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Industry news Community groups awarded share of £165,000 to help tackle waste in Liverpool City Region Fifteen community organisations across the Liverpool City Region have secured a share of a £165,000 investment to launch innovative waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives. Delivered through the Zero Waste Community Fund 2026/27 — a partnership between Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia — the funding will empower grassroots projects to tackle high-priority - Cont… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 18 May 2026 Industry news ZC Rubber reports strengthened partnerships at TyreXpo Asia 2026 ZC Rubber presented its six brands – Westlake, Goodride, Chaoyang, Trazano, Golden Crown and Ornate at the recent TyreXpo Asia in Thailand. TyreXpo Asia brought together resources across tyres, the automotive aftermarket, and related supply chains, according to tyremaker Tyrepress · 18 May 2026 Industry news Binn Group secures major waste management contract with NHS Tayside - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Skip Hire | Efficient Waste Disposal — Book Today - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news News | Learn More Today - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Perth Show - binngroup.co.uk Binn Group · 18 May 2026 Industry news Factcheck: US and Iran are world’s only major emitters without net-zero targets Many right-leaning figures have tried to push the idea that the UK is an outlier... Carbon Brief · 18 May 2026 Industry news Change can bring closure – Goodyear announces end for Fayetteville plant Goodyear intends to close its Fayetteville tyre factory in the USA by the end of next year. In a statement shared by local news outlet ABC11, Kylie Roman Ulanski, Senior Director, Global Communications - Manufacturing and Supply Chain at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, confirmed that the company was already in discussions with the United Steelworkers union. Tyrepress · 18 May 2026 Industry news Shein to acquire sustainability-led brand for $100m Ultra-fast fashion giant on the verge of buying apparel brand founded upon values of an ‘anti-fast fashion’ business model which […] Ecotextile News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Will technology replace tyre fitters with AI-powered robotic changers? The question of whether robots will one day replace the tyre fitters is not just theory. Two ventures are currently vying to define what automated tyre servicing actually looks like in practice: SmartBay, the AI-powered platform developed by Boston-based Automated Tire Inc. (ATI), which made its public debut in mid-May; and PitPro, which itself follows on the erstwhile RoboTire – a Discount Tir… Tyrepress · 18 May 2026 Industry news Fire at Fife landfill still burning after six days A major “deep-seated” fire at the Ladybank Waste Facility in Fife has been burning for six days, with operations expected to continue “for some time”. Two fire appliances and one height-vehicle currently remain in attendance. The site is operated by Scottish waste management company Cireco. Area Commander Lee Turnock, Local Senior Officer for Clackmannanshire, Fife … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2026 Industry news London’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub approved in Ealing A state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging hub featuring 36 ultra-rapid bays has gained planning approval from Ealing Council, paving the way for London’s largest facility of its kind. The hub, developed by Fastned and Places for London – Transport for London’s property company – will be built at Hanger Lane off the North Circular. Scheduled to […] Air Quality News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Switching off shouldn’t feel like a risk for startup founders For many business founders, switching off is not as simple as closing a laptop or turning on their out-of-office. When you are building a business, especially at its earliest stages, there is a growing pressure to be constantly available. Every customer enquiry feels urgent and every operational issue feels personal. Founders often carry the weight […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Gutcher Quarry - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 18 May 2026 Industry news Researchers reveal recyclable protein textiles The recyclable protein-based textile fibre can be dissolved and remade multiple times, offering a potential closed-loop alternative to petrochemical materials […] Ecotextile News · 18 May 2026 Industry news THG Nutrition CEO on Myprotein’s activewear high-street debut with Footasylum After a challenging 2024, THG returned to profit in its latest annual results with growth driven by its Myprotein and Lookfantastic brands. Later in April, the brand went on to announce that Myprotein would be partnering with Footasylum, with its activewear range making its high-street debut. The range is currently available across seven UK Footasylum... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Toyota Material Handling Helps Businesses Boost Productivity Across the UK, organisations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity while remaining competitive in a challenging economic environment. Although investment in new, purpose-built automated facilities continues to grow, many businesses face practical constraints that make relocation or new site development unrealistic. Limited availability of industrial premises, rising property cos… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Cotton Campaign urges action on Turkmen forced labour New report claims Turkmenistan reversed modest progress on harvest mobilisation, keeping state-imposed forced labour entrenched in its cotton sector WASHINGTON […] Ecotextile News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Working Smarter Together: Building Stronger, More Effective Associations Jacquelen Timm, Director of Association Management at Kelley Cawthorne, explains why auto recycling associations must move beyond outdated habits and operate with greater clarity, discipline and trust. The article highlights practical steps for stronger governance, better delegation and more effective member value. Auto Recycling World · 18 May 2026 Industry news IZIPIZI co-founder Charles Brun on using stores to overcome eyewear’s biggest issue As the Paris-born brand expands its store estate, co-founder Charles Brun explains why physical retail is central to making glasses feel easier, clearer and more enjoyable to buy. For IZIPIZI, the bricks-and-mortar store is where the eyewear brand can solve the biggest barrier in its category. Glasses are difficult to buy with confidence, and that’s... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Online versus in-person? The Tyre Group and integrated tyre retail The Tyre Group has been one of the more interesting ongoing stories in UK tyre retail over the past 18 months. The acquisition of Just Tyres reshaped the business almost overnight, turning a well-regarded regional operator into a genuine national network. And now, with the dust settling, attention is shifting firmly towards what comes next. Tyrepress · 18 May 2026 Industry news OPINION: ‘What senior candidates need to know about the job market in 2026’ John Tilbrook, Managing Director of Newman Stewart, on the hiring of senior waste sector candidates. OPINION: Senior hiring in the recycling and resource recovery sector is undergoing a fundamental shift. For experienced leaders considering their next move, the market is shaped less by what is advertised and more by the value candidates bring and the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Coal pollution is sabotaging solar power Pollution from coal-fired power plants is significantly reducing the output of solar panels around the world, according to new research that reveals a hidden cost of running fossil fuel and renewable energy systems side by side. The study, led by the University of Oxford and University College London, mapped more than 140,000 solar installations worldwide […] Environment Journal · 18 May 2026 Industry news Mondi innovation drives savings in car bumper packaging MONDI has collaborated with Ovoko, an online marketplace for car parts, to co-create packaging tailored to the demands of its e-commerce supply chain. Ovoko approached Mondi to solve the challenge of shipping car bumpers. The previous packaging was said to have been costly and offered insufficient protection, leading to product damage and additional operational effort. […] Packaging Scotland · 18 May 2026 Industry news Operations start at Grundon’s new Bristol Waste Transfer Station Operations have begun at the newly completed Bristol Waste Transfer Station (WTS) run by Grundon Waste Management. The WTS is located at Grundon’s depot in St Philip’s Marsh – an industrial estate on the southern edge of central Bristol. It is the latest addition to the company’s network of similar facilities across the south of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Dantex strengthens digital print strategy with senior appointment DANTEX Group has appointed Christoph Michel as global commercial director digital. Based at Dantex Germany in Bensheim, Christoph will is initially focusing on developing the company’s presence across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while also supporting wider business development initiatives throughout the Dantex organisation. He brings more than 20 years of experience within the packaging a… Packaging Scotland · 18 May 2026 Industry news Cyber attacks cost UK businesses £3.7bn in litigation in 2025 Shareholder litigation accounted for £3.7bn of the £11.7bn total cost of cyber attacks to large UK businesses in 2025, according to new research from global insurance brokerage Gallagher and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). The numbers are modelled on a scenario where each affected firm incurs the cost of its most severe […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Mayor puts £4.6m into London’s green and blue spaces The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has awarded more than £4.6 million to community projects across the capital to improve green and blue spaces and build climate resilience. Announced as the Chelsea Flower Show begins, the funding includes £3.5 million from the second round of the Mayor’s £12 million Green Roots Fund, with grants ranging […] Environment Journal · 18 May 2026 Industry news Whitecroft range designed to ‘reconfigure without rip-out’ Whitecroft is marketing its track-based Lyne luminaire system as a sustainable alternative to speculative commercial interiors. The company says the […] Recolight · 18 May 2026 Industry news Council reuses street lights with LED upgrade kit London local authority Waltham Forest has reused and ungraded 500 street lighting lanterns with LED using retrofit kits rather than […] Recolight · 18 May 2026 Industry news Office development features reclaimed luminaires An office development in Paddington, London, has made extensive use of reclaimed industrial luminaires. The Brunel Building opposite Paddington Station […] Recolight · 18 May 2026 Industry news Recolight duo recognised with unprecedented honours Two Recolight executives have been recognised with honorary fellowships by the Society of Light & Lighting in an unprecedented year […] Recolight · 18 May 2026 Industry news Waste carrier permit changes to be put before Parliament MRW Waste carrier permit changes to be put before Parliament Defra says proposals requiring criminal checks for carriers, brokers and dealers of waste will be introduced in 2027 Waste carrier permit changes to be put before Parliament Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Monet for nothing: the famous artworks cheering up UK high streets Reproductions of works by Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh are being hung in town centres to bring art closer to communities Positive News · 18 May 2026 Industry news Fexco MD on why cash is seeing a resurgence among holidaymakers As the world becomes increasingly digital, it would be easy to assume that cash demand from supermarket bureaux de changes is waning in this day and age. However, cash is actually witnessing a resurgence among holidaymakers, according to Fexco managing director Simon Phillips, with the payment method becoming particularly popular with younger shoppers. Phillips is... Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news Nexen tyres OE for Hyundai Staria The Hyundai Staria is finally heading to the UK this year following the debut of the Staria Electric, and when it arrives the MPV will be available with Nexen tyres as original equipment. Nexen Tire is supplying its Roadian CTX as a factory fitted tyre for both the electric model and the hybrid Staria Limousine in size 235/55 R18. Tyrepress · 18 May 2026 Industry news Spinout series: Beyond the launch At an April roundtable hosted by Lloyds in partnership with UKTN, founders, investors, academics and bankers gathered at Sister, Manchester’s leading innovation district, to take stock of a system that produces world-class research but still struggles to scale. On paper, the landscape looks healthy. The UK spinout ecosystem is turning out globally competitive research, and […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 18 May 2026 Industry news Miniso relocates to new store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre Pop culture retailer Miniso has relocated to a new store location in Brent Cross Shopping Centre. Retail Gazette · 18 May 2026 Industry news If not now, then when? Cargo bikes reach a tipping point in London London has set an ambition to replace 17% of van miles with cargo bikes by 2030. That would require roughly 12,000 cargo bikes moving goods across the capital’s streets. Today, there are fewer than 1,000. At the same time, van mileage on urban roads has increased by nearly 50% over the past decade — a […] Air Quality News · 18 May 2026 Industry news FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 18 May 2026