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Industry news Angela Eagle takes over at Defra as Burnham reshuffles cabinet Dame Angela Eagle has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first cabinet reshuffle, succeeding Emma Reynolds as head of the […] Water Magazine · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Mondi enables Büromodel to cut operational packing costs by 20% Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Power pivot: AI data centres could help ease grid pressure, researchers argue AI’s unprecedented demand for power is turning big tech companies into builders of their own energy infrastructure – and under the right policies and market rules, data centre investment could help accelerate innovation and deployment of clean energy technologies, argue researchers from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. Global electricity demand for new data […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news 'If you're not AI-native, you're not getting funded': European fintech's H1 funding figures Sifted — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Rize raises $31m in Series B funding to scale sustainable rice farming Rize, an agri-tech start-up based in Singapore, has raised $31 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-led sustainable rice farming technology across Southeast Asia. FoodBev Media · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news UK biotech venture investment reaches five-year high at over £2bn in Q2 UK biotech financing hit a five-year high in the second quarter of 2026 with total equity financing reaching £2.11bn, including a record £2.05bn in venture capital, according to new figures from the BioIndustry Association (BIA). Q2 2026 was dominated by Isomorphic Labs’ landmark £1.6bn Series B round. Even excluding this record financing, UK biotech companies […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging’s future leaders revealed as Future Trailblazer Awards 2026 Report launches Packaging Innovations & Empack organiser Easyfairs UK has launched the Future Trailblazer Awards 2026 Report , a new publication recognising the emerging professionals helping shape the future of packaging at a time of unprecedented industry transformation. 
 
 Sustainable Packaging News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Plug-in solar panels to go on sale this summer, after new safety rules confirmed Government presses ahead with plans to allow sale of plug-in solar panels, in bid to widen access to clean energy technologies that can bring down energy bills BusinessGreen · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Plug-in solar panels to go on sale this summer, after new safety rules confirmed - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Eagle lands at Defra again as Burnham announces new cabinet Angela Eagle has been named environment secretary at Defra, taking over from her former boss Emma Reynolds The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Burger King launches Texan BBQ range and brings back Bacon Caesar Collection The Texan BBQ range and Gourmet Kings Bacon Caesar Collection are available from 21 July The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news German container glass market declines - Glass International Glass International · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave over undeclared ingredients PepsiCo has recalled selected packs of Doritos Chilli Heatwave after some were found to contain milk that was not listed in the ingredients. The recall affected 180g and 140g packs… Grocery Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news London & Valley Water offers UK Government ‘golden share’ in revised Thames Water rescue proposal London & Valley Water (L&VW), the consortium of creditors seeking to recapitalise Thames Water, has announced a revised rescue proposal that would give the UK Government a ‘golden share’ in […] Water Magazine · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Simpler Recycling flexible plastic collections delayed until 2030 - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Carbios offers PET recycling licences after demo Carbios says PET biorecycling process is ready for the textile market after a successful industrial demo CLERMONT-FERRAND – French biotech […] Ecotextile News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news B&Q appoints former Amazon lead as director of retail media Home improvement giant B&Q has appointed Laura Karsunky as director of retail media, as it looks to strengthen its commercial proposition. The appointment is designed to support B&Q’s ambition to deliver more relevant experiences for customers, while enabling suppliers and brand partners to engage more effectively with B&Q customers. Karsunky joins from Amazon, where she... Retail Gazette · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Electrochemical reactor ‘strips dye waste’ Team develops system to strip persistent textile dyes from wastewater and aims to scale compact treatment units for factory effluent […] Ecotextile News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Electrochemical reactor ‘strips dye waste’ Team develops system to strip persistent textile dyes from wastewater and aims to scale compact treatment units for factory effluent […] Ecotextile News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Cartridge Web expands eco-toner range New Kyocera-compatible cartridges use post-consumer recycled plastics and recyclable cardboard packaging. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda backing regional suppliers with new 50 West Country lines Asda wants to make its ranges and stores more appealing to local shoppers as part of its Take a Fresh Look campaign The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Can fashion help lead the way towards climate restoration? Fashion designer Benedict Lamb has built his label around British wool, traditional craftsmanship and slower production. Now, as an ambassador for Balance, he's hoping to prove that fashion's future isn't just about reducing harm, but actively restoring nature. In the second part of her series, Caroline Garland meets the designer reimagining luxury through regeneration The Independent — Climate · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Unilever bünyesinde Senior Brand Manager - Home Care (Thailand) pozisyonunun açıklaması - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news EU's Digital Product Passport Registry goes live for testing - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news HYB expands bizhub toner portfolio New standard and high-yield cartridges extend compatibility across the Konica Minolta bizhub multifunction printer series. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Packaging EPR Data Mistakes Costing Producers Thousands Packaging EPR data mistakes are costing UK producers more than they realise. Incorrect packaging weights, material classifications and reporting errors can increase compliance fees, trigger resubmissions and expose businesses to regulatory scrutiny. Der Beitrag Packaging EPR Data Mistakes Costing Producers Thousands erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Residents urged to ‘remain vigilant’ amid seizure of counterfeit toys - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news EU lays foundations for Digital Product Passports First harmonised standards published as Europe establishes the technical framework for Digital Product Passports, although printer products remain outside the current rollout. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Burnham promises to empower councils as Rayner returns to replace Reed - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Stellenanzeige Senior Brand Manager - Home Care (Thailand) bei Unilever - Unilever Global Unilever news · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news AliExpress fined €550 million as EU targets marketplace compliance The European Commission’s action highlights the growing scrutiny of online marketplaces and products sold into the EU. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Delectrik to deploy 100MWh vanadium flow battery in India Indian battery manufacturer Delectrik Systems is to deploy a 100MWh vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. The company said it secured the tender in collaboration with infrastructure company Bondada Engineering. The project was awarded by NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian power utility NTPC. Scheduled… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Council partners with Crowdfunder to launch fee-free community platform - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Canon appoints Janney to lead financial services Dominic Janney adds chief executive responsibilities after serving as president of Canon Financial Services since 2022. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Pit stop - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news At the sharp end - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Wraps & Wings overhauls menu and store design to drive growth The new proposition is centred on offering ‘unique and scalable dishes with theatre’ The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news PCL Direct expands Canon component collection programme UK remanufacturer offers free collection and account credits as demand for remanufactured copier products continues to grow. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news Heart microplastics risk linked to textiles New research links microplastic pollution to heart attacks, raising questions for synthetic textile supply chains and workplace exposure SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS […] Ecotextile News · 21 Jul 2026 Industry news CMA opens probe into McCormick’s acquisition of Unilever foods The Competition & Markets Authority this morning issued an invitation to comment, whereby interested parties can submit their thoughts on how the merger might affect competition in the UK market The Grocer — sustainability · 21 Jul 2026