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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 Industry news High Court calls FSA’s slaughterhouse charging regime unlawful The High Court has ruled that elements of the Food Standards Agency’s charging regime for official controls at slaughterhouses were unlawful, in a legal case thought to change the way inspection costs are recovered from the meat industry. Retail Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbios delays China biorecycling plant Carbios pushes back China PET biorecycling start as Wankai equity injection also slips, raising fresh questions over rollout in Asia […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news EA approves controversial Beddington ERF expansion The Environment Agency (EA) has approved a permit variation for Viridor’s Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), allowing an increase in the amount of non-recyclable waste it can process each year. The revised permit raises the facility’s annual processing capacity to almost 380,000 tonnes per year, an increase of nearly 35,000 tonnes from its previous limit. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama receives highest CDP Supplier Engagement rating for 2nd straight year The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. was named as a “Supplier Engagement Leader,” the highest rating in the Supplier Engagement Assessment 2025 conducted by CDP. It was the second straight year Yokohama Rubber has received that standard. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Kelmore Team Raises Over £1,700 for Local Children’s Hospice Kelmore Limited, a new manufacturer based in Chorley, has raised over £1,700 for Derian House Children’s Hospice through various fundraising activities supporting the local charity. The fundraising included a number of the team from across the business participating in the Chorley 10K and Chorley Family 2K events which took place on Sunday 3rd May. Team members Emilia O’Connor and Mark Poole co… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Molecular propeller modification helps Dead Sea microbes swim The Dead Sea's extreme salinity makes its water thick and difficult to move through. Researchers discovered that the microbe Haloarcula marismortui swims by growing a unique, reinforced outer sheath around its tail, providing essential propeller rigidity. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news R.Power secures €64m financing for 150MW/300MWh Polish BESS project Pan-European independent power producer R.Power has secured approximately PLN270 million (€64 million) in project financing for the construction of its 150MW/300MWh Jedwabno battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland.The company said the transaction is the largest project finance deal completed for a utility-scale BESS project in the Polish market and will support the construction of… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Stablecoin regulation ‘must not be delayed’ Lords say The UK must not delay on introducing regulations on stablecoin technology, according to a new report from members of the House of Lords. The cross-party Financial Services Regulation Committee on Wednesday published the findings of its research into introducing stablecoins as an approved element of the British economy. It has determined that a sterling-backed stablecoin […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news EPR to spur on ‘generational shift in recycling’ in the UK “Taking materials out of the litter stream and putting them into recycling”. Waqas Qureshi heard DEFRA and Exchange for Change discuss recent developments and future plans at the UK Soft Drinks conference. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Continental presenting two new tyres at Hillhead 2026 Continental will return to Hillhead 2026 with two major tyre debuts and its latest digital technologies. The tyre specialist is giving quarrying, construction and industrial operators the opportunity to experience first-hand the products designed to maximise uptime, productivity and performance in the toughest environments. Tyrepress · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Prism delivers ‘dairy industry-first’ sustainable packaging solution for Bio&Me Prism eLogistics has delivered a fully recyclable sleeving solution for kefir brand Bio&Me, said to be the first of its kind in the dairy category. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news FPA appoints new chief executive officer The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has appointed Ellen Daniels as its first chief executive officer. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Compliance starts with your business As office technology businesses expand into managed services, cloud platforms and refurbished IT, understanding where customer data resides is becoming just as important as understanding where inventory is stored. Compliance is no longer simply a legal issue. It is increasingly becoming a business issue. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news AF&PA releases newest report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (03/06/2026) Appointments round-up, including EMR, Grundon, AMCS, and RECOUP. EMR executive Anton van Genuchten steps back from leadership role EMR has announced that Anton van Genuchten stepped back from his executive leadership responsibilities on 31 May 2026, bringing to a close more than 13 years with the company and a career spanning over four decades in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news AI deep tech firm Apoha secures £26.7m London-based deep tech Apoha has raised $36m (£26.7m) to build on its new data layer that reveals how matter, formulations and materials behave. As the frontier of artificial intelligence moves beyond language and code into systems that act on the physical world, machines have not learned to feel matter. Examples could include perceiving how a […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Trust Protocol embraces forensic testing US cotton scheme adds forensic layer to verify fibre origin and strengthen traceability claims for global brand members MEMPHIS — […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Doritos appoints Gordon Ramsay as new global partner Doritos has appointed chef Gordon Ramsay as the global partner for Doritos Loaded, which aims to bring chef-led creativity to the brand. The move is a business strategy to unite… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons Cafés launches a £15 Fish & Chips afternoon tea deal Morrisons has launched a new Fish & Chips afternoon tea for two which costs £15 as it celebrates the upcoming National Fish & Chips Day. The new deal will land… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI’S £16.49 GIN CROWNED ‘BEST IN BRITAIN’ Hold onto your tonic, gin lovers! Aldi’s beloved Specially Selected Haysmith’s London Dry Gin (£16.49, 70cl) has been crowned ‘Best in Country’ at the prestigious World Drinks Awards, officially making it the best classic gin in Britain. The victory solidifies Aldi’s reputation for providing top-shelf quality without the premium price tag, as it’s the only UK supermarket to receive […] The post… Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Trip launches Tropical Mango flavour and major campaign Trip has launched a new Tropical Mango flavour for the summer season alongside a major marketing campaign. Each can has a mix of a sparkling drink combined with Trip’s blend… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news The schools giving children a say in how they are run As trust in democracy declines, a project putting pupils’ voices at the heart of school life is proving its worth Positive News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Premier Foods reports major sustainability investments Premier Foods has reported progress with major investments in low-carbon operations and manufacturing healthier products. As part of the company’s Enriching Life Plan, Premier Foods made a £2.1 million investment… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news NGK launches compact battery-powered display base using EnerCera technology NGK Corporation has launched EnerCerLight Stage, a battery-powered illuminated base for acrylic display stands that uses the company's EnerCera lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology.The product, which was recently used as official merchandise for a virtual live event based on the Japanese anime series Oshi no Ko, combines an ultra-thin battery with a compact lighting system designed… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Circular coalition urges Patagonia to challenge trademark law US textiles group urges Patagonia to turn its legal dispute with a drag activist into a campaign for intellectual property […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news China’s plastic ban linked to worse air quality in Indonesia Air pollution increased near waste dump sites in Indonesia after China stopped importing most plastic waste in 2018, according to a new study that highlights the global environmental consequences of shifting waste trade. The research found that China’s ban on plastic waste imports was followed by an increase in levels of PM2.5 around dump sites […] Air Quality News · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Toray – Pincroft link reshoring with impact Two leading UK textile mills team up on defence fabrics in a move that also tests whether domestic production can […] Ecotextile News · 3 Jun 2026