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Industry news Earth from Above author returns with astonishing freshwater images From Kenya's Tree of Life to a Svalbard glacier, these stunning photos are taken from a new book by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, whose The Earth From Above was a smash hit 25 years ago New Scientist — Environment · 27 May 2026 Industry news Three in five witnessed waste crime in last year, finds Crimestoppers MRW Three in five witnessed waste crime in last year, finds Crimestoppers Survey demonstrates scale of waste crime as Defra and EA launch campaign with charity to encourage the public to report incidents Three in five witnessed waste crime in last year, finds Crimestoppers Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Australia’s AnteoTech to collaborate with South Korea’s Xerabrid on separator tech Queensland, Australia-based materials company AnteoTech has signed a strategic collaboration and sales agreement term sheet with South Korean separator specialist Xerabrid Corporation to jointly develop next-generation lithium-ion battery separator technology. The deal, first reported by Stockhead, has since been corroborated by other financial and industry sources including to continue reading… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Can policy make circularity cost-competitive with fast fashion? As sustainability climbs up the corporate agenda in the fashion sector, edie explores how brands such as H&M, Primark and Vestiaire Collective are pushing the EU, US and Canada to make repair and resale financially competitive with fast production. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 27 May 2026 Industry news Pothole pandemic peaks: repair specialist says damage to Britain’s alloy wheels hits new height Cold temperatures and dramatic rainfall over the British winter led to a pandemic of potholes spreading across the UK, according to mobile Smart Repair Specialists, Revive! It says this is shaping up as the worst year on record for alloy wheel damage, with the firm reporting a 25 per cent year on year increase in wheel repairs in the first quarter. The company announced positive Q1 results in A… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news Australia awards 7.8GW of renewables and nearly 8GWh of battery storage under latest CIS tender Australia has selected 19 renewable energy projects totalling 7.8GW under the seventh round of its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), including hybrid projects that will add more than 7.9GWh of battery energy storage capacity to the National Electricity Market (NEM).The projects were selected under Tender 7 of the federal government’s CIS programme, which had originally targeted… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 May 2026 Industry news How PPWR Will Harmonise Packaging EPR Across the EU The post How PPWR Will Harmonise Packaging EPR Across the EU appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 May 2026 Industry news Metsä Board expands climate targets to end of life emissions with SBTi validation FRESH fibre paperboard producer Metsä Board has announced that it has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term emissions reduction targets. Metsä Board has had SBTi validated targets in place since 2019. With this update, the business has extended its climate targets beyond its own production to address greenhouse gas […] Packaging Scotland · 27 May 2026 Industry news Maxam adds 24.00R35 size to MS453 Pro rigid haul truck tyre range Maxam Tire has expanded its MS453 Pro range with the launch of a new 24.00R35 size, aimed at rigid dump truck applications in demanding mining and quarry environments. The manufacturer says the new three-star-rated tyre has been developed to deliver higher load-carrying capacity together with improved TMPH/TKPH performance, with the aim of supporting productivity and tyre life in severe operati… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone highlights Potenza Sport UHP tyres at Donington event Bridgestone UK recently held a brand event at Donington Park to demonstrate its consumer and light commercial tyre range. Featuring workshops to highlight the performance of its new Duravis Camper All Season and Van tyres and the Turanza touring tyre range, track-based workshops looked at the manufacturer’s Potenza Sport UHP tyre, and the more recent addition to the range, the Potenza Sport Evo… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news Why grocery fleets are switching to electric now With £1 billion in government support now available for electric trucks and depot charging infrastructure, ambient, chilled and regional grocery distribution fleets are moving from watching the market to putting… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news One Week to Go: Interplas UK 2026 Returns to NEC Birmingham with 500+ Exhibitors Set to Showcase the Future of Plastics Manufacturing The post One Week to Go: Interplas UK 2026 Returns to NEC Birmingham with 500+ Exhibitors Set to Showcase the Future of Plastics Manufacturing appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 27 May 2026 Industry news Connected Energy secures permits for second-life battery storage projects in France UK-based battery energy storage company Connected Energy has secured building permits for two second-life battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in France, as it expands its development pipeline in the country.The company said it had obtained permission for a 12MW project on a brownfield industrial site in Angoulême and a 9MW project in the Cher… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Next decade will be decisive for Congo basin, warns report A landmark scientific assessment of the Congo Basin has warned that the next decade will be critical in determining the future of the world’s largest tropical forest carbon sink, amid mounting pressures from climate change, unsustainable resource use and governance failures. The 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report – Congo Basin Resilience and Sustainability: From the […] Envirotec Magazine · 27 May 2026 Industry news Unilever unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 activation Unilever has launched its “largest” ever partnership activation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Led by Unilever Personal Care, the marketing drive will see over 35 brands get involved including Dove, Dove Men+Care, Rexona/Degree and Axe/Lynx. The brands will partner with influencers and creators across its largest markets to deliver “immersive social first storytelling” and... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Further investment for protein-fibre startup Solena Materials will use it latest tranche of funding to advance the development and industrial scale-up of its fermented protein […] Ecotextile News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Trinseo takes next step to reduce debt Yesterday, specialty materials company Trinseo PLC began implementing the pre-packaged restructuring plan outlined in its previously announced Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA). The agreement is backed by parties holding a significant majority of the company’s debt. It anticipates the restructuring will reduce its debt by around US$2.0 billion and lower annual interest costs by approximatel… Tyrepress · 27 May 2026 Industry news Q&A: Can China turn hydrogen into its next clean-energy industry? China has said that hydrogen is a key “future industry”, important to both its energy... Carbon Brief · 27 May 2026 Industry news Europe could source half its critical materials from waste by 2050, study finds Recovery systems could help the region reclaim up to 5.7 million tonnes of critical raw materials (CRMs) that are currently thrown away, reducing European reliance on imported materials and strengthening supply chain resilience. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 27 May 2026 Industry news Sustainable construction tech group scores £4m boost Mykor, a biotech firm turning industrial and agricultural waste into low-carbon construction products has raised £4m in new funding. The Bristol-based firm said it will use the new funds to accelerate the scaling up of its industrial biofabrication technologies. Its technology works by combining engineered mycelium strains, green chemistry additives and closed-loop automated manufacturing proce… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 May 2026 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