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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 Industry news Turkey watchdog fines Kyocera over reseller price fixing Turkey’s Competition Authority has concluded its investigation into Kyocera and distributor Geskopikit Dijital Kopyalama AŞ (GESKOPİKİT), confirming that both companies breached competition law through reseller price fixing practices. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 May 2026 Industry news What Data Needs To Be Collected Under PPWR? The post What Data Needs To Be Collected Under PPWR? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 15 May 2026 Industry news Plastic pallet specialist launches ‘deepest and largest’ bale arm crates on the market PLASTIC pallet specialist goplasticpallets.com has expanded its range of crates and boxes with the launch of two new bale arm crates, designed to help retailers and fulfilment centres optimise supply chains and maximise storage space. The new GoMaxi 64300 bale arm crates are available in both perforated (GoMaxi 64300P) and solid wall (GoMaxi 64300S) versions. Measuring […] Packaging Scotland · 15 May 2026 Industry news CMA conditionally clears Getty’s merger with Shutterstock The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has conditionally cleared the proposed £3bn merger of Getty Images and Shutterstock. After an extensive investigation process, the CMA has concluded that the deal, which would create the largest provider of stock images and videos, does not raises concerns for the sector. Though the CMA has cleared the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Study advances scale-up of microbial CO₂-to-methane technology US researchers have developed a microbial electrosynthesis reactor system that converts carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into methane, while demonstrating that the technology can be scaled up roughly tenfold without losing efficiency — a step that could help move the long-studied approach beyond laboratory-scale systems. The work addresses one of the central challenges associated with […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news EU aviation fuel rules may favour less efficient production pathways EU rules designed to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuels may unintentionally favour production pathways that are more energy-intensive and expensive than necessary, according to new research from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. The study examined different methods for producing synthetic methanol — a fuel molecule that can be converted into sustainable aviation […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Printer cartridge faults trigger disruption Lexmark printer users are being urged to scrutinise cartridge compatibility after a rise in technical faults linked to regional chip mismatches and unsupported toner units, according to troubleshooting guidance issued by chip supplier Zhono. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Coal pollution could be cutting global solar output by almost 6%, study suggests Pollution from coal-fired power stations may be reducing global solar electricity generation by nearly 6%, with emissions from fossil fuel plants directly undermining the performance of nearby solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, according to new research led by the University of Oxford and University College London. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, used satellite imagery, atmospheric… Envirotec Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news ACP selects Ramp as financial operations partner All Copy Products (ACP) has selected Ramp as its financial operations platform to gain greater control over company spending and earn cash back on every transaction. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Musk’s X agrees to Ofcom demands to protect UK users Social media group X has agreed to assess and potentially remove a huge volume of posts containing hateful or suspected terrorist content following demands from Ofcom. X has agreed to implement a review and assessment procedure for UK users that commits it to make a decision within 24 hours of a post being reported. As […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 May 2026 Industry news FPA: UK recycling infrastructure facing growing pressure amid policy changes The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) says industry figures are warning that parts of the UK recycling infrastructure are coming under increasing pressure as rising operational costs, tighter regulation and new collection requirements continue to reshape the sector. Packaging News (UK) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta profit recovery accelerates Konica Minolta reported a sharp recovery in annual profitability after restructuring efforts and cost reductions offset weakening demand across its office printing operations. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Formula One Autocentres: Simon Hughes named MD as Jon Butcher retires After nearly four decades, Jon Butcher is retiring from Formula One Autocentres in July having helped build one of the sector’s fastest growing companies, with 170+ sites and tens of thousands of clients. The former tyre fitter joined the business in 1987 and worked his way up to manager, area manager and then sales director before becoming managing director six years ago. Jon Butcher will be s… Tyrepress · 15 May 2026 Industry news South Eastern | Reservoir Safety: Bewl Reservoir Drawdown project - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 15 May 2026 Industry news COP, huh: what is it good for? Study shows Glasgow conference legacy A new analysis of the benefits brought about by the United Nations Climate Summit in 2021 points to a significant uptick in localised environmental action and global status. Glasgow’s COP26 Legacy: A Business Perspective focuses on progress made in the five years since Scotland’s largest city hosted the world’s leading ecological gathering. Taking in opinion […] Environment Journal · 15 May 2026 Industry news UK Packaging Awards | New Packaging Printer of the Year category Packaging News has announced several new categories to the UK Packaging Awards 2026, with a focus on printers. Packaging News (UK) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Reuse Consortium Surpasses £1 Million in Trading Circular Communities Scotland is pleased to share the 2025-2026 Annual Impact Report for our Reuse Consortium. This has been our biggest year so far: the Consortium surpassed one million pounds in trading for the first time. 2025-2026 Reuse Consortium Annual Impact Report Infographic The local authorities and housing associations that purchase from the Consortium [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 15 May 2026 Industry news Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme Charities and industry bodies have pledged support to a new National Programme to Redistribute Surplus Food that was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week. Packaging News (UK) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Can salmon farming ever be sustainable at scale? Farmed salmon has become a foodservice staple, but evidence of environmental damage, welfare failures and food colonialism raises the question: is this fish as clean as it claims? Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Arson investigation launched after recycling centre fire in Wales A recent fire at a recycling centre in Wales that caused nearby roads to close is being investigated as a ‘deliberate ignition’ by police. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Prema Cognition founder: Own your decisions Dr Julia Cooney is the founder and chief executive of Prema Cognition, a health tech firm developing a new method to detect dementia early. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Cooney discusses why founders need to own the big decisions they make for their companies, her experience founding a startup at the same time as […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 May 2026 Industry news INTERVIEW: Why inefficiencies become ‘the norm’ on waste sites With cost pressures rising and margins tightening, waste operators are under increasing strain to do more with less. Following an industry roundtable on practical solutions, letsrecycle.com spoke to Finning UK & Ireland’s Jonathan Davies about what those challenges look like on the ground, and how sites can start to address them. For waste and recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2026 Industry news WEEE and battery services for local authorities WEEE and battery services for local authorities are a critical part of modern waste management. Accessible options for households to dispose of waste electricals and batteries are an important part of local authority recycling services. Volumes are growing, the product mix is changing and residents expect easy, reliable ways to dispose of everything from Der Beitrag WEEE and battery services fo… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Crisp ‘N Dry partners with the British Heart Foundation Oil brand Crisp ‘N Dry has announced a partnership with the British Heart Foundation to contribute £100,000 to support the charity’s research. To mark the partnership, Crisp ‘N Dry will… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026 Industry news Princes Group posts strong first quarter earnings Food manufacturer Princes Group has reported strong results for the first quarter, ended on 31 March, with revenue going up by 6 per cent year-on-year to £506.6m. The company’s adjusted… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026 Industry news Recycling facility fire leaves Fife site burning for three days A major fire at the Ladybank Waste Facility in Fife has continued to burn for three days, with emergency crews remaining onsite. The blaze broke out at the waste transfer and processing facility near Lower Melville Wood on the afternoon of Tuesday 12 May. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Lightrock launches investment platform to back Asian and African firms Lightrock, a London-based investment company, has announced the launch of Accelerate7, an investment platform targeting growth-stage companies in South and Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Following the close of $500m (£374.6m), Lightrock’s Accelerate7 with cut checks of between $10m to $50m across sectors including energy, mobility and enabling technologies. The fund has already backed f… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Konica Minolta and Connect Print to host World Cup themed strategy day KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) is teaming up with Connect Print to host a World Cup themed strategy day designed to help print businesses navigate commercial, operational and technological challenges. The event kicks off on Wednesday 10th June at Konica Minolta’s client engagement centre in Houghton Regis, near Luton. The Connect Print World Cup event […] Packaging Scotland · 15 May 2026 Industry news Microporous secures funding for 65GWh Virginia separator plant US battery separator manufacturer Microporous has secured final financing for a new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia, in a move set to expand domestic US supply of a critical battery component.The company said construction of the plant will begin this month after funding was finalised through investors including Trent Capital Partners, Eagle… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Africa pushes compliant cotton‑to‑textiles growth Africa’s Cotton, Textiles and Apparel (CTA) pitches the continent as a resilient, compliant sourcing hub for brands looking to de‑risk […] Ecotextile News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Starmer announces ‘national programme to redistribute surplus food’ Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans for a new national programme to treble the amount of surplus food redistributed across the UK. The announcement followed the King’s Speech and forms part of wider efforts to support households facing rising food bills and economic uncertainty, and tackle food waste and food poverty. Speaking in Parliament, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Edtech unicorn Multiverse raises £50m Multiverse, an edtech unicorn currently focused on digital and AI upskilling, has secured $70m (£52m) in new funding to drive growth across Europe. Founded in 2016 by Euan Blair, son of former prime minister Tony Blair, and Sophie Adelman, Multiverse was launched to help school leavers find apprenticeships and other alternatives to university. In more […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Iceland boss proposes arming security staff with pepper spray Iceland boss Lord Richard Walker has proposed allowing trained retail security staff to carry equipment such as truncheons and pepper spray as retailers battle rising levels of shop theft and… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026 Industry news Environment Agency responds to OEP inspection concerns The Environment Agency (EA) has said major reforms to waste site inspections are already underway following criticism from the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The Agency pointed to many of the watchdog’s findings being based on “historical data” rather than current actions. The OEP report, published yesterday (14 May 2026), identified “significant weaknesses” in the … Read More The p… letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Deliveroo rolls out multi-store grocery ordering in major app update Deliveroo is rolling out two new app features designed to recreate the convenience of a high street shopping trip. The on-demand delivery platform has launched a new “Bundles” feature, allowing… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026 Industry news Jack Daniel’s maker rejects $15bn Sazerac takeover bid Brown-Forman has reportedly rejected a $15bn takeover offer from US spirits rival Sazerac, weeks after merger talks with Pernod Ricard collapsed. The Jack Daniel’s owner turned down a $32-a-share cash… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026