering the deposit return scheme (DRS) across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the initiative’s return handling fee (RHF). The RHF is a payment made to retailers operating a return point for customers, with it covering the costs involved in purchasing equipment for collection and storage of beverage containers. […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ECITB Collaboration Helping Develop Energy Workers in Mozambique Hundreds of energy workers in Mozambique are benefitting thanks to a collaboration between the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and training organisation Ascending. The company works with ECITB Global, the international arm of the industry-led skills body in Great Britain, to deliver safety and competency schemes in the East African country. Ascending, an ECITB Global Li… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Cropped 3 June 2026: Highway through the Amazon | El Niño impact | State of CO2 removal We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Nine fire engines in attendance at Widnes recycling facility Firefighters are tackling a fire at a waste recycling facility in Widnes this afternoon (3 June 2026), with nine fire engines and a range of specialist resources deployed to the scene. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at Pickerings Road at 10:26am. The fire involves a large quantity of waste material … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Textile ETP maps EU digital shift Industry experts help draw up DigitX roadmap to face challenges including upcoming EU regulations such as the Digital Product Passport […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Triangle aircraft tyres gain key aviation authority certification Triangle Tyre reports that its civil aviation radial tyres acquired China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order Authorization (CTSOA) certification on 11 May 2026. CTSOA serves as the official Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) approval for the design and production of aviation components. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Smoov named exclusive wellbeing beverage partner of Healf Partnership brings together two of the UK’s fastest-growing brands in wellbeing across events and consumer experiences. Less than a year after opening its first London location, Smoov has been named the exclusive Wellbeing Beverage Partner of Healf, one of the UK’s fastest-growing wellbeing platforms. Under the multi-year agreement, Smoov becomes Healf’s exclusive Wellbeing Beverage Partner... Retail Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news New York City under pressure to release 9/11 air quality files A New York judge has ruled that officials acted unlawfully in denying requests for records related to environmental hazards following the 11th September attacks on the World Trade Centre. The decision could finally open access to a long-secret archive spanning roughly 340,000 pages. The New York Supreme Court ruled in favour of advocacy group 911 […] Air Quality News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Grupa Reckyl’s Success in Rubberised Asphalt with SMAPOL Przemysław Zaprzalski, R&D Director at Poland’s Grupa Recykl, joins The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 91. Przemysław sits down with Ewan Scott to discuss the company’s major success in commercialising tyre-derived materials for the road construction sector. He explains how controlling input tyre streams allows Grupa Recykl to produce high-purity, chemical-grade crumb rubber powders that...… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Protyre mechanic boxes his way to £40,000 for charity Andrew Tannahill, who works at Protyre Autocare Maidstone, hadn’t set foot in a gym before he embarked on a campaign that raised over £40,000 for Cancer Research UK and suicide prevention charity Baton of Hope in memory of his late mum and grandmother. The 31-year-old chose to support the charities after losing his grandmother to cancer and his mum to alcohol in a short space of time. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Litter data for a cleaner future The post Litter data for a cleaner future appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news New CEO: Nano One “on track” for LFP supply agreements by end of 2026 Canadian battery materials company Nano One has reaffirmed its target of securing its first commercial lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode material supply agreements by the end of 2026 as the company prepares for a change in leadership.The company announced that chief operating officer Alex Holmes will succeed founder and chief executive Dan Blondal as CEO… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Flok Health raises £9.5m to scale its AI clinician AI-operated physiotherapy clinic Flok Health has raised $12.5m (£9.5m) in an oversubscribed Series A round led by Albion VC. Flok Health’s pioneering clinic delivers entire healthcare pathways autonomously without requiring human oversight. The tech is currently available to NHS patients, offering on-demand appointments for back pain via a mobile app with no waitlist. The digital […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ReLondon leads pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats MRW ReLondon leads pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats Organisation to oversee FlexFlats project to help properties with communal collections prepare for Simpler Recycling requirements in 2027 ReLondon leads pilot for rethinking flexible plastic collections from flats Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ALFED Unveils UK Aluminium Priorities at House of Lords The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) welcomed more than 80 members, parliamentarians and industry representatives to the House of Lords on Tuesday 2nd June, for its annual reception, where it formally launched its new Positions & Strategic Priorities Framework (2026–2027). Hosted by Lord John Horam, the event brought together stakeholders from across the UK aluminium value chain, alongside the Mini… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Global alliance launches new symbol to identify reusable packaging Unveiled by PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse, the new product symbol will help identify reusable packaging and reuse systems, including cups, wine bottles, cleaning products and logistics vehicles. edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Starline launches aftermarket coated brake disc range Starline has expanded its braking portfolio with the launch of a new coated brake disc range designed to deliver “corrosion resistance, improved installation efficiency and dependable everyday performance”. Powered by Starline’s BlackStar electrophoretic coating technology, the new range has been developed to meet the practical demands of modern workshops while offering enhanced durability and … Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news New reuse symbol launched by global alliance of businesses, governments, and NGOs A new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide has been unveiled today. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – PURAGEN recognised with Gold Award at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – PURAGEN recognised with Gold Award at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 Puragen is proud to share that we have been recognised at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026 for our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices We were awarded the Gold Award in the Engineering & Manufacturing category at… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Seaweed pest targeted for textiles Two US-led organisations are training Belizean communities to harvest invasive sargassum and convert it into a ‘sustainable’ textile fibre BELIZE […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news CCEP East Kilbride apprentice organises World Cup-themed charity football tournament AN apprentice from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners‘ (CCEP) East Kilbride manufacturing site recently brought together 80 people from across the local community for a football tournament in support of Beatson Cancer Charity. Jaya Gill organised the World Cup-themed tournament, held at New Douglas Park in Hamilton. The event featured participants from across CCEP’s East Kilbride operation, […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news FSA abattoir control charges ruled unlawful by High Court The High Court has ruled that elements of the Food Standards Agency’s charging regime for official controls at slaughterhouses and abattoirs were unlawful, in a legal case thought to change… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026