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Industry news Exchange For Change announces DRS support for retailers Exchange For Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, has today confirmed a package of targeted support for retailers, as work progresses towards the scheme’s October 2027 launch. Packaging News (UK) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Grundon scores recycling contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Waste management company Grundon has scored a major new contract to manage waste and recycling at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Velocity Composites Senior Aerospace Appointment Velocity Composites plc (AIM: VEL), the leading supplier of composite material kits to the aerospace sector, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Declan Grant as Executive Advisor to the Board, as it continues to expand its presence in the North American market. The appointment comes at a time when aerospace production rates are increasing and manufacturers are placing g… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UKRI backs Midlands spinout fund as it deploys its first investments Midlands Mindforge, an investment group targeting university spinouts across the Midlands, has deployed its first investments backed by UK government funding. The investment group was established by eight universities in the region, including the University of Warwick, University of Leicester, University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham. The idea is to offer a coordinated investment [… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news G&G expands Roland colour offering New green and orange inks target commercial wide-format print applications globally. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG Meets the Highest Standards in Information Security and Quality MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG, headquartered in Aalen, successfully completed the TISAX certification at Assessment Level 3 in April 2026, thereby meeting the highest requirements for confidentiality and availability. In the same month, the certifications according to VDA 6.4 or DIN EN ISO 9001 were renewed. Especially in the automotive industry and in sensitive development and production process… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Wilkinson Sword’s Jonathan Norman on tapping into F1 cultural phenomenon Wilkinson Sword and Atlassian Williams F1 Team have partnered together to launch a new fan first brand platform. Titled ‘Partners in Smooth’ the marketing drive introduces Wilkinson Sword’s Blade Master as Atlassian Williams F1 Team’s “first-ever” Director of Smooth. The ‘Blade Master’ teams up with Atlassian Williams’ team principal James Vowles to support the teams... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Eqonic wins support from £452m UK battery innovation programme UK battery technology company Eqonic Group has been selected for the UK government's £452 million Battery Innovation Programme, which is being delivered by Innovate UK with support from the Department for Business and Trade.The Battery Innovation Programme, which runs from 2026 to 2030, is intended to strengthen the UK's competitiveness in battery technologies across automotive,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news New Vehicle Regulation: What ATFs Need to Know Next The new EU Vehicle Regulation raises important practical questions for ATFs and the wider ELV chain, including how EPR will operate, where battery responsibilities sit, who carries risk for total-loss EVs and how the 95% target should be shared. ATF Professional · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news New Vehicle Regulation: What Auto Recyclers Need to Know Next The EU’s new Vehicle Regulation is entering its implementation phase, bringing major questions for authorised treatment facilities. EGARA says recyclers now need clarity on EPR compensation, battery handling, insurability, total-loss EVs and how responsibility for the 95% reuse and recycling target will be shared across the ELV chain. Auto Recycling World · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco UK CEO urges retailers to back low-carbon fertiliser push Tesco has called on retailers, suppliers and innovators to work together to help British farmers adopt low-carbon fertilisers at scale. The supermarket said the move could strengthen UK food security,… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news ECS and The Greener Side join circularity initiative Effective Consumable Solutions (ECS) and its recycling scheme, The Greener Side, have announced that they have become official signatories of the Circularity in Practice initiative, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III and supported by the British Chambers of Commerce. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Secret Sales reveals rebrand, eyes off-price dominance as inventory tops £7bn Lifestyle Retail Group has rebranded as Secret Sales Group after reporting a 41 per cent rise in like-for-like gross merchandise value. The off-price retail group said the move reflected the growing scale and recognition of Secret Sales, which has become its flagship brand across Europe. The business, which operates in seven European markets, said its... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging helps lead to discovery of over 5,900 counterfeit toys in Glasgow OVER 5,900 counterfeit viral TikTok toys have been seized by Glasgow City Council trading standards officers – saving an estimated £419,000 in health and safety costs. A lack of UKCA/CE marking, manufacturer details, age restrictions, safety warnings, and instructions on packaging has been cited as a key sign that the item is likely to be […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Trade group issues Digital Product Passport warning Ecommerce Europe warns the EU’s attempt to capture the environmental impact of products could drive up prices and undermine uptake […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon opens Northampton fulfilment centre as £1bn county investment ramps up Amazon opened a new fulfilment centre in Northampton and revealed plans for a second site in nearby Kettering as its investment in the county topped £1 billion. The ecommerce giant said the two developments would create more than 4000 jobs across Northamptonshire. Amazon described the Northampton site as one of its most advanced logistics operations... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Alumni Ventures expands to UK with new London office Alumni Ventures, one of the US’s most active venture capital firms, has opened its first European office in London. The VC has relocated senior leadership to the city, expanded its UK team and invested in companies across the UK and wider EMEA region. Alumni has also launched, registered and completed regulatory onboarding for its new […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news BIR Convention: Warning issued over aluminium scrap export controls At the BIR Convention & Exhibition last week, experts warned that Europe is taking too “lasses-faire” an approach to aluminium scrap export controls. According to Paul Voss, Director General of European Aluminium, aluminium scrap exports out of Europe have doubled since 2015 and have grown about 50% since 2020 alone. The EU has been slow … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Eco Ink gets packaging refresh Nu-Tone sharpens reseller pitch for its remanufactured ink cartridges. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Footasylum launches new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Footasylum is opening a new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales on 11 June. Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sector leaders debate future of label printing at British Motor Museum DOMINO Printing Sciences recently welcomed stakeholders from across the UK label sector to the British Motor Museum to discuss the latest trends and explore the benefits of digital technology. The ‘Driving Digital in Label Printing’ event featured presentations, discussions, and equipment demonstrations from Domino and industry partners, including GS1 UK, Hybrid Software, and GM Finishing. […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Joybuy to transform new UK marketplace just months after launch Joybuy is set to open its UK site to third-party brands just three months after launching in Britain, as JD.com looks to ramp up its challenge to Amazon and Argos. The company, which is owned by Chinese retail giant JD.com, launched in the UK in March with more than 100,000 products across categories including technology,... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sigma Healthcare confirms early-stage talks to snap up Boots Sigma Healthcare has confirmed it has held early-stage talks over a potential acquisition of Boots. The Australian pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer said it “continuously reviews opportunities” that could create shareholder value, but stressed there was no certainty that any deal would go ahead. The confirmation followed a Financial Times report that Sigma was among potential... Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sainsbury’s launches new fibre labelling SAINSBURY’S is to launch new fibre labelling across more than 500 products in a bid to up peoples intake of the essential nutrient. The move comes after findings revealed only 4% of those in the UK get enough fibre and only half (52%) of people recognise fruit as a source of it. Sainsbury’s explained that […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Scientists create textile dyes from wastewater sludge Researchers create prototype garments dyed with pigment recovered from wastewater sludge for the first time DELFT — Researchers at Delft […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Nitrous oxide canisters caused £4.7m in damage to Veolia EfW facilities since 2023 Nitrous oxide cannisters caused over £4.7 million in damage to Veolia's Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facilities across the UK since 2023. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Paranova secures top sustainability rating for second year in a row PARANOVA Print and Packaging has announced it has been awarded a Platinum rating by sustainability assessor EcoVadis for the second year in a row. This places Paranova among the top 1% of organisations assessed globally for excellence in sustainability performance. The EcoVadis methodology measures performance against 21 criteria across four key pillars: Environment; Labour & Human […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Xerox unveils refreshed identity Xerox and Lexmark have introduced a refreshed logo and brand identity, marking what the companies describe as the next phase in their combined development. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Morrisons offers kids free oranges on match days Morrisons is offering free oranges to children on England and Scotland match days to celebrate this year’s summer football tournament. The retailer is giving away free fruit on 14, 19… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Enva invests £7.5m in Stourbridge WEEE facility Enva has announced a £7.5 million investment in a new small domestic appliance (SDA) processing and fridge compressor recycling facility at its Stourbridge site. The fully redeveloped facility is due to open in January 2027 and will initially provide 25,000 tonnes per annum of SDA processing capacity, with the potential to increase throughput to 35,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Corporate courage: how cross-sector talent is powering renewables innovation Clean energy is being reshaped by cross-industry thinkers, from aerospace engineers to banking boffins, and beyond Positive News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news IndustriALL calls for ILO Myanmar sanctions Global union calls on ILO members to cut off funds to the military junta which it accuses of repressing the […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Sharp recognised as Innovator by Quocirca Sharp’s ACT ranking underscores shift from hardware supplier to technology partner. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news WHSmith partners with Solum to roll out ESLs WHSmith has partnered with digital transformation firm Solum to enhance travel retail via electronic shelf label (ESL) solutions across the retailer’s UK travel stores. Retail Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Carbon13 launches its tenth fund for climate startups Carbon13 is launching its tenth SEIS fund, Carbon13 SEIS Fund X, with exclusive rights to invest in startups built through its venture builder in Cambridge. Carbon13 is a climate tech venture builder based in Cambridge and Berlin, and has invested in 107 startups since 2021 across the UK and EU. The new fund will invest […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Seaweed fibre pioneer files for bankruptcy Keel Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US after a landlord dispute put fresh pressure on the […] Ecotextile News · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op launches first Wine Ambassador partnership Co-op has announced its first wine ambassador partnership with content creator The Wine Wally, which aims to encourage shoppers to try new wines this summer. The partnership will see The… Grocery Gazette · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news UP Catalyst to turn CO₂ into battery materials in Finland Estonian deep‑tech firm UP Catalyst is moving forward with plans to manufacture battery‑grade graphite and carbon nanotubes in Finland using captured CO₂ emissions. The company has signed a Letter of Intent with Finnish energy provider Oulun Energia to utilise CO₂ from one of its Oulu‑based facilities.UP Catalyst’s process uses CO₂ molten salt electrolysis to create… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Gold Monster Energy can launched to celebrate Lando Norris win COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has marked Lando Norris’ 2025 championship winning season with the launch of a limited-edition Monster Energy gold can. The new design celebrates Norris’ first Formula 1 World Championship title and builds on the success of Monster Energy Lando Norris Zero Sugar, which has already generated £17.4 million in sales since launching […] Packaging Scotland · 10 Jun 2026 Industry news Exchange for Change finalises DRS retailer support package Exchange for Change has confirmed a retailer support package ahead of the launch of the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with grants set to help up to 10,000 stores. The industry-led organisation said the measures, agreed with regulators in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, are intended to help retailers determine the most appropriate way to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Jun 2026