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Industry news Biffa wins renewed £250m Oxfordshire waste contract South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have extended its joint waste collection and street cleansing contract with Biffa. The new contract will begin on 29 June 2026 and has been designed with flexibility in mind ahead of potential local government reorganisation and future legislative changes. The agreement has a minimum term of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Two days to go: Awards for Excellence 2026 almost sold out With just two days until the Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management 2026, organisers have confirmed that the event is almost sold out – with only a handful of tables remaining. The ceremony takes place on Wednesday 13 May at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, and will bring together over … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news British Steel nationalisation ‘ends months of uncertainty’ for scrap operators The proposed nationalisation of British Steel has been welcomed by the metals recycling industry, with operators hoping the move could bring certainty to the UK scrap steel market. In a statement, the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) said the announcement “ends months of uncertainty for metals recycling operators”, many of whom supply British Steel with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news DVSA updates trailer tyre inspection rules The DVSA has updated its Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) Inspection Manual for O1-O4 trailers. Version 13 of the manual, dated 5 May 2026, brings Section 46 to its sixth revision – and those working in trailer manufacture, import, or IVA examination may be interested. Two changes stand out. Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news Carbon Guide May 2026 Welcome to the May edition of our Anthesis Carbon Guide, this month focuses on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Anthesis Group · 11 May 2026 Industry news A community’s fight to restore fire-ravaged moorland A documentary has been released telling the story of a devastating moorland wildfire that swept through the Goyt Valley, near Buxton, in spring 2025 and the ongoing community-led efforts to restore the landscape. Commissioned by Moors for the Future Partnership, the film centres on the voices of local residents, businesses and volunteers who witnessed the […] Environment Journal · 11 May 2026 Industry news The UK’s food waste problem has a powerful renewable energy solution For decades, waste was viewed as the end of the line as something to landfill, incinerate or simply remove from sight. Today, that thinking is rapidly changing. Across the UK and beyond, food waste is increasingly being recognised not as rubbish, but as a valuable resource capable of generating renewable energy, reducing emissions, supporting agriculture […] Keenan Recycling · 11 May 2026 Industry news Nscale’s rapid growth continues with £580m boost London-based AI data centre group Nscale’s meteoric rise continues with a new $790m (£580m) investment. Nscale has raised the additional financing to support the development of an AI data centre in Narvik, Norway. The injection comes just two months after the company was valued at $14bn following a £1.5bn Series C funding round. “Together, these […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news LekoTech targets used parts digitization LekoTech and co-founder Francesco Carbone says the biggest barrier to scaling reused-parts sales is not demand, but the difficulty of accurately digitising complex spare-parts inventory. The company is targeting that challenge with inventory management, fitment support and e-commerce integration for dismantlers. Auto Recycling World · 11 May 2026 Industry news Packsize confirms trio of key appointments ON-demand packaging specialist Packsize has announced a series of appointments to support its expansion in the UK and Europe. Jo Bradley has been promoted to director European business development, taking on responsibility for developing pan-European opportunities. She will work with regional sales directors to further expand the potential for customers to benefit from automated right-size […] Packaging Scotland · 11 May 2026 Industry news Greater battery health variation among used PHEVs than BEVs, Generational analysis shows Generational analysis of 1,000 used PHEVs and 1,000 BEVs found both groups retained strong average battery health, but PHEVs showed greater variation in State of Health, reinforcing the need for transparent battery testing. ATF Professional · 11 May 2026 Industry news Target backs Syre’s circular textile push Swedish recycling start-up Syre expands its partnership with US retail giant Target to accelerate the use of textile-to-textile recycled polyester […] Ecotextile News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Larac analysis welcomes removal of ‘costly’ policing act fly-tipping provision MRW Larac analysis welcomes removal of ‘costly’ policing act fly-tipping provision Blog post from Larac policy officer welcomes ministerial confirmation that new legislation on policing and crime will not increase fly-tipping cost burden on local authorities Larac analysis welcomes removal of ‘costly’ policing act fly-tipping provision Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Fears for plastic treaty talks as Norway reviews UN project funding Move by largest donor to environment programme poses further uncertainty for already troubled negotiations The largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) is reviewing its funding to the body before its revised budget on 12 May, triggering concern among member states and NGOs. The news could carry significance for the already troubled plastic treaty negotiations being overs… The Guardian — Environment · 11 May 2026 Industry news Tructyre names Elizabeth Nagel MD Elizabeth Nagel has been appointed as managing director Tructyre, effective 1 July 2026. She will lead a team of more than 430 staff at the well-known commercial vehicle tyre and services supplier. Nagel will join Tructyre from Michelin’s headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, where she is Manufacturing Transformation Officer – responsible for leading the global deployment of Michelin Group’… Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news SUEZ installs UV tag reading and sorting system at materials recycling centre Waste management company SUEZ installs ‘pioneering’ UV tag reading and sorting system at its materials recycling centre in Avonmouth. The UV detection module from Polytag integrates with the commercial sorting line at SUEZ’s facility to identify packaging. The system combines invisible UV watermarks that uniquely identify packaging with Pellenc ST’s advanced near-infrared sorting capabilities, … Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone tyres for Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster In case you shunned the Lamborghini Fenomeno for its lack of exclusivity – no fewer than 29 examples were produced, after all – perhaps the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster will be more to your liking. Only 15 of these will ever see light of day. All will wear Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres as original equipment, with a Potenza semi-slick also available. Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news Kaizan raises £2.5m to boost its AI client management platform Kaizan has raised £2.5m to develop its AI platform that helps client-centric firms detect client risk, automate service delivery and grow revenue, UKTN can exclusively reveal. Kaizan strives to turn fragmented client signals into insights and automations that help companies grow their existing relationships. The platform unifies and analyses communications and account data across emails, calls,… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news The British cuppa under threat as climate change turns tea bitter The great British cup of tea could become harsher, more expensive and less reliable as climate change disrupts the growing conditions on which its familiar flavour depends, according to a new report. The analysis, published by Christian Aid, finds that rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable weather are already altering the chemistry of tea leaves in […] Environment Journal · 11 May 2026 Industry news ‘Delays possible to medicine packaging’ as Amcor workers to strike There could be delays to medical packaging supplies as around 30 workers at Amcor Flexibles’ plant in Cramlington, Northumberland are set to strike. Packaging News (UK) · 11 May 2026 Industry news ECS diversifies portfolio with Hoco Tech UK distribution deal ECS (Effective Consumable Solutions) has officially announced a significant expansion of its product range after being appointed as the authorised UK distributor for Hoco Tech. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Esk secures £2.6m to accelerate its live entertainment business Edinburgh-based global entertainment tech company Esk has raised £2.6m in a round led by Maven Capital Partners. Esk produces live experiences for blue-chip brands such as Netflix, Paramount and BAFTA. The business specialises in licensing IP from rightsholders and transforming it into live entertainment formats, providing services to promoters and venue operators on an international […] The po… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news HKRITA inks Chengdu green textiles deal Hong Kong’s leading textile research institute has formalised a Chinese technology transfer partnership to help commercialise environmental technology across mainland […] Ecotextile News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Ten-print releases two new products Ten-print has introduced two new remanufactured fuser units and a transfer belt assembly for use with HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577/MFP M578/M552/M553/M554/M555 series and HP Color LaserJet Managed E55040/MFP E57540 series. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Sailun showcasing advanced, reliable mobility solutions at TTC 2026 Sailun has announced its plans for this year’s The Tire Cologne. The top-ten tyre maker will use the premier industry event to reveal its latest generation of consumer and commercial products, highlight significant sustainability milestones, and reinforce its strategic commitment to the European market. Visitors to the Sailun stand (Hall 7.1 / C040 D049) will experience a comprehensive display … Tyrepress · 11 May 2026 Industry news Quocirca publishes industry-first ACT framework New report analyses how effectively print manufacturers and independent software vendors are adapting to a services-led, software-defined, ecosystem-driven market. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news ‘Massive blaze’ hits Enva waste site in Belfast A fire at a waste facility in Carryduff, Belfast, operated by Enva subsidiary Irish Waste, was extinguished after emergency crews attended the scene on Sunday evening (10 May 2026). In a statement, the company confirmed that the blaze was contained to a single building at the site on Hillsborough Road. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 May 2026 Industry news Ricoh strengthens market presence in Jordan Ricoh International announced the appointment of Jordan Computer Trading Co Ltd. (JOCOM) as an authorised partner in Jordan. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news PuriFire Energy & X-Press Feeders sign Letter of Intent Leading UK clean energy innovator PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders, the world’s biggest independent feeder carrier, to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector. The LOI represents a major advancement in efforts to decarbonise one of the most crucial and traditionally challenging sectors of global trade. Under the LO… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Munich court backs HP claims Munich Regional Court has ruled in favour of HP in a patent infringement dispute against Ninestar and several affiliated companies, extending liability to the group’s parent company for the first time in the proceedings. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Toshiba Tec eyes solutions future Toshiba Tec reported sharply lower annual profits after US tariffs and slowing workplace demand hit its printers and retail hardware operations, although management said profitability recovered steadily during the second half. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news NBF Appoints Fara Butt as President and Elects New Council Members The National Bed Federation (NBF), the trade association representing British and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers, has appointed Fara Butt as its president and elected five new council members following its AGM on 7 May 2026. Fara Butt, director at Shire Beds, steps up from her longstanding role on the NBF Board and Council […] National Bed Federation · 11 May 2026 Industry news Kohort raises £5.1m to develop user acquisition agents for mobile gaming Mobile gaming analytics, forecasting and user acquisition (UA) startup Kohort has closed a $7m (£5.1m) Series A round to build UA agents for mobile game studios using AI. Kohort’s machine learning-based predictive analytics platform is built for the gaming and consumer sectors, helping mobile game studios, operators, finance teams and investors optimise user acquisition spend […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 11 May 2026 Industry news MAPAL Reports Strong Engagement and Technical Interest at MACH 2026 MAPAL is pleased to report a highly successful week at MACH 2026, marked by sustained engagement from manufacturers and engineers across the UK. The team welcomed a significant number of enquiries ranging from productivity enhancements to advanced, sector‑specific tooling requirements — reflecting strong market confidence in MAPAL’s capabilities and technical expertise across multiple industrie… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Increase your Office Recycling with these Quick Hacks Office are places which generates loads of rubbish. From basic everyday items such as sheets of paper, paperclips, staples, cardboard and more. However, Here are ways you can increase recycling initiatives in your office with a few easy hacks! To improve sustainability and and decrease your carbon footprint. Bywaters · 11 May 2026 Industry news Innocent Drinks unveils dessert-inspired smoothie range Healthy drinks brand Innocent Drinks has released a new dessert-inspired range of smoothies to tap into the growing demand for everyday sweet treats. The new range includes three flavours, like… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026 Industry news Brighton moves to ban wood burners across most of the city Brighton & Hove is set to introduce a single, city-wide Smoke Control Area, replacing five existing zones dating back to the 1970s, in an effort to tackle pollution from domestic wood burning. The proposals, which go before the council’s cabinet on 14th May, come in response to mounting evidence that solid fuel burning is the […] Air Quality News · 11 May 2026 Industry news NMITE’S Graduation Success Story Continues The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) on 9 May, at Hereford Cathedral, celebrated the achievements of its second cohort of 20 students – “the Trailblazers” - who graduated with either a BEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering degree. NMITE’s innovative, hands-on learning model has produced this new group of work-ready engineers who chose a bold new path in eng… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 11 May 2026 Industry news DocuWare recognised by Gartner DocuWare has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management, published 28 April 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 11 May 2026 Industry news Unite the union secures a pay rise for Nestlé employees The UK workers’ union Unite has secured a pay rise for Nestle workers which is above the RPI rate of inflation. The FMCG manufacturer’s employees in Buxton, Carlisle, Halifax, Tutbury… Grocery Gazette · 11 May 2026