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Industry news Lucida AI raises £5.3m to accelerate language coaching platform Lucida AI has raised a $7m (£5.3m) seed round to accelerate its AI-powered language coaching platform for consumers and enterprises. Through real-time speech-to-speech conversations and instant feedback, Lucida AI helps users to improve pronunciation, fluency and confidence by simulating real-world scenarios. This spans from everyday chats to business meetings, presentations and client calls. A… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Waste and recycling still among most dangerous sectors to work in, statistics show Waste and recycling had one of the highest fatal injury rates of any industry in 2025/26, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics show. The latest statistics released by HSE show six people died while working in the waste and recycling sector in 2025/26. The rate of fatal injury per 100,000 workers in the sector was […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Denby halts online ordering following administration Denby Pottery is no longer accepting online orders, following its administration in March and production at the 200-year old brand ending last month. In a statement to its online community, Denby said: “It is with great sadness that, following Denby entering administration, www.denbypottery.com is no longer accepting online orders. “Our website has been Denby’s online... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Fiveways secures eight-year FCC fleet contract in Dartford FCC Environment has announced an eight-year partnership with Fiveways Municipal Hire for waste collection and street cleansing fleet in Dartford. The agreement builds on an existing working relationship between the two organisations, with Fiveways having provided repair and maintenance services in the borough since 2020 under lease with maintenance arrangements. Under the new contract, Fiveways… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news WRAP’s LA Portal just got even better…but we need you to help maintain it! - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news LARAC’s summer tour continues! - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Ocean Outdoor named as British Land DOOH media partner across London portfolio Property developer British Land has named Ocean Outdoor UK as its digital out-of-home media partner in London. The contract covers three of the firm’s London locations- Regent’s Place and Broadgate, Paddington Central and Liverpool Street. According to the firm, the first phase will roll out over 33 small format full motion screens. This is a... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news TG Jones rescue plan approved after landlord concessions TG Jones has secured High Court approval for its restructuring plan, clearing the way for the former WH Smith high street business to push ahead with a rescue deal that could see up to 150 stores close. The retailer, which was acquired by Modella Capital last year and rebranded as TG Jones, had warned it... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Hugo Boss under fire over Pakistan injury Brand accused of backsliding on factory safety after a worker at a Pakistan spinning mill lost his arm in a […] Ecotextile News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news McLaren’s coral-planting bot and AI that measures tech emissions: The best green innovations of June 2026 As we close the door on a sweltering June, edie and our innovation partner Springwise take a look at six of the month's most exciting cleantech innovation stories, from McLaren's coral-seeding machine to technology that turns traffic into clean energy. edie — packaging/waste tag feeds · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news June 2026 Round-Up: The Latest from OPRL Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Northern Powerhouse Rail faces mounting scrutiny over delivery risks - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Greggs CFO to step down after 28 years - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news 'Changes nothing': Scottish government hits back at Westminster nuclear study - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Randolph County Selects Waga Energy to Convert Landfill Gas into RNG in North Carolina The post MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Randolph County Selects Waga Energy to Convert Landfill Gas into RNG in North Carolina appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Ross launches VersaMix VM-80 system for vacuum and pressure processing Ross has introduced a new VersaMix system designed for demanding mixing applications requiring vacuum and pressure operation, offering capabilities that could be suited to battery materials processing.The new Model VM-80 VersaMix combines a three-wing anchor agitator with a high-speed disperser in a single mixing system for blending, dispersing, heating, cooling and vacuum processing of liquids,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Competition regulator ‘falls short’ in app developer consultation The UK’s competition regulator’s announcement of a consultation that could force Apple and Google to adopt more app developer friendly policies “falls short of what is needed” according to a prominent group of developers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled on Tuesday a new consultation that could lead to a new requirements for app […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news How Berger Tools Became the UK’s Go-To Engineering Ally Since 1977, Berger Tools has been advising, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality Die Sets and Press Tool Parts. Next February, they will celebrate an incredible milestone of over 50 years of precision, reliability, service, and cost-effective pricing. 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Happy reading,” she said. Continue reading... The Guardian — Environment · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Your air monitor might be useless. The data isn’t. I’ve been having a lot of conversations lately with directors and senior managers about air quality monitoring. The pattern is always the same. They look at the device, they ask about the features, and then they ask the inevitable question: “‘So what?’ It’s a fair question. There are dozens of air quality monitors on the […] Air Quality News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Recycling collections to return in parts of Birmingham Recycling collections are set to return to parts of Birmingham next month as the city council launches a new waste improvement pilot. Birmingham City Council said the expanded pilot begun yesterday (30 June 2026) across North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield, following what it described as a successful food waste trial which launched in March 2026. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news No more anonymous cartridge imports into Europe New CLP rules require EU-based responsibility for hazardous cartridge products from 1 July 2026. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news My route to chartership with CIWEM: Emma Seddon - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Monster taps F1 demand with Oscar Piastri cans Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has launched limited-edition Monster Energy cans featuring Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri. The collectable packs are available across Monster Energy Original and Monster Energy Zero Sugar, bringing… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news KMP prepares to reintroduce Canon ink range German remanufacturer prepares return of selected Canon remanufactured ink cartridges following improved core supply. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Kei Kato takes Toshiba Tec helm International executive returns to Europe as Toshiba Tec continues transformation through ETRIA manufacturing partnership. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Vegan brand Strong Roots appoints Emma Curtis as MD Vegan frozen food brand Strong Roots has appointed Emma Curtis as the managing director to lead the brand’s next phase of growth. Curtis has experience working with top consumer brands,… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | UK Packaging PRO, Smurfit Westrock Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news JCDecaux secures Heathrow advertising contract for another eight years JCDecaux has renewed its advertising contract with Heathrow for another eight years, extending a partnership that has been in place for more than 25 years. The new agreement will run from January 2027 and will see the outdoor advertising giant continue to manage Heathrow’s media estate, including more than 680 digital screens, Heathrow Express assets... Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news ETRIA extends unified manufacturing identity Manufacturing subsidiaries adopt ETRIA branding as integration of Ricoh, Toshiba Tec, and OKI continues globally. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Aldi to give away free strawberries as Wimbledon demand surges Aldi is giving away thousands of free strawberries at its Wimbledon store this week as it looks to tap into demand around the tennis tournament. The company said shoppers visiting… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news The Pickle House lands Waitrose deal as pickle juice trend reaches new heights The Pickle House is launching its Original Pickle Juice into Waitrose, as demand for the tangy drink moves further into mainstream grocery. The Suffolk-based brand will roll the product into… Grocery Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news DFS appoints Risilience to expand climate risk programme DFS Group has selected climate and nature analytics company Risilience to strengthen its approach to business resilience, climate risk and reporting. Retail Gazette · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Go Plastic Pallets launches new XL sleeve packs GOPLASTICPALLETS has launched two new extra-large foldable pallet boxes to help manufacturers, distributors, and logistics companies to store, move, and transport oversized and usually shaped products more efficiently. The new sleeve packs will also benefit businesses that currently spend significant time searching for suitable packaging before investing in costly metal stillages or bespoke woo… Packaging Scotland · 1 Jul 2026 Industry news Build raises £6.4m to accelerate infrastructure projects with AI Build, the AI-native infrastructure company helping governments, developers and investors accelerate critical projects, has raised $8.5m (£6.4m) in seed funding. The startup combines AI systems with industry expertise to automate workflows across infrastructure development, including site selection and due diligence. Build says demand for AI infrastructure, power and industrial capacity is outp… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 1 Jul 2026