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Industry news DyStar claims 2025 climate reductions Company’s latest ESG report shows sharp cuts in emissions, water use and wastewater while flagging ongoing challenges on waste and […] Ecotextile News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Kuldeep Jha - Packaging Gateway Packaging Gateway (GlobalData) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Scottish Government consults on new council tax bands for high-value homes - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Future leaders in Scotland’s renewable energy industry recognised by shortlist More than 30 young professionals have been shortlisted for this year’s Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards, which celebrate emerging talent across Scotland’s renewable energy industry. The annual awards, organised by Scottish Renewables, recognise those working in the sector “who have demonstrated passion, innovation and a relentless ambition to drive forward Scotland’s … Envirotec Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Data, batteries and collaboration: temporary power can support net zero transition From festivals and outdoor gigs, to the residential construction projects we urgently need to fill the housing gap, Britain’s clean energy future depends on more than decarbonising the grid. The UK’s energy transition is gathering pace. Provisional government figures show UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2% in 2025 and are now 54% lower than […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TNT Group designs caps for Rabanne scent TNT Group has continued its collaboration with Rabanne for its Million Gold for Her Pure Diamonds scent. In addition to the caps identical to those developed for Million Gold For Her, TNT Group developed and produced the collars for the 50ml and 90ml formats of the limited edition with a ‘bold’ feminine signature. Exclusively designed by […] Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Packaging Awards 2026 | Final Entries deadline 8 July – no extensions! Packaging News has announced the final deadline of entries for the UK Packaging Awards – Wednesday 8 July. Packaging News (UK) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Hurdles must be faced before public will trust facial recognition Clearer legislation and stronger personal data protections are a must before British citizens could be comfortable with the rollout of facial recognition technology, according to new research. The UK has been moving increasingly towards a mass presence of facial recognition technology, with it already being used in train stations, supermarkets, on the street and as […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news OpenPrinter rethinks printer design French project explores how open-source design could reshape the future of sustainable office printing. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Swiss rules put reuse before recycling Draft legislation would prioritise reuse over recycling, reinforcing Europe's shift towards a circular economy. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Landfill liner brings innovative approach to SuDS containment A lining solution used in landfill leachate containment has been transferred into the water sector for use in a major sustainable drainage project in Yorkshire, says Jason Hemmingway, sales director, SIG Infrastructure. The installation of a structured waterproof lining product within a large-scale sustainable drainage system (SuDS) in Yorkshire looked like a routine job for […] Envirotec Magazine · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Pantum raises PAG litigation claim Amended Chinese court filing lifts demand as Lexmark shareholder dispute deepens further. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Visual Edge expands Konica Minolta partnership Nationwide agreement strengthens production print and managed print capabilities nationwide. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Glass makes up majority of packaging material on market - Glass International Glass International · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news GOTS owner launches charitable foundation Global Standards overhauls its governance with a new foundation as regulatory scrutiny of voluntary sustainability standards intensifies STUTTGART — Global […] Ecotextile News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Kyocera honours UFP Germany partnership Distributor recognised for its contribution to Kyocera's European distribution network during FY26. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook – TOP 20 | M&S, Ecosurety & GoUnpackaged Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging – with the Top 20 now being released. Packaging News (UK) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Pantum advances employee housing sales Latest Haina Garden notice extends staged sales under company talent scheme programme. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Wanli Tire planning Malaysian manufacturing joint venture Just over half a year after opening its plant in Cambodia, Wanli Tire has formalised plans to establish another plant in Southeast Asia. Through a joint venture with Malaysia’s Berjaya Property Berhad, the tyre maker intends to establish a production facility in Hulu Selangor. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news RoyPow Technology UK Limited - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Altilium invited to critical minerals roundtable at the British Embassy Berlin Altilium’s Managing Director, David Cartwright, was honoured to join a high-level gathering of senior executives and policy makers to discuss the importance of UK-German critical minerals supply chain collaboration at a roundtable lunch at the British Embassy in Berlin, hosted by British Ambassador Andrew Mitchell. The discussion highlighted the significant opportunities for deeper UK-German co… Altilium news · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Primark announces two new stores will open in Texas and Indiana in July 2026 - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Regenerative fashion shift must start at source – report New Eileen Fisher report says fashion must be redesigned at the earliest stage to deliver regenerative benefits NEW YORK – […] Ecotextile News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Bristol Welding & Sheetmetal Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Jarvie Plant Group - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news FDF Scotland's annual parliamentary reception 2026 | FDF - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Refresco sells Wicky brand rights to fruit drinks group Riedel - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Why are we waiting? - Demolition News Demolition News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Bangladesh garment job losses mount At least 20,000 workers in Bangladesh’s garment sector lost their jobs in the first half of 2026, according to new […] Ecotextile News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news GMG launches “Gen 2.0” graphene manufacturing plant Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (GMG) has confirmed the completion and start‑up of its Generation 2.0 Graphene Manufacturing Technology Plant, designed to deliver up to 10 tonnes of graphene annually once optimisation work is finalised. The facility began operating before the end of June 2026, meeting the company’s planned schedule. The firm expects the total capital… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news London hyperscaler Nscale secures £670m credit facility London-based AI hyperscaler Nscale has secured a $900m (£672.3m) revolving credit facility from a syndicate of major investment banks to accelerate its global infrastructure expansion. The debt facility, backed by financial giants including J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, provides Nscale with flexible liquidity. Unlike a standard lump-sum loan, the revolving structure allows the… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Singtel AI push could lift its digital business to a third of earnings UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news DIG THIS! ALDI’S SELL-OUT SANDPIT IS BACK With summer in full swing, Aldi is helping families wave goodbye to boredom by bringing the beach to their back garden with the return of its popular Wooden Sandpit (£34.99). Landing in the middle aisle from 16th July, this sand-sational Specialbuy is set to be a sell-out. Shoppers better be quick, once they’re gone they’re […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Why Agentic AI Will Expose the Yards That Aren’t Ready Lisa Samuel argues that agentic AI will not transform auto recycling yards unless the operational basics are already in place. As AI moves from answering questions to executing processes, recyclers with poor data, weak security, fragmented tools and undocumented workflows risk being exposed rather than improved. Auto Recycling World · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Government launches new events to drive local climate action - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Hugo Boss rebuts Pakistan mill link German brand says no yarn from Pakistan mill, where worker lost an arm, has featured in its products as campaigners […] Ecotextile News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news IRT Webinar – Auto Recycling in Africa: Building Formal Systems from an Informal Foundation Africa’s vehicle recycling sector remains largely informal, with limited infrastructure, weak enforcement and few authorised treatment facilities. This IRT webinar brings together policy and industry experts to explore how formal systems could develop and what professionalised end-of-life vehicle recycling could look like across the continent. Auto Recycling World · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Maximising Energy Efficiency through Advanced Heat Recovery in Breweries and Distilleries Veolia UK · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Enhancing Brewery and Distillery Operations Through Smart Water Stewardship Veolia UK · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Maintenance as a Driver of the Energy Transition Veolia UK · 7 Jul 2026