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Industry news Ribena and Lucozade producer pumps over £14M into Herefordshire site - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news 290 jobs on the line as Gousto weighs up site closure - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein adverts banned over ‘unclear’ recycled claims - Just Style Just Style · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Innovate Recycle Webinar: Wednesday 24 June 2026 - Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Kuehne+Nagel and Google Cloud sign major SAF supply agreement - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news UK and Netherlands agree joint action on circular economy financing The UK and the Netherlands have formalised a new partnership aimed at unlocking more finance for the circular economy. In a joint statement signed in London yesterday (23 June 2026), Defra Minister Mary Creagh and Dutch Climate Minister Stientje Van Veldhoven set out plans to strengthen cross-border collaboration to help scale investment into circular business … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Rubber futures rally on equity gains, weaker yen - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news ECHO - int.core.suez.co.uk SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news DS Smith, Re-Zip, and Raja Group launch reuse fast track initiative in France DS Smith is supporting the Reuse Fast Track initiative in collaboration with Re-Zip, and the Raja Group – aiming to develop reusable fibre-based packaging with French e-commerce manufacturers and suppliers. Packaging News (UK) · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news OEP finds Northern Ireland Executive largely off track to achieve environmental targets in first EIP report The Northern Ireland Executive has made the commitment to do what needs to be done to protect and improve the environment, but efforts must now be accelerated, says the Office […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news £49m investment announced to tackle Lough Neagh water crisis Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA and the Irish Government’s Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD have welcomed the announcement by the Taoiseach […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news 50 Litre Home and RHS among winners of £5 million Water Efficiency Lab to help homes and businesses save water Seven innovative projects designed to provide homeowners and businesses with the insights they need to cut the amount of water they use have been awarded a share of £5.2 million […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news OSSO targets municipal and industrial growth with £3m water treatment fleet investment OSSO, the specialist provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, has invested a further £3 million in its water treatment fleet as it targets growth across construction, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment markets. […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Barhale to complete £17M Greenwich Trunk Main programme Thames Water has awarded Barhale the contract to complete the final leg of the £17M Greenwich Trunk Main scheme, securing water supply and improving network resilience for Southeast London. Civil […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Universal Tankers opens new Avonmouth depot in landmark expansion Yorkshire-based waste management provider, Universal Tankers, has recently opened a new operational depot in Avonmouth, Bristol. The facility marks the company’s first presence in parts of Southern Wales and represents […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Grundfos appoints new Head of Sustainability Grundfos, has announced the appointment of Inês Breda as its new Head of Group Sustainability from 1 August 2026. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering and experience in water treatment […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Total Pressure Solutions expands product portfolio with new irrigation valve range Total Pressure Solutions (TPS) has announced the launch of its new Irrigation Valve range, marking an expansion of the company’s offering to customers involved in water management, irrigation and agricultural […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news Partnership between Anglian Water and North Northamptonshire Council to protect environment in Thorpe Malsor A partnership between Anglian Water and North Northamptonshire Council’s Highways team has helped protect the environment in Thorpe Malsor by reducing the risk of pollution after legacy connections were discovered […] Water Magazine · 24 Jun 2026 Industry news CCC: Faster electrification of UK will ‘put money back into people’s pockets’ Faster electrification is the best way to secure lower energy bills and stronger energy security,... Carbon Brief · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbon Guide June 2026 Carbon markets are evolving fast. Anthesis' June Carbon Guide covers the latest on compliance carbon pricing, Article 6, and CORSIA-eligible credits. Anthesis Group · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Education, engagement and integrated communication - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news London’s electrical purchases outpacing household disposal: study MRW London’s electrical purchases outpacing household disposal: study Research, described as first of its kind analysis, is being used to highlight scope to improve reuse, repair and redistribution of electrical stockpiled in homes and offices London’s electrical purchases outpacing household disposal: study Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news ZWS materials analysis highlights Scottish import dependency MRW ZWS materials analysis highlights Scottish import dependency Circular economy organisation conducts what it calls its comprehensive material flow account to date, underlining country’s import dependence ZWS materials analysis highlights Scottish import dependency Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news NGOs launch global food waste ‘call-to-action’ ahead of COP31 MRW NGOs launch global food waste ‘call-to-action’ ahead of COP31 Event held as part of this month’s London Climate Action Week sees NGOs from around the world outlining a series of commitments to inform fresh political commitments on food loss NGOs launch global food waste ‘call-to-action’ ahead of COP31 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Policies & Reporting - budweiserbrewinggroup.co.uk Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news People first, future ready - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Diageo jobs at risk in Ireland - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Digital waste tracking costs could top £40m for operators over next 15 years - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news NextGen Leaders Award In partnership with Battery Council International BEST is launching the NextGen Leaders Award for all those who work in the battery industry. Applications for the 2026 award will open on 26th June and close on 4th September . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5 article limit. Sign up to continue… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news PAC-E COOPERATION UNCAPPED - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda expands delivery partnership with Deliveroo Asda is adding over 300 superstores to the Deliveroo platform to give more shoppers access to groceries over the summer football season. This move brings the total number of Asda… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Bloomberg expands global air pollution fight Bloomberg Philanthropies has pledged $45 million (£33 million) to expand a global initiative helping cities tackle air pollution, following early successes that have already delivered measurable improvements in urban air quality. The funding, announced during London Climate Action Week, will support the next phase of Breathe Cities, a programme delivered in partnership with Clean Air […] Air Quality News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Altilium Raises $1 Million Following Successful Retail Investment Round Altilium has completed a successful retail investment round, raising approximately $1 million from more than 750 investors. The funding will help expand its UK battery recycling operations, support the development of its ACT3 facility and strengthen domestic supplies of lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite. ATF Professional · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Valeo urges workshops to stop ‘binning’ loyalty points Valeo Service UK is challenging independent garages to rethink everyday habits and audit how packaging waste is handled, warning that technicians could be throwing away thousands of pounds in overlooked loyalty value. Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Bacardi acquires Irish whiskey brand Teeling Bacardi has announced the complete acquisition of the Telling Whiskey Company and Teeling Irish whiskey brand for an undisclosed amount. The business has previously held a minor stake in the… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Evian launches limited-edition bottle bags for 200th anniversary Mineral water brand Evian has launched limited-edition bottle bags, created in collaboration with UK artists, to commemorate its 200th anniversary. The launch builds on the brand’s connection to tennis, and… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Julien MacDonald introduces dedicated ecommerce site British fashion designer Julien MacDonald will transform his London Fashion Show collection into a direct-to-consumer offering with the launch of a new ecommerce site. The Welsh designer, and TV personality, will sell his Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection on the site, which launched on Monday. “We ordered 2,500 boxes for our orders, and we’ve already run... Retail Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news BRC responds to Government’s latest tax update - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news RAM V1.1: 7 Key Rules UK Packaging Producers Must Follow RAM is the framework that determines whether your household packaging is rated Green, Amber or Red. Those ratings are not just an environmental label. From 2026, pEPR fees are modulated based on recyclability. Red-rated materials attract a 1.2x fee multiplier in 2026/27, rising to 1.6x in 2027/28 and 2.0x by 2028/29. Green-rated packaging pays Der Beitrag RAM V1.1: 7 Key Rules UK Packaging Prod… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news A new tyre retail landscape: Redistribution and acquisition-led consolidation trends Often journalists over-use language like “sea change” and we have described “wholesale changes in the tyre distribution” in these pages before. This year, however, the tectonic plates of the UK tyre retail business really have shifted. First off, ATS Euromaster announced plans to close its doors – with its inherent repercussions. Then, Kerr’s Tyres announced plans to buy Farmer Autocare along w… Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026