HP & Mint Innovation: Closed-Loop Copper Recycling Reaches Commercial Milestone
Certified recycled copper from e-waste enters PC manufacturing supply chain after partnership between Mint Innovation and HP.
Apple Expands the American Manufacturing Program with New Partners and $400M Investment
Apple has announced the addition of four new suppliers to its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), strengthening its domestic supply chain and expanding production of critical components in the United States.
A Manufacturing Revolution : The Technology Transforming BMW’s New Munich Plant
BMW Group is preparing to launch series production of the new BMW i3 at its Munich plant in August 2026, marking a defining milestone in the rollout of the company’s Neue Klasse vehicle platform and the transformation of the facility into a fully electric vehicle production site.
Electric Freightway : Electric HGVs Could Save 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon Per Truck by 2034
A single electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) could save around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared with a diesel equivalent, according to the final report from the Electric Freightway programme published by Hitachi ZeroCarbon and GRIDSERVE.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital to Tackle Plastic Pollution
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.
Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme : £1 Billion in Funding to Electrify UK Fleets
UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.
Rolls-Royce Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production
A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.
LoganAir, Royal Mail & BETA Technologies : UK’s First Electric Flight Demo Launches Across Scotland
The UK’s first real-world electric aircraft demonstrations have launched across Scotland, as Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies test how electric aviation could support essential mail deliveries to remote communities.
How Starbucks is Growing Access to Cup Recycling
Starbucks is growing the number of cups that are suitable for curb-side recycling to reduce waste and support sustainability efforts.