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Industry news Bacteria-grown pigments target textile dyes New project explores growing colour directly on fabrics using pigment-producing bacteria as a potential alternative to synthetic dyes NEW YORK […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Amcor and Kelpi team up to advance next-gen barrier materials for fibre packaging Amcor has announced a collaboration with UK-based startup Kelpi to explore next-generation coating technologies designed to enhance the performance and sustainability of packaging materials. Packaging News (UK) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Introduction to Professional Registration - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Neuronostics raises £3m to advance biomarker platform for epilepsy Bristol-based Neuronostics has raised £3m to accelerate BioEP, its patented digital biomarker platform for epilepsy diagnosis and prognosis. The startup says people with suspected epilepsy wait over a year for a diagnosis, misdiagnosis rates can exceed 30% and around half are not seizure free one year after starting treatment. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Sawdust-based foam: A sustainable alternative to polystyrene? To develop a sustainable alternative to polystyrene, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials tested an unconventional starting material: sawdust. Packaging News (UK) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat For the second time in two months, western and central Europe has been hit by a record-breaking heatwave. Temperature records… Carbon Brief · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Nike-backed WRAP report maps textile EPR New WRAP research funded by Nike benchmarks global extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles LONDON — A new report […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Copart Announces CEO Transition Copart has announced that Jeff Liaw will step down as CEO and director, with Executive Chairman Jay Adair returning to the chief executive role on 31 July 2026. Auto Recycling World · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Chouffe Cherry secures retail listing at Co-op Belgian beer brand Chouffe is expanding its retail footprint across the UK with the nationwide launch of its cherry flavour in Co-op stores. This listing marks a major milestone within… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news SuperDielectrics: independent tests validate high-power zinc battery performance UK battery developer SuperDielectrics has announced independent test results for its next-generation water-based zinc battery, claiming the technology outperformed both standard and next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in high-power applications across cycle life, charging speed, discharge performance and safety.The testing was carried out by UK defence and security company Qi… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Foxconn and Sharp strengthen strategic partnership A new agreement separates technology development from branding, as companies target future growth beyond traditional hardware. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Pact Group partners with Plan B Circular to scale up textile recycling MRW Pact Group partners with Plan B Circular to scale up textile recycling Firms say incoming EU changes will trigger ‘market-wide pivot’ by 2028, planning global expansion of Plan B’s textile-to-textiles operations Pact Group partners with Plan B Circular to scale up textile recycling Daniel Bosley MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news CSG technical expert celebrates three decades of service A senior member of staff at CSG has celebrated 30 years with the leading waste management specialist. Gloucester-based Dave Earl, Group Technical Manager and Group Oil Treatment Plant Manager, started at CSG on April Fool’s Day 1996. The 56-year-old has since helped guide CSG to huge growth, including the turnaround of fortunes of the company’s […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Plans to grow – JK Tyre presents consumer segment range On an unseasonably warm Sunday morning in June, JK Tyre presented the range spearheading its major push into Europe’s car and van tyre market. To show what these products deliver, the company invited us to the IDIADA proving ground in Spain, one of several sites where JK Tyre developers have worked on pre-release finetuning and testing. A crew of professional drivers meted out all manner of pun… Tyrepress · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news West Yorkshire illegal waste dump cleared after prosecution Multiple tonnes of waste have now been removed from a site in Yorkshire after a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. Earlier this year, Andrew Leadbeater, 57, pleaded guilty to two charges relating to waste offences at the site in Wyke Lane, Wyke, Bradford, and was ordered to clear the site by 17 June. He […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Person rescued in ‘serious incident’ after entering Bristol refuse truck A “serious incident” involving a refuse collection vehicle and a member of the public took place in Bristol yesterday (29 June), Bristol Waste Company has confirmed. The incident happened during a collection round in the St Paul’s area of the city, when a person was discovered inside a waste container and subsequently entered the collection … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Halfords closed 43 ‘underperforming garages’ in 2026 On 25 June, Halfords Group plc reported preliminary results for the 53-week period ended 3 April 2026 (which is known as full-year 2026 or “FY26”). During that period, group sales grew 4.8 per cent on a like-for-like (LfL) basis with Retail +4.1 per cent LfL and Autocentres (ex-Avayler) +5.8 per cent LfL. Executives were clear that the Autocentres part of the business, which accounts for ~40 pe… Tyrepress · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Crypto firms in the UK face stricter FCA rules Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet new standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All firms must now meet financial resilience requirements including capital and stress testing. The FCA is also introducing new market integrity rules covering areas such as insider trading and […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news OECD warns due diligence still lagging Most companies now talk a good game on “responsible business”, but the OECD warns due diligence in supply chains is […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news UKFT challenges new textile waste rules UK Fashion and Textile Association urges the government to rethink Environment Agency rules on waste textiles LONDON — The UK […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team leads the grid on sustainability - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Cake Box posts strong full-year performance Cake Box has posted strong full-year results for the 52 weeks to 28 March 2026, with reported group sales increasing by 39.5 per cent year-on-year to £59.7m. The core Cake… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Bristol Waste crew saves person from inside bin lorry Waste crews in Bristol rescued a man from being crushed by the machinery inside a bin lorry yesterday morning. Circular Online (CIWM) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news French MPs back ultra-fast fashion law French lawmakers approve the world’s first law targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms such as Shein and Temu PARIS — France’s parliament […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Regulator secures illegal Bradford waste site clearance after court action MRW Regulator secures illegal Bradford waste site clearance after court action Environment Agency said that materials including mixed household waste and fire-damaged trailers were removed from Wyke Lane site after action against land owner Regulator secures illegal Bradford waste site clearance after court action Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Shein faces German toxic chemicals probe German NGO says garments sold by ultra fast fashion giant breach EU chemical limits after tests found high levels of […] Ecotextile News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news CCC: Slow electrification leaving UK households exposed to higher energy bills The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its annual assessment of the government’s progress in reducing emissions on 24 June. It warns that households are facing higher energy bills because the UK is not electrifying fast enough. Overall emissions fell 1.8% in 2025. There has been good progress in a range of areas, and the UK […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Monster Energy unveils collectible Oscar Piastri cans COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has launched limited-edition Monster Energy cans featuring Formula 1 talent, Oscar Piastri. Heralding Oscar as one of F1’s brightest young talents, the collectible cans will be available across Monster Energy Original and Monster Energy Zero Sugar range. The launch follows the recent introduction of the limited-edition Monster Energy Lando Norris Gold […] Packaging Scotland · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste plastic converted into highly crystalline graphite could aid lithium-ion battery production Discarded PET plastic bottles could become a source of high-quality graphite for lithium-ion batteries. A seemingly noteworthy advance in this direction has been announced by researchers at Penn State who have developed a process for converting the common waste plastic into highly ordered synthetic graphite suitable for battery anodes. The work, published in Diamond and […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Touker Suleyman backs David Gandy Wellwear for next stage of growth David Gandy Wellwear has entered into a partnership with retail entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman, with the aim of accelerating its commercial growth. The partnership will focus on four key areas: scaling the brand’s direct-to-consumer platform, strengthening product development, building a wholesale distribution strategy, and expanding its UK and international reach. Suleyman,… Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Masterclass: Closing the accommodation carbon gap: How to measure and reduce workforce travel emissions This 45-minute masterclass, hosted in partnership with Roomex, will explore the importance of bringing workforce accommodation into carbon reporting and net-zero planning; how businesses can make smarter accommodation decisions across cost, location, welfare and carbon impact; and the data and tools that can help organisations measure, manage and reduce emissions from recurring workforce stays. edie — Circular Economy tag · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news QMC seas fundraiser for Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust QMC seas fundraiser for Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 30/06/2026 - 10:08 Guid from Dynamics f505c377-6274-f111-ab0f-7ced8d9b9a27 Campaign Code FC-02511 Function 247960001 Friends of the Earth (EWNI) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news WEEE Compliance: Hidden Product Categories in Scope Earlier this year, ERP UK published a WEEE compliance blog asking a question that more brands should be asking themselves: do WEEE laws apply to FastTech products? Der Beitrag WEEE Compliance: Hidden Product Categories in Scope erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Street-level mapping tool targets England’s environmental inequalities A new set of mapping tools launched by the Environment Agency and partners promises to help councils, government bodies and environmental organisations identify, at street level, where environmental pressures are combining with social deprivation to create the greatest risks for communities across England. Unveiled at the start of London Climate Week, the Index of Multiple […] Envirotec Magazine · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news VIDEO: I have the best job in the City, working with clients changing the lives of millions This week’s podcast guest is Emily Turner, chief executive of HSBC Innovation Banking UK, who discusses what makes it a go-to bank for startups. Turner also explains how her natural optimism means she sees plenty to celebrate in the UK tech scene, from more and more deals happening outside London, to the impact of AI […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Former WHSmith chain TG Jones faces insolvency threat as court ruling delayed TG Jones, the former WHSmith high street business, is facing fresh fears over its future after a High Court judge delayed a decision on its restructuring plan. The retailer, which was bought by Modella Capital last year and rebranded from WHSmith, warned it could struggle to meet millions of pounds of payments due this week... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Compass Group to expand use of Cauli’s reusable packaging system COMPASS Group UK & Ireland is to expand its use of Cauli’s technology-enabled reusable food and drink packaging system. The company provides contract catering, hospitality, vending, and facilities management services across the UK. The rollout follows a proof-of-concept phase designed to refine reuse solutions across diverse, high-volume operating environments, within Compass’ restaurant associ… Packaging Scotland · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news West Yorkshire waste dump cleared following prosecution Tonnes of illegally stored waste have been cleared from a site in West Yorkshire following court action by the Environment Agency. The waste, which had built up at land off Wyke Lane in Wyke, near Bradford, was removed after site owner Andrew Leadbeater pleaded guilty to two waste offences earlier this year. At West Yorkshire … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Beef price fall drags meat and poultry inflation lower in June Meat and poultry prices fell during June as lower beef prices helped pull category inflation down, according to the latest AIMS inflation report. Average prices across the red meat and… Grocery Gazette · 30 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco announces ‘strawberries and cream’ activation for Wimbledon With Wimbledon in full swing, Tesco will be handing out free strawberries and cream in Wimbledon. The retailer has taken an ice cream van and turned it into a ‘Strawberries and Cream van’ which can be found at 122 Wimbledon Bridge on July 2 and July 3. Callum Baker, buying manager of berries at Tesco,... Retail Gazette · 30 Jun 2026