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Site Supervisor - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 13 Jul 2026
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Rare floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust
Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.
BBC News — Science & Environment · 13 Jul 2026
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Commercial Waste Management - riverridge.co.uk
RiverRidge · 13 Jul 2026
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Europe’s entrepreneurs are pushing. When will the capital markets pull?
Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026
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The people set to influence tech policy in Burnham’s Britain
Sifted — sustainability · 13 Jul 2026
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Locals face one of the highest garden waste charges in North West
UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026
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Council condemns abuse of bin crews as incidents rise
UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026
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Families in Johnstown cant open windows because of landfill stench , says Plaid Cymru MS
UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026
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Government backs EFRA’s criticism of South East Water as ministers promise sector reforms
The UK Government has formally responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into South East Water, accepting the Committee’s criticism of the company’s performance and reaffirming […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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Environment Agency changes status of parts of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to prolonged dry weather
The Environment Agency is moving parts of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight into a state of prolonged dry weather after England’s warmest spring on record. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight rely on the River […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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Wessex Water reports record investment but admits more work needed on pollution and leakage
Wessex Water has reported record levels of investment during the first year of the 2025-30 regulatory period (AMP8), alongside improvements in customer service, sewer flooding and storm overflow performance, although […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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Major property developer fined £300,000 for sewage pollution
A major property developer has been fined £300,000 after a blocked sewer led to raw sewage – including what was thought to be blood from an abattoir – spilling into […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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South East Water unveils new £50m Water Treatment Works
South East Water has announced the commissioning of its new state-of-the-art Butler Water Treatment Works located in Aylesford, Kent. South East Water says the completion of the £50 million facility […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 10 July 2026
Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.
Packaging News (UK) · 13 Jul 2026
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The Tire Industry Project pilots how wastewater treatment can potentially remove tire and road wear particles
The Tire Industry Project (TIP) is conducting a pilot project with the Greater Paris Sanitation Authority (SIAAP) and sustainability consultancy ERM to test how effectively wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) can […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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AI boom to drive €6.8 billion in water spend for European data centres by 2036
Water-related spend across Europe’s data centre sector is projected to reach €6.8 billion by 2036. This increase is driven by the growth of AI, which is placing additional pressure on […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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Angus Fosten appointed SWIG Director
SWIG (Sensors for Water Interest Group) has announced the appointment of Angus Fosten as Director. Angus is Sales Lead for the Ott, Partech and In-Situ brands in the UK and […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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Plans to turn Grade II - listed Lancashire property into student flats
UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026
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Record-breaking Innovation Festival celebrates roaring success as event turns 10
Northumbrian Water’s tenth Innovation Festival has broken records, as more than 3,500 innovators descended upon Newcastle Racecourse between 6-9 July. Innovation Festival has celebrated its biggest and most impactful year […]
Water Magazine · 13 Jul 2026
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Reports for Authority Extraordinary Meeting on 20/07/2026 - North London Waste Authority
North London Waste Authority · 13 Jul 2026
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The trash does not stop : life among the garbage mountains of the world biggest city | Indonesia
UK press (GDELT archive) · 13 Jul 2026
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Time has run out for another plan without action - Wildlife and Countryside Link
Wildlife and Countryside Link · 13 Jul 2026
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Rebar, wire rod boost US long steel imports
US imports of long carbon steel products jumped 21.2% in May compared with April, driven by...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 12 Jul 2026
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Rig count in US increases again
The number of active US oil and gas rigs increased by one in the week ended...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 12 Jul 2026
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Canada's submarine award to TKMS wounds Algoma's hopes
Canada's selection of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as preferred supplier for its patrol submarine programme has...
Kallanish — Steel & Scrap · 12 Jul 2026
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Government plots path to protecting 30 per cent of England for nature by 2030
Defra's 30x30 delivery plan comes backed by £37m in funding to help National Parks and landscapes step up nature recovery efforts - but campaigners claim new strategy remains badly underpowered
BusinessGreen · 12 Jul 2026
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Two Blues Solar completes £1.6m rooftop rollout across trio of Scottish businesses
Projects at Kanthal, Lossie Seafoods, and Ennovi will generate around 1.39GWh of electricity a year for Scottish industry
BusinessGreen · 12 Jul 2026
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'This is harming people here and now': Campaigners demand 'ambitious' response to worsening heatwaves
Coalition including End Fuel Poverty Coalition, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace UK, and WWF warns ministers the UK is 'built for a climate that no longer exists'
BusinessGreen · 12 Jul 2026
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Met Office: Thousands of deaths during recent heatwaves caused by climate change
Sobering scientific analysis estimates more than 2,700 people died from heat-related causes during the May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
BusinessGreen · 12 Jul 2026
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Ziggurat 2026: Celebrating 10 years of the cycling challenge for the construction industry in aid of Action Medical Research
A tour of the Basque region of Spain to the bustling capital of Madrid awaits riders raising funds to help sick and disabled children... Now in its 10th year, Ziggurat has raised £1.3 million to date The ride's main sponsors are Brett Group, Day Group and Maylim James Day, Managing Director of Day Group, will be joined on the ride by his son Sam who was born early at just 33 week…
Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 12 Jul 2026
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Ulster Bank support helps drive growth at CK International
Leading lender provides multi-million package of support to fund innovative firm to acquire and grow... A multi-million pound support package from Ulster Bank is helping Dungannon-headquartered engineering company CK International Ltd enter a new phase of growth including the acquisition and integration of an English business with more than a century of manufacturing heritage. Ulster Bank ref...
Hub-4 (bulk handling & recycling) · 12 Jul 2026
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Iceland Foods’ solar project and Deliveroo’s sustainable packaging challenge: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Iceland Foods’ solar project, and much more.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 12 Jul 2026
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China finally moves against cheap solar chaos as new rules threaten inefficient factories and reshape the global PV industry forever
UK press (GDELT archive) · 12 Jul 2026
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FDF Action on Fibre - The Food & Drink Federation
Food and Drink Federation news · 12 Jul 2026
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Grosvenor Square to reopen after £25m revamp turns it into 'climate-resilient urban garden'
One of London's largest squares has undergone a major transformation, adding scores of new plants, trees, wetlands, and healthier soils
BusinessGreen · 12 Jul 2026
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General Maintenance Operative - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK · 12 Jul 2026
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Mini - hotel rejected over fears for Newport music economy
UK press (GDELT archive) · 12 Jul 2026
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I want to make a difference : Noskova looks forward to life after Wimbledon triumph
UK press (GDELT archive) · 12 Jul 2026
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Aluminium market ‘shock’ triggers surge in demand for shrink sleeving
SHRINK sleeving can offer a solution to the current can supply ‘crisis’, according to Prism eLogistics. The firm claimed geopolitical instability has caused a major supply shock in aluminium, resulting in limited access to printed cans. According to The Aluminium Federation (ALFED), conflict-associated shutdowns have removed in excess of 1.5 million tonnes of primary aluminium […]
Packaging Scotland · 12 Jul 2026
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Can-do spirit: Croxsons provides bottle solution for veterans with a passion for rum
GLASS packaging specialist Croxsons has helped two former Royal Corps of Signals servicemen create the ideal look for a new rum being launched. Veterans Dan Freeman and Rhys Williams, co-founders of start-up company Jerry Can Spirits, created Expedition Spiced, a deliberately small, numbered run, to capture the essence of a sipping rum rather than a […]
Packaging Scotland · 12 Jul 2026