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Industry news Valentine's Day Gifts...For Him - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 29 May 2026 Industry news Newsletter Thankyou - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 29 May 2026 Industry news What went right this week: life-changing inventions, plus more New life-changing inventions, a global triumph for renewables, and England’s first Dutch-style ‘cycle street’, plus more Positive News · 29 May 2026 Industry news South East Water responds to Moody’s ratings action amid sector-wide financial scrutiny South East Water has issued a response to a recent ratings action by Moody’s, as pressure continues to mount over the company’s operational performance. South East Water has been under […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news Uisce Éireann sets out nationwide delivery programme to improve water services Uisce Éireann has welcomed the Commission for Regulation of Utilities’ (CRU) final determination on Revenue Control 4 (RC4), providing the framework for the delivery of water and wastewater services up […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news SEPA encourages abstractors to plan ahead following dry conditions The latest weekly water scarcity report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) shows the Deveron, Firth of Tay, Firth of Forth and Tyne (Lothian) catchments have now joined the […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news Southern Water secures delay to RAPID Gate 4 milestone for Hampshire recycling scheme Southern Water has secured agreement from the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) to move the Gate 4 submission date for its Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news United Utilities is a double winner in Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge United Utilities has been awarded £9.5m funding to take the lead on delivering two innovative projects focused on using wastewater as a useful resource. Of the 19 successful bids in […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news LCM Environmental Group strengthens UK and Ireland site infrastructure capability with latest acquisitions LCM Environmental Group has announced the acquisition of Octane Holding Group Ltd and Octane Draincare Ltd, Environmental Construction Services Ltd, and Petro Systems Management Ltd. The company says the acquisitions […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news Thames Water signs landmark leak detection contract with Origin Tech to save over 100 million litres of water per day Thames Water has signed a new contract with North East-based start-up Origin Tech to source water leaks using AI-powered leak detection technology, following several months of successful trials. Origin Tech […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news DAERA to appoint Chair and 15 Members to Just Transition Commission Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public appointment process to appoint a commission tasked with supporting a broad range of sectors in playing […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news Glaciers in the ‘roof of the world’ have suddenly started melting Until recently, the Pamir mountains in central Asia have bucked the global melting trend, but in 2025, the region’s glaciers experienced a massive loss of ice due to extreme heat New Scientist — Environment · 29 May 2026 Industry news Sky-High Glamour... - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 29 May 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Share the fun of getting glam with Boots UK’s latest Star Gift - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 29 May 2026 Industry news Washington tank implosion highlights wider industrial storage risks The fatal implosion of a large chemical storage tank at a paper mill in the USA has renewed attention on the safety and integrity of industrial tank infrastructure across multiple […] Water Magazine · 29 May 2026 Industry news Festival Fabulous With Boots UK - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 29 May 2026 Industry news University of Manchester secures £1.3m for complex waste recycling MRW University of Manchester secures £1.3m for complex waste recycling Government will fund research into hard-to-recycle materials, focusing on chemical breakdown of products and practical applications University of Manchester secures £1.3m for complex waste recycling Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Ambitious countries must not be ‘held hostage’ over plastic pollution: EIA MRW Ambitious countries must not be ‘held hostage’ over plastic pollution: EIA Campaign group says coalition of states could significantly reduce plastic production despite failure to agree UN Global Plastics Treaty Ambitious countries must not be ‘held hostage’ over plastic pollution: EIA Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Improved guidance urged over Welsh sWEEE separation law MRW Improved guidance urged over Welsh sWEEE separation law GAP Group queries current level of compliance for non-domestic properties to separate electrical waste, while setting out steps to help businesses meet obligations Improved guidance urged over Welsh sWEEE separation law Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Reconomy launches refreshed sustainability strategy Reconomy, the circular economy specialist, has today published its 2025 Annual Sustainability Report outlining meaningful progress against its sustainability targets and updated sustainability strategy, Action: 2030. In 2025, Reconomy reviewed its sustainability goals in line with its double materiality assessment and refreshed its sustainability strategy to ensure continued alignment with its … Wood Recyclers Association · 28 May 2026 Industry news Luxury second-hand comes to Zalando Zalando opens its pre-owned section to third-party partners in a deal with Vestiaire Collective across 14 European markets BERLIN – […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news EU fines Temu €200m for illegal products Temu has been hit with a record €200 million fine after failing to properly assess the risks of illegal products […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Circularity: The Next Revenue Engine for Tech Devices are becoming asset pools, and circularity is the key capturing their value. Anthesis Group · 28 May 2026 Industry news Early Insights into How Global Companies Are Interpreting ISSB Requirements in Practice Discover how ISSB reporting is being used to strengthen governance, improve decision-making, manage risk and build long-term resilience. Anthesis Group · 28 May 2026 Industry news Comment: Ageing vehicle parc and increased used EV sales activity could drive UK tyre replacement demand This June edition of Tyres & Accessories marks our 80th anniversary with a special 16-page section celebrating our eight decades as well as the milestones of a number of other tyre-related businesses that are also celebrating this year (see pages 28 to 43). Those pages contain plenty of history and give a taste of our future direction. To that end, rather than looking in the rear-view mirror – … Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news Hubtrac accelerates TBR strategy, expands European product portfolio Hubtrac will introduce additional TBR products in 2026, in a bid to “further strengthen its global product portfolio”. At present, Hubtrac report that the brand’s technical department is “advancing the development of 24 new SKUs under the next-generation Hubtrac 2.0 product platform. Among them, six products have already completed development and entered the testing phase. Production of these p… Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news BGM launches new range of digital finishing machines UK-based finishing equipment manufacturer Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has launched Compact, a new range of finishing lines tailored to the needs of those digitally printing labels. Devised and developed by BGM’s engineering team in collaboration with MD Adam James, Compact and Compact Pro are built on a heavy-duty, small footprint frame; Compact is 2.5m-long and […] Packaging Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news Michelin considering 1500 voluntary job cuts in France Michelin reports that it is considering “a project aimed at adapting its employee base in France on a voluntary basis”. The goal is to “optimize a cost structure that is too high today, support métier changes in the workplace and simplify the company’s functioning modes.” Michelin describes the plan as “a staffing reduction project with no involuntary terminations”, adding that it “could impact… Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news Good Cashmere Standard expands welfare assessment The Good Cashmere Standard will expand its animal welfare assessment into 2027, as it reports a 2025 rise in audited […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news China Briefing 28 May 2026: Deadly rains | China pushes back | Examining China’s carbon intensity metric Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 28 May 2026 Industry news Ella’s Kitchen moves into kids’ category with new snack range Ella’s Kitchen has launched a new product range aimed at older children, marking an expansion beyond its core baby food category. Packaging News (UK) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Philip Shelley: Better food, lower cost, stronger teams – what healthcare and school food can teach hospitality While much of hospitality is still grappling with how to deliver healthier, lower-impact food without adding cost or complexity, leading healthcare and school food systems are already doing it Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Rockets and feathers What goes up must come down. Although in the case of food prices, the descent is likely to be far slower than the journey to the summit Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Certified as Recyclable: What Members Need to Know Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Europe’s waste streams could supply more than half of critical material demand by 2050, report finds Europe could meet more than half of its future demand for critical raw materials through recycling and recovery from waste streams by 2050, according to what researchers describe as the most comprehensive assessment yet of the continent’s “urban mine”. Experts involved in the EU-funded FutuRaM project said improved recovery systems and circular economy policies could […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news TTC focus for Prinx TBR range At next month’s The Tire Cologne show, Prinx Chengshan will present its three brands – Austone, Fortune, and Prinx – with a particular focus this year on the Prinx brand. At the company’s exhibition presence at Hall 8 – B038/C039, it will highlight the new Prinx TBR product range and may also showcase selected Prinx OTR products. Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news Closed-loop paper towel recycling service expands across UK commercial buildings A closed-loop recycling scheme that converts used paper hand towels into new tissue products has expanded significantly across UK workplaces, as businesses seek more measurable ways to reduce waste and support circular economy targets. Hygiene and health company Essity said its Tork PaperCircle service grew by 33% in customer numbers during 2025, while the volume […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2026 Industry news Why long-haul trucks are testing circularity New research from the Technical University of Munich and MAN Truck & Bus SE shows that long-haul trucks can deliver strong reuse and recycling outcomes, but only if OEMs, dismantlers and regulators address lifecycle visibility, design-for-disassembly and practical take-back requirements. Auto Recycling World · 28 May 2026 Industry news Is the future of AI infrastructure in the Middle East? As much of the world scrambles to implement fast-moving data and compute strategies to secure their share of the AI dividend, the Middle East appears to be emerging as an ideal beneficiary. The governments of the GCC have been among the most aggressive investors in AI with tens of billions going towards infrastructure capacity. These […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Halving food waste could save households £10 a week Food waste reduction has been highlighted by WRAP as a potential way to help households manage rising living costs, following measures announced by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves aimed at easing financial pressures. Packaging News (UK) · 28 May 2026