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Industry news CBP updates importer guidance on forced-labour Guidance is intended to help importers reduce detention risk and demonstrate reasonable care across supply chains WASHINGTON DC – The […] Ecotextile News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Three-quarters of Brits want plastic-free packaging at summer events With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to generate an estimated 156 tonnes of single-use plastic waste, three-quarters of Brits say food packaging at major events this summer should be plastic-free. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news New AI tool could help councils flag risks in social housing - localgov.co.uk LocalGov · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Winners of The Smarter E Award 2026 revealed in Munich The winners of The Smarter E Award 2026 were announced at a ceremony in Munich, Germany, last night. The ceremony took part on the eve of The Smarter E Europe, an alliance of trade shows including ees Europe, Intersolar Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe starting today at the Messe München. Awards were presented at… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Construction complete on £16m Northern Ireland recycling plant Kiverco has completed construction and handed over a new £16 million construction, demolition and industrial (CD&I) waste recycling plant for McKinstry Group. The new plant, located in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland, has been developed to support McKinstry Group’s ongoing growth and strengthen its waste processing capabilities. Kiverco said the handover follows an extensive programme of … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news An inside look at the new Aperol bottle Campari recently launched a refreshed design for its iconic Aperol bottle. In a recent conversation with Design Bridge and Partners Amsterdam, the design agency that created the new pack, we discussed the key features of the new bottle, Campari’s motivations behind updating such a well-known product, and how they aimed ... Packaging Europe · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Planet Green reports growing reseller interest in remanufactured ink Growing reseller interest highlights continuing opportunities for remanufactured ink and cartridge collection. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Point S UK partners with Payment Assist on interest-free customer finance Point S UK has partnered with Payment Assist to give its independent network members access to FCA-regulated, interest-free payment plans for tyre replacement and vehicle servicing customers. The agreement enables Point S members to offer three- and six-month interest-free finance options at preferential rates negotiated for the network. The partners say the move is designed to help motorists a… Tyrepress · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Canon recognised for AI and cloud strategy as services focus grows Quocirca recognition highlights Canon's growing focus on AI, data and digital services. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Brother recognised for supply chain sustainability efforts Brother's sustainability strategy gains recognition as supply chain emissions become increasingly important. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi extends baby formula price freeze Aldi plans to extend its baby formula price freeze to the end of 2026, in a bid to support new parents with essential costs. According to the business, this change… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news ReVentas and KBR Alliance Accelerates Global Deployment of Plastic Dissolution Recycling Technology The post ReVentas and KBR Alliance Accelerates Global Deployment of Plastic Dissolution Recycling Technology appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Renewi, together with partners, converts hospital waste into circular 3D printing material - Renewi Renewi · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook | Julian Hunt, Dimitra Rappou, Alice Rackley Packaging News has launched the Sustainability PowerBook – a power list of the 50 people shaping sustainability in packaging. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Flexible Plastic Fund Launches ‘Flexcircular’ to Progress the Recycling of UK Flexible Plastic Packaging The post Flexible Plastic Fund Launches ‘Flexcircular’ to Progress the Recycling of UK Flexible Plastic Packaging appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Paul Stafford on how Very Media Group drives engagement Paul Stafford was named head of Very Media Group last year in October 2025. With over 18 years experience in brand, digital marketing and retail media, he helped build Superdrug’s retail media network Optimo. He explains that his primary challenge at Very Media Group is to “drive engagement outside the traditional retail media growth set”.... Retail Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news New funding takes Trimtech Therapeutics’ seed round to £35.6m Biotech firm Trimtech Therapeutics has raised an additional $14m (£10.6m) in seed funding, bringing the total for the round to $47m (£35.6m). Trimtech Therapeutics is creating novel, highly selective, small molecule targeted protein degraders to combat neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases. With over 55 million people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and millions more diagnosed with other … UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news 20 fire engines deployed to recycling centre fire in Cheshire Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service declared a major incident after 20 fire engines were deployed to a recycling centre fire in Widnes. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Henkel’s Stefan Pichler on 150 years of creating iconic household names For 150 years, Henkel has been part of the fabric of domestic life, from laundry and home care to hair, adhesives and beyond. In the UK and Ireland, its portfolio spans products that carry both familiarity and momentum, including Schwarzkopf, got2b, LIVE, Dylon, Bloo, and Colour Catcher. For Stefan Pichler, general manager for Henkel Consumer... Retail Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news 100 days to go: London Packaging Week 2026 puts discovery at the heart of packaging’s future The post 100 days to go: London Packaging Week 2026 puts discovery at the heart of packaging’s future appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Protecting nature is one of Canada’s greatest strengths Why nature is one of Canada’s greatest strengths. Protecting it, we read, is essential for building a strong Canada. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op returns to growth as heatwave and World Cup boost grocery sales Co-op has returned to market share growth for the first time in a year, as warmer weather and the start of the FIFA Men's World Cup helped drive a rise in supermarket spending. Retail Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Lidl experiences the highest market share growth among retailers Ocado and Lidl continued to be the fastest-growing retailers, with sales increasing by 13.5 per cent and 8.7 per cent, respectively, in the 12 weeks to 14 June, according to… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Amazon launches Prime Day with surprise deliveries, daily Epic Prime Deals, and four days of savings for members Amazon's Prime Day event starts today, offering Prime members four days to shop. Amazon UK news · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news ALDI’S NEW DÉCOR RANGE GIVES HOMES A COASTAL MAKEOVER WITH PRICES FROM JUST £2.99 • Shoppers can get the high-end ‘Coastal Chic’ look for a fraction of the price with Aldi’s latest home décor range • The collection features on-trend jute rugs and woven poufs that look straight out of an interior design magazine • With prices ‘shore’-to-please from just £2.99, the range is available in stores from 2nd […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news London Packaging Week 2026 | Value, rewritten: How perception becomes premium As the packaging industry prepares for London Packaging Week 2026, conversations are increasingly shifting from how packaging looks to what actually creates value. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Pierre Paslier – The future of packaging: Rising costs, rethinking materials, reuse and the truth about ‘sustainable’ packaging Pierre Paslier is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Notpla, a company dedicated to finding solutions to the global plastic crisis through packaging made from seaweed. Notpla’s work was recognised in 2022 when it was awarded Prince William’s £1,000,000 Earthshot Prize. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news UK backs new AI research labs in Oxford and London with £60m Two new research labs led by Oxford and University College London are to share up to £60m in government funding to develop breakthroughs in AI. Supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the government says the labs will open up new avenues for what AI can do. By focusing on changes to the fundamentals of […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Waitrose extends delivery hours for World Cup Waitrose has announced plans to extend on-demand grocery delivery time over the next four weeks of the football World Cup to support fans. The retailer launched an expanded delivery window… Grocery Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Data: 47% of Amazon Prime items set to be returned With Amazon’s latest Prime Day event [running 23 – 26 June], a new study has estimated that nearly half of the items purchased during the member discount day will be returned. An estimated 61 million items are expected to be returned by UK shoppers following this year’s event, according to new research by Manhattan Associates.... Retail Gazette · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news FAQs - Diageo Diageo news and media · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Gallery: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 Splashing seals, smiling whales and rusty shipwrecks – these subaquatic shots are among the winners of this year’s award Positive News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Cardboard fire at Widnes waste site sees 20 engines deployed A major incident was declared yesterday evening (22 June 2026) after a large fire broke out at a recycling facility in Widnes involving hundreds of tonnes of waste cardboard. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was first called to the site on Monday afternoon, with the scale of the incident escalating rapidly as flames spread through … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Women in Packaging Excellence Awards | Easyfairs’ Basbug wins marketing award Sema Tezel Basbug, Head of Marketing for the Easyfairs UK Packaging Portfolio, has won the Packaging Marketing & Brand Impact Award trophy at the Women in Packaging Excellence Awards 2026. Packaging News (UK) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Every Can Counts takes on Red Bull Soapbox race to inspire recycling A team from recycling not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, is taking part in Red Bull’s famous Soapbox Race this weekend. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Wildfire study reveals lingering contamination in soils around LA homes A new study examining the aftermath of California’s Eaton and Palisades wildfires has found significant variations in potentially harmful contaminants left behind in residential soils and ash, highlighting the risks posed by urban wildfires and the benefits of large-scale clean-up efforts. Researchers analysed hundreds of soil and ash samples collected from homes destroyed in the […] Air Quality News · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Climate stripes shine over Glastonbury Tor One of the UK’s most recognisable landmarks has been transformed into a striking symbol of climate change, as Glastonbury Tor was illuminated in the iconic blue and red climate stripes to mark Show Your Stripes Day. The installation saw St. Michael’s Tower, the 14th-century structure that crowns the 521-foot Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, lit up […] Environment Journal · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news “Drink more water” advice not enough: Ministers urged to set out extreme heat plan and max workplace temperatures As a relentless heatwave grips the UK and threatens to topple June temperature records, environmental campaigners are urging the government to set out an extreme heat strategy to support the country through the summer’s worsening heat spikes. Greenpeace UK is calling on ministers to rethink how Britain prepares for summer, warning that extreme heat is […] Greenpeace UK · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Most Brits back plastic-free packaging at summer events NEW research has found that three-quarters of Brits want food packaging at major events this summer to be plastic-free. Research commissioned by Xampla and released as part of London Climate Action Week has found 74% of the public want major sporting events to use only plastic-free food packaging. Enough single-use plastic waste to stretch the […] Packaging Scotland · 23 Jun 2026 Industry news Pact Group and Plan B Circular team up on textile recycling initiative AUSTRALIAN-based plastic recycler and packaging manufacturer Pact Group has teamed up with Plan B Circular, a UK-based textile-to-textile (T2T) polyester recycling company, to accelerate T2T recycling ahead of anticipated EU legislation expected in 2028. The agreement will also evaluate options to expand into Asia and other key growth markets. Today, most brands are said to […] Packaging Scotland · 23 Jun 2026