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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 Industry news London data centre firm pulls in multi-billion pound financing Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC), a London-based hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure company has secured $2.7bn (£2bn) in financing. The financing was largely comprised of a $2.15bn facility secured against Pure DC campuses in Dublin and Amsterdam. It will be put towards a major growth push across Europe and the Middle East, with an […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Primark celebrates getting away with ‘high style’ in heist campaign Primark has unveiled the latest instalment of its ‘That’s So Primark’ brand platform, which introduces its summer collection to its UK, US and Spanish audiences. Devised by creative agency VCCP, the campaign follows on from the retailer’s ‘Shockingly Chic’ and ‘In Denim We Can’ marketing drives. It features eight looks including a striped maxi dress,... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news The English restaurant turning hospitality on its head At a pay-as-you-can restaurant in Stroud, radical hospitality and good food are bringing strangers together Positive News · 27 May 2026 Industry news News round-up May 2026 MRW News round-up May 2026 Methane regulators convene in Paris, DAERA minister gives Mobuoy update and mattresses re-used by patients in Bolton News round-up May 2026 MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 27 May 2026 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SUMMER GARDEN RANGE Aldi is helping shoppers transform their outdoor spaces into a dreamy garden retreat without leafing a hole in their wallets. With new research from Aldi2 revealing that creating a low-maintenance garden is the top priority for a fifth of the nation (20%), the new range has everything needed to create the perfect setup for relaxing, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 May 2026 Industry news Just Eat pilots AI-powered WhatsApp ordering Just Eat is piloting ordering through WhatsApp as it looks to make food and retail delivery more conversational and convenient. The new service allows users to chat with an AI… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news New upcycling method offers plastic waste solution SCIENTISTS at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with properties that degrade more rapidly. Working with researchers at RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau, in Germany, the scientists have developed a new method producing polythionoester, that they say is more readily available. Applying the new process to upcycle […] Packaging Scotland · 27 May 2026 Industry news Changes in land use has devastating effect on air quality in southeast Asia Widespread deforestation and other land use changes across southeast Asia have significantly worsened air quality over the past two decades, contributing to thousands of premature deaths and billions of dollars in economic losses, according to new research. Using computer models, a team from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore found that land use and land cover […] Air Quality News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose unveils multimillion pound investment in new Manchester and London sites Waitrose is investing in two full-line supermarkets in Hale Barns, South Manchester, and Cricklewood, North West London. Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose invests £20m in price cuts across everyday staples Waitrose is investing more than £20m to lower prices across over 160 own-brand lines, as the grocer looks to sharpen its value proposition without diluting its quality, sourcing and welfare… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news The Power Hub: Your Customer-Centric Gateway to Reliable Power In a world where uptime is critical and every decision impacts performance, customers need more than access to equipment—they need confidence in their choices. The Power Hub delivers exactly that: a centralised, customer-first experience designed to simplify how you find, evaluate, and deploy reliable power solutions. At its core, the Power Hub is built to make your job easier. Whether you’re p… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Manufacturer focuses cheese pack innovation on recyclable solutions COVERIS is highlighting how cheese producers can prepare for upcoming UK and EU packaging legislation through recycle-ready flexible packaging solutions. The manufacturer will be showcasing its portfolio of cheese packaging at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and EXPO, taking place from June 24-25 at the Staffordshire County Showground. With legislation driving producers towards more […] Packaging Scotland · 27 May 2026 Industry news Aldi commits £5bn to long-term UK supplier deals Aldi has pledged more than £5bn towards long-term agreements with British suppliers as the discounter looks to strengthen domestic food production and provide greater certainty for farmers. Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Macfarlane Packaging brings eutecma’s cold chain system to UK customers MACFARLANE Packaging has announced a new partnership with eutecma to bring its ICECATCH and PROTECT cold chain solutions to the UK. Through the partnership, Macfarlane will offer its UK customers access to eutecma’s PROTECT modular packaging system, used together with its ICECATCH cooling elements. Together, the two solutions are designed to support safe and efficient […] Packaging Scotland · 27 May 2026 Industry news Milton Keynes awards £396 million waste contract Milton Keynes City Council has awarded Suez Recycling and Recovery UK a new 10-year contract worth £396 million. The duel represents an expansion of the existing relationship between the council and Suez, which has been delivering household waste collections and street cleansing services in the city since September 2023. Under the new agreement, Suez will … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2026 Industry news Startup harnessing energy from tides raises £4.3m Caudal Energy, a startup developing renewable power systems fuelled by the tides, has secured an investment of £4.3m. The University of Oxford spinout is working towards full-scale testing of its fin-based tidal technology, which will take place at Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. Should the next phase of development and testing go well, the company will […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 27 May 2026 Industry news Lidl overtakes Morrisons to become Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket Lidl has officially overtaken Morrisons to become Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket, as strong sales growth continued to reshape the UK grocery market. Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Etsy unveils new campaign highlighting human connection Online marketplace Etsy has unveiled a new campaign highlighting life’s little moments. It’s is built of the idea that people are fed up of life becoming automated and are craving items that are expressive, personal and real. Titled ‘Being Human’, the campaign is comprised of a sixty second spot which showcases human life through special... Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news Pets at Home new CEO praises retail turnaround despite profit drop Pets at Home chief executive James Bailey has hailed progress on the retailer’s turnaround strategy, despite a sharp fall in profits over the financial year. Retail Gazette · 27 May 2026 Industry news The Gym Kitchen expands Tesco and Asda ranges with new high-protein NPD The Gym Kitchen has expanded its grocery presence with a wave of new food-to-go, yogurt and ready meal launches across Tesco and Asda. The high-protein meals challenger has rolled out… Grocery Gazette · 27 May 2026