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Industry news UK backs communities on the ocean’s front line with £13.9 million investment Ocean ecosystems will be protected and resilience increased in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable coastal communities thanks to £13.9 million UK investment in new funding, Marine Minister Emma Hardy […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Northern Ireland regulator launches consultation on NI Water’s 2027/28 revenue cap The Utility Regulator has opened a consultation on Northern Ireland Water’s allowed revenue and price limits for 2027/28, proposing £693m in funding as part of a one-year extension to the […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Faster action is needed, as Ireland’s water quality shows little overall improvement in 2025, says EPA Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published Water Quality in 2025: An Indicators Report providing an update on the key indicators of the quality of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Southern Water commits £11m to protect Hampshire communities from groundwater flooding Following a challenging winter, Southern Water is investing £11 million in Hampshire to help protect homes, reduce disruption and strengthen the sewer network against the impacts of groundwater. The investment […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Headliners announced for the tenth Innovation Festival include Blur bassist and Eddie the Eagle Blur bassist Alex James, ski jumping legend Eddie the Eagle, the first British astronaut Helen Sharman and Gladiator Jodie Ounsley will headline Northumbrian Water’s tenth Innovation Festival next month. The […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Unilever rolls out AI digital twins across global factories Unilever is expanding the use of AI-powered digital twins across its global manufacturing network through a new multi-year partnership with Accenture. The consumer goods giant said the technology will help its factories improve product quality, increase efficiency and respond more quickly to changing consumer demand. Digital twins are virtual models of factory equipment and production... Retail Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Swizzels launches Triple Dip Sour to mark 50 years of Double Dip Swizzels has launched a new Triple Dip Sour product to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its cherry and orange Double Dip. The new countline features three sour sherbet flavours, strawberry,… Grocery Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Dr Martens boss buys £85k of shares after profit jump Dr Martens chief executive Ije Nwokorie has bought more than £85,000 worth of shares in the footwear brand following its recent profit uplift. A London Stock Exchange filing showed Nwokorie purchased 112,500 ordinary shares last Friday at 76.1p each, taking the total value of the transaction to around £85,600. The purchase was disclosed yesterday, 16... Retail Gazette · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news NI Water’s women lead the way on World Refill Day NI Water marked World Refill Day on 16 June by highlighting efforts to reduce plastic waste through its Refillution campaign, with its education team visiting women involved in community climate […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Making storm overflow data make sense With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news WATR partners with UWE Bristol on river monitoring project WATR has announced its collaboration with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) on the MaD-OPS (Monitoring and Detection of Organic Pollution from Sewage) project, a UKRI and […] Water Magazine · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news HGV Driver - SKIP - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news Shop Operative - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 17 Jun 2026 Industry news HGV Driver - RORO - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news You are here: Home Newsroom News Item Get prepped and protected for back to school with Boots UK - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news WASH Professional Community & Competency Framework - CIWEM - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Research queries pEPR fees for fibre-based composites MRW Research queries pEPR fees for fibre-based composites Findings commissioned by Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment shared with PackUK to push for review of fee structure on various materials Research queries pEPR fees for fibre-based composites Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Composites in Extreme Environments - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news BPF to exhibit a the InstallerSHOW, 23-25 June 2026, NEC Birmingham - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Rubicon unveils major summer marketing campaign Drinks brand Rubicon is set to launch a major marketing campaign this summer titled Big Flavour Behaviour, which is designed to drive shopper demand during the warmer months. Running from… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news World’s largest sand battery cuts district heating emissions by 70% after first year The world’s largest sand battery has achieved all of its performance targets during its first year of operation, helping cut carbon emissions from the district heating network in Pornainen, Finland, by 70%. The thermal energy storage system, developed by Finnish company Polar Night Energy and operated by Loviisan Lämpö (website in Finnish and Swedish only),… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news UPG UK & Ireland expands LCV lines with 850-plus new FAST parts lines UPG UK & Ireland has announced a major expansion of its light commercial vehicle (LCV) product offering, launching more than 850 new FAST-branded parts lines to strengthen its position in the UK and Irish aftermarket. Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Consultation launched into make-up of new Natural History GCSE The government has launched a 12-week consultation to help determine the subject content for the new Natural History GCSE. The proposed syllabus will see students study three core areas: UK habitats and wildlife, human influence on the natural world, and the science of climate change, biodiversity loss and conservation. A key and distinctive feature of […] Environment Journal · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Antalis strengthens premium packaging focus with senior appointment ANTALIS Packaging has announced the appointment of Steve Chappell as business development manager – premium packaging. The role has been created to support the growth of Antalis’ recently launched Premium Packaging Solutions, an end-to-end service designed to help brands improve the impact, sustainability and efficiency of their packaging. The solution supports businesses from initial packaging… Packaging Scotland · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Yokohama primed for 104th Pikes Peak with expanded tyre supply Yokohama is gearing up for another major technical showcase at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, fielding more than 20 sponsored drivers on its flagship Advan tyre range for the 104th running of the ‘Race to the Clouds’ on 21 June. Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news National Civic Amenity Site/HWRC Conference - 16 July - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Bolder Industries Receives Final Permits for Its Port of Antwerp-Bruges Project Bolder Industries has received final permits for its first European industrial facility at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, clearing the final regulatory step for a commercial-scale recovered carbon black (rCB) manufacturing plant The Bolder Industries facility, located in the NextGen District at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, is supported by the European Union’s Innovation Fund and equity... La entrad… Tyre & Rubber Recycling · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Cosmo Tires, partners raise $141,000 for Blood Cancer United at America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride US company Cosmo Tires and a group of e-commerce tyre retail partners have raised more than $141,000 for Blood Cancer United through participation in America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, held on 7 June around Lake Tahoe. The fundraising team, which included Priority Tire, Tire Agent, Tires Easy and TireBros24, was recognised as the event’s fifth-highest fundraising team in the US. Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Glass industry warns Welsh recycling plans are “unworkable” and faces double charging Glass industry warns Welsh recycling plans are “unworkable” and faces double charging  RachaelBridgland Tue, 16/06/2026 - 15:50 British Glass · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Waitrose becomes first supermarket to sell samphire all year round Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to stock locally grown samphire throughout the year. This move is part of the retailer’s commitment to support British produce and local suppliers.… Grocery Gazette · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news New PRAS Seminar Set to Bring Together 350+ Plastics Sustainability and Recycling Professionals - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news General Tire unveils Grabber AT3 Plus for year-round SUV and 4×4 tyre applications General Tire has expanded its all-terrain range with the Grabber AT3 Plus, an all-season tyre developed for 4x4s and SUVs that need dependable performance both on the road and off it. The newcomer is designed to deliver confident traction in changing weather conditions while strengthening the brand’s offer in two growing vehicle segments. Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Ineffable Intelligence and Google Cloud partner on new frontier AI lab Ineffable Intelligence and Google Cloud have entered a strategic partnership in which Google will provide the specialised infrastructure for Ineffable’s new frontier AI lab. Under the agreement, London-based Ineffable Intelligence selected Google Cloud as its preferred cloud partner. The partnership follows Ineffable’s historic $1.1bn (£814m) seed round, the largest of its kind in European hist… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Make UK analysis demands action on recycled aluminium supplies MRW Make UK analysis demands action on recycled aluminium supplies Trade body recommends scaling up investment in sorting and processing aluminium scrap, along with measures to secure domestic supplies Make UK analysis demands action on recycled aluminium supplies Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Report flags that composite packaging pEPR fees may be inflated The £461 per tonne disposal fee currently applied to fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging under pEPR could be significantly overstated, according to new analysis. A report published by compliance scheme Beyondly, and commissioned by the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK), found that the true fee could be between £34 and £92 per … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Bolder Industries gains permit for EU recovered carbon black site MRW Bolder Industries gains permit for EU recovered carbon black site New European manufacturing facility based at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be supported via EU funding to encourage more circular industrial and manufacturing processes Bolder Industries gains permit for EU recovered carbon black site Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Bangladesh labour reforms under scrutiny Unions hail new labour laws and international safety agreements in Bangladesh but warn that weak enforcement continues to undermine garment […] Ecotextile News · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Michelin to put new truck tyres and AI fleet tools in RTX spotlight Michelin will use this year’s Road Transport Expo to showcase new truck tyres and connected fleet technologies, with AI-led tools for safety, compliance and operating efficiency also featuring on its stand. The manufacturer will present the new X Multi D2 295/80 R22.5 on stand G54, giving the tyre its UK show debut ahead of a September market launch. Road Transport Expo 2026 takes place at NAEC… Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news Evonik offering Ultrasil eCO from ISCC Plus-certified plant Together with the team at precipitated silica manufacturer Egesil Kimya, Evonik has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey by obtaining ISCC Plus certification for its precipitated silica plant in Adapazarı, Turkey - its first certified silica site in the EMEA region. With this certification in place, the site has now begun commercial production of Ultrasil eCO, Evonik’s circular… Tyrepress · 16 Jun 2026 Industry news EU steps up action on PFAS pollution after high-level stakeholder dialogue On 15 June 2026, EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall convened a high-level dialogue on the growing challenge posed by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). 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