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Industry news Regenerative agriculture is now a food security imperative - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Double Quarter Pounder® BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Endangered species to receive £60m funding boost for wildlife protection - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Vecoplan offers processing solutions for the implementation of the PPWR UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Vecoplan offers processing solutions for the implementation of the PPWR Bridging the gap between regulation and reality... The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), which comes into effect on 12 August 2026, sets clear targets for the use of recycled materials. In practice, however, the question of “how” often remains unclear. Rising costs and uncertain framework conditions are currently limiting the circular economy’s full … Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Fitzgerald Plant Services celebrates 500th Sany Machine Sale. SANY UK dealer Fitzgerald Plant Services (FPS) has reached a major milestone with the sale of its 500th SANY machine, marking a significant achievement in the company’s ongoing growth. The landmark unit has been delivered to HV Energy & Civils Ltd, further strengthening a fast-developing relationship between the two businesses.The 500th sale highlights the increasing demand fo… Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Human rights complaint filed against Belgium over PFAS - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news PackUK sets September deadline to resubmit pEPR packaging data PackUK has set 1 September 2026 as a resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data submissions from producers who pay pEPR fees. Packaging News (UK) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Deluxe Mighty McMuffin® - mcdonalds.com McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Deluxe Sausage & Egg McMuffin® - McDonald's McDonald's UK newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Updated ACT Awareness eLearning - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Operations Community Call - Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Easier and quicker to flytip bulky items in Belfast than to book council UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news CIWM to deliver training for Defra upcoming CBD reforms UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Tana Oy Appoints AB Equipment as New Authorised Distributor in New Zealand Tana Oy has appointed AB Equipment as its new authorised distributor in New Zealand, strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and improving local support for customers in the New Zealand market AB Equipment is a well-established equipment provider experienced in delivering material-handling, forestry, construction, and municipal equipment solutions across New Zealand. Thanks to its… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Warwick district residents advised to put their bins out early this week UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TRA Unveils Updated Programme for 2026 Briefing Day The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has released the updated programme for its 2026 Briefing Day, with this year’s event set to explore the policies, technologies and market opportunities shaping the future of tyre recycling under the theme “Giving REAL Meaning to the Circular Economy” Taking place on 15 September at the Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry, the annual event will bring... La entrada TR… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Keep Britain Tidy pilot cuts litter in Yorkshire town by 16% MRW Keep Britain Tidy pilot cuts litter in Yorkshire town by 16% Keep Britain Tidy works with stakeholders to drive behaviour changes that reduced littering in Heckmondwike Keep Britain Tidy pilot cuts litter in Yorkshire town by 16% Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news US lawmaker pushes for probe into Canada’s alcohol bans - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news CHEMICALS TECHNICAL THEME: Redefining wet strength - next-gen GPAM challenges PAE’s dominance in towel grades - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Wyre Council pledges further scrutiny of Jameson Road landfill MRW Wyre Council pledges further scrutiny of Jameson Road landfill Authority calls on residents to report issues and concerns about site odours after recent report noted concerns about public impacts from landfill operations Wyre Council pledges further scrutiny of Jameson Road landfill Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts. BBC News — Science & Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news EfW gate fees rise across the board as inflationary pressures bite - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘End of an era’: Baldovie EfW Lines 1 & 2 permanently close in Dundee - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Casey warns social care reform needs ‘challenging conversation’ - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Diageo finds buyer for closed Canada bottling site - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Middle East crisis shines spotlight on fertiliser supply chains - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Jobs - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TW MIAMI 2026: CONFERENCE / RESILIENCE AND REINVENTION: WINNING IN THE TISSUE MARKET THROUGH CONSUMER-CENTRIC STRATEGIES - Tissue World Magazine Tissue World Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Targa Telematics launches AI fleet maintenance tool Targa Telematics has introduced Maintenance Excellence, an Agentic AI-powered solution designed to help fleet operators coordinate maintenance activity, improve vehicle availability and reduce downtime. The company says the platform brings together data from telematics devices, OEM systems and external platforms into a single interoperable ecosystem that monitors vehicle health in real time. It… Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news First Line adds 151 references in July range update First Line Ltd. added 151 new-to-range references in July, expanding coverage across several key aftermarket product categories. The additions comprise 111 turbo hose references, 12 steering and suspension parts, 11 friction components, eight cables, six filters, two cooling products and one wheel bearing kit. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Mahle takes direct route for UK workshop equipment sales Mahle is bringing sales of its workshop equipment range directly into its UK aftermarket operation for the first time, giving customers a single point of contact for products, quotations, technical advice and support. The move integrates Mahle Service Solutions equipment into the company’s established aftermarket sales structure, replacing a separate UK arrangement. Mahle says the change will s… Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UFI Group joins Groupauto International supplier portfolio UFI Group has joined Groupauto International’s supplier portfolio, opening new growth opportunities for its UFI and Sofima brands across the global aftermarket. The filtration, thermal management and green hydrogen specialist said the agreement recognises its original equipment pedigree, technological capability and international distribution potential. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news From Blind Spot To Retail Advantage While leadership teams focus on margins and customer experience, the everyday costs of running the business; are quietly rising. New research from CCS McLays and Retail Economics puts the true cost of “Goods Not For Resale” (GNFR) at close to £4bn across UK fashion retail. Based on interviews with 100 senior leaders in procurement, finance and operations and analysis of the UK’s... Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news BM Catalysts adds 25 references in latest new to range update BM Catalysts has expanded its aftermarket emissions range with the introduction of 25 new part references covering 287 fitments across the European car parc. The company says the latest New to Range release extends coverage by approximately 7.9 million vehicles, strengthening support for distributors and workshops responding to rising demand for replacement emissions products. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TaiSan raises £4.65m to advance sodium-ion battery tech TaiSan has raised a £4.65m seed round to accelerate its technology that could unlock the use of sodium-ion batteries for mass market applications such as electric bikes, scooters, vehicles and power tools. With concerns about the cost and scarcity of lithium used in conventional batteries, sodium – one of the most abundant elements on Earth […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole Welcome to Cited, your essential guide to new climate research. In the news ‘HEAT ALERT’:... Carbon Brief · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Are microplastics turning sewers into methane hotspots? Microplastics flowing through urban sewer systems may be doing more than polluting waterways, with new research suggesting they could also alter underground microbial ecosystems in ways that increase methane emissions. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, found that common plastic particles can change the balance of microbes living in sewers, reducing […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Dow announces investment project advancements totalling $100M The investments will expand its global silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Parkside provides paper packs for Greek cookies brand Parkside has created plastic-free paper packs for Greek baker Sofi’s Cookies’ individually wrapped ranges. Packaging News (UK) · 7 Jul 2026