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Promotor De Merchandising at Unilever - Unilever Global
Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026
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UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo
MRW UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo Recycler's white paper argues that UK network of DRS programmes can stimulate further domestic investment and reduce plastic exports UK faces £750m gap in bottle recycling infrastructure: Enviroo Daniel Bosley
MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 Jul 2026
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Konica Minolta and Color-Logic expand partnership
KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has expanded its partnership with Color-Logic to bring new metallic and decorative effects to the label market. The move will enable label converters and commercial printers to differentiate their offerings using the company’s AccurioLabel 400 press with white toner. Building on Konica Minolta’s introduction of Color-Logic’s design and embellishment tools […]
Packaging Scotland · 21 Jul 2026
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Burnham urged to build new partnership with Northern leaders - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026
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Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary in Burnham Cabinet overhaul
MRW Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary in Burnham Cabinet overhaul Experienced MP will take up the ministerial role from MP Emma Reynolds as the UK appoints a seventh Prime Minister in the space of ten years Angela Eagle becomes Defra secretary in Burnham Cabinet overhaul Neil Merrett
MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 21 Jul 2026
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Flexible Plastic collections delayed until 2030: What it means for packaging and recycling labels
The UK Government has delayed mandatory kerbside collections of flexible plastic packaging until 2030. Find out what this means for packaging recyclability.
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 21 Jul 2026
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Ishida to Demonstrate Integration and Automation at Total Processing and Packaging 2013 - Global Food Industry News
Just Food — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026
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Food Waste Heroes ID Verification - help.olioapp.com
OLIO · 21 Jul 2026
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How to unlock unlimited geothermal energy, anywhere we want
Earth contains more than enough heat to power humanity many times over, but so far only a few lucky places have been able to exploit it. Now we may have a way to tap this vast clean energy source almost anywhere
New Scientist — Environment · 21 Jul 2026
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Ponda raises £1.8m to develop textiles from regenerative fibres
Bristol-based startup Ponda has raised $2.4m (£1.8m) in seed funding to grow BioPuff, its plant-based, regenerative insulation, and expand its wetland farming network across Europe. Ponda makes biomaterials crafted from regenerative wetland fibres that are designed to help brands reduce impact, restore ecosystems and build truly responsible products. Around the world, drained peatlands release …
UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026
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Innovative energy solution for John Wainwright & Co. - Agg-Net
Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026
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RSTA calls on local highway authorities for more flexibility - Agg-Net
Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026
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Tesco adds Deliveroo and Uber to q-commerce offering
As well as its own Tesco Whoosh service, shoppers at the UK’s largest supermarket will soon be able to order via Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Responding to the growing demand…
Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026
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Ardagh Glass Packaging facility in 130th anniversary celebration - Glass International
Glass International · 21 Jul 2026
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Dorset Council leader calls for quicker progress on devo deal - localgov.co.uk
LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026
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Huge Scrap Metal Fire Highlights Fire Risk Across Recycling Sector
The major scrap metal fire at Global Ardour Recycling in Preston highlights the fire-risk challenges facing ATFs, metal recyclers and waste operators. Material acceptance, battery identification, quarantine areas, housekeeping, pile management, emergency access and practical fire prevention planning are all critical to reducing business disruption, insurance pressure and environmental risk.
ATF Professional · 21 Jul 2026
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Scrap attempts rebound, renewed Mid-East tensions disrupt shipments: KSW
This comprehensive article, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026
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China’s semis exports hit record high: KSW
This comprehensive feature, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026
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Slovakia’s ELV System Faces Its Next Test
Pavol Prepiak of ZAP SR explains how Slovakia’s ELV system links collection points, ATFs and the national vehicle registry to prevent vehicles disappearing from the system. However, imported used vehicles, future EPR funding, reused parts and high EV battery treatment costs now present major challenges.
Auto Recycling World · 21 Jul 2026
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How to Turn Everyday Projects into Marketing Content - PlastikMedia
PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2026
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Greenjets raises £30m to accelerate aerospace portfolio
Greenjets, the British aerospace technology company developing propulsion systems, aircraft platforms and launch technologies for aviation, has raised a $40m (£30m) Series A round. The company says recent conflicts have demonstrated how rapidly aviation is changing and how urgently Europe needs affordable technologies that can protect people, critical infrastructure and national resilience. Gre…
UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026
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iSqueeze and Smoodi launch ‘UK first’ self-service smoothie station
Described as ‘the UK’s first automated smoothie station’, it uses the latest self-service technology to blend, clean and service on its own
The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026
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Inside Mistral’s monster fundraise and Palantir-like repositioning
Sifted — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026
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2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET-2026) - IOM3
Materials World (IOM3) · 21 Jul 2026
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OECD flags gaps in FLA standard
Fair Labor Association’s accreditation is rated only “partially aligned” with OECD due diligence standards for fashion supply chains PARIS — […]
Ecotextile News · 21 Jul 2026
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Chemistry Nobel laureate Rudy Marcus passes away just before turning 103 - Chemistry World
Chemistry World · 21 Jul 2026
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Tesco to launch on Uber Eats and Deliveroo as rapid grocery share soars
Tesco had stood alone among its major supermarket competitors in not listing its stores on the aggregator apps until now
The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026
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FGR enters agreement with MITO Material Solutions
The move will see FGR purchase all product lines, manufacturing equipment, and intellectual property from MITO.
Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 21 Jul 2026
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China market rebounds despite lull, EU coil mills attempt hike: KSW
This comprehensive article, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026
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Brazil pig iron sector optimistic over Section 301, warns of potential tariffs: KSW
This comprehensive feature, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026
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AIA comments on new PM appointment - Agg-Net
Agg-Net · 21 Jul 2026
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British Sugar factory closure fuels fears over imports
Under new proposals, British Sugar will concentrate processing at its three other sites
The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026
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Technology-driven innovation in geological surveying
Jonathan Watson at Metatek introduces essential information about technology-driven innovation in geological surveying.
Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Jul 2026
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India ups exports amid monsoon, EU quotas stir reaction: KSW
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Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026
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EU steel trade enters new era: KSW
This comprehensive feature, filled with detailed data and expert insights, is a prime example of the...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 21 Jul 2026
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National Drought Group warns much of England has 'moved closer to drought status'
July saw only three per cent of the average rainfall, leading to restrictions on water use for millions of people, as water industry raises alarm over strain on supplies from data centre development
BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026
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Vidrala inaugurates €3.2 million solar plant - Glass International
Glass International · 21 Jul 2026
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Eurodia raises €18 million to expand lithium extraction and refining business
French industrial liquid purification specialist Eurodia has secured an €18 million investment to support the growing number and scale of its projects, including direct lithium extraction, refining and recycling. Eurodia Industrie has raised €18 million from French investment firms Starquest Capital and Yotta Capital Partners to finance its international expansion and the scale-up of its…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Jul 2026
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In conversation with: Creditspring’s Neil Kadagathur
The credit market occupies an interesting position as both a necessary feature of a modern economy and an industry that can quickly become polarising and alienating if handled irresponsibly. From the payday lending crisis that ruined lives with predatory loans to the extended debate over how more recent products should be regulated, the credit industry […]
UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026
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Stellenanzeige Brand Manager - Upro HomeCare bei Unilever - Unilever Global
Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026