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Industry news ULMA Packaging UK invests in service team with new recruitments Packaging machinery manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has appointed two service technicians. Packaging News (UK) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Essex biomethane facility up for sale - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Bristol Waste’s Reuse shops reach 500,000 items saved from waste The post Bristol Waste’s Reuse shops reach 500,000 items saved from waste appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news 1 Up Access Ltd - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news London’s electricals and electronics footprint – London’s response - ReLondon ReLondon · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Newport residents say fly - tipping follows a clear pattern UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Windsor and Maidenhead extends Serco waste service contract MRW Windsor and Maidenhead extends Serco waste service contract Eight-year extension agreement from October next year will include transition to new fleet of vehicles running on hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel Windsor and Maidenhead extends Serco waste service contract Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news DMR: QuantiSort 2.0® helps you sort more waste, at higher speeds Dry mixed recyclables (DMR) volumes are climbing — and for many materials recovery facilities, sorting capacity is the new bottleneck. A MRF’s optical sorters should move with the times to meet this demand. The UK’s Simpler Recycling reforms now require workplaces to separate recyclables from general waste, pushing a substantial new and complex stream of... Recycleye news · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Nord Gas Solutions – A new name, the same trusted company The post MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Nord Gas Solutions – A new name, the same trusted company appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news What Happens to Commercial Waste After Collection? - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news EfW operator undertakes retrofit to boost power for district heating scheme - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Early Environmental Education Helps Children in Extrodinary Ways UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news PackUK sets deadline for 2025 packaging data resubmissions PackUK has confirmed a deadline of 1 September 2026 for producers to resubmit 2025 packaging data before producer fees and Notices of Liability are finalised. The deadline, introduced on behalf of the four UK nations, applies to producers that pay Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) disposal fees. It gives businesses a five-month window following the 1 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Primark's Lone Star Expansion: The Parks Mall at Arlington welcomes new store today - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news EV battery pressure method could double lifespan Physical pressure may hold the secret to significantly longer‑lasting electric vehicle batteries, according to engineers at the University of Cambridge. Their work suggests that maintaining constant pressure on lithium‑ion cells could potentially double service life, a striking contrast to the usual incremental improvements seen in battery development. As the researchers noted, “Such gains are … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Augean Advances PFAS Remediation at Avonmouth PFAS contamination has emerged as one of the UK’s most urgent environmental challenges for communities and industries. These chemicals, that are predominantly used in firefighting foams, cosmetics, food packaging, textiles, and industrial processes, particularly as specialist coatings, are valued for their durability. However, that very quality makes them persist in the environment creating a l… Augean · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance Global beverage packaging recycling dataset - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news How public support for climate action remains as robust as ever - BusinessGreen BusinessGreen — waste topic · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Government reviews toy safety rules as AI toys emerge The government has launched a review of the UK's toy safety rules to examine whether they remain fit for purpose as AI-enabled toys and new technologies become more common. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Achieving 50% local food procurement - CPRE CPRE (the countryside charity) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Evri files £1.2m claim against BBC over Panorama documentary Delivery firm Evri is suing the BBC for around £1.2m, alleging a Panorama documentary caused financial losses and damaged its reputation. Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Olin Corporation merges with Huntsman Corporation The newly merged company will be known as OlinHuntsman. Interplas Insights (British Plastics & Rubber) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Jessi Baker: Proof, not promises: the opportunity for retailers to win in AI-shopping A decade ago, I was a frustrated shopper. I wanted to make the “right” choices, but I was overwhelmed by opaque marketing copy and unverified health and sustainability claims, writes Jessi Baker, founder of Provenance. I wanted to know whether the products I was buying really lived up to the promises on their labels. Perhaps... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news West Midlands launches £150m drive to fund nature recovery projects The West Midlands has launched a £150 million fundraising initiative aimed at attracting private and public investment into projects designed to restore nature, improve biodiversity and expand access to green spaces across the region. The new Nature Investment Hub, launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is intended to connect businesses with environmental projects […] Environment Journal · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Holland & Barrett opens wellness pub Holland & Barrett has unveiled a wellness pub activation to encourage people to take care of their health over the summer. Titled ‘The Wellness Tap’, the event features hydration drinks on tap and wellness talks. This follows research from the retailer which shows 53 per cent of respondents believed that “chaotic” summer schedules negatively impact... Retail Gazette · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Porsche selects Falken Azenis FK520 for Cayenne Electric Falken has engineered a custom version of its Azenis FK520 tyre for factory-fit on the all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric. The new original equipment tyre further strengthens Falken’s long-term collaboration with Porsche in the high-performance segment, a partnership confirmed by the tyre’s ‘NG0’ sidewall logo, a designation reserved for tyres specifically developed, homologated and approved to m… Tyrepress · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Environment Agency launches illegal waste site investigation in Bradford MRW Environment Agency launches illegal waste site investigation in Bradford Authorities working with council and police to secure illegal site and identify who may be responsible for dumping waste in the city Environment Agency launches illegal waste site investigation in Bradford Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Prescribed burns drive 20% of US South’s air pollution Prescribed fires, set to reduce wildfire risk and maintaining forest biodiversity, contribute more than one-fifth of the fine particle pollution in the southeastern United States, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study found that the Southeast accounts for more than 60% of all prescribed burning in the US. Using state burn […] Air Quality News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Engineering Construction Vital to Clean Energy Mission To mark Net Zero Week 2026, Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Chief Executive Andrew Hockey stresses the important role the ‘behind-the-scenes industry that powers everything’ will play to help make Britain a clean energy superpower. It was a privilege to be sat round the table representing the ECITB at the first meeting of the new Clean Energy Jobs Plan Steering Group re… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Government responds to MPs’ requests for additional PFAS action MRW Government responds to MPs’ requests for additional PFAS action Official response to cross-party committee deemed to provide no new commitments for immediate action beyond pledges made earlier his year in first national PFAS Plan Government responds to MPs’ requests for additional PFAS action Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Northern Ireland needs its own freight strategy, says Logistics UK - Materials Handling World MHW Magazine (Materials Handling World) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news ALUMINIUM 2026: Registration is now open! ALUMINIUM 2026: Registration is now open! Visit the global meeting place for the aluminium industry – from 6 to 8 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. Three focused days to meet suppliers, evaluate new technologies, and have the conversations that move your business forward. Double up! Expert insights and strategic knowledge to take back to your operation: Plus: Themed Pavilions for Foundry, Primary… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news 1,000 tonne recycling fire hits Wolverhampton yard Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze involving around 1,000 tonnes of recycling material at a recycling yard in Wolverhampton. West Midlands Fire Service was called just before 4.25am today (6 July 2026) to reports of a fire at Jones Skips, in Cross Street, Horseley Fields. The fire is understood to have started at around … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Low-emission wastewater technology enters field trials in Scotland A promising low-emission wastewater treatment technology has moved from the laboratory into real-world testing, as researchers at The James Hutton Institute begin field trials of a bioelectrochemical process designed to improve the performance of conventional trickling filters. Known as ElecTrickle, the system has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% and tripled filtration efficiency […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Diet changes could cut emissions without increasing food costs A new study has found that modest reductions in meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet its climate goals while improving public health, without increasing the cost of food. The modelling study assessed 33 different ways of meeting the UK Climate Change Committee’s recommendations for sustainable diets . Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, […] Environment Journal · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Leading Environmental Groups Set Six ‘Tests’ for Next Prime Minister Thirteen of the UK’s leading environmental organisations have proposed six ‘tests’ for the next prime minister as Keir Starmer prepares to hand over the keys to Number 10. They cover the immediate actions needed to restore nature, deliver net zero and build a fairer, more resilient economy. The six tests, which have been sent to […] Greenpeace UK · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Landmark review of AI in finance presents warning of risk The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the landmark Mills Review, examining the state and future of agentic AI’s involvement in retail financial services. Conducted by the FCA’s executive director, Sheldon Mills, the review was commissioned by the regulator to determine how AI could reshape financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by 2030 […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Green light for student flats in historic Carlisle buildings UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Kaufland Romania Achieves €4bn In Revenue In FY 2025 UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026 Industry news Dungannon engineering firm acquires century - old manufacturer in Telford UK press (GDELT archive) · 6 Jul 2026