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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 Industry news Brewery and Distillery Operations Towards Net Zero Veolia UK · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Poles apart: Patagonia and Arctic tidal shifts spark scientific concern For a moment, forget rainforest wildfires and 40C London summers. Two of the most profound climate change symptoms may be quietly unfolding below the waterline. There’s a ‘cold blob’ in the North Atlantic. The jury is out on what this phenomena says about a global climate system that’s shifting faster than we can model […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Green Fulfilment: SMEs shouldn’t have to choose between cost and carbon For small online retailers, the operational decisions that cut logistics emissions often cut costs too. Where the real savings sit. Small online retailers face growing pressure to lower the carbon footprint of their shipping and fulfilment. New evidence suggests the changes that reduce emissions often reduce cost at the same time. Logistics is one of […] Environment Journal · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé back 16% litter reduction pilot A year-long litter reduction pilot in Heckmondwike by Keep Britain Tidy has cut food and drink-related litter by 16%. The Love Where You Live Heckmondwike programme was funded through the Litter Pact and delivered by Keep Britain Tidy in partnership with KFC, Mars Wrigley, McDonald’s and Nestlé. According to the charity, the programme provided “robust, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news CIWM to develop competence route for new waste permitting regime CIWM is to develop and deliver an individual competence route for waste operators under proposed reforms to England’s waste carrier, broker and dealer regime. The reforms would replace the existing registration system with an environmental permitting framework for waste controllers and waste transporters. Subject to legislation, the new system is expected to begin […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news ACE New Card: Raising Fraud Protection Standards The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) new-look ACE cards will incorporate an NFC chip as part of its drive to improve the industry’s card checking procedures and ensure safety on major construction sites. An ACE (Assuring Competence in Engineering) card is automatically issued to individuals who hold both an ECITB vocational qualification and a current CCNSG safety pass… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 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 frontline industry expertise to examine how formal ELV systems could develop and what opportunities professionalisation could create. ATF Professional · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news EU confirms definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese PCR/LT tyres Clarity at last for tyre makers, distributors and retailers. The European Commission has published details of the definitive anti-dumping duties to be imposed on imports of Chinese passenger car and light truck tyres. Although there are no major surprises when it comes to duty rates, the good news is that the Commission will not retroactively collect duties. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda scores a lunchtime win with NEW Limited-Edition Football Roll available in its £3.74 Meal Deal - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Air pollution found to alter sperm genes in fertility study Exposure to common air pollutants could change how genes function in sperm, potentially affecting male fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of future children according to new research. The study, which was presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), found that men exposed to mixtures of air […] Air Quality News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news PackUK sets 1 September deadline to resubmit pEPR data MRW PackUK sets 1 September deadline to resubmit pEPR data Scheme administrator urges producers to ensure they provide updated or corrected data to help inform and underpin more consistent annual fee charges PackUK sets 1 September deadline to resubmit pEPR data Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Don’t be deterred by the size of your ambition – Greg Jackson, Octopus Energy This week’s podcast guest is Greg Jackson, who reflects on his journey building one of the UK’s largest double unicorns Octopus Energy. He reflects on how he wishes he had started the firm earlier and explains some of his unique ways of running a company, from how a telling off in a previous job made […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Court dismisses legal action against Walsall Council in rooftop food venue row UK press (GDELT archive) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Make UK: Manufacturers Need Bold, Pro-Growth Agenda From the Next Prime Minister - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Crown ESR Series promises faster, smarter material handling - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news MRF gate fees rise as food waste AD costs fall, WRAP finds Median gate fees for materials recycling facilities have risen, while the cost of treating separately collected food waste through anaerobic digestion has fallen, according to WRAP’s latest annual survey. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news PackUK sets 1 September deadline for 2025 packaging data corrections PackUK has introduced a 1 September 2026 deadline for producers to correct and resubmit 2025 packaging data that will affect their extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) fees. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Government confirms details for latest clean power auction round - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S Launches Better With Beans With Bowel Cancer UK as it Transforms Beans and Pulses Range to Help Customers Eat More Fibre - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Omya Performance Polymer Distribution Broadens Partnership with EMS-GRIVORY to include UK and Ireland - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Woodberry Packaging acquires Medica and Curtis WOODBERRY Packaging has announced that it has acquired Medica Packaging and F.G. Curtis. The deal for the two long-established British packaging manufacturers will see the group almost double the size. Both businesses will continue to operate under their existing brands and management, with their teams remaining and customer and supplier relationships maintained, Woodberry Packaging said. […] Packaging Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Coca-Cola and Merlin offer VIP prizes for recycled plastic bottles Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have relaunched their reverse vending machine recycling scheme for the fifth consecutive year, offering guests the chance to win VIP experiences at UK attractions in exchange… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Windsor and Maidenhead extend £61m Serco waste contract by eight years The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has agreed to extend its waste and recycling contract with Serco for a further eight years. The decision was approved by the council’s Cabinet at its meeting on 30 June, securing the continuation of household collection services from October 2027. The extension maintains the existing collection regime for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news USFIA names KYG Trade as exclusive AI partner - Just Style Just Style · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Bringing Members Together – 2026 Regional Forums One of the greatest strengths of Circular Communities Scotland is our network. Throughout 2026, we were delighted to bring members together through three regional forums in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, creating valuable opportunities to connect, learn and share experiences with other organisations working at the heart of Scotland's circular economy. Our member forums are [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news TaiSan raises £4.65m to scale sodium‑ion innovation TaiSan has raised £4.65m to accelerate commercialisation of its sodium‑ion battery technology, positioning the UK company to push the chemistry into mass‑market sectors including electric bikes, scooters, vehicles and power tools. The round was co‑led by Eos Advisory and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II via Mercia Ventures, with additional backing from AFI Ventures, EverQuest… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Tesco Insurance launches free life cover for parents with Aviva Tesco Insurance and Money Services has launched a free parent life cover proposition in partnership with Aviva, aimed at helping more young families put financial protection in place. The initiative… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news UK businesses commit to new government cyber resilience pledge More than 60 businesses including M&S, Nationwide, ITV, Microsoft UK and Cloudflare have committed to strengthen their cyber defences by signing up to the government’s new cyber resilience pledge. The voluntary pledge, which has been designed for medium and large organisations but is open to organisations of all sizes and sectors, asks signatories to take […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news 5 graphs that show how heatwaves are getting more dangerous Longer-lasting hot spells and high temperatures at night are making it harder to cope, leading to thousands more deaths from extreme heat New Scientist — Environment · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news WHO update highlights growing role of integrated air quality monitoring - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Costa Coffee donates £57,000 to youth-focused community groups Costa Coffee has donated £57,000 to charities and community groups across the UK through its Community Grants scheme. The coffee chain has awarded funding to 68 organisations nationwide, with grants… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Electrified powertrains drive strong June registration figures The UK new car market’s recovery continued in June. Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show an 11.4 per cent year-on-year rise in registrations, to 213,166 units – the best June performance since 2019. Tyrepress · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news Graham Norton and Invivo launch first alcohol-free GN Sauvignon Blanc Graham Norton and New Zealand winery Invivo have expanded the GN Wine range with the launch of its first alcohol-free wine. GN Zero Sauvignon Blanc will join the brand’s existing… Grocery Gazette · 7 Jul 2026 Industry news M&S Welcomes More Families as it Announces Biggest Ever Standalone M&S Food Store and Adds Even More Products to Family Value Lines - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 7 Jul 2026