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Industry news Beyond air pollution: The growing focus on everyday chemical exposure Air pollution and its impact on human health have been widely documented over recent decades. However, attention is increasingly turning to another environmental health challenge: everyday chemical exposure. A growing body of research suggests that exposure to certain synthetic chemicals found in common consumer products, food packaging and household environments may be associated with an […] Air Quality News · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Gen Z wants more from packaging than protection - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news INEOS Chairman appeals to EC President for chemical industry support Sir Jim Ratcliffe has become a voice for Europe’s chemical industry over the past 18 or so months, warning that the sector is not simply under pressure but entering a closure phase unless policymakers act on energy, carbon costs and import protection. The Chairman of global petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products manufacturer INEOS has now followed up his prior statements with a l… Tyrepress · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain The post Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Warburtons and Community Shop to open social supermarket Warburtons has announced a partnership with the Community Shop, and Bolton council, to open a new discounted social supermarket in Great Lever. Community Shop Sunnyside will be located at the… Grocery Gazette · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news How In‑Mould Cavity Pressure Transforms Process Stability and Part Quality // RJG Blog - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Kord secures £6.4m to process payments for regulated industries UK fintech Kord has raised £6.4m in a Series A round led by Guinness Ventures with participation from Beringea, SFC Capital and angel investors. Kord strives to make onboarding clients, identity verification and payment processing simpler and more secure across regulated industries. Its end-to-end platform is regulated by the FCA and used by estate agents […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Renewables saved the world $480bn in 2025 As extreme conditions make climate denial increasingly difficult to take seriously, the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms cleaner, carbon-free energy is much cheaper than fossil fuels. Not only has the latest IRENA report laid out that renewables are less expensive than oil and gas fuels, it also shows that 90% of the large-scale clean energy […] Environment Journal · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news EU safety rules extend to worn-tyre wet grip New European Union requirements for worn-tyre performance came into force on 7 July 2026, adding a further tyre-related element to the phased implementation of the bloc’s General Safety Regulation. The European Commission comments that all new passenger cars and vans registered in the EU must now meet a package of additional safety requirements, including “new tests for worn tyres to ensure saf… Tyrepress · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news EU Parliament biofuels blunder could expose EU to billions a year in sanctions - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Anaerobic digestion gate fees fall 45%, WRAP study finds MRW Anaerobic digestion gate fees fall 45%, WRAP study finds Gate fees report shows rising charges for MRFs, EfW and landfill, while food waste disposal costs significantly reduced Anaerobic digestion gate fees fall 45%, WRAP study finds Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news NETZSCH Awarded Best Managed Company Status for Third Consecutive Year in 2026 - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news OCSiAl to supply nanotubes for Volkswagen PowerCo cells Luxembourg-based nanotube specialist OCSiAl has been selected as a supplier to PowerCo, Volkswagen Group’s battery manufacturing arm, for its Unified Cell platform. According to Gregory Gurevich, Senior Vice President at OCSiAl, “Today, batteries containing OCSiAl nanotubes power around one million electric vehicles worldwide. In the PowerCo project, we supply nanotube solutions for graphite an… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news M&M’s character infringes UK food advert rules - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Recyclability Assessment Tool (RAT) Clinic Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Biesterfeld Extends LEHVOSS Partnership to Deliver Medical-Grade High-Performance Compounds Across Europe - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news May and June temperatures boost convenience sales The heatwaves in May and June led to a boost for convenience retailers across the UK, according to research from insight agency Talysis. Convenience store sales experienced a £30 million… Grocery Gazette · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Students’ luxury confectionery metal packaging designs wow judges at Starpack Student Awards 2026 8 July 2026 – University students have been recognised for their creativity and technical skill in metal packaging design at this year’s Starpack Students Awards organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Brussels refers Hungary to top EU court over margin caps - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news We’re taking legal action against forever chemicals in Belgium - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Does the new Farming Roadmap pass the test? The publication of the government’s Farming Roadmap last week marked an important milestone in England’s post-Brexit agricultural transition. It comes as the country nears a full transition away from the EU’s Basic Payment Scheme, and towards a system that rewards the public goods farmers provide, […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Quinbrook UK and Ireland renewables fund attracts £587m in investor backing - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Waste SMEs risk being overwhelmed by regulatory change, CIWM President warns CIWM President Vicki Hughes has warned that small and medium-sized businesses in the waste and resources sector risk being overwhelmed by the pace and complexity of regulatory change. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Brother expands INKvestment printer range New inkjet multifunction printers target small businesses with high-yield cartridges and subscription support. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Can £60m help bring England’s wildlife back from the brink? More than 350 threatened species across England are set to benefit from a £60 million conservation programme described as the largest investment of its kind in the country’s wildlife recovery. Natural England announced funding for 130 projects as part of the Government’s ‘Wild Again: Restoring England’s Wildlife’ initiative, which aims to reverse decades of biodiversity […] Environment Journal · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news HP releases new firmware updates Latest firmware release continues OEM software updates across HP's laser printing portfolio this month. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news EU confirms anti-dumping duties on Chinese PCR tires - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Why do some environmental and social impacts never appear in the price we pay? - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news New Community Shop to open in Great Lever, Bolton - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news CET Group strengthens India channel Technical seminar with distributor brings customers together to showcase the latest imaging technologies. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Airbus & MTU Aero Fully Electric Hydrogen Fuel Cell Airbus and MTU Aero Engines intend to deepen their collaboration by establishing a joint venture dedicated to the development and commercialisation of a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine. This upcoming milestone follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both companies at the Paris Air Show in June 2025. By establishing a dedicated and highly agile organisational set-up, the… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Productivity and heatwaves: don’t expect much from staff this week Output at work begins to plummet when temperatures hit the mid-30s. With Britain’s thermometers rocketing again, what chance is there of meeting your deadline? It’s mid-morning in South Manchester and already 25C. Often crudely monikered the Rainy City, the fact of the matter is northern England’s largest urban sprawl clocks in with 15 days less […] Environment Journal · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Italiana Riprografia announces summer closure The annual August shutdown signals the start of the European summer holiday season. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Czech investors linked with possible Sinochem Pirelli stake purchase None of the protagonists involved are yet to comment on circulating stories of two Czech business leaders’ alleged plans to acquire a major chunk of Sinochem’s shareholding in tyre maker Pirelli. On 3 July, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera indicated that Michal Strnad and Pavel Tykac were looking to acquire between 10 and 20 per cent of Pirelli’s capital, attributing this information to mu… Tyrepress · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news PCL Direct Launches New Website UK remanufacturer and distributor invests in enhanced digital platform for dealers and resellers. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Virtual power plant’ firm Axle Energy raises £20m London-based Axle Energy has raised $25m (£18.7m) in a Series A funding round to scale its virtual power plant (VPP) software platform across the UK and international markets. Founded in 2023 by former Bulb executive Karl Bach and data scientist Archy de Berker, Axle Energy develops a software platform that integrates distributed home energy assets […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news EIB Global and BRAC Bank unlock €60 million to accelerate Bangladesh green transition UK press (GDELT archive) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Dinglong Advances Hong Kong Listing Chinese speciality materials group takes next step towards international capital markets with H-share application. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news ABB Robotics AI-powered Visual SLAM AMR Portfolio ABB Robotics is expanding its Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) portfolio with the launch of the Flexley® Stack F712, creating a complete interoperable ecosystem across all major Visual SLAM AMR types. Combining autonomous forklifts, tugs and movers on one platform, ABB Robotics enables customers to automate a broader range of material-handling and intralogistics processes. Offering market-leadi… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 8 Jul 2026 Industry news Government action urged after MPs warn pEPR threatens UK glass manufacturing British Glass is calling for urgent cabinet-level intervention on packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) after a recent Parliamentary debate that exposed growing political concern over the policy’s impact on UK manufacturing, jobs and investment. Packaging News (UK) · 8 Jul 2026