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Industry news Canon sharpens green reporting focus Latest report expands product lifecycle disclosures as investors scrutinise ESG delivery claims. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Recycling company fined for illegally exporting plastic waste MV Recycling (UK) Ltd must pay £30,400 after attempting to illegally export plastics contaminated with household waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (28/05/2026) Appointments round-up, featuring ReLondon, Defra, The Recycling Association, CMB RVM, and Advetec. ReLondon appoints acting chief executive as Wayne Hubbard steps down ReLondon has announced that Wayne Hubbard is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after 15 years leading the organisation. Hubbard will leave the role at the end of May, with ReLondon’s director of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES £5BN BOOST FOR BRITISH FARMERS Aldi has announced a £5 billion investment in British farming and food production through a series of long-term agreements with UK suppliers. The supermarket said the deals will give farmers and producers greater certainty to invest in their businesses while helping strengthen British food supply chains. The agreements, which typically last at least two years, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 May 2026 Industry news Exide launches next-generation Solition Powerbooster energy storage system Exide Technologies has launched a new version of its Solition Powerbooster battery energy storage system aimed at commercial and industrial users facing grid constraints, rising peak-demand charges and growing EV charging requirements.The new Solition Powerbooster 2.0 is based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology and offers 62kWh of storage capacity in a modular format… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Perceptic raises £9m to boost AI drug discovery Perceptic has raised a $12m (£9m) seed round led by Accel, Air Street Capital and Elder Gull to accelerate its build of a single AI system to unify research, development and clinical decision-making across the drug lifecycle. Drug development remains a complex and labor-intensive process, with decades of proprietary data, decisions and institutional knowledge kept […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news The Scottish Election and Scotland’s Circular Economy This blog, by our Circular Economy Policy Officer Becky Kenton-Lake, accompanies the Post-election Member Webinar we held on 26th May. Watch the recording and find out more about the event here. On 7th May people in Scotland went to the polls to elect MSPs that will make up the Scottish Parliament and form a [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR BRITAIN’S BEST WATCH PARTY GARDEN THIS SUMMER Aldi is on the lookout for the nation’s most impressive outdoor space, in a bid to crown Britain’s best Watch Party Garden. The launch comes as UK households prepare to make the most of a summer packed with major sporting moments such as the football and Tennis. New Google Trends data shows searches for ‘outdoor screens and projectors’ have risen by 158% over the past month, as Brits […] The po… Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 May 2026 Industry news UK spirits specialist wins new business with Colorado distiller following US trade mission THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has revealed that one of its members has secured new business following an association supported trade visit to the United States. Brand Tap, a sales, distribution and co-packing company specialising in distilled spirits, has partnered with Spirit Hound Distillers, based in Lyons, Colorado, to […] Packaging Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news ST Hengjiu elects new chairman Suzhou Goldengreen's subsidiary appoints Gao Zhong amid deepening delisting and governance crisis. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 28 May 2026 Industry news ‘It’s like Dunkirk for the construction industry!’ The small team rescuing London’s precious building materials Joel de Mowbray’s salvage scheme began as a small milk float converted into a logging vehicle – now he’s part of Tipping Point East, a massive site designed to divert valuable waste materials to builders that need it Joel de Mowbray reached breaking point with UK construction in south London in 2020. He was working on a lovely building project, part of Lambeth council’s scheme to make streets m… The Guardian — Environment · 28 May 2026 Industry news Alupro manifesto aims to help deliver circular aluminium packaging supply chain ALUPRO has unveiled a new manifesto as part of its commitment to delivering a circular and sustainable aluminium packaging supply chain for the UK. Alongside navigating the sector through a period of change, the report aims to create the conditions needed to improve the availability of recycled materials for use in the production of new […] Packaging Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news RECOUP strengthens board with new advisor appointments RECOUP has confirmed the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new advisors to its board. The organisation said the moves reflect RECOUP’s commitment to evidence-led progress and ensure that strong academic representation and real-world market insight are embedded at board level during a ‘critical’ period for the UK plastics and recycling sectors. […] Packaging Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news Tony Blair’s energy argument ignores the real crisis Tony Blair’s latest intervention on energy and climate risks taking Britain backwards at precisely the wrong moment. In his recent essay, the former prime minister argues that the government should prioritise cheap energy over clean energy and exploit all remaining North Sea oil and gas […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Mayor and TfL launch new Walking and Wheeling Action Plan for London The Mayor of London and Transport for London have published a new Walking and Wheeling Action Plan, setting out proposals to improve walking infrastructure across the capital over the next decade. The plan outlines how the mayor, TfL and London’s boroughs will work together to make walking and wheeling safer, easier and more accessible. The […] Air Quality News · 28 May 2026 Industry news London Packaging Week 2026 | Boldest ideas on show in the capital London Packaging Week returns to Excel London on 16 & 17 September 2026, with registration now officially open for the UK’s major platform for packaging innovation, design and sourcing across the luxury, beauty, premium drinks and FMCG markets. Packaging News (UK) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Gap teams up with Ouigi Theodore for football inspired collection Gap has unveiled a new collection inspired by football culture ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The OuiGap collection was designed by Ouigi Theodore, the founder of The Brooklyn Circus. It will be released on May 29 and pays homage to Haiti’s 1974 football team. It features a 74 motif, which appears on jerseys, jackets,... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Aldi invests £60m in summer price cuts across 200 products Aldi is cutting prices on more than 200 products as part of a £60m summer investment aimed at helping shoppers manage the cost of their weekly shop. The supermarket has… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Survey shows how much Brits are willing to pay for sustainable packaging A new survey, commissioned by food packaging specialist iKrafts, shows that food quality and value dominate consumer priorities when purchasing food products, leaving over 80% of Brits unwilling to pay more than 5% extra for sustainable packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Proximo Spirits appoints Johnny Roberts as UK general manager Proximo Spirits UK has appointed Johnny Roberts as its new general manager as the drinks business looks to strengthen its leadership team in the UK. The company, which owns brands… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news How the government can tread safely through data centre minefield In a world where it feels the government cannot put a foot right, there’s a danger it may soon march headlong into a tech minefield. Already imperilled in some eyes with an imminent leadership contest, two news snippets caught the eye, which may ultimately lead to a further public backlash if not tackled soon. First, […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Amazon opens Alexa shopping tech to retailers with new AWS agentic AI tool Amazon is bringing the technology behind its Alexa for Shopping assistant to retailers outside of its own ecosystem through a new AWS solution designed to help brands build their own AI-powered shopping experiences. Amazon said its new Agentic Shopping Assistant on AWS will allow retailers to create conversational shopping agents tailored to their own catalogues,... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Half of cotton in t‑shirts wasted before retail New modelling of a cotton T‑shirt’s life cycle suggests production‑stage inefficiencies are a major barrier to textile circularity OSLO – […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news FANUC Launches 11kg ‘Lightest’ Collaborative Welding Robot FANUC has announced the European launch of its CRX-3iA collaborative robot, the lightest and smallest model in the CRX portfolio to date. With a total weight of just 11kg, FANUC’s latest offering is compact, portable, intuitive and precise, making it ideal for welding applications. Addressing growing demand in sectors such as shipbuilding and steel construction, it can be carried easily with ju… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Bristol start-up raises £4m to scale waste-to-construction materials Biotechnology company Mykor has secured £4 million in new funding to accelerate the scale-up of construction materials manufactured from industrial and agricultural waste streams. The investment round was led by Clean Growth Fund, with participation from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund via The FSE Group, Green Angel Ventures, and support from Innovate … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Why ‘Vinted Math’ shows the circular economy is shaping everyday shopping Consumers are increasingly factor resale value into purchasing decisions, with second-hand clothes shopping shifting from niche behaviour to mainstream habit. Marianne Gybels, senior director of sustainability at Vinted Marketplace, explores how affordability, convenience and circularity are reshaping consumer perceptions of value and driving more sustainable consumption. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 May 2026 Industry news Ritter Sport lands Sainsbury’s meal deal spot in nationwide expansion Ritter Sport UK has secured new nationwide listings with Sainsbury’s, including a breakthrough into the supermarket’s meal deal fixture. The confectionery brand said it will become the only 100g chocolate… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Asda launches football shirt swap for fans if England or Scotland miss out on final Asda is launching a football shirt exchange scheme that will allow customers to swap selected George shirts if England or Scotland fail to reach the final this summer. The supermarket… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Toray partners on 100% bio-based nylon 66 Full process chain to produce 100% bio-based nylon 66 from cassava pulp, targeting textile sales by 2028 TOKYO – Toray […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Linglong ends Brazil tyre factory JV Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd. has terminated its Brazil tyre factory investment joint venture with Sunset S.A. Comercial Industrial y de Servicios after the two parties failed to agree final terms. Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news How to Teach Your Children About Recycling With so many waste options available in 2023, it’s important we’re intentional about teaching the next generation how to recycle and manage waste effectively. Whether you’re a teacher, parent or older sibling, we’ve listed some ways you can teach your children how to best take care of their rubbish. Bywaters · 28 May 2026 Industry news ‘The book is in the future, but everything is seeded from our present’ Helen Phillips, winner of the Climate Fiction prize for her novel Hum, on if stories can make a difference, her anxieties and writing about the climate New Scientist — Environment · 28 May 2026 Industry news Orbital Industries raises £37.3m to build industrial hardware using AI Orbital Industries has raised $50m (£37.3m) in Series B funding to scale its build of industrial hardware using AI. The firm designs, engineers and manufactures physical infrastructure using AI to accelerate how new technologies are discovered and brought to market. Instead of treating materials discovery, engineering and manufacturing as separate processes, it integrates them into […] The post… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Jellycat launches legal action against Next and Hamleys over trademark claims Jellycat has launched legal action against Next and Hamleys as the fast-growing soft toy brand seeks to protect its designs amid a surge in popularity. The British toy company has filed three separate lawsuits in the London High Court over trademark and passing off allegations. The claims, filed by law firm Stephenson Harwood last week,... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Deliveroo partners with Ryman to launch rapid stationery delivery Deliveroo has struck an exclusive partnership with Ryman, marking the first time a national stationer has joined the delivery platform. The tie-up will see 185 Ryman stores added to Deliveroo, giving customers access to more than 4,000 stationery, office, technology and gifting products for delivery. The launch comes ahead of exam season, when demand for... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news RECOUP Strengthens Board Expertise with Two New Advisor Appointments The post RECOUP Strengthens Board Expertise with Two New Advisor Appointments appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 28 May 2026 Industry news Nuclear Power Expo & Cybsec-Expo 2026 Return Returning after a successful debut in 2025, Nuclear Power Expo 2026, taking place 9th to 11th June 2026 at Piacenza Expo in Italy, will bring together companies, associations, and institutions involved in nuclear technologies, engineering, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Nuclear Power Expo was created by Mediapoint & Exhibitions as a platform for the international nuclear sec… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Formula One team Alpine names Gucci as title partner for 2027 Formula One team Alpine has named Gucci as its new title sponsor from 2027, racing under the name of Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team from the 2027 season. This marks the the first time a luxury fashion house has served as the title partner to a F1 team. Gucci will be taking over from BWT... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Eqonic and Barton Knight partner on UK battery storage deployment UK companies Eqonic and Barton Knight Group have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at expanding the deployment of battery energy storage and renewable energy systems across the UK.Under the agreement, Eqonic will supply battery storage systems, inverters and technical support to Barton Knight, while Barton Knight will provide installation and maintenance services for Eqonic customers. The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Bluesign tightens governance for the DPP era Bluesign revamps its governance and road‑testing SOC reporting tools that plug its new Bluepass label straight into ESPR, DPPs and […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026