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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 Industry news 2/3 Britons worried about plastic food packaging and health Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness about runaway pollution and solutions, but UK citizens are increasingly concerned about what the waste stream also means for their bodies. Overall, 62% of respondents to a recent survey said they were concerned about the potential impact of plastic on their health. This number rose to 67% when […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Goodyear Renews FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation Goodyear Racing has gained a renewed FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating in 2026. This highest level of recognition within the FIA’s Environmental Accreditation Programme, reflects best-practice environmental management across Goodyear’s racing operations. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Coveris strengthens recycled plastics transparency with RecyClass certifications COVERIS has achieved RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification at Level 2 for three sites in a milestone for its commitment to transparency and circularity in plastic packaging. The RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification recognises systems that allow recycled plastics to be accurately documented and followed through the production process, from verified waste origin… Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UK marine startup programme to bridge funding gap A new investor readiness programme designed to tackle the blue economy’s funding gap has been launched by Steampunk Ventures, connecting UK marine autonomy and ocean technology startups with a curated network of over 50 specialist investors before they formally raise. With the global marine autonomy and ocean technology market projected by the OECD to reach […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Changes made to bin collections in Wrexham this week UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Preston Plastics Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Deli Kitchen expands range with two NPDs UK-based flatbread brand Deli Kitchen has launched two new lines to meet the rising demand for interest in sourdough. The brand launch two new variants. Real Wheat & Rye Sourdough… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Iceland completes solar installation in Scotland Iceland Foods has completed a 1.5 MW rooftop solar installation at a distribution centre in Livingston, Scotland, in partnership with Seed Renewables and Zestec Renewable Energy. This move aims to… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news BrewDog extends Kids Eat Free offer during summer BrewDog is extending its Kids Eat Free offer across the UK and Ireland bars during the entire summer. This move builds on the government’s new ‘Great British Summer Savings’ VAT… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Nutraceutical market growth creates ‘significant’ outsourcing opportunities THE global nutraceutical market is entering a new phase of ‘unprecedented growth’, creating significant outsourcing opportunities across the health and wellness sector, the BCMPA has said. Valued at an estimated $700–850 billion worldwide, the market remains highly fragmented, comprising thousands of ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers and consumer brands, with no single company holdin… Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Great British Drinks Company appoints Dominic Metcalfe as MD Great British Drinks company has appointed Dominic Metcalfe as its new managing director, as it strengthens its executive team towards the next phase of growth. The business manages a wide… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ENGIE–IGNIS sign 625 MWh Spanish BESS agreement Engie and Ignis have agreed a long‑term Flexibility Purchase Agreement covering several battery energy storage system projects across Spain, totalling 625 MWh of installed capacity. Under the ten‑year arrangement, Engie will access battery flexibility in the day‑ahead market, while Ignis secures the revenues generated by the assets, operates the systems and optimises their role in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Transmon Engineering Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Investing in responsible water use at Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool with the support of The Coca-Cola Foundation. See Michalis' story. - Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Great Britain media center · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa Group - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Painted walls are a ticking time bomb of ‘forever chemical’ pollution The paint on the walls of homes is quietly storing hundreds of tonnes of toxic PFAS that will leak into the environment for decades to come, new research has found. A study published in the journal Chem Circularity reveals that the approximately 565 tonnes of PFAS embedded in American residential paint in 2020 constitute a […] Air Quality News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Przemysław Zaprzalski Discussing Homogenising Pyrolysis Feedstock Przemysław Zaprzalski, R&D Director at Grupa Recykl, joins The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 92. Przemysław sits down with Ewan Scott to discuss the company’s pioneering work as Europe’s largest supplier of pyrolysis feedstock, servicing plants across Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands. He outlines the critical requirements of tyre manufacturers for consistent recovered carbon black (rCB… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news New Ammonia technology offers exciting decarbonisation opportunity - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola for World Cup packaging SMURFIT Westrock has partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of paper-based packaging solutions for the brand’s 2026 World Cup campaign. The collaboration comes as global sporting events like the World Cup continue to drive spikes in consumer spending. Industry data shows major increases in sales of snacks and soft drinks during the 2022 […] Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Net Promoter Score Veolia UK · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news What goes around … should come back around - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Polymermedics Achieves EcoVadis Bronze 2025 Rating - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Bottler Sibeg Coca-Cola invests in capex project - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news In conversation with: Bank of America’s Andrew McKibben AI has become a mainstay of modern banking and finance, and while the sector is still in the relatively early days of integration and development, for major organisations to remain competitive, effective adoption is a must. The integration of novel technologies is different at every company, but the challenge for firms at a global scale […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Conwy Council staff taking 12 days off sick a year concern UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Tourists flee hotel as Spain wildfires and heatwave spark evacuation in holiday hotspot UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Final Results | Company Announcement UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Co-op report finds uneven progress on supplier gender pay equality Co-op has published its first analysis of the gender pay gap across its supplier base, finding the average gap is lower than the UK benchmark but women remain underrepresented in senior roles. Retail Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news POET breaks ground on major bioethanol expansion - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and... Carbon Brief · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and hardest hit countries. In a… Carbon Brief · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news How should local authorities be preparing for the waste ETS? - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news HIVE secures £11.2m to build ‘silicon brain’ for industrial machines HIVE, a physical AI company building an intelligence layer for industrial machines, has raised $15m (£11.2m) in seed investment. HIVE is building a ‘silicon brain’ that it says unifies machine operations through one intelligence platform, letting industrial machines perceive, decide and act on their own while operational in warehouses, production lines and construction sites. The […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news People gobsmacked by state of Liverpool city centre as council announces new cash plan UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026