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Industry news Deal targets Bangladesh textile decarbonisation Bangladesh’s garment trade body signs decarbonisation agreement with Spanish machinery marketplace to cut factory emissions DHAKA – The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers […] Ecotextile News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Fairtrade overhauls textile factory standard BONN – Fairtrade has overhauled its textile factory standard to strengthen brand accountability, embed new due diligence requirements and close […] Ecotextile News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Vidrala first quarter profits rise 13% despite sales dip Encirc owner glass container manufacturing Vidrala has closed the first quarter of the year with a net profit 13% higher, recording €53.7m up to March. Packaging News (UK) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Aura Global launched to address packaging project demands Packaging consultancy Aura and creative and graphics agency Sun Branding have launched a new all-round consultancy division - Aura Global. Packaging News (UK) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Innovate UK launches £3.7 Million Battery Innovation Programme Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced the launch of the Battery Innovation Programme: Battery Skills Initiatives. Funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and delivered by Innovate UK, up to £3.7 million will be invested to establish or scale regional skills initiatives for battery manufacturing, ensuring the UK continues to attract businesses lookin… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 May 2026 Industry news New US firm targets textile recycling ‘supply gap’ Claras Materials LLC aims to serve the rapidly growing chemical recycling and textile fibre-to-fibre industries CHARLOTTE — A new company has […] Ecotextile News · 8 May 2026 Industry news ACE UK joins call for government to deliver Circular Economy Growth Plan ACE UK has joined over 50 businesses and trade associations in a letter to Defra Secretary of State Emma Reyolds, urging the government to publish its long delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan. Co-ordinated by the Green Alliance, the letter expresses concern surrounding the ongoing delay to the plan, which could ‘harm momentum towards a more resilient,… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Sting of approval: new wasp species named after Sir David Attenborough Scientists at the Natural History Museum have named a new species of wasp after Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday. Today (Friday 8th May) marks Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, and it’s fair to say he is one of England’s most beloved national treasures, especially when it comes to nature and wildlife. Since […] Environment Journal · 8 May 2026 Industry news Fire is spreading in the Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash A drone has crashed in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, causing a fire that has spread to 12 square kilometres of land. Dry weather, strong winds and the presence of land mines are complicating efforts to bring the blaze under control New Scientist — Environment · 8 May 2026 Industry news Ireland’s recycling gains ‘eroded’ by scale of waste, EPA warns Ireland faces a “significant challenge” in meeting its 2030 recycling targets, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned. The agency has forecasted that municipal and packaging waste volumes are both expected in increase in the coming years, while recycling rates are expected to remain largely stagnant and below the European Union (EU) average. Under EU … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Pirelli consolidates Xushen Tyre JV in ongoing move to target New Energy Vehicles At the same time Pirelli & C. SpA reported a 23.3% jump in net profit to €156.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, the Milan-based tyremaker also shared details of the consolidation of its Chinese joint venture Xushen Tyre (Shanghai) Co. Ltd – something that contributed to Pirelli’s overall strong improvement of profitability. Pirelli announced in February 2026 that it had exercised its cal… Tyrepress · 8 May 2026 Industry news DeBriefed 8 May 2026: EU eyes fossil-fuel exemptions | Wind and solar save UK ‘£1.7bn’ | Amazon ‘tipping point’ Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 8 May 2026 Industry news Metsä Board and HEIDELBERG to collaborate on new packaging solutions Metsä Board and HEIDELBERG have entered into a strategic collaboration with the aim of developing innovative packaging solutions that improve both operational performance and the consumer experience. This includes joint R&D projects, pilot production runs, and customer demonstrations at HEIDELBERG’s Print Media Centres as well as Metsä Board’s Excellence Centre and Design Studios. By combining […] Packaging Scotland · 8 May 2026 Industry news Factcheck: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets For several years, the UK car industry has been claiming that demand is not high... Carbon Brief · 8 May 2026 Industry news Digital Innovations at UK Construction Week From AI and robotics, to BIM and generative design, the latest developments and innovations in digital construction will be taking centre stage at UK Construction Week (UKCW) London when doors open next week. Taking place at Excel from 12-14 May, UKCW returns for the largest and most comprehensive construction event in the UK calendar. Running alongside Futurebuild and The Stone & Surfaces Show… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 May 2026 Industry news There has been a sudden increase in the rate of sea level rise Satellite measurements show that in the early 2010s sea level rise suddenly accelerated to a rate of 4.1 millimetres per year, possibly in response to an increase in the rate of global warming New Scientist — Environment · 8 May 2026 Industry news UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Quantum Motion to Lunar This week’s UK tech funding deals include quantum computing group Quantum Motion, cultured meat company Meatly and more. UKTN tracked £234m worth of UK tech investment this week (4 May to 8 May), an 86% week-on-week decrease across eight funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. Quantum Motion – £117.5m […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Meet the experts confirmed for Footprint Festival A first look at the industry experts and sustainability leaders confirmed for Footprint Festival 2026 Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Continental to invest $76 million in Mount Vernon, USA automated warehouse Continental is set to invest in a new automated finished-goods warehouse in Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA. The company plans to invest around $76 million in the project. Aimed at serving demand in North America, the new warehouse will have capacity for approximately 500,000 passenger car tyres. Construction is expected to start in summer 2026, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027. Tyrepress · 8 May 2026 Industry news INK-TANK launches new compatible cartridges INK-TANK has launched a new compatible ink cartridge range aimed at enterprise customers following Brother’s recent expansion of its A3 printer portfolio across Europe, Canada and Australia. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Full Agenda Lands for EBMI2026 The full, high-level conference agenda for co-located E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo (EBMI) has officially launched, and, for the first time since its establishment, organisers have made the 2026 conference entirely free-to-attend. Taking place from 17-18 June 2026, the event transforms Halle 3.0 at Messe Frankfurt into a 360-degree theatre of… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 May 2026 Industry news G&G sees opportunity inkside G&G sees consolidation creating fresh opportunities for remanufactured cartridge sales. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 May 2026 Industry news The Gym Kitchen introduces GLP-1 friendly range High protein meal brand The Gym Kitchen has launched a new range of GLP-1 medication friendly meals as a response to the growing demand for nutrient-dense and smaller meal portions.… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news ETIRA supports stronger EU Customs enforcement ETIRA says proposed customs reforms could improve enforcement against non-compliant consumables entering Europe. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 May 2026 Industry news China’s tyre exports fell in March, but first-quarter volumes still rose China’s rubber tyre exports declined year on year in March 2026, even as first-quarter shipments remained ahead of the same period of 2025, reports General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. During the month, China exported 800,000 tonnes of rubber tyres, 6.9 per cent less than a year earlier. Export value fell more sharply, dropping 11.3 per cent year on year to RMB 1… Tyrepress · 8 May 2026 Industry news Norway launches dedicated vehicle dismantling apprenticeship Norway has created a dedicated apprenticeship for vehicle dismantling, recognising that modern ELV operations require broader skills than traditional automotive training. The programme covers depollution, reuse, logistics, compliance and sustainability, supporting recruitment and professional standards across the sector. Auto Recycling World · 8 May 2026 Industry news Agentic building tool CodeWords raises £6.6m CodeWords, a London-based startup aiming to provide firms with fully autonomous AI agents, has secured a $9m (£6.6m) seed investment. Founded in 2023, CodeWords is aiming to take agentic AI use among businesses to a deeper level. Instead of deploying agents that receive instructions and complete tasks, CodeWords aims to have agents that learn the […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 8 May 2026 Industry news CBAM regulations explained: what businesses need to know about EU and UK requirements, reporting, and trade impact The post CBAM regulations explained: what businesses need to know about EU and UK requirements, reporting, and trade impact appeared first on Reconomy . Reconomy · 8 May 2026 Industry news News in Brief (08/05/2026) News in brief including: Biffa and FCC Environment have used AI for EA compliance reporting; a Fixing Factory repair hub has opened in Victoria; Recycle to Read have launched toy recycling bins in 167 Tesco stores; and Plan B have awarded the first Bridgend Community Fund grants. Biffa and FCC use AI for EA compliance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Cosmetics Report final - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Continental, union reach Germany deal, including ContiTech job cuts Last November, Continental warned of upcoming job cuts within its ContiTech business, with operations in Germany bearing the brunt of this measure. The Works Council of Continental’s Rubber Group, which is responsible for both ContiTech and the Tire division, has now reached an agreement with the IGBCE trade Union in Germany. IGBCE says negotiations regarding ContiTech job cuts form just part o… Tyrepress · 8 May 2026 Industry news Aldi achieves a £13m milestone in Teenage Cancer Trust donation Aldi has achieved a £13m fundraising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust as part of its seven-year collaboration with the charity. The partnership started in 2017, and Aldi staff members have… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news Volcano found to be cleaning up its own methane pollution Scientists have uncovered a surprising climate twist from one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in modern history: a volcano that appeared to clean up some of its own methane pollution. New research into the 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai volcano has revealed that the underwater volcano not only released vast amounts […] Air Quality News · 8 May 2026 Industry news Falken Motorsports reveals Porsche 911 GT3 R driver lineup for 2026 24h Nürburgring Falken Motorsports has revealed its driver lineup for the ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring, which the Japanese brand calls “the highlight of the season”. Driving its #44 Porsche 911 GT3 R will be the experienced quartet of Austria’s Klaus Bachler, Dutchman Morris Schuring, and two Germans in Sven Müller and Tim Heinemann. Tyrepress · 8 May 2026 Industry news Costa Coffee and Sainsbury’s open their 50th in-store coffee shop Costa Coffee and Sainsbury’s have reached a major milestone in their partnership with the opening of a 50th café in a supermarket. The Costa Coffee store is located in Leicester… Grocery Gazette · 8 May 2026 Industry news The Urban Long Forest project launches to restore Wales’ hedgerows The post The Urban Long Forest project launches to restore Wales’ hedgerows appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 8 May 2026 Industry news Dunlop brings bespoke KR tyre allocations to CIV Round 2 at Mugello Round 2 of the 2026 Dunlop CIV season takes place this weekend at Mugello Circuit, with Dunlop supplying tyres to every class in the Italian motorcycle racing championship. 2026 is Dunlop’s third year as exclusive tyre supplier across the series, equipping the full grid with KR racing slick and wet tyres. The allocation combines established specifications with development options that are evalu… Tyrepress · 8 May 2026 Industry news HoW and Scala Forge Strategic Partnership Heart of Worcestershire College ( HoW ) and Scala, Worcester’s new arts centre, have announced a significant partnership aimed at promoting career opportunities and curriculum development in the Arts, Construction, Business and Catering & Hospitality. Currently under construction in Worcester’s city centre, Scala will be a place where people can come together to enjoy, imagine, and cultivate a … MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 May 2026 Industry news Real-time conservation: AI shrinks wildlife tracking from months to days Washington State University and Google have demonstrated that the AI model "SpeciesNet" can automate wildlife tracking with 90% accuracy compared to humans. Open Access Government — Environment · 8 May 2026 Industry news Perry AI founder: Sell before you build Shashwat Patel is the founder and chief executive of Perry AI, an AI-based legal tech platform that automates tasks including document reviews and compliance checks. In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Patel discusses the importance of understanding who your customers are before you build your product, the practice of ruthless prioritisation and his passion for […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 8 May 2026