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Industry news Wealthy people with environmental ideals are the biggest emitters Among people of high socioeconomic status, love for nature corresponds with a bigger environmental footprint – and there's an obvious reason why New Scientist — Environment · 27 May 2026 Industry news News in Brief (27/05/2026) News in brief, including: Suez’s Renew Hub has generated £600k for the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity; a south Wales farm plastics recycling scheme has exceeded its collection target; SOENECS is supporting circular marine composite research; and FCC Environment has launched a prison bicycle reuse initiative. £600k for Mayor’s Charity raised from Suez Reuse Hub Suez … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Green Button label revision enters consultation phase The German Green Button label has invited stakeholder feedback on its 3.0 standard as it strengthens criteria on due diligence, […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Women farmers in Kalaji turn organic waste into opportunity through the S-ORGANIC project In Kalaji, a group of women farmers is demonstrating how organic waste can become a productive resource — supporting sustainable agriculture, strengthening livelihoods, and contributing to a local circular economy. During a recent monitoring visit, WasteAid’s Director of Programmes, Akira Akazawa, joined the WasteAid Gambia team to meet one of the farmer groups supported by […] WasteAid · 27 May 2026 Industry news AMOB UK Delivers Massive eMOB 225 Bending Machine to Navantia UK Following a hugely successful five days at MACH 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, AMOB UK has completed the installation of an eMOB 225 fully electric tube bending machine at Navantia UK’s Appledore shipyard in North Devon. The machine forms part of Navantia UK’s ongoing investment into pipe manufacturing capability at the yard and will support naval and heavy industrial fabrication work at Appledore… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Recuperaciones Valdizarbe: Professionalising Reuse in Spain’s ELV Sector Javier Goñi of Recuperaciones Valdizarbe explains how the Navarra-based ATF has evolved from a family dismantling business into a professional, digitally focused operation, while addressing Spain’s ageing vehicle parc, reused parts growth and the challenges facing authorised recyclers. Auto Recycling World · 27 May 2026 Industry news Universal recycling label ‘not always helpful’ says Bins.co.uk The universal recycling symbol (♻️), officially named the Mobius loop, dates back to 1970, but now some regions are looking to restrict its use. Packaging News (UK) · 27 May 2026 Industry news The power of proximity As consumers place greater value on accessibility and ease, local convenience stores are gaining a new competitive edge. In convenience retail, being nearby has never mattered more. New research from PayPoint reveals that 88.3 per cent of consumers value having convenient locations nearby, while 64.8 per cent say they are unwilling to travel more than... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news UK retailers call for quicker end to ‘de minimis’ rule Amid a surge in ultra-cheap imports, UK retail giants have called on the government to bring forward plans to scrap […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Macfarlane Packaging introduces eutecma’s cold chain system in the UK Macfarlane Packaging has announced a new partnership with eutecma to bring its innovative ICECATCH and PROTECT cold chain solutions to the UK. Packaging News (UK) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Luxury fashion supply chain reporting still lacks depth Heriot-Watt research says major luxury groups are complying with France’s vigilance law in form, but not in substance EDINBURGH – […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Greenpeace underwater robot sets record for the world’s deepest protest from Arctic seabed Photo and video available here An underwater robot has set a new record for the world’s deepest protest after revealing a banner saying ‘LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE!’ 1.4 miles (2.3 km) below the surface. The feat was achieved during a Greenpeace scientific survey of vulnerable and unexplored deep-sea ecosystems between Iceland and Svalbard. The banner […] Greenpeace UK · 27 May 2026 Industry news Ofcom issues latest Online Safety Act fine Ofcom has fined the adult content group Youngtek Solutions £600,000 for inadequate age verification in the latest action made since its powers from the Online Safety Act came into force. An investigation which took place in the second half of last year has found that across the four sites run by the company, Youngtek failed […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Hofmann Megaplan launches 704XL Hofmann Megaplan has launched the Megamount 704XL, which is described as “a premium heavy-duty tyre changer engineered to meet the demands of today’s modern tyre workshops”. Designed for high-volume professional environments, the Megamount 704XL offers “advanced clamping technology, heavy-duty construction, and enhanced operator control to deliver outstanding performance when working with low-p… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news M&S, SocialChain and Mongoose on how to select the perfect brand ambassador Often a notable celebrity or influencer, brand ambassadors are the face of the brand. They front campaigns and are often the first point of call for any new release. From Mango teaming up with Hailey Bieber to L’Oréal collaborating with Charles Leclerc, most brands have an ambassador. However, most brands also have the same concerns. Pick... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Bristol recycling operator acquired by Enovert Enovert has acquired South West-based waste recycling and vehicle services operator PMG Group SW. The acquisition sees PMG join the wider Enovert Group, following a series of strategic additions by the business in recent years, including ABC Power Solutions and North East landfill and waste treatment operator Highfield Environmental in 2023. Commenting on the acquisition, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 tyres OE on Honda Super-ONE The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reports that it is supplying its ADVAN Fleva V701 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for use on the automaker’s Super-ONE compact EV, which was launched first in Japan in May 2026 and will be introduced gradually in the UK and various Asian countries. That EV model has been launched under different names depending on the region: Super-ONE rela… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news CI&T’s Melissa Minkow on how retailers can utilise social media effectively In 2026, social media is still one of the biggest marketing channels out there. Statista projections show that worldwide social media ad spend is rising at a rate of approximately 13.6 per cent year on year, whilst Social media ads accounted for 32.1 per cent of total digital ad spend in 2025. Seeing these numbers... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Non-chlorine wool process cuts chemicals New research demonstrates rapid removal of wool’s hydrophobic lipid layer without chlorination, offering faster dyeing at lower temperatures with near-complete […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Biffa and Veolia make Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Work’ list MRW Biffa and Veolia make Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Work’ list List of top UK employers includes four firms from waste sector including Axil Integrated Services and Robert Hopkins Environmental Biffa and Veolia make Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Work’ list Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone recalls Duravis R 660 Eco tyres fitted to >62,000 vehicles A recall notice issued by Bridgestone Europe NV/SA for its Bridgestone Duravis R 660 Eco van tyres was registered with the UK government’s DVSA recall page on 22 April 2026. According to that filing, “the affected tyre is more susceptible to cuts and partial penetrations than anticipated when used in rugged and wet environments. These cuts can lead to moisture intrusion and subsequent oxidation… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news JK Tyre expanding capacities upon strong FY26 foundation In response to the need to “maintain market presence” within an Indian tyre industry that is experiencing “robust demand across categories,” JK Tyre & Industries has announced plans to increase TBR tyre production capacity at its Chennai and Vikrant plants and PCR capacity at the Chennai site. News of this project comes as the company delivers record volumes and achieves its highest ever annual… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news Chemical upcycling technique offers new route for plastic waste Scientists have unveiled a new chemical upcycling technique aimed at improving the degradability of existing plastics, as efforts intensify to develop more sustainable alternatives to landfill and incineration. Applying this new process to upcycle existing plastics – such as those used for food packaging and in 3D printing – could contribute to tackling global plastic […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Longwall Ventures’ Fund 4 receives new £50m commitment The British Business Bank has announced a new £50m commitment to Longwall Ventures’ Fund 4, which targets early-stage deep tech companies. Made through the British Business Bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme, the commitment follows previous support it has made with three previous funds at Longwall. “The Enterprise Capital Funds programme plays a crucial role in […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Birmingham waste site acquired for £3m to become metals recycling yard A waste transfer station in Birmingham has been acquired for £3.21 million by Singapore-owned metals recycler Jedi Temple Group. The 2.35-acre site at Ebury Road in Kings Norton was sold through commercial property agency Bromwich Hardy on behalf of the Fox family, the previous owners. Jedi Temple Group, which is owned by a Singapore-based group, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2026 Industry news EU-funded mobile treatment to recycle Montpellier’s urban wastewater Montpellier is testing a mobile wastewater recycling system designed to turn treated urban wastewater into a reusable resource for applications ranging from irrigation and street cleaning to firefighting and industrial use. Developed under the European-funded LIFE ReWa programme, the mobile treatment unit combines ultrafiltration and UV-C disinfection technologies to produce up to 110,000m³ of … Envirotec Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Alexander Battery Technologies expands engineering team with six appointments UK battery pack manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies has strengthened its engineering and project management team with the appointment of five engineers and a project manager.The company has recruited Mark Burton as technical manager, Andrew Stevenson as senior test engineer, Alastair Pollitt as electronics test engineer, Chris Muteham as senior project manager, Alexander Johnson as senior… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Brussels clarifies EU packaging crackdown New guidance seeks to reduce waste while easing compliance burdens for business. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 May 2026 Industry news AI ‘fundamentally reshaping’ how consumers discover and buy products online MONDI has released its annual e-commerce trend report 2026, which has revealed that six in ten shoppers now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during their shopping journey. The report is based on insights from 6,000 European consumers and shows that while AI is transforming how consumers buy, packaging is increasingly impacting whether they buy again. […] Packaging Scotland · 27 May 2026 Industry news Satellites track sulphur dioxide cloud from Tehran oil facility attacks Chinese and European satellites have tracked a vast plume of sulphur dioxide from the damaged oil facilities in Tehran, revealing how nearly 30,000 tons of the toxic gas spread across the Middle East within days of the March 2026 attacks. The explosions and fires at four separate locations released large quantities of pollutants into the […] Air Quality News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Policy window opens for rethink on offshore structures and marine ecosystems A new international review has examined how offshore energy structures — from oil and gas platforms to wind turbines — alter marine ecosystems over time, raising fresh questions about whether some installations should remain in place after decommissioning. Now might be just the right time to act on its recommendations, suggest the researchers The paper, […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Cartridge People marches beyond discounts Printer cartridge retailer embraces surreal cinema to escape category’s discount-led conventions norms. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 May 2026 Industry news UK high streets bolster bank holiday weekend footfall High streets saw strong performance throughout many areas of the UK during the bank holiday weekend, data from MRI Software has revealed. Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Enviro highlights financing & licensing arrangements as it seeks to extend reorganisation Swedish firm Scandinavian Enviro Systems has moved to extend its company reorganisation while pointing to a new equity-related financing arrangement and an international licensing opportunity in Brazil as evidence of its efforts to stabilise the business and build a more sustainable operating model. Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news LVF urges government to ringfence PPT monies for recycling development A family-owned packaging manufacturer has called on the UK Government to ringfence the money raised through the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) to develop joined-up recycling facilities across the country. Leeds-based LVF Packaging revealed it has long championed the overriding benefits of using plastic as the main manufacturing material for food packaging – claiming the pros […] Packaging Scotland · 27 May 2026 Industry news ‘Power grid in space’ startup raises $65m Jacksonville-based aerospace startup Star Catcher Industries has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round to accelerate development of what it describes as the world’s first orbital power grid. The investment round was led by B Capital and co-led by Shield Capital and Cerberus Capital Management through its Cerberus Ventures arm, bringing the […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news CTS Wholesale and Pentel UK announce new partnership Pentel, known for its high-quality, long-lasting and good-value products, supplies a wide range of sectors including office, construction, education, engineering, creative and retail. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta also recognised by CDP Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta) has been selected for the 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Leader in the Supplier Engagement Rating for the sixth consecutive year by CDP, an international not-for-profit organisation working to achieve a sustainable economy. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Moths’ mating game is knocked off track by ozone pollution New research has found that ozone pollution disrupts moth mating by destroying sex pheromones, suggesting widespread consequences for insect reproduction and pest control. That air pollution has a deleterious effect on insects is well known. We have looked at the chaos it can cause in ant colonies, how it affects bees specifically and pollinators in […] Air Quality News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Water sector faces ‘perfect storm’ as AMP8 delays push projects off track The UK water sector risks falling into a familiar cycle of late-stage pressure and rising costs unless it addresses the underlying cause of the slow start to AMP8, according to specialist recruiter Murray McIntosh. The group – an expert in hiring solutions for the water industry – has warned that AMP8 has effectively begun at […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 May 2026