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Industry news Accelerating the Transition to Better Scope 3 Data Discover key levers to stronger scope 3 data and supplier engagement in our five-week guided email series. Anthesis Group · 5 May 2026 Industry news New HyperBarrier PE film claims huge oxygen barrier rate in recyclable mono-material Smart Planet Technologies has launched a mono-layer polyethylene film offering what it claims is 300 times the oxygen barrier performance of standard PE film. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Misaligned circular policies can increase emissions say researchers MRW Misaligned circular policies can increase emissions say researchers Paper from King’s College London presents framework to ensure corporate sustainability strategies avoid introducing 'unintended consequences' that undermine environmental goals Misaligned circular policies can increase emissions say researchers Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Suzanne Howe Communications wins B Corp certification Suzanne Howe Communications (SHC) has today announced its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), joining 10,000 businesses globally. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news From waste to grid: process improvements for AD plants This article contains sponsored content. As biomethane continues to gain traction as a low-carbon energy source, operators are looking for every opportunity to boost the efficiency and economics of anaerobic digestion plants. This is where judicious choices with the process stages beyond the digester itself can make a big difference. Critical among these are pasteurisation […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Brighton research on boat pollution inspires international project A UK marine biologist’s research into fibreglass pollution in shellfish has inspired a UN-endorsed international project to tackle the growing issue of “invisible pollution” from abandoned boats across the UK, France, and Portugal. University of Brighton marine biologist Dr Corina Ciocan was among the first to identify microscopic fibreglass particles in oysters and mussels in […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news May 2026 editorial spotlight: solving the ‘circularity puzzle’ MRW May 2026 editorial spotlight: solving the ‘circularity puzzle’ Work to build cross-industry cooperation on the interlinked challenges of circular packaging systems and efforts to drive fashionable and sustainable clothing design are highlighted in MRW’s May spotlight May 2026 editorial spotlight: solving the ‘circularity puzzle’ Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Precision control drives the next phase of green hydrogen growth This article contains sponsored content. As the UK accelerates towards a low-carbon future, green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the energy transition. Central to this shift are electrolysers, systems that split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. However, the main challenge facing wider deployment is efficiency, which is being tackled on […] Envirotec Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Coveris gets approval for near-term SBTi targets Coveris has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news TyreXpo Asia 2026 to open soon With less than a month to go, over 7,000 trade professionals and 150 international exhibitors from over 80 countries and regions are expected to visit Bangkok for the 15th edition of TyreXpo Asia Bangkok 2026, which will be staged alongside the inaugural AutoMROtive 2026. Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news Jayar Car Parts adds Marc Wise to senior management team Jayar Car Parts welcome Marc Wise as assistant general manager at the end of April. The news follows the appointment of Darren Wykes and the acquisition of Independent Motor Factors (IMF) – demonstrating both growth in and consolidation in key parts of the aftermarket supply business. Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news Consultation on proposals for reform to the Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) system – MPMA response 5 May 2026 The post Consultation on proposals for reform to the Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) system – MPMA response 5 May 2026 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Polyn tapes out VibroSense tyre friction monitoring chip Polyn Technology, which makes “application-specific Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) products”, reports that it has taped out a VibroSense engineering chip featuring an analogue neuromorphic core for tyre friction monitoring. The chip, developed in cooperation with GlobalFoundries, will reportedly use “more advanced nodes for this and the next generation of products.” That NASP tech… Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news Luna Pet Healthcare secures £700k to improve pet dental care Luna Pet Healthcare, which operates as Luna the Dental Vets, has secured a £700k funding round to accelerate its mission to improve pet dental health. With sites in Bristol and Reading, Luna provides affordable veterinary dental care for dogs and cats through dedicated dental-only clinics. The business has also launched a range of preventative dental […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Intelligent Automation for Laboratory Workflows Beckhoff UK will exhibit at London Lab Live at ExCeL London from May 6-7, 2026, an event that will focus on digital, automated and connected laboratories and include automation and robotics among its core themes. On stand B51, Beckhoff will demonstrate how PC-based controlcan help pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers build more flexible sample and product handling processes. A key att… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 5 May 2026 Industry news No Brainer wins PR contract for HAHN Plastics Content agency No Brainer has won a contract for the PR, thought leadership and full website rebuild for Swinton-based HAHN Plastics. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Bestseller backs regenerative farming in South Africa Danish fashion giant contributes $3 million towards regenerative agriculture projects for sheep farmers in South Africa BRANDE – Bestseller is investing […] Ecotextile News · 5 May 2026 Industry news J&B Recycling founder Vikki Jackson-Smith retires Founder of J&B Recycling, Vikki Jackson-Smith, has announced her retirement after more than two decades leading the North East-based waste and recycling business. An FCC Environment company, J&B Recycling confirmed that Jackson-Smith will step down following a career that has seen the business grow from a small family operation into a regional player. Jackson-Smith’s journey … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 5 May 2026 Industry news UNEP expands global methane monitoring to waste sector MRW UNEP expands global methane monitoring to waste sector Methane Alert Response System now covers waste facilities, as updated figures show Chilean landfill site is world’s largest super-emitter UNEP expands global methane monitoring to waste sector Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Scientists turn detectives on ‘invisible pollution’ from abandoned boats A marine biologist’s discovery of fibreglass particles in British shellfish has inspired a United Nations-endorsed international project tackling the hidden environmental threat posed by thousands of abandoned fibreglass boats across Europe. Dr Corina Ciocan at the University of Brighton was among the first to identify microscopic fibreglass fibres in oysters and mussels sampled from UK […] Environment Journal · 5 May 2026 Industry news ECA urges safer, faster UK clean electrification The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has introduced its Safe Energy Transition Charter, urging the UK to accelerate clean electrification across heat, transport and power while placing safety, competence and high‑quality installation at the centre of delivery.ECA stresses that as low‑carbon systems expand rapidly, the UK must resist any slide towards lower standards. Robust design, ski… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 May 2026 Industry news UK Semiconductor Centre names its first CEO The UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) has appointed Andy McLean as its first chief executive officer (CEO) to help establish the UK as a global leader in semiconductors by accelerating scale-up, investment and commercial growth across the sector. Originally from the UK, McLean returns after an extensive career in the US, which included senior leadership roles […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026 Industry news ATF Professional announces Autocirc CEO Hugues Delval as Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026 speaker ATF Professional has announced Hugues Delval, CEO of Autocirc, as a speaker for Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026. His session will examine how ATFs and vehicle recyclers can move beyond material recovery by building scalable circular parts models linked to insurers, repairers, OEMs and the wider aftermarket. ATF Professional · 5 May 2026 Industry news ATF Professional announces Autocirc CEO Hugues Delval as Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026 speaker Autocirc CEO Hugues Delval will speak at Auto Recycling Intelligence 2026, sharing insight on how ATFs can scale reuse, remanufacturing and recycled OEM parts through stronger links with repairers, insurers and OEMs. Auto Recycling World · 5 May 2026 Industry news Floating solar could add nearly 60GW of UK power by 2050 A new report argues that floating solar photovoltaics represent a major overlooked opportunity to strengthen the UK’s energy security while generating billions in economic value. The UK has around 65,000 hectares of water industry and man-made water bodies suitable for floating solar, alongside more than 47,500 hectares of freshwater assets within 5km of urban areas. […] Air Quality News · 5 May 2026 Industry news Fertiliser runoff is stripping life from Britain’s underwater meadows Beneath the waves around the British Isles, vast meadows of eelgrass provide a home for hundreds of small marine creatures, such as shrimps, snails, isopods and worms that form the foundation of coastal food webs. But new research warns that rising nutrient pollution is emptying these habitats of the wildlife that depends on them. The […] Environment Journal · 5 May 2026 Industry news EU environment and climate policy analysis The latest thoughts around European Union environment and climate policy, including comment on the EU Blue Deal and COP30. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 May 2026 Industry news In conversation with: BGF’s Dennis Atkinson The UK boasts one of the best-funded tech industries in the world, but despite its many laudable achievements, concerns are regularly thrown around regarding the ambition and competitiveness of its domestic funding ecosystem. It was this precise concern that inspired the launch of the Business Growth Fund (BGF) back in 2011. A joint effort from […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Grupo Andrés expanding central warehouse, adding new facility In addition to expanding its central warehouse in Salamanca, Spain by almost 4,000 m², tyre wholesaler Grupo Andrés has acquired 25,000 m² of land in Seville for the construction of a new mega-warehouse to serve the south of the country. With this expansion, Grupo Andrés now has more than 55,000 m² of storage space across its facilities in Salamanca, Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Álava. The p… Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news Sheffield Tech Firm Unlocks £400,000 Windfall for Bristol Manufacturer through Digital Transformation 1101, the Sheffield-based digital transformation company, has announced the results of a major strategic partnership with Bristol manufacturer Apex Pumps, leading to a projected £400,000 reduction in stock-holding costs. Apex Pumps, a leading producer of high-performance centrifugal pumps, was facing a common “growing pains” scenario: a surge in international demand was being throttled by legac… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Unilever Internship Programme – Saudi Arabia - Unilever Global Unilever news · 5 May 2026 Industry news USFibers lands backing for expansion US recycler USFibers secures new capital to scale polyester staple fibre recycling capacity and deepen its presence in key end […] Ecotextile News · 5 May 2026 Industry news Segregate waste wood at source to maximise recycling potential, says WRA Waste producers are being urged to segregate their waste wood at source to ensure that as much as possible is recycled. Wood Recyclers Association · 5 May 2026 Industry news The air kills differently, depending on where you live Rising temperatures and worsening air pollution are driving starkly different health crises in rural and urban America – exposing infants in the countryside and working-age adults in cities to distinct but serious environmental risks. The study, led by researchers at Cornell University and Indiana University, analysed county-level mortality data across more than 3,000 US counties […] Air Quality News · 5 May 2026 Industry news Defra | Residual waste rate drops by 40kg per person since 2019 The amount of residual waste generated in England fell by 6.9% per person between 2019 and 2024, the Government estimates. It aims to reduce this by 24% before 2030. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news China’s tyre makers gain little from Africa tariff changes From 1 May 2026, China has expanded zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic, adding a further 20 countries that are not classified as the region’s least developed to the 33 countries that already enjoyed zero-tariff conditions. But as the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) points out, this change will not open up new sources… Tyrepress · 5 May 2026 Industry news UTAX preparing to exit UK market Industry sources indicate that UTAX may be preparing to cease its UK operations at the end of May 2026, with customers and partners expected to transition to Kyocera Document Solutions UK. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 5 May 2026 Industry news I wanted to talk about investing not diversity – Anu Adebajo This week’s podcast guest is Anu Adebajo, chief executive of Newton Venture Program, who discusses how we train the next generation of investors, the real solutions to a lack of diversity in the industry and how much of VC success is down to pure luck. Listen to the full episode here, along with all previous […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 5 May 2026 Industry news Pusterla 1880 UK retains Platinum EcoVadis rating LUXURY packaging business Pusterla 1880 UK has announced it has retained its EcoVadis Platinum rating, consolidating the company’s position in the top 1% of businesses globally assessed by EcoVadis for sustainability performance. EcoVadis rates a business’s sustainability performance based on four key criteria: environment, labour & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Pusterla’s l… Packaging Scotland · 5 May 2026 Industry news Axpo and R.Power agree major Polish BESS deal Pan‑European Independent Power Producer R.Power has agreed a new multi‑year contract with Axpo to optimise the operation of a major battery energy storage system in Poland.The deal covers a 300 MW/1,200 MWh installation planned for Dzięgielewo in east‑central Poland, marking the largest optimisation agreement to date for a single BESS project in Central and Eastern Europe and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 May 2026