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Industry news What has really changed for the ‘responsible person’? Recent updates to the international standard governing the repair, overhaul, and reclamation of equipment used in hazardous areas have seen notable updates to the Responsible Person role – placing much more responsibility on the function. Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, explains how the definition of the role, and […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Apparel Alliance refines supply chain tiers Apparel Impact Institute, Cascale, Textile Exchange, and ZDHC Foundation update standardised tier definitions across textiles, clothing, leather and footwear supply […] Ecotextile News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news UFS Specification and Labelling Technologist - Unilever Global Unilever news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Could EU Inc. simplify cross-border business? Research suggests strong startup support as Europe develops a single company framework for businesses. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost. BBC News — Science & Environment · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news SEND teams hit disproportionately hard by NHS job cuts - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Canon wins the race to register as the EPEAT 2.0 era begins Canon reaches EPEAT 2.0 first, but Fujifilm scores higher on optional sustainability criteria. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news New platform promises to tackle ‘huge inefficiencies of the transport market’ The equivalent of more than 600 football pitches of warehouse space are empty in the UK, while on the roads, lorries travel a quarter of their distance only partially full, according to UK government figures The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Farsound Expands Global Aircraft Engine Parts Support As airlines and maintenance providers face growing pressure from engine maintenance backlogs, parts shortages and increasing demand for aircraft availability, the importance of reliable aviation support has never been greater. For Farsound, the global aircraft engine parts specialist, these industry challenges are creating opportunities to help customers improve access to critical material, str… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Pantum returns to profit despite chip certification delays Printer maker returns to profitability as overseas growth offsets delays in China's Xinchuang market. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news ‘Major’ fire hits Suez MRF in Avonmouth A “major incident” was declared this morning due to an ongoing fire at a Suez UK site near Bristol. Avon Fire and Rescue was called to the Avonmouth Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the early hours of Wednesday (15 July 2026). The incident was first reported at 1:32am and was downscaled from a major incident … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Xerox strengthens cloud strategy after Lexmark integration Quocirca recognition highlights Xerox's growing focus on cloud platforms, AI and digital workflow services. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Salmon farmer Loch Duart hits back at ‘campaign of harassment’ The backlash comes after activist groups Scottish Salmon Watch and Abolish Salmon Farming filmed dead and diseased fish, as well as birds, at its site in Loch A Chairn Bhain The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news AI infrastructure firm Valarian raises £37.3m Valarian has closed a $50m (£37.3m) Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Valarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company building a control layer for high-consequence operations and AI-driven systems. Its platform, used by enterprise and defence firms, enables organisations to retain control over how critical applications, AI systems and operational workloads […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Sharp recognised as top South Carolina employer Sharp Business Systems’ branch in South Carolina receives workplace recognition for the third consecutive year. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Climate change is costing the world nearly a week of sleep every year An average person lost nearly 56 hours of sleep per year due to high ambient nighttime temperatures, researchers say The Independent — Climate · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Fiduciary Managers making 'incremental' progress on ESG integration EY report finds ESG integration has been a case of 'evolution rather than revolution' BusinessGreen · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Fiduciary Managers making 'incremental' progress on ESG integration - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Co-op extends Live Nation UK festival sponsorship deal The extension means Co-op will continue as the official supermarket sponsor of Download Festival, Latitude Festival, Reading & Leeds Festivals and Creamfields Festival until 2031 The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Unpacking the Value of the PRN System Sponsored content: This article contains sponsored content. By Alex Hilton of Beyondly The UK packaging recycling system is under scrutiny. Calls to reform the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system have grown louder alongside the rollout of Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) and amendments to Plastic Packaging Tax. Much of this debate has been characterised by […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Very Group adopts agentic AI to ‘modernise pricing’ - Just Style Just Style · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Dayim partners with Bahrain university for regional development - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Eichbaum closure “only option”, German brewer says - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news James Watt launches new bid to buy back BrewDog Watt was unsuccessful in a previous attempt to buy back BrewDog before its sale to Tilray The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Europe’s ‘real’ founder factories: Klarna and Improbable Sifted — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news It’s time to start paying all your staff like your sales team Sifted — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news FDF response to Health and Social Committee report on Food and Weight Management - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news EyeC set to Showcase Cloud-Based Quality Control at LOUPE Americas 2026 EyeC-America, a partner of EyeC GmbH and a leading provider of automated print inspection systems, is set to exhibit at LOUPE Americas (formerly Labelexpo) in Rosemont, Chicago, on September 15-17, 2026, in booth #423. The Chicago-based company will showcase its innovative solutions and latest developments with live demonstrations. The focus will be on the new EyeC Proofiler Graphic Connect as … Sustainable Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Boomers overtake Gen Z as ‘generation of moderation’, IWSR survey shows The drinking rate among Gen Z legal drinking age consumers across 15 key markets has stabilised at 74%, up from 66% three years ago The Grocer — sustainability · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news STORKLINTA Chest of 2 drawers, white/with 2 drawers, 40x50x53 cm - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news LGR opportunity to rebuild trust as complaints surge, Ombudsman says - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news The marginalised groups finding community through football Shut out of the sport for generations, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots clubs Positive News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news “Never trust, always validate”: The cyber mindset every retailer needs With UK retailers under siege, Gamma’s security experts explain how they’ve worked with their partners to move from protection to prediction, and why finding the right partner can be a huge benefit. In the wake of major cyber-attacks on the industry, Gamma’s experts feel that it’s time for UK retailers to treat network resilience and... Retail Gazette · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Lisa Kelly Appointed Managing Director of BASF in the UK Effective 15 July 2026, Lisa Kelly assumes her new role as Managing Director of BASF plc and BASF Pharma (Callanish) Limited. Following eight successful years leading BTC UK & Ireland, BASF’s specialty chemicals distribution business and as a member of the BASF plc Leadership Team, Lisa brings more than 35 years of industry experience across technical, commercial and leadership roles since join… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news 30x30: Is the government's ambitious nature conservation goal still achievable? The government has unveiled a 'delivery plan' for protecting and conserving 30 per cent of land in England for nature - but environmental groups fear the strategy remains badly underpowered BusinessGreen · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news 30x30: Is the government's ambitious nature conservation goal still achievable? - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Higher steel prices seen boosting Hiap Teck earnings Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects Hiap Teck Venture (HTVB)’s performance to improve sequentially in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year through July 2026 (FY26). This will be supported by firmer steel prices, stable sales volumes and a recovery in earnings from Eastern Steel (ESSB), Kallanish notes. HTVB’s trading and manufacturing segments are expected to maintain stable sales volume… Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news Explore interactive guide to England’s housing pipeline - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news MAGIC S.p.A., Oleggio, Italy, orders new food pad production line including airlaid technology from ANDRITZ International technology group ANDRITZ has been commissioned to supply a new food pad eXcelle line, including state-of-the-art airlaid technology, to MAGIC S.p.A., an Italian specialist in absorbent materials for food pads, medical devices, personal care, and hygiene products. Commissioning of the new production line is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Sustainable Packaging News · 15 Jul 2026 Industry news First of four juvenile ospreys takes flight The first juvenile osprey of the season leaves its nest near Wareham. BBC News — Science & Environment · 15 Jul 2026