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Industry news Screwfix extends Woodland Trust partnership to protect ancient woodland Screwfix has announced a new three-year partnership with Woodland Trust to support the restoration and long-term protection of Kingsettle Wood in Dorset. Retail Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Spar joins forces with Iceland Foods with exclusive convenience retail partnership C-store specialist Spar and Iceland Foods have agreed an exclusive convenience retail partnership. Retail Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Boots to launch first beauty-only store outside London Boots is opening its first beauty-only store outside of London in Bristol later this month. Retail Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news HPQ-backed Novacium signs Asian battery supply LOI French battery technology company Novacium has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with China’s GH Technologies covering the potential supply and distribution of silicon-anode lithium-ion cells and batteries across Asia-Pacific markets. The agreement was announced by Canadian materials company HPQ Silicon, which holds a 36.8% stake in Novacium and exclusive North American rights to the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Remedy Legal founder: Being loud doesn’t mean being a success Michael Stresing is the co-founder of Remedy Legal, an AI-powered legal aid clinic designed to help people in housing tribunals. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Stresing discusses the importance of focusing on client interests and long-term value creation, avoiding a ‘grind’ mentality and why the loudest founders are not always the most successful. What […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Guest post: How CMIP7 will shape the next wave of climate science Hundreds of scientists in dozens of institutions are embarking on the next phase of the... Carbon Brief · 22 May 2026 Industry news OPINION: ‘Don’t believe the EPR ‘stealth tax’ myth’ Cliff Laundon, Chair of The Packaging Scheme Forum, on why claims that PRNs and EPR are a “stealth tax” on consumers misrepresent the true cost and value of the UK’s packaging recycling system. OPINION: The Times recently reported that ministers are reviewing a so-called “shopping stealth tax” – Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – on packaging. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2026 Industry news Reuse Consortium Impact Report 2026 Circular Communities Scotland’s Reuse Consortium Impact Report 2026 Circular Communities Scotland · 22 May 2026 Industry news LA wildfire smoke 18 times more carcinogenic than ordinary wildfires The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 18,000 homes, released a chemically complex mixture of pollutants that differs dramatically from conventional wildfire smoke, according to a new study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. Researchers from Rutgers University, UCLA and other institutions conducted an intensive field sampling campaign during the active burn […] Air Quality News · 22 May 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta launches new bizhub models Konica Minolta expands its bizhub i-Series portfolio with three new compact, functionally focused systems: the bizhub C268i, an A3 colour multifunction system, as well as the bizhub 328i and bizhub 258i, two A3 black-and-white systems. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 May 2026 Industry news EU Circular Economy Act risks promoting hazardous waste in construction, report warns A new report from Zero Waste Europe warns the EU Circular Economy Act risks entrenching the use of hazardous waste in construction projects. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Fujifilm accelerates Middle East growth Office printing positioned as a core pillar in FUJIFILM Middle East FZE’s continued evolution beyond traditional imaging. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Macmillan Ventures launches to back innovations in cancer care Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the UK’s largest charities supporting medical research and victims of cancer, has announced the launch of a venture capital firm to fund organisations developing medical innovations. Macmillan Ventures, backed by donations from various philanthropists and organisations, will target funding for innovators in cancer treatment. The parent group has already started … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 May 2026 Industry news The folly in leaving food policy to Tesco A government proposal to freeze the price of essential items sent a chill through a food industry battling structural challenges for which ministers appear to have no answers Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 May 2026 Industry news HKEX complicates Megain takeover deal Regulatory scrutiny deepens as Megain’s proposed takeover faces fresh shareholder approval hurdles. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Why Mine Site Intelligence Now Matters Across the Mining Lifecycle Mining is generally described through the lens of mine production: tonnes moved, ore processed, equipment availability, utilisation, grades, recoveries and margins. Which is understandable as these are the numbers that determine a mine’s operational performance. But a mine is also a massive engineered system sitting in a dynamic landscape. As operation plans are executed, haul roads are augment… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Caerphilly submits plans for new recycling centre Caerphilly County Borough Council has submitted a full planning application for a new recycling centre. The “state-of-the-art” recycling depot is set to be located at Dyffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, Wales. Councillor Chris Morgan, Cabinet Member for Waste and Recycling, said: “We are very excited to be moving into the next stages of our proposed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2026 Industry news The Recycler Awards honour industry achievement in Dortmund Altkin, GPI, Copyclic, Katun and Integral recognised during The Recycler Live evening awards presentation yesterday. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Southern Co-op votes in favour of merger with Co-op Southern Co-op has announced that members voted in favour of a merger with Co-op to create a major cooperative society. There was a Special General Meeting of Southern Co-op which… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Regulator blasts digital platforms for lack of age assurance progress The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has called out prominent online platforms for failing to take concrete steps in implementing effective age assurance policies. The UK’s regulatory regime has made preventing children from accessing potentially harmful or inappropriate content and having their private data accessed a top priority, with the ICO acting a key player in […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Rude Health unveils major £1m marketing campaign Plant-based drinks brand Rude Health has launched a new £1 million campaign which marks the largest and first integrated marketing play since its acquisition by Oddlygood Group in 2024. The… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Unilever completes £150 million investment in Port Sunlight Unilever has completed a £150 million investment in its Port Sunlight site, which produces several brands, including Persil, Comfort, Cif, Tresemmé and Lynx body wash. The business aims to strengthen… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Tesco launches new inclusive ‘Now We’re Cooking’ campaign Tesco has launched its ‘Now We’re Cooking’ campaign, which is designed to promote accessibility and inclusivity in the kitchen. The supermarket retailer unveiled an accessible advertising campaign that shows plans… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Co-op supports British potato growers with varieties of produce Co-op has announced a move to best-of-season packs from British potato growers as an effort to support a wider range of homegrown varieties. The convenience retailer’s “best of season” packs… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 22 May 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 22 May 2026 Round-up includes agreements to supply furniture and communications equipment, along with recovery and recycling functions for social care and fire service organisations Tenders and contract wins round-up 22 May 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 22 May 2026 Industry news Just Eat Takeaway launches integrated WhatsApp ordering Delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway has launched a new feature in Europe which allows food and retail ordering on WhatsApp. The discovery, selection and ordering process takes place on the… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons renews Clarkson’s Farm sponsorship Morrisons has announced the extension of its sponsorship of Prime Video’s series Clarkson’s Farm, which spotlights British farmers. This move builds on the supermarket retailer’s 127-year relationship with British farming… Grocery Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Morrisons renews Clarkson’s Farm sponsorship Morrisons has extended its exclusive sponsorship of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video for a second consecutive year. As part of the collaboration, the retailer will feature two 30 second adverts on the series. The adverts will be supported by a series of newly created and returning 10-second idents, which will run across both the new... Retail Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news B&Q names new director of marketing Home improvement retailer B&Q has named Sophie Taylor as its new director of marketing. She replaces Tom Hampson, who has left the firm to join Asda. Taylor was previously the retailer’s head of content, social and PR. She has over 20 years experience in the industry and has previously worked at firms such as Mama... Retail Gazette · 22 May 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 22 May 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 22 May 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 22 May 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 22 May 2026 Industry news ISCC PLUS certification for Hankook Tire’s Jianxing, China plant Hankook Tire & Technology informs that its Jianxing Plant in China is now International Sustainability & Carbon Certification ISCC PLUS accredited, making it the fourth facility in the company’s global production network to gain this status after its Geumsam plant in South Korea – which in 2021 became the first tyre industry facility to do so – and its Rácalmás, Hungary and Daejeon, South Korea… Tyrepress · 22 May 2026 Industry news Protos carbon capture plant moves onto next phase Encyclis has announced that foundational works are now underway at the Protos carbon capture plant. The Cheshire site will be home to the UK’s first carbon capture EfW plant. Once completed in 2029, the plant is set to capture around 370,000 tonnes of CO2 annually from the nearby Protos Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). As the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 May 2026 Industry news Linglong Group to further increase shareholding in Linglong Tire Linglong Group Co., Ltd., the controlling shareholder of Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd., intends to increase its shareholding in the tyre manufacturer through open-market purchases on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Tyrepress · 22 May 2026 Industry news Drought-proofing the UK: behavioural change is fastest route to resilience Nature is collapsing at an alarming rate, and we are witnessing the planet’s sixth mass extinction event in real time. But better water management can offer Britain real hope in damning the decline. As a nation of rain, many don’t associate the UK with water scarcity, yet the UK is ramping up for trials of […] Environment Journal · 22 May 2026 Industry news French Senate inquiry hits out at large retailers - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 22 May 2026 Industry news Notpla Values - Notpla Notpla news · 22 May 2026 Industry news Reform-led council introduces prayer and anthem singing to meetings - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 22 May 2026 Industry news Dame Helen Ghosh officially confirmed as new Chair of the OEP Dame Helen Ghosh has been officially confirmed as the new Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Ofwat consults on overhaul of business retail market credit arrangements Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposed changes to credit and collateral arrangements (CCAs) in the business retail market, signalling what could become one of the most significant revisions to […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026 Industry news Trust in water companies hits a new low – Mike Keil discusses CCW’s annual Water Matters report Mike Keil, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) discusses the findings of the CCCW’s annual Water Matters report, which finds that trust in water companies has reached […] Water Magazine · 22 May 2026