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Industry news Consumer confidence stuck in the doldrums - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Iarnród Éireann launches HVO fuel pilot on Cork commuter fleet - biofuels-news.com Biofuels International · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Landmark data centre case sets precedent for binding environmental protections - Global Action Plan Global Action Plan · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Mondi brings sustainable packaging innovation to Interpack 2026 through multiple OEM collaborations - Mondi Group Mondi newsroom · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Wilkins Group marks PEFC 25th anniversary The Wilkins Group has recently joined a tree planting event at Chitterman Wood, a National Trust site at Stonywell in Leicestershire to mark the 25th anniversary of woodland protection celebrations of PEFC UK. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Big Plastic Count: UK discards 82bn plastic items a year, with EfW use on the rise Everyday Plastic’s Big Plastic Count has found that UK households discard around 82 billion pieces of plastic annually. Running across one week in March 2026, The Big Plastic Count saw 68,000 participants from schools, households, community groups and workplaces count their plastic waste, counting a total of 1.5 million pieces of plastic. The report found … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Giti Tire Fujian profit surges in Q1 2026 despite weaker sales Giti Tire has begun 2026 with a marked improvement in profitability, even as revenues edged slightly lower during the first quarter. The tyre maker’s Shanghai-listed Fujian plant reported Q1 2026 revenue of RMB 1.10 billion (£119.6 million / US$161.6 million), representing a modest decline of 2.0 per cent compared with the same period last year. However, beneath the top-line softness, the compa… Tyrepress · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Vidrala enters Chile market following glass packaging acquisition Encirc’s parent company Vidrala, has completed the acquisition of Cristalerías Toro, a Chilean glass container producer. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news UK Parliament report warns of PFAS risks with implications for water sector A new report from the Environmental Audit Committee has raised concerns about the scale of contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the UK, highlighting potential challenges for the […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news “Once-in-a-generation opportunity” – Alex Plant urges global reset on water ahead of Glasgow 2026 Summit Alex Plant, Chief Executive of Scottish Water, has set out an ambitious vision for the global water sector ahead of the IWA World Water Congress 2026, describing the gathering as […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news DAERA publishes first Peatland Strategy Delivery Plan for Northern Ireland The first Peatland Strategy Delivery Plan for Northern Ireland has been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). Last September DAERA published the Northern Ireland Peatland […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news NI Water supports preservation of 5,500‑year‑old court tomb in Co Tyrone An ancient Neolithic court tomb has been carefully preserved for future generations after NI Water collaborated with local historians to carry out essential restoration works in Co Tyrone. NI Water […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news NWG confirms reservoir water storage across the North East in a strong position Northumbrian Water has confirmed that reservoir water storage across the North East is in a strong position thanks to what it describes as “careful management” by the company in 2025. […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Inside the tunnel boring machine, Southampton Link Main project A six-tonne tunnel boring machine is digging deep below the ground in Hampshire to help keep the county’s taps and rivers flowing. A manually operated tunnel boring machine called “Ancasta” […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Big River Watch returns as public concern over river health reaches new heights As concern grows over the state of waterways across the UK and Ireland, thousands of citizen scientists are gearing up for the Big River Watch to help monitor the challenges impacting river health that […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news New Borger Flowsep protects against wear from sand, grit and glass To protect against the costly wear caused by sand, grit and tiny glass particles in the handling of slurry, Borger has introduced Flowsep. Working in unison with its Bioselect Separator, […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes Severn Trent is taking to new heights by deploying ‘eyes in the sky’ and using cutting-edge satellite technology to track extreme weather and keep wastewater systems running smoothly. In a […] Water Magazine · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news ASC Direct boosts production with investment in two corrugated box making machines ASC Direct has announced a major investment in two new corrugated box making machines, extending its manufacturing footprint. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Report - Fermentation Capacity - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 23 Apr 2026 Industry news Nobody knows how many chickens are farmed in Britain (and it matters) Millions of poultry birds are unaccounted for across the UK, with potentially huge consequences for freshwater bodies. As if Britain’s river pollution problem needed another flash point, yesterday news broke that data on British chicken farming is inaccurate. According to The Wildlife Trusts report, Counting Chickens — An Analysis Of UK Poultry Numbers — around 25 […] Environment Journal · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Earth Day 2026 | A4 Labels hits major ocean plastic milestone Fishersgate-based label manufacturer A4 Labels is celebrating a significant environmental milestone this Earth Day (22 April), announcing the impact achieved through its ongoing partnership with Seven Clean Seas. Packaging News (UK) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news £1m electricals reuse campaign helps 1,900 families MRW £1m electricals reuse campaign helps 1,900 families Reuse Network and Appliance Recycling Group mark Earth Day with update on four-year plan to make appliances accessible to all homes £1m electricals reuse campaign helps 1,900 families Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Why your opinion of used electric vehicles is probably wrong The idea that EV batteries age poorly is a misconception – and a new report has found they often outlive the cars themselves New Scientist — Environment · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Italy textiles legislation: What EPR rules mean for your business In this blog, we explore Italy’s upcoming textiles EPR legislation, what it means for your business, and how you can prepare ahead of the 2025 deadline... Valpak · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news 98 per cent of meat and dairy sustainability pledges are greenwashing The food industry has made big promises to reduce emissions and become more sustainable, but a review concludes that many of the pledges are not backed up by evidence New Scientist — Environment · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Supporters turn out for Emmaus supported housing event in Parliament Supported housing residents, providers and MPs turned out for the launch of the Rebuilding Lives report in Parliament yesterday (21 April). The event saw around 100 people, including MPs, sector... Emmaus UK · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Point S UK forms supply partnership with OZ Racing alloy wheel brand Point S UK has announced a new supply partnership with Italian alloy wheel manufacturer OZ Racing. The agreement will make OZ Racing’s alloy wheel ranges available to more than 400 Point S UK tyre and service businesses. The UK is the latest market to join the existing OZ Racing and Point S partnership already formed in Germany, Italy and Denmark. Point S said the agreement would strengthen its… Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news JAGA Brothers slashes tyre costs by a third after adopting Michelin policy Welsh haulier JAGA Brothers has cut its monthly tyre spend by around a third and significantly reduced tyre‑related breakdowns after switching to a Michelin tyre policy across its fleet. Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Nexen starts multi-channel brand campaign across America Across the Atlantic, Nexen Tire has begun a broad-based marketing initiative aimed at strengthening brand awareness among. consumers. As part of the initiative, Nexen Tire will feature on LED advertising in nine Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums across four U.S. regions. NEXEN TIRE will also continue its sponsorship of the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL), with ribbon LED an… Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news CATL touts 4-minute fast charging and high-energy cells at Beijing event CATL has unveiled a suite of new battery technologies, focusing on extreme fast charging, higher energy density and broader chemistry options, at its Super Technology Day in Beijing.The company presented updated versions of its Shenxing and Qilin lithium-ion batteries, a new “condensed” high-energy cell, a hybrid LFP/NCM system, and progress towards sodium-ion mass production. Alongside… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Who is a manufacturer under PPWR? Key obligations explained Who is a manufacturer under PPWR? Discover how the new definition affects your business, your obligations, and how to prepare before August 2026. Valpak · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news ABB Robotics Launches High-Speed PoWa™ Cobot Family ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of cobots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028. “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands from both small and midsiz… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Elevate Textiles posts new sustainability report Textile manufacturer claims “quiet progress” as it publishes its 2026 Sustainability Report but detail is lacking on scope 3 CHARLOTTE […] Ecotextile News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Climate change means more misery for hay fever suffers New research from The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change shows that climate change is significantly extending pollen seasons, raising fresh concerns for respiratory health across the continent. According to the report, the pollen season for key allergenic trees such as birch, alder and olive now starts earlier and lasts longer than in previous […] Air Quality News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Dunlop introduces next‑generation ScootSmart 2 scooter tyre Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has expanded its scooter tyre offering with the launch of ScootSmart 2, an all‑season scooter tyre developed to deliver improved grip, braking and handling for everyday urban use. Tyrepress · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Worker rights campaigners target Levi’s claims Campaigners in the Netherlands say Levi’s misled shoppers over labour standards linked to a long-running Turkish supplier dispute AMSTERDAM — […] Ecotextile News · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news MoD courts investors in defence tech push The UK government is meeting with leaders from banking, venture capital and strategic finance in the hopes of encouraging significant investment into the defence industry. Defence Secretary John Healey and Chancellor Rachel Reeves will explore private investment can be used to drive growth in the defence sector and improve the UK’s military readiness as part […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Cropped 22 April 2026: Global food ‘catastrophe’ | BECCS emissions | UK solar farm controversy We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Lessons from a crisis: renewables as the solution to our energy security For the second time in four years, households are bracing themselves for another expensive winter to come. And, once again, the déjà vu is hard to ignore. Despite repeated shocks, the UK remains exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices, with little to show by way […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 22 Apr 2026 Industry news Turku UAS tests car glass recycling for new ELV targets Turku University of Applied Sciences identifies efficient, scalable methods for recovering automotive glass, showing that controlled breakage and improved material separation can unlock compliance and commercial value under new ELV regulations. Auto Recycling World · 22 Apr 2026