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Industry news Largest ever Wildlife Trusts investigation underway in Northumberland A scientific investigation into one of England’s most ambitious nature recovery projects has begun at The Rothbury Estate in Northumberland, with researchers deploying cutting-edge technology to uncover the landscape’s ecological and historical secrets. The 9,500-acre estate, now partly owned by The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust, is the focus of the largest landscape-scale s… Environment Journal · 5 May 2026 Industry news Go-Pak launches global trading platform for foodservice brands Food packaging specialist Go-Pak Group has launched a new global trading platform designed to simplify international procurement for foodservice brands and cut supply chain complexity across the rapidly expanding packaging sector. Packaging News (UK) · 5 May 2026 Industry news TV chef Rustie Lee pulls pints of water to call time on unfair water bill postcode lottery Rustie Lee is pouring water pints at the Westminster Tap, a pop-up pub setup by charity Independent Age in Westminster, to highlight the unfair postcode lottery of water bills. Each […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Dr Sarah McMath appointed to Jersey Water’s Board of Directors Jersey Water has announced that Dr Sarah McMath is joining its Board of Directors as a non-executive director, effective from 1 May 2026. Jersey Water says Sarah will bring extensive […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news CIWEM appoints Emma Causer as new chief executive The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has appointed Emma Causer as the organisations new CEO. CIWEM says Emma joins with a strong track record in membership leadership, […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling Three Dorset farm companies have paid £33,500 to environmental charities after an Environment Agency investigation into their failure to store slurry correctly. Crockway Farms Ltd, Drummers Farming Limited and Crutchley […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026 Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026. ORAI (Operational Response Artificial Intelligence) supports Welsh Water’s Operational Response […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Innovation reaches new heights as Northumbrian Water awarded world-first accreditation Northumbrian Water has become the first water company in the world to be awarded with a prestigious accreditation for innovation. The North East water company has been officially certified with […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Kingfisher Industrial Ltd announces exclusive partnership with UCC Environmental Kingfisher Industrial Ltd has announced an exclusive partnership with UCC Environmental (UCC), a leader in sustainable engineered solutions for air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, and solids handling. Under […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news Cork’s coastline transformed by major wastewater improvements Uisce Éireann and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, marked the completion of the […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news H2O Innovation enters UV disinfection market with the acquisition of bestUV H2O Innovation Inc. has announced the acquisition of bestUV, a Dutch manufacturer of ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection systems serving a wide range of applications and markets. Based in the Netherlands’s […] Water Magazine · 5 May 2026 Industry news East Penn’s 1st Power2Recycle Event Success US lead-acid battery manufacturer East Penn Manufacturing has reported strong results from its inaugural public Power2Recycle drive‑thru battery return event, held on 25 April in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania.Across just four hours, the initiative drew 307 vehicles and recovered 828 used lead batteries, all destined for local recycling within the company’s closed‑loop system.The event was created… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Enter the FIFA World Cup 26™ Match Ball Sweepstakes - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 4 May 2026 Industry news The iconic London jazz venue going Bach to the future Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott’s embraces classical with new weekly orchestral performances in its refurbished space Positive News · 4 May 2026 Industry news Manifesto urges fashion to cut output, raise pay As EU rules tighten, campaigners say brands must match climate pledges with living wages and legal accountability AMSTERDAM – The […] Ecotextile News · 4 May 2026 Industry news ZC Rubber investigating lunar tyres The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) is one of more than a dozen projects worldwide looking to visit the Moon, and CLEP aims to achieve a first crewed lunar landing by 2030. At least one of the country’s tyre makers is taking an interest in the Earth’s natural satellite too – in documents published ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 13 May, ZC Rubber signals an interest in developin… Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news BCI 2026 opening: optimism tempered with a confrontational keynote BCI 2026, the annual conference of the Battery Council International (BCI), opened today in the Omni Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, US, with an address from the president and executive director of BCI, Roger Miksad.In his welcome greeting to the three-day conference, Miksad emphasised the role of the co-located Power Mart Expo, which, in his 13 years… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 May 2026 Industry news CM printing GmbH focuses on industrial inkjet expertise German specialist brings technical insight into remanufacturing HP and Funai industrial inkjet cartridges. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Brother extends printer warranties significantly Longer guarantees and sustainability push aim to reshape global printer market dynamics. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Xerox margins rise amid revenue strain Cost cuts and acquisition gains boost margins but underlying print demand remains weak. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Feeling anxious? Then try going for a walk in the woods Walking around woodland trails cuts anxiety, reduces rumination and boost social connection, new research shows Positive News · 4 May 2026 Industry news Epson profits hit by writedown The company reported growing revenues despite tariffs, but impairment sharply cuts net income. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Bridgestone, Penske share initial Decarbonization Lab findings Bridgestone Americas and Penske Transportation Solutions have announced the findings of the first phase of their shared initiative, the Decarbonization Lab (Lab). Leaders from both companies will discuss these findings during a session scheduled to take place at ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, USA later today. Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news Aura Global launches to help brands become ‘future-ready’ PACKAGING sustainability consultancy Aura and creative and graphics agency Sun Branding have launched Aura Global, described as an upstream packaging partner built to make retailers and brands ‘future-ready’. Aura Global has been established to operate earlier, as well as throughout, the packaging lifecycle. The aim is to help brands ‘adapt and thrive’ at the point […] Packaging Scotland · 4 May 2026 Industry news Toshiba’s Robert Catalano earns gold Toshiba America Business Solutions' social media leader, Robert Catalano, wins 2026 Gold Merit Award for Marketing & Communications excellence within the Marketing and Sales alignment category. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 4 May 2026 Industry news Goodyear campaign to make Eagle ‘impossible to ignore’ Goodyear aims to elevate consumer awareness of its Eagle performance tyre range through Fast Is In Us, a global campaign the tyre maker debuted at the Kentucky Derby. While a horse race may seem a surprising venue for the launch, it is easy to argue that horsepower has long gone hand in hand with the Eagle line-up. Goodyear intends to continue rolling out Fast Is In Us at major motorsport and e… Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news Collaboration at sea: Sustainable pelagic fisheries management Phil Haslam of North Atlantic Fishing Company discusses collaboration at sea for sustainable pelagic fisheries management. Open Access Government — Environment · 4 May 2026 Industry news From tyre dealer to international specialist – Heuver celebrates 60 years Happy 60th birthday, Heuver Tyres. The Netherlands-based firm marked six decades in the business on 1 May 2026 and has taken the opportunity to reflect on a journey that has taken the company from a small family business in the border village of Dem Ham to a significant tyre partner for customers across Europe. Tyrepress · 4 May 2026 Industry news NMG Lunchtime Seminar Series: Focus on Wood Technology - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 4 May 2026 Industry news PepsiCo’s 10-year wind energy deal and UK’s 2 million EVs milestone: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, PepsiCo’s 10-year wind energy deal, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 May 2026 Industry news Pakistan defends record on forced labour Pakistan responded to a US forced labour probe that could result in punitive tariffs on its textile and apparel exports […] Ecotextile News · 3 May 2026 Industry news ECCO Introduces First Shoe Featuring Innovative Protein-Based Fibre From Spinnova ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition ECCO BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry. TexIntel — Eco News · 3 May 2026 Industry news Digital Textile Printing Market to Reach USD 13.9 Billion by 2036 as Fast Fashion Demands Sustainable Solutions Newark - Delaware - May 2026 – The global digital textile printing market is set for a substantial transformation, having crossed a valuation of USD 6.1 billion in 2025. According to recent market forecasts by FMI, the sector is projected to surpass USD 6.6 billion in 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.7 per cent. Driven by the urgent need for sustainable production and fast … TexIntel — Eco News · 3 May 2026 Industry news Interreg NEXT MED Programme Launches SWAMED Project to Combat Mediterranean Water Scarcity and Transform Agricultural Practices Cagliari - Italy – May 2026 – To address the escalating crisis of water scarcity in the Mediterranean basin, the Interreg NEXT MED Programme has officially announced the launch of the SWAMED project. This international initiative introduces smarter irrigation systems and modern agricultural technology to farming communities across the region. By deploying innovative, data-driven solutions, the … TexIntel — Eco News · 3 May 2026 Industry news System clearly failing on film recycling MRW System clearly failing on film recycling Andrea Dixon, a campaigner from the Environmental Investigation Agency, says incoming flexible plastics requirements must not undermine ambitions to scale up reuse, refill and demand reduction System clearly failing on film recycling MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Material Focus: Ferrous metals MRW Material Focus: Ferrous metals MRW's regular update on the UK scrap ferrous market, direct from traders around the country Material Focus: Ferrous metals Marino Donati MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news International News for May 2026 MRW International News for May 2026 MRW’s round-up of resources, recycling and waste stories from around the globe International News for May 2026 Dee Collins MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Material Focus: Recovered paper MRW Material Focus: Recovered paper Disrupted supply chains and delays, along with increased freight and energy costs, are becoming the new norm for many operators in recovered material markets, albeit a very uncertain one. Material Focus: Recovered paper Marino Donati MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Packaging Pact attempts to solve ‘circularity puzzle’ MRW Packaging Pact attempts to solve ‘circularity puzzle’ The successor agreement to WRAP’s UK Plastics Pact aims to solve the puzzle posed by the interconnected challenges to curb material demand while increas­ing reuse, repair and then recycling Packaging Pact attempts to solve ‘circularity puzzle’ Joswin Corda MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026 Industry news Why it’s good to be a B Corp business MRW Why it’s good to be a B Corp business The Project Director of Recycling Lives Services (RLS) on B Corp certification requirements Why it’s good to be a B Corp business MRW reports MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 3 May 2026