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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 Industry news Reservoir Safety: Bewl Reservoir Drawdown project | WEBINAR - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 15 May 2026 Industry news PM Keir Starmer unveils plan to treble surplus food redistribution across the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced new government plans to treble the amount of surplus food made available for redistribution across the UK. The move is designed to tackle food… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026 Industry news Low snowpack puts America’s most famous parks on fire alert Some of America’s most iconic national parks face significant wildfire exposure this summer, with climate modelling projecting more than 32,000 acres at risk across Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon and the Great Smoky Mountains before the end of August. Conditions heading into the peak fire season are causing the concern. California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack collapsed to […] Air Quality News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Flexible student finance reforms open new route into higher education - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 15 May 2026 Industry news Meet Cawleys Customer Services Team - Cawleys Cawleys · 15 May 2026 Industry news Value. Quality. Service. - Tesco PLC Tesco PLC newsroom · 15 May 2026 Industry news Opinion: Food producers are being judged by hidden algorithms and not all are evidence based - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 15 May 2026 Industry news Food waste redistribution scheme to start - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Aldi named Which? Best Value Brand of the Year Aldi has been named Which? Best Value Brand of the Year, after being recognised for its ‘strong performance across a wide range of budget-friendly products’. It picked up the award… Grocery Gazette · 15 May 2026 Industry news Steel packaging reaches highest ever EU recycling rate Steel for Packaging Europe (SfPE) has confirmed that steel packaging has achieved a new record EU recycling rate. Packaging News (UK) · 15 May 2026 Industry news 13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways Today (Friday 15 May) 13 new bathing sites open across the country, which the UK government says will help to restore pride in local areas, giving a boost to outdoor […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news BBC drone footage reveals fault in Fort George outfall prompting urgent response by Guernsey Water MD Guernsey Water is launching urgent repair works on a damaged wastewater outfall serving the Fort George area after a fault was identified near Soldier’s Bay. The issue came to light […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Environment Agency extends terms of senior board members to ensure continuity in governance The UK Government has confirmed that the terms of three non-executive members of the Environment Agency Board have been extended by 18 months, a move aimed at maintaining stability and […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Approval granted for next stage of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer Scheme Ofwat has issued a draft gate three decision supporting the continued progression of the Poole Water Recycling and Transfer scheme through the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) gated process […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news What went right this week: the life-saving malaria jab, plus more A malaria vaccine cut child deaths, ocean defenders triumphed in court, and electric trucks took off, plus more Positive News · 15 May 2026 Industry news Ofwat backs Cheddar 2 Reservoir progression in Gate 3 draft decision Ofwat has confirmed that the proposed Cheddar 2 Reservoir and transfer scheme should continue to progress through the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) gated process, with the regulator […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Ofwat launches consultation on PR24 delivery monitoring framework Ofwat has launched a consultation on a new monitoring and assessment framework designed to track water companies’ delivery of the record investment programme agreed under the 2024 Price Review (PR24). […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Dry weather prompts SEPA to remind abstractors to plan ahead SEPA is encouraging abstractors who take water from Scotland’s rivers, lochs and groundwater for activities such as irrigation and industrial processes to review equipment, contingency plans and water efficiency measures following continued […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Native species return as rare chalk stream brought back to life after major restoration project Native species like brown trout and water voles are able to return to the River Beane in Hertfordshire after a major restoration project removed historic barriers that had disrupted their […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Londoners encouraged to discover their local rivers as festival returns Londoners are being encouraged to reconnect with their local rivers as part of this year’s London Rivers Week 2026, marking a decade of connecting people with the capital’s waterways. Running […] Water Magazine · 15 May 2026 Industry news Amcor launches 38mm container handle for beverage market Amcor has launched a new 38mm carry handle for PET containers. Packaging News (UK) · 15 May 2026 Industry news Plant Manager - Beddington Job Details - Viridor Viridor · 14 May 2026 Industry news CEng via the Technical Report Route - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 14 May 2026 Industry news How a Shed Fixed Me By Glenn Johnson The post How a Shed Fixed Me By Glenn Johnson appeared first on UKMSA Men's Sheds Association . UK Men's Sheds Association · 14 May 2026 Industry news EU urged to exclude incinerator bottom ash from circular plans MRW EU urged to exclude incinerator bottom ash from circular plans Campaigners say encouraging reuse of EfW residues under the Circular Economy Act could ‘normalise’ dispersal of toxic substances EU urged to exclude incinerator bottom ash from circular plans Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme MRW Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme Organisations such as the merged FareShare and The Felix Project charities, as well as WRAP, have outlined support for programme looking at coordinating national food waste reduction plan Prime minister unveils plans for national food redistribution programme Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news Getting More Value From Your Double Materiality Assessment Discover how a Double Materialty Assessment can strengthen reporting, integrate risk, and bridge CSRD and ISSB. Anthesis Group · 14 May 2026 Industry news Circular power projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners MRW Circular power projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners Ceremony held in association with MRW saw 22 Prizes being awarded to reflect efforts in pushing better practice in the sustainable management of power Circular power projects among 2026 Energy Awards winners Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 14 May 2026 Industry news EU launches public consultation on Birds and Habitats Directives The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, inviting citizens and stakeholders to share their views on how these key environmental laws are working. Open Access Government — Environment · 14 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli develops two bespoke P Zero OE fitments for BMW iX3 Pirelli has developed two original equipment tyre fitments for the new BMW iX3, the first model based on the car maker’s Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform. The supplier says both tyres were engineered specifically for the vehicle, but with different priorities: one version of the P Zero focuses on handling and dynamic performance, while a second fitment based on the P Zero E is intended to … Tyrepress · 14 May 2026 Industry news Alsym sodium-ion batteries chosen by Mojave Desert BESS developer US-based Alsym Energy has signed a strategic partnership with California renewable energy developer Juniper Energy to deploy 500MWh of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) across California, in what the companies describe as a move away from lithium-ion chemistries in high-temperature environments.The agreement centres on Alsym’s non-flammable Na-Series sodium-ion batteries, which t… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 May 2026 Industry news PartsInMotion expands motorcycle parts range with new brake, battery brands PartsInMotion.co.uk has expanded its motorcycle parts offer with the addition of braking brands TRW and Brembo, plus Yuasa and O/L batteries. The online distributor says the move is intended to help workshops and motorcycle specialists meet seasonal demand as more bikes return to the road after winter. Tyrepress · 14 May 2026