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Industry news CIWM South West & LARAC Resources and Waste Conference - Book now! - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 17 May 2026 Industry news PepsiCo, Inc. (Walkers Snacks Ltd) - PepsiCo UK PepsiCo UK stories · 17 May 2026 Industry news Canon Europe records Briefing Room session ahead of Dortmund event Presentation featuring Canon EMEA Sustainability and Government Affairs Director Peter Bragg will form part of next week’s Briefing Room programme during The Recycler Live & Trade Days 2026 in Dortmund. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 May 2026 Industry news Voting for The Recycler Awards 2026 closes soon! The countdown is on for The Recycler Awards 2026, with voting officially closing at midnight CET on 20 May 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 16 May 2026 Industry news Request for information on Asbestos Disposal Policies and Procedures - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 16 May 2026 Industry news CO-OP MEMBER-OWNERS MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD AS PART OF TODAY’S AGM - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 16 May 2026 Industry news CIWM Midlands - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 16 May 2026 Industry news NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe – Agenda & Highlights NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe returns to Paris from 15 to 17 September 2026, promising three days of innovation, strategic discussions, and groundbreaking ideas. Held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the event runs from 9am to 5:30pm on September 15 and 16, with the final day wrapping up at 4pm on 17 September.... Retail Gazette · 16 May 2026 Industry news From bottles to bars: easy swaps to cut plastic from your personal care routine Almost all cosmetic packaging is thrown away. But with a bit of forethought, it’s not hard to keep both your skin and your conscience squeaky clean Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Who hasn’t opened a ba… The Guardian — Environment · 16 May 2026 Industry news UK mulls extended support for recycling-derived fertilisers MRW UK mulls extended support for recycling-derived fertilisers Proposals for new product regulations seek to improve availability of organic fertilisers amid supply crisis caused by Middle East conflict UK mulls extended support for recycling-derived fertilisers Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Industry analysis notes ‘surging’ plastic costs and demand from Iran conflict MRW Industry analysis notes ‘surging’ plastic costs and demand from Iran conflict Update from the Bureau of International Recycling argues that supply uncertainty has seen a reversal of recent market trends with notable rises in costs for both recycled and virgin materials Industry analysis notes ‘surging’ plastic costs and demand from Iran conflict Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 May 2026 Industry news AI’s role in textile recycling and feedstock ID Strong turnout in Charlotte underscored growing US momentum on textile circularity, as speakers and attendees pointed to AI technology, sorting, […] Ecotextile News · 15 May 2026 Industry news AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2026 finalists announced AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2026 finalists announced The finalists for the AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2026 have been announced. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector across 10 categories. The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Professor Sir Charles Godfray FRS is opening Footprint Festival Climate shocks. Energy costs. Supply chain volatility. Geopolitical disruption. These aren’t abstract risks — they’re hitting your margins, your sourcing and your strategy right now. Charles is one of the world’s leading voices on food systems and climate policy, Director of Oxford Martin School, former Chair of Defra’s Science Advisory Council and Chief Climate and […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Corporate governance dispute engulfs South Korean waste tyre recycler LD Carbon LD Carbon, whose core technology converts end-of-life tyres into recovered carbon black (rCB) and fuel oil through pyrolysis, is currently subject to multiple legal proceedings following a disputed annual general meeting (AGM) held on 31 March 2026. The company operates within a sector of growing strategic relevance to the global tyre industry. As regulatory pressure on tyre producers to demons… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news Certain Goodyear Treadmax tyres recalled in Europe Following an initial recall notice posted on 14 May 2026, the European Commission’s Safety Gate system reports that certain Goodyear TreadMax Utragrip Coach HL, TreadMax Kmax D ou S, TreadMax Ultra Grip Max D, and Next Tread MSDII tyres have been recalled due to a curing issue. Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news Toyo Q1’26 sales down 3.4%, but ordinary income up 17% Toyo Tire Corporation’s consolidated performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 featured net sales of 130,951 million yen, down 3.4 per cent on 2025. Similarly, operating income amounted to 20,610 million yen, down 8.1 per cent compared with the respective full-year 2025 figures. However, ordinary income in the period totalled 21,352 million yen up 3,096 million yen, or 17.0 per cent… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news First test of CO2 removal with green sand finds no harm to marine life Adding olivine to the ocean could remove CO2 from the atmosphere, and a pilot project in New York state found no signs of adverse effects on seafloor organisms New Scientist — Environment · 15 May 2026 Industry news Weekly Prices Update for 15 May 2026 MRW Weekly Prices Update for 15 May 2026 MRW’s regular reporting of movements in the markets for secondary materials Weekly Prices Update for 15 May 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Tenders and contract wins round-up 15 May 2026 MRW Tenders and contract wins round-up 15 May 2026 Spotlight of recent awards includes contract for supplying Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with scrap vehicles for training, as well as agreement for supplying recycle and refuse containers Tenders and contract wins round-up 15 May 2026 Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Tyre News in Numbers – May 2026 Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column presents some of the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers, big and small, that made the news in the May 2026 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article. If you want to support our leading tyre industry news service, you can gain full ac… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news Tyres & Accessories Magazine May 2026 available to read online or download now Available now on Tyrepress, Tyres & Accessories May 2026 is available to read online and download now. Featuring the latest news and analysis in the Fleet Business sector and the OTR Tyres segment, as well as the second part of this year's The Tire Cologne Preview (see April 2026 for Part 1), the issue also contains reports from around the global tyre business. We covered several moves in the U… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news What if the news reflected what matters most to you? A Positive News listening project will explore what people truly value – and how media can support a healthier relationship with the world Positive News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Essity opens £30m recycled fibre facility at Prudhoe Tissue manufacturer Essity has officially opened its £30 million recycled fire processing facility at Prudhoe Mill in Northumberland. The new Unifibres facility has been constructed adjacent to Essity’s existing Prudhoe Mill, which is the company’s largest manufacturing site in the UK. According to Essity, the investment is its largest in the UK for more than … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 15 May 2026: Trump-Xi talk energy | ‘Supercharged’ El Niño | India’s first ‘heat lounges’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 15 May 2026 Industry news Belgium expands its precycling activities for large batteries to Sweden Sortbat Group and Nemax Miljöhantering AB have launched Sortbat Sweden, operated by Nemax, to provide independent precycling services for large batteries. The new entity combines Sortbat’s EV-battery expertise with Nemax’s hazardous-waste capabilities, supporting safe handling, second-life assessment and recycling pathways across Sweden. Auto Recycling World · 15 May 2026 Industry news Cleaning up air pollution could weaken vital AMOC ocean current Global warming already threatens to destabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and new research shows that regional clean-air policies could reduce its strength further New Scientist — Environment · 15 May 2026 Industry news 3-YEAR-OLD LANDS DREAM JOB AS ALDI’S FIRST EVER WOODEN TOY TESTER Three-year-old Ireayo from Manchester becomes Aldi’s first ever Wooden Toy tester. With an adorable submission that melted hearts, Ireayo triumphed over hundreds of fantastic applicants to secure the prestigious title of Aldi’s Wooden Toy Tester. The competition, which launched in April, invited Aldi toy lovers aged three and above to win the NEW beautifully crafted wooden toys from this year’s… Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 May 2026 Industry news Analysis: UK no longer top UN Green Climate Fund donor after latest aid cut The UK is no longer the top contributor to the UN’s flagship Green Climate Fund... Carbon Brief · 15 May 2026 Industry news Ben’s ‘Year in Numbers’ reveals rising demand for health, wellbeing and financial support across the automotive industry Ben’s Year in Numbers reveals growing demand for health, wellbeing and financial support across the automotive industry, as the charity sets out plans to treble its charitable reach by 2030. ATF Professional · 15 May 2026 Industry news British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: consultation on regulatory changes and scheme delivery – MPMA response, 14 May 2026 The post British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme: consultation on regulatory changes and scheme delivery – MPMA response, 14 May 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Presentation MPMA Food Contact Committee, 14 May 2026 The post Presentation MPMA Food Contact Committee, 14 May 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 15 May 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Isomorphic Labs to H2CHP This week’s UK tech funding deals include DeepMind spinout Isomorphic Labs, clean energy group H2CHP and more. UKTN tracked £2.67bn worth of UK tech investment this week (11 May to 15 May), an enormous increase of more than 1,000% from last week across 13 funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 May 2026 Industry news BCMPA 2026: Navigating the New Economic & Legislative Landscape Collaboration and innovation in challenging market conditions were among the key outputs from this year’s BCMPA Conference, which was held at the Oxford Belfry. Delegates from the contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics industry heard from a diverse range of speakers addressing the economic outlook, technology, packaging legislative reforms and employee engagement. Highlights … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Sanrivatti: The World’s Mostdriver-Focused Hypercar A new hypercar name is arriving. Born from the ethos that the experience of driving itself has unexplored territory, Sanrivatti is re-examining the relationship between driver and machine, bringing to market the most driver-focused hypercar the world has ever seen. Sanrivatti CEO and Founder, Santiago Sanchez, said: “Over the years, the traditional supercar has evolved into the hypercar with po… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Yokohama posts record sales and profit in Q1 2026, raises full-year forecast Between January and March 2026, The Yokohama Rubber Company Ltd increased sales revenue 10.4 per cent over the same period of the previous year to ¥303.8 billion. Business profit shot up 84.6 per cent to ¥44.4 billion and operating profit rose 34.5 per cent. Sales revenue and business profit reached new highs for a first quarter. Business profit margin also rose to a record high of 14.6 per cen… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news Recyclability Assessment Tool (RAT) Clinic Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 15 May 2026 Industry news England ready to turn on Europe’s largest flow battery The super cell will be connected to the grid in late-2026. Completed by Invinity Energy Systems, the 20.7MWh Copwood VFB Energy Hub in East Sussex is the largest vanadium flow battery installation in Europe. Paired with a 3MW solar array, the facility will mean it is possible to store renewable power at scale, which can […] Environment Journal · 15 May 2026 Industry news Yokohama invests $245 million in new Mexico and India OTR tyre plants, transferring Goodyear OTR capacity The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to build two new mining and construction machinery tyre plants, one in India and the other in Mexico. The construction of the new plants is a follow-up to Yokohama’s February 2025 acquisition of the Goodyear OTR business. Indeed, “OTR tyre production acquired from Goodyear will be transferred to the new plants”. Yokohama Rubber also plans to install new produ… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news HBK introduces Road Load Data for modern durability testing Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) has launched Fusion RX, a Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA) platform for capturing reliable load data. RLDA obtains information via sensors in the vehicles, that collect data during on-road and track tests. This data forms the basis for durability, fatigue and performance validation, enabling engineers to create accurate lab test profiles and validate simulation mod… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026