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Industry news Scottish Water specialists win major industry award A Scottish Water frontline team has been recognised as one of the very best in the country after taking home a top honour at the Scottish Contact Centre Awards. The […] Water Magazine · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Yorkshire Water to begin test at second Brayton Barff borehole Drilling a new test borehole at Brayton Barff is due to start soon, to test its viability as a source of clean water, as part of Yorkshire Water’s long-term water […] Water Magazine · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Regional Yellow Fish pilot targets pollution Yorkshire Water and River Holme Connections are working together on a pilot scheme to relaunch the national Yellow Fish scheme to the region, in a bid to reduce pollution of […] Water Magazine · 3 Jun 2026 Industry news Membership Summer Drinks with Considerate Constructors Scheme - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news The FIFA World Cup 26™ Goes to McDonald’s: Serving Up Matchday Magic - McDonald’s Corporation McDonald's UK newsroom · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news The month in review – May 2026 In the wake of a consequential round of local... Aldersgate Group · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change sets out DRS handling fee plans MRW Exchange for Change sets out DRS handling fee plans Management organisation overseeing deposit scheme in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland has finalised additional plans for imposing fees and charges to incentivise returns Exchange for Change sets out DRS handling fee plans Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news The cold chain feels the chill Phil Pluck of the Cold Chain Federation warns of the growing risk to the supply of perishable foods from cyber attacks, energy supply shocks and a range of other challenges facing the sector Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Pour Moi unveils campaign encouraging women to be more confident Lingerie and swimwear brand Pour Moi has unveiled a new campaign staring British broadcaster Ashley James highlighting women’s realities. Titled ‘Designed for Me, Designed for Real Life’, the campaign is rooted in the belief that confidence is something you “build and stand up for”. It was designed as a response to real pressures women face.... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Ben Ebbrell: Selling the sizzle – how to make sustainable dishes the hottest thing on the menu Ben Ebbrell, co-founder of Sorted Food, brings his expertise in food, education and digital engagement to Footprint Festival. His session explores how hospitality businesses can make sustainable menu choices more appealing, popular and profitable Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news DRS return handling fees confirmed ahead of 2027 launch Exchange For Change has confirmed the return handling fees that will be paid to return point operators under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland when… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news ASOS’s Melissa Lim breaks down new AI Stylist app experience Last month online retailer ASOS launched its ASOS Stylist App in ChatGPT, which allows users in the UK and US to discover products directly on the agentic platform before completing purchases on the retailers website. As part of the app experience, customers can browse products and receive styling advise and recommendations. Head of Digital Product... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news New Tana Wingman Digital Assistant for Shredders Tana Oy has introduced Tana Wingman, a new digital operator assistant for TANA shredders that combines real-time machine data with a live hopper camera view to improve visibility, safety and operational efficiency Designed for TANA Hammerhead and TANA Shark shredders, the system delivers key machine information directly to loading machine operators through a tablet-based interface, helping them… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Food Waste Collections Off to a Strong Start in Derby More than 430 tonnes of food waste have been diverted from black bins during the first month of food waste collections in Derby. All local authorities in England were required to introduce weekly food waste collections by 31 March, under the Government’s Environment Act 2021 and the ‘Simpler Recycling reforms. While many authorities are still navigating industry-wide shortages and manufacturing… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Can you not? Plastic and metal ‘franken-can’ named Australia’s worst packaging at Unpackit awards ‘Completely unnecessary’ hybrid cans are not easily recycled or accepted by container refund schemes, and are already banned in WA Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A single-use plastic and metal drinking vessel dubbed a “franken-can” has been given the dubious honour of being hailed as Australia’s worst plastic p… The Guardian — Environment · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Toxic shock from dye wastewater treatment US research finds that an electrochemical method for treating textile dye wastewater, that’s generating new interest, can generate potentially hazardous […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Lighting as a service: Why this time it’s different Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony talk to Miles Cantley, head of specification at Mount Lighting about Circle Construct, a […] Recolight · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Dutch kids declared the world’s happiest (again). Here’s why Dutch children are consistently ranked the happiest in the developed world. What is the Netherlands getting right? Positive News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news ABB Robotics’ Flexley® Mover P603 wins iF Design Award 2026 ABB Robotics’ Flexley ® Mover P603 autonomous mobile robot (AMR) has won the iF Design Award 2026 in the Industry, Tools and Machinery Product Design category, based on its compact design, intelligent navigation and potential to transform performance in intralogistics applications. “The Flexley ® Mover P603 is the latest step in ABB Robotics’ approach to autonomous, software-driven intralogisti… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Gold standard: i2r recognised for sustainability progress ALUMINIUM tray producer i2r Packaging Solutions has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal in recognition of the firm’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The assessment evaluates organisations across four key areas: Environment; Labour & Human Rights; Ethics; and Sustainable Procurement. The programme is used to benchmark sustainability performance and support conti… Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Matthews launches MEODEO dry-electrode production line at Vreden Matthews Engineering has launched its MEODEO dry-electrode manufacturing line and announced that its Development Center in Vreden, Germany, is now fully operational.The company said the launch gives battery developers access to development and testing capabilities ranging from laboratory-scale equipment to full-scale production systems, helping to bridge the gap between research and commercial … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Gnosis Health secures £1.1m to accelerate Parkinson’s care Spinout Gnosis Health has raised £1.1m to support the development and launch of its AI-powered digital healthcare assistant MAXine, which is designed to transform the management of Parkinson’s disease. Gnosis Health is a spinout of the universities of Newcastle and Plymouth and has created the MAXine healthcare assistant in response to an urgent clinical need. […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news How AI is genuinely helping retailers Retail workforce management used to mean getting the rota done. Not anymore. Today, every labour decision affects margin, service, compliance, retention and store performance. Yet many retailers are still relying on manual planning, fragmented systems and manager heroics to keep operations moving. This report cuts through the AI noise to show where the technology is... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Thawing permafrost is poisoning Alaska’s rivers Over recent years, rivers that once ran clear through the Arctic wilderness have been turning a Trumpian shade of orange and scientists now say they have definitive evidence to explain why. The new study confirms what earlier research had suggested, that thawing permafrost is contaminating remote rivers, discolouring them with toxic iron particles that threaten […] Environment Journal · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Seventh Carbon Budget proposes 87% reduction target by 2042 MRW Seventh Carbon Budget proposes 87% reduction target by 2042 Stricter emissions reduction targets to be put before Parliament expected to drive investment across industries such as the waste sector Seventh Carbon Budget proposes 87% reduction target by 2042 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Alness seafood wholesaler and exporter boosts packaging operations AN Alness-based seafood wholesaler and exporter is to boost its packaging operations as it nears the opening of a new shellfish processing facility. Scot Live Shellfish is investing in specialist plant and equipment designed to enhance both capacity and efficiency. The company has secured £225,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards £900,000 total […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news EPR Compliance in the UK: How to choose the right partner Managing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the UK has become increasingly complex. For producers dealing with WEEE, batteries, and packaging, the challenge is no longer just meeting obligations—it’s doing so efficiently, transparently, and with confidence. Der Beitrag EPR Compliance in the UK: How to choose the right partner erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Q&A: The current state of ‘carbon dioxide removal’ around the world Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies will need to be deployed at rates even faster than... Carbon Brief · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Dismantling Research: a practical route into research for the ATF sector Dr Debbie Janson explains how ATFs can benefit from practical university partnerships, using student projects and applied research to explore safety, process design, PPE, inclusion and operational challenges without needing a formal in-house R&D function. ATF Professional · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Training the Next Generation of VHU Operators Vincent Dauvel, owner of FACS Automotive, explains how practical experience in VHU operations led him to focus on professional training, and why skills development will be essential as France’s dismantling sector adapts to REP reform, EU ELV rules and electric vehicles. Auto Recycling World · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Camso integration reshaping CEAT’s off-highway ambitions CEAT believes its acquisition of the Camso compact construction tracks and tyres business will be a major growth driver in the coming years, with the Indian tyre maker positioning the business as a platform for expansion in off-highway tyres (OHT) and developed markets such as Europe and North America. Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news E.coli microbes turn biodiesel waste into nylon South Korean scientists build E.coli platform to make key nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 monomers from biodiesel byproduct glycerol DAEJEON […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news In conversation with: Freenow by Lyft’s Danny O’Gorman London, the UK and Europe as a whole is on the verge of a transportation transformation. In Britain’s capital, firms like Wayve and Waymo are gearing up for a mass rollout of self-driving taxis, made possible by recent legislation. Among the firms vying to capitalise on the sudden introduction of the technology is Freenow, owned […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Nomad Foods invests £2.2m in flagship Lowestoft factory Nomad Foods is investing £2.2m in its Lowestoft factory, in a bid to boost its potato waffle production capacity. The food manufacturer, which has a portfolio that includes Birds Eye,… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Nomad Foods invests £2.2m in flagship Lowestoft factory Nomad Foods is to make a £2.2m investment in its Lowestoft factory, in a bid to boost its potato waffle production capacity. Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news UKBIC installs cell assembly line for Flexible Pilot Line The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has begun installing a new cell assembly line at its Coventry facility as part of the continuing development of its Flexible Pilot Line (FPL).The first items of equipment have now arrived on site and will enable customers to manufacture both tabbed and tabless 21700 and 4695 cylindrical battery cells.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange For Change announces DRS return handling fee Exchange For Change has confirmed the fees that will be paid to return point operators when England, Scotland and Northern Ireland launch their Deposit Return Scheme in October 2027. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Gov Funding to Accelerate UK Autonomous Vehicle Market Readiness Eight studies exploring how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK have received funding from a UK Government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the rollout of commercially viable connected and automated mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK. The Feasibility Studies 2 competition, part of the £150million CAM Pathfinder programme, has provided funding to sel… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news CMP Appoints New Chief Operating Officer Leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories, CMP Products has appointed a new chief operating officer to drive productivity and sustainable growth across the division. Demos Hoursoglou brings extensive senior leadership experience across a range of engineering and manufacturing environments, with a strong track record of delivering operational transformation programmes. Drawing… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news New Medical Manufacturer Acquires Production Facility thanks to HSBC UK Funding Quvara Medical, a newly formed medical device manufacturing business has secured a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK to acquire a major medical technology production facility in Swindon. Quvara Medical, part of the Buckland Group, which specialises in the production of autoinjectors, pen injectors and precision components for pharmaceutical and biotech partners, has used the funding to … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 2 Jun 2026