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Industry news Why creativity has a vital role to play in protecting public health One year on from arguing that arts and culture could help the fight for clean air, LIVE + BREATHE’s Jayda David reflects on how creativity is becoming a practical tool for climate adaptation – from guerrilla street campaigns to turning cultural venues into a national cooling network. Last year, I wrote in AQN about the […] Air Quality News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news 28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate... Carbon Brief · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news 28 quotes from next UK leader Andy Burnham on climate, net-zero and fossil fuels The UK’s incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has remained tight-lipped on his views on climate change during his leadership campaign.… Carbon Brief · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news COMMISSION OPPORTUNITY: Reusable Nappies & Wipes Scheme Background Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is committed to supporting the target of zero waste by 2040. This involves changing behaviours and attitudes and encouraging residents to take actions to help us achieve our goals. Through continued funding, education and partnership, MRWA aims to support this transition whilst stimulating local economy and the development - Continue Re… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Savoursmiths unveils Peter Rabbit potato & cauliflower snack for children Buttery and Cheesy are low in salt and sugar while promising to be ‘light, crispy and made from real potato and cauliflower’ The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Wahaca acquired by Luke Johnson’s Risk Capital It comes after Wahaca announced it was seeking a new strategic partner to boost its growth plans earlier this year The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Relativity rewrites the textbook take on triple bonds, experiments on carbon–bismuth ion prove - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Cutlery sets, Fork set - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news New aluminium tray offers ‘scalable solution’ for fresh meat and seafood i2r Packaging Solutions has unveiled a new aluminium tray designed to remove the need for absorbent soakaway pads in fresh meat and seafood packs. The Dimple Base Tray features an engineered base that i2r said captures and retains liquid within the tray itself, resulting in a ‘simpler’ pack structure that improves recyclability, reduces waste, and […] Packaging Scotland · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Construction Plant Finance launch PlantFlex - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news 'The Grand Tour' returns to Prime Video on 4 September Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman, and Thomas Holland take the wheel as the globe-trotting motoring series roars back for a new six-part season. Amazon UK news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Oato expands range with release of limited edition oat matcha latte Lancashire based company Oato is broadening its range with the limited edition release of the fresh oat matcha latte. From July onwards, the Oato matcha latte will be available exclusively… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news UK Parliament Enacts ECITB Levy Order The ECITB’s levy proposals that received the overwhelming backing of industry in November, have been enacted into legislation following approval from both the House of Commons last week and House of Lords today. The draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026 was tabled by Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) the Rt Hon Sir Stephe… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Trade groups challenge Oregon EPR over glass fees - The Spirits Business UK press (GDELT archive) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Why praying for rain appears to work – but only in some places In some parts of the world, the probability of rain rises with every day it doesn’t rain, and communities in these places are more likely to carry out rain-making rituals New Scientist — Environment · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news ACT achieves first successful industrial-scale trial in precast concrete - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Packed WATA members’ meeting a huge success - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Injection Moulding, CNC and Toolroom Equipment Available in Major Online Auction - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Online sales shine in the heat - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Extending online marketplace liability to combat VAT non-compliance discussion - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Shape BRC response on Data Intermediaries and Smart Data - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news BRC response to Ofgem's call for input on the regulation of TPI's in the non-domestic energy market - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Glass International News - Glass International Glass International · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Group LTT acquires Stara Glass - Glass International Glass International · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Why unchecked third-party suppliers are becoming a board-level risk for retailers Third-party supplier oversight is now one of retail’s biggest compliance risks, according to Vantify Retailers are facing a compliance landscape where some of the greatest threats increasingly sit outside their direct control. From greenwashing rules to cyber disruption and senior management accountability, organisations are being judged on how well they understand, verify and govern the third … Retail Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Government vows to step up UK climate preparations for 2C of warming by 2050 Defra agrees to set stronger climate adaptation targets in 2028, following recommendations from the Climate Change Committee BusinessGreen · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Mercury emissions monitoring for environmental compliance - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news No progress in children’s health outcomes, report reveals - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news People are the key to success - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda expands own-label cheese range Asda has bolstered its ‘Exceptional’ cheese range by adding 12 new products to the line, to offer premium-quality cheese options at an affordable price over the summer. This launch comes… Grocery Gazette · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news South Africa watchdog backs Coca-Cola HBC bottling buy - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Henkell Freixenet launches RTDs under I Heart wine brand - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Dye decolourisation does not eliminate toxicity – study A new study suggests that removing colour from dye wastewater does not always make it safer KYOTO – Researchers have […] Ecotextile News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Middle East crisis: fertiliser trade "severely disrupted", WTO says - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news News in brief (14/07/2026) News in brief, including: new UK Packaging Pact chairs, Wychavon’s aluminium foil recycling campaign, Graeme Vickery’s charity cycle ride, Lincolnshire’s Environment Days, and a new children’s book on metals recycling. UK Packaging Pact appoints Industry Expert Group chairs The UK Packaging Pact has appointed five senior industry figures to chair its newly established Industry Expert … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Barnsley Tech Town’s £800k AI skills fund opens for applications The government is to open applications for the AI Upskilling Challenge Fund, inviting organisations to deliver innovative AI training to help Barnsley workers, businesses and residents build AI skills. In February, Barnsley was named by the government as the UK’s first ‘Tech Town’, a new designation that will see a more deliberate effort made to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Asda rolls out Natasha’s Law allergen warnings to Express electronic shelf labels ‘This is a significant step forward in making food information clearer, more accessible, and compliant for our customers’ The Grocer — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Austria’s Berglandmilch to add capacity to largest dairy - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news Kitchen knives, Chef's knife - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 14 Jul 2026 Industry news GrainCorp outlines pathway for Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel future - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 14 Jul 2026