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Industry news UK Gate Fees Report 2025-26 - WRAP - The Waste and Resources Action Programme WRAP · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Enviro – 3 more months of company reorganisation Gothenburg District Court has approved Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ request to extend its ongoing company reorganisation by three months, until 27 August 2026. A key aim of this extension is to complete the ongoing negotiations regarding long-term financing and to finalise a reorganisation plan. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Tyre Pyrolysis Oil Protocol for the UK One of the challenges for recyclers is how do they know when their product is no longer a waste. Clarity in end-of-waste is a much sought after status for any recycler. End-of-waste relaxes reporting and transporting requirements, reduces costs, and eases trade in the final product. In terms of tyre pyrolysis oil, the UK may... La entrada Tyre Pyrolysis Oil Protocol for the UK se publicó primer… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news LemFi acquires Wealth8 following FCA approval Cross-border financial platform LemFi has secured approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to acquire UK-based investment platform Wealth8, marking its official entry into the wealthtech sector. The acquisition allows LemFi to integrate long-term wealth-building and diversified investment portfolios into its existing product ecosystem. Originally launched as a remittance specialist, … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news North Warwickshire BC celebrates victory in Bromford Tunnel appeal - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Morrisons unveils Wimbledon-inspired marketing campaign Morrisons has launched a Grand Slam Doughnut which is made with a British strawberries and cream filling to celebrate the Wimbledon tennis tournament. The supermarket is also rolling out a… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news TOM & ecoFITTOM: A complete PVC-O system for resilient water network Manufactured with Molecor’s proprietary technology, TOM and ecoFITTOM boast enhanced ductility, sustainability and long-term reliability, making it a future-ready solution for more sustainable water infrastructure. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Dudley Council apologises over ‘frustrating’ bin collection delays Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has apologised for missed and delayed bin collections after opposition claimed the service was “out of control”. Data from the Dudley Labour Group showed that refuse collections were running on average 30% behind schedule. Food waste collections were reported to be 47% behind, while dry recycling collections lagged by 74% and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Taking LiBox Further: Inside the Design of the New LiBox 20 Hinge The post Taking LiBox Further: Inside the Design of the New LiBox 20 Hinge appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Action on responsible business failing to reach supply chains - Just Style Just Style · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Fanta launches multi-million-pound price-marked packs campaign A multi-million-pound investment has been made to launch £1.89 price-marked packs across the 2L Fanta range. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) said the move will help convenience retailers offer shoppers standout value ahead of the biggest sharing occasions of the summer – helping them drive the rate of sale across the Fanta range. PMPs communicate value […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Goodyear begins search for new CFO as Zamarro accepts new remit On 10 July 2026, Christina Zamarro will leave The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to take up a position with DePuy Synthes, ahead of the business’s planned separation from Johnson & Johnson. The company has named Scott Deakin to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 July. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Cegid Connections Retail proved why retail’s next leap starts on the shop floor Cegid Connections Retail, Cegid’s global user conference, roared into Prague last month with a clear message for the industry. Retail doesn’t need more noise. What it does need, is sharper execution. But what does that actually look like? The event brought together 400+ retail leaders from across the globe for two days of workshops, plenary... Retail Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Starling Bank to cut over 100 jobs in automation push Digital bank Starling is set to cut more than 100 jobs as it looks to deploy automation to simplify its operations. Staff were told this week that a major restructuring would take place with the goal of removing duplicate roles, first reported by Financial Times. According to the bank, the downsizing was needed following the completion […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news EU chemicals industry shows 'fragile improvement' amid high costs - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news WHICH? NAMES ALDI CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR JUNE – MARKING A PERFECT FIRST-HALF CLEAN SWEEP IN 2026 New analysis from consumer champion Which? has named Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for June 2026, based on a basket of 95 popular grocery items. The accolade secures an unbeaten run for Aldi across the first half of this year Even when loyalty discounts are taken into account, shoppers would still have paid much less at Aldi than for the same shop at Tesco (£194.67), Sainsbury’s (priced… Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Morrisons relaunches Market Street counters after customer outpouring Morrisons is bringing back its Market Street counters in response to customer feedback. Retail Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwaves drive dangerous ozone pollution across India Heatwaves are triggering sharp increases in ground-level ozone pollution across India, creating a growing threat to public health as climate change drives more frequent and intense periods of extreme heat, according to new research. The study, published in npj Clean Air, is the first comprehensive assessment of how heatwaves influence surface ozone levels across India […] Air Quality News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging EPR Nation of Sale Reporting Packaging EPR Nation of Sale Reporting is one of the most important new compliance requirements facing UK producers. Data collection began on 1 January 2026, and obligated businesses must now capture where packaging is supplied across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With the first annual submission due by 1 April 2027, producers should Der Beitrag Packaging EPR Nation of Sale Rep… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news OE tyre demand remains under pressure in May Global original equipment (OE) tyre demand remained weak in May 2026, while replacement markets continued to show a more mixed regional picture. Data published by Michelin and Pirelli indicates that subdued vehicle production, changing incentive schemes in China, inventory adjustments and weather-related disruption in North America continued to influence market demand. Tyrepress · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Second Gov department quits X as it’s ‘unhealthy for democracy’ Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced she and her department will no longer use the social media platform X, claiming that “it isn’t healthy for our democracy”. Announced in a final post on the Elon Musk-owned platform, Nandy said: “I’ve decided to leave this platform and my Department will too. “A platform originally designed for […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news UK shoppers still favour sustainable packaging despite cost pressures, data shows New research from Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard Manufacturers, reveals that sustainability continues to influence purchasing decisions in the UK despite ongoing economic pressures. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news From seaweed to sustainable manufacturing At Interplas 2026, Symbiotex co-exhibited with ARBURG, a collaboration that highlights the breadth of possibilities of this material. We spoke with Olivia Simpson, Managing Director at Symbiotex, to gather the ins and outs. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Wood Recyclers’ Association marks 25th Anniversary The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) marked 25 years of serving the waste wood industry at a landmark anniversary Conference, Awards and evening Celebration at the Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club near Birmingham yesterday (July 2). Wood Recyclers Association · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news WRA announces 25th Anniversary Award Winners The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has revealed the winners of its 25th Anniversary Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the UK’s wood recycling sector. Wood Recyclers Association · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Livestock emissions heading 'dramatically' in wrong direction, study warns - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Heatwaves, AI and water stress With Net Zero Week beginning tomorrow (4th July) Steve Harding explains why behavioural change may be our most overlooked climate technology As Britain prepares for another summer of heatwaves, attention will focus on water shortages, electricity demand and the resilience of critical infrastructure. Yet while policymakers debate reservoirs, grid upgrades and renewable generation, one of […] Environment Journal · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi named cheapest supermarket for sixth consecutive month Aldi has secured the title of the cheapest supermarket in June with an average price of £163.34, according to research from consumer analytics group Which?. This marks the sixth consecutive… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Worcestershire Council approves food waste biomethane plant Worcestershire County Council has granted planning permission for a new anaerobic digestion biomethane plant at Court Farm, Hindlip. The decision comes despite objections from local emergency services and the area’s police and crime commissioner. The facility, proposed by Stenergy Worcester, will be built on derelict land near the joint headquarters of West Mercia Police and … Read More The pos… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news England World Cup fixture sparks chilled pizza sales surge at Tesco and Sainsbury’s England’s latest World Cup fixture drove a double-digit uplift in chilled pizza sales at Tesco and Sainsbury’s as shoppers stocked up for at-home matchday occasions. Retail EPOS data shared by… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news EVs could save Europe €12 billion and 190 million barrels of oil annually by 2030 Europe could avoid importing 190 million barrels of oil every year by 2030, generating around €12 billion in annual savings, if it delivers on its electric vehicle targets, according to new analysis released today by E-Mobility Europe and Ember. Achieving those savings depends on meeting the EU’s deployment goals for 2030: 35 million battery electric […] Environment Journal · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Vinegar supplier cuts packaging waste with reusable bulk containers ELLSEY’S Vinegar and WERIT UK have developed a reusable intermediate bulk container (IBC) model that they say integrates sustainability, food safety, and operational efficiency. For Ellsey’s Vinegar, a family-owned business which supplies bulk vinegar to food manufacturers, managing the movement of several million litres of vinegar each year is an operational challenge. As demand for […] Packaging Scotland · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Researchers call for conservation genomics to respect Indigenous data sovereignty A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is urging the scientific community to reform how it uses genetic technologies for wildlife conservation. Open Access Government — Environment · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news AI search visibility startup geoSurge scores £9.4m round London-based AI visibility startup geoSurge has raised $12m (£9.4m) in an oversubscribed seed funding round. Founded in 2025, geoSurge provides tools to help businesses track and manage how their brands are represented within generative AI systems like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. According to the firm, instead of focusing on real-time search citation tracking—a practice often […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Bestway and Budweiser Bud Bus activation drives beer sales surge Bestway Wholesale has partnered with Budweiser to roll out a series of depot activations to help independent retailers prepare for the FIFA World Cup. The wholesaler welcomed Budweiser’s Bud Bus… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook – TOP 20 | Denise Mathieson, SUEZ, TerraCycle 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) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news PackUK updates pEPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology for 2027 An updated Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published to determine charges applied to products under the UK’s packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) regime from early next year. Packaging News (UK) · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news 2026 Northern Air Quality Conference – Report On 25th March we held our 5th Northern Air Quality Conference – and our eleventh conference overall – back at Bridgewater Hall in the heart of Manchester. Cllr Beverley Nielsen again hosted the event and navigated us through the day seamlessly. The first speaker she introduced us to was Jim McQuaid from the University of […] Air Quality News · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Extreme heat threatens to cool summer alcohol sales for drinks makers Extreme heat could change the summer sales mix for European drinks makers as consumers turn away from alcohol during dangerously hot weather. Hot summer weather has traditionally provided a boost… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026 Industry news Ocado investors push to oust chair Adam Warby as Steiner row deepens Ocado investors are calling for the removal of chair Adam Warby, as a boardroom battle over the future of founder and chief executive Tim Steiner intensifies. One of the firm’s… Grocery Gazette · 3 Jul 2026