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Industry news PNNL launches first US national-lab prismatic battery cell line The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has commissioned a new prismatic battery cell production line, giving researchers and industry partners access to a facility designed to develop and validate next-generation battery technologies at an industrially relevant scale.The new line, located within DOE’s Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) facility in Richland, W… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama tyres OE on new Toyota Land Cruiser “FJ” The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is supplying its Geolandar A/T G94 tyres as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new Land Cruiser “FJ” SUV. The Land Cruiser “FJ” has been launched worldwide and Geolandar A/T G94 tyres are fitted to models sold in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news HiQ: Vehicle servicing supported UK economy in Q1 2026 Recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with the vehicle repair and maintenance industry cited as a key contributor. The ONS specifically said: “The largest positive contributor to growth was wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles subsector, which grew by 2.0 per cent…”. However… Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI BECOMES FIRST UK SUPERMARKET TO STOCK ASTI ROSÉ DOCG – FOR JUST £4.99 Aldi has popped the cork on a new pink fizz in its Italian wine range, becoming the first UK supermarket to stock Asti Spumante Rosé DOCG for just £4.99. Available in stores nationwide on 4th June, the new sparkling rosé brings a vibrant, summer-ready twist to Aldi’s Italian fizz selection. Produced in Asti, situated in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy and made from a blend of aromatic… Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news UK DRS return handling fee set for 2027 launch Exchange for Change has confirmed the return handling fee (RHF) that will be paid to retailers operating return points under the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The scheme administrator said the fee structure has been developed following six months of consultation, engagement and technical analysis involving retailers, producers and trade bodies. A return handling fee … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Report: Welsh Government Collections Blueprint Originally launched in 2011, the Welsh Government Collections Blueprint laid out its vision for transforming waste collections across Wales to make them more effective, consistent and sustainable. Looking to update the Collections Blueprint for 2025 – showing progress in collections processes and technology, changing approaches from local authorities, and the environmental and economic impact t… Resource Futures · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Berlin-based unicorn Parloa opens London office AI agent platform Parloa has opened its first London office, adding to the wave of global AI companies choosing the capital for their expanding footprints. With existing offices in Berlin, Munich and New York, the London operation is part of a European expansion that has also seen offices recently open in France and Spain, with […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Using drone trial to spread native tree seeds and restore Peak District woodlands A first-of-its-kind drone trial has successfully dispersed native tree seeds across steep Peak District ravines, providing a safe and innovative method to restore rare woodlands heavily impacted by ash dieback disease. Open Access Government — Environment · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange For Change announces DRS return handling fee Exchange For Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, has confirmed the fees that will be paid to return point operators when the scheme launches in October 2027. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Birmingham bin strikes could have generated 10,000 tonnes in CO₂e emissions 14 months since the Birmingham bin strikes began, new research shows the disruption to recycling collections may have generated 10,000 tonnes in CO₂e emissions. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Prism delivers ‘dairy industry-first’ solution for new drinks range PRISM eLogistics has delivered a fully recyclable sleeving solution for kefir brand Bio&Me, in a move described as the ‘first of its kind’ in the dairy category. Bio&Me this year launched a range of functional kefir drinks, offering immunity defence, natural energy and protein and fibre benefits to consumers. To support the launch, the brand […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Starmaxx range on-show at The Tire Cologne 2026 Starmaxx has share details of its participation in The Tire Cologne 2026, which takes place from 9–11 June in Cologne, Germany. During the event, Starmaxx will present its range of passenger car, SUV, light truck, and commercial vehicle tyres, highlighting products developed to deliver reliability, durability, driving comfort, and consistent performance across a wide range of applications and r… Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Report Packaging Data online enrolment is now open for producers The government portal ‘Report Packaging Data’ (RPD) online enrolment is now open for producers. Read our blog to find out what you must do and what resources are available to help guide you through this process. Valpak · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news DS Smith solution provides transatlantic protection for fresh fruit and veg DS Smith has revealed it is supplying a Closed-Type Tray solution for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products to producers in the Greek market. The solution is intended to meet the requirements of transatlantic journeys that exceed 45 days and designed to ensure ‘optimal’ product quality and freshness. The tray […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Dry cleaning firm fined £10k over hazardous waste dumped in nature reserve A west London dry cleaning business and its director have been fined £10,777 after commercial and hazardous waste was found dumped in a nature reserve in Redbridge. Palm Dry Cleaners, based on King Street in Hammersmith, and company director Shazia Nadeer were prosecuted by Redbridge Council following an investigation into a large-scale fly-tip at Aldborough … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news PURESEOUL’s Gracie Tullio and Felicity Loftus on the retailer’s MilkTouch Foundation launch Korean beauty retailer PURESEOUL sits at the centre of a niche that is growing globally. K-Beauty has become increasingly popular with UK consumers and PURESEOUL is the biggest K-Beauty retailer in the UK. The brand has recently grown its offering and has launched MilkTouch’s liquid foundation. The foundation is the first liquid foundation from a... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news USDA cotton push targets plastics US plan backs domestic cotton growers while urging brands to shift away from synthetic fibres linked to microplastic pollution WASHINGTON […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Hidden AI use exposes workplace trust gap European SMEs risk losing control of AI adoption as new Sharp research reveals leaders and employees are using tools in secret, held back by weak governance, low confidence and fears of looking lazy or out of their depth. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Regional mayors to have more power over innovation funding The UK government has shared plans to give regional mayors across England greater authority over innovation funding to shape investment around local growth and strengthen high-potential tech clusters. Under the new approach, mayors will take on a central role in directing the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund authorities and local leaders will have more influence. The […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Mondi launches sustainable solution for wet wipes packaging MONDI has launched re/loop FlowWrap for wet wipes packaging, in a move tipped to help customers in the home and personal care industry transition to more sustainable polymer-based packaging. Re/loop FlowWrap is a form-fill-and-seal solution (FFS) made from mono-polypropylene (PP) that replaces non-recyclable laminates for applications requiring a customisable barrier, such as baby care, cosmeti… Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Hygiene business teams up with IPP on display pallet initiative GLOBAL hygiene business Essity has collaborated with supply chain partner IPP to introduce a display pallet to support increasing demand from Lidl. IPP supplies more than two million pallets per year for Essity, which owns tissue and paper towel brands including Cushelle, Tork and Plenty. The two businesses have collaborated for nearly two decades, a […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Cartridge Web marks milestone Cartridge Web will mark its eighteenth anniversary this month with an offer aimed at reinforcing relationships with its international partner network. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news ANRPC reports firmer natural rubber prices despite April production dip Natural rubber prices strengthened across all major grades and trading centres in April 2026, despite a year-on-year decline in global production, according to the latest Monthly Natural Rubber Statistical Report published by the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries’ (ANRPC). The ANRPC estimated global natural rubber production at 772,000 tonnes in April, while consumption rose 2.3… Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Better Factories targets fresh five-year deal Cambodia reviews labour compliance progress under its long-running Better Factories programme as signatories eye a new mandate PHNOM PENH – […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Katun celebrates The Recycler Award win Katun Corporation (Katun) announced it has received the Customer Service of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the 2026 The Recycler Awards, held on May 21 in Dortmund, Germany. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news UN report backs African used clothes trade Study finds most imported garments in Uganda and Tanzania are rewearable, challenging waste dumping claims and export restrictions GENEVA — […] Ecotextile News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Samoan community leaders and environmentalists protest at CCEP’s London AGM Members of the Samoan and Pacific Islander community and environmental advocates protested outside Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) annual general meeting Thursday 28 May, calling on the company to reduce single-use plastic and bring back reusable packaging systems. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi to upgrade 25 UK stores this summer Aldi is upgrading 25 UK stores this summer as part of its wider £300 million investment into existing stores in 2026. Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Full list of Aldi stores being renovated this summer Aldi has announced plans to upgrade 25 stores across the UK this summer as part of its £300m investment in improving its estate during 2026. The renovations will vary by… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama Europe promotes Takashi Maki to CEO, Ponzoni named Asia president in February Following the corporate statement announcing the news that Takashi Maki has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yokohama Europe, the company has released further details of the new CEO. Specifically, executives highlight how, since 2023, Takashi Maki, Executive Vice President of Yokohama Europe, has played “a key role in driving business growth and strengthening synergies with Th… Tyrepress · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Built environment Mission Board launched in Scotland A new industry-led Mission Board has been established to help drive circular change across Scotland’s built environment sector. The launch comes alongside the publication of a new roadmap aimed at reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions and increasing material reuse in the sector. Developed by Zero Waste Scotland, the Built Environment Roadmap to Circularity sets out … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Lizenzero launches digital service for packaging compliance in 31 countries Lizenzero, a brand of the circular economy service provider Interzero, has launched what it describes as a future-ready, feature-rich digital platform for packaging compliance in 31 countries. Packaging News (UK) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Volunteering Activities: An Expert Guide to London & UK Volunteering Did you know June is full of opportunities to make a real difference for the planet and your community? In this article, we will list some volunteering activities we frequently undertake, their purpose and benefits, as well as our advice on how to organise and undertake them. Bywaters · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Unlocking access to finance – Anna Wallace, CEO, CFIT This week’s podcast guest is Anna Wallace, CEO of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology, who discusses why so many SMEs fail to get the financing they need and what they can do to change this (listen to the very end to get this vital information). She also talks about how CFIT is helping to speed up the house-buying […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon sets June date for four-day Prime Day deals event Amazon has confirmed Prime Day will return from 23 to 26 June, with hundreds of thousands of deals available exclusively to Prime members. The four-day shopping event will feature discounts across groceries, household essentials, fashion, beauty, personal care, entertainment and Amazon’s own-brand ranges. Amazon said Prime members will be able to save 40 per cent... Retail Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news HCLTech staff face uncertainty as Xerox work shifts HCLTech employees working on a Xerox business process management project may face uncertainty after reports that the contract is unlikely to be renewed. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Distinctive cap developed for new Jean Gaultier collection TNT Group has developed a distinctive cap for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Les Ateliers Gaultier fragrance collection. The cap features a decorative perfume atomiser bulb, combined with a gold-finished aluminium collar and matching plate – along with an ornamental gold brooch. The decorative bulb – framed in metal and dressed with six different materials depending on […] Packaging Scotland · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news SpudBros ramps up forecourt push with Newcastle Express launch SpudBros is opening a new Express store in Newcastle as part of its fast-growing roadside retail partnership with Taster and EG On The Move. The jacket potato brand will launch… Grocery Gazette · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Kyocera appoints new Group Finance Director Kyocera Document Solutions has appointed Jörn Lüthje as the new Group Finance Director, BI & General Administration at Kyocera Document Solutions Germany. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 2 Jun 2026 Industry news Colossal crane lifts second reactor into place at Hinkley Point C The world’s largest land-based crane1 has lifted the second reactor pressure vessel into place at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset, marking a major milestone in the construction of Britain’s first new nuclear power station in a generation.2, 3 The 500-tonne reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for Unit 2 was hoisted into the […] Envirotec Magazine · 2 Jun 2026