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Industry news Knitted data and cleaner school runs: Celebrating London’s air quality pioneers The first ever Breathe London Awards took place in London on Tuesday (16th June), to celebrate the efforts of community groups, schools, hospitals, local authorities and organisations working to improve air quality across the capital. The awards recognise innovation, collaboration and commitment to creating healthier environments, with organisers emphasising that the initiative is not just […] Air Quality News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Planet Ark hits recycling landmark Australian cartridge scheme marks major milestone as circular economy efforts gather pace. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste firm acquires four sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire Metal recycling and waste management company Ward has announced the acquisition of four new sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire. The independently owned family business, which was founded in 1940, has acquired facilities in Nottingham, Castleford, Barnsley and Huddersfield, increasing its operational network to 12 sites across the UK. Ward said the acquisitions will strengthen … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news SAFEQ Cloud achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance Y Soft has achieved SOC 2 type 2 compliance for its cloud print portfolio, SAFEQ Cloud. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Snap mocked over £1,995 smart glasses as investors question consumer appeal Snap has faced investor backlash after unveiling its long-awaited £1,995 smart glasses, with the bulky design of the device widely mocked online. The Snapchat owner launched its new augmented reality Specs this week, positioning them as the next major shift in personal computing. Snap chief executive Evan Spiegel said he had spent his working life... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Retail job vacancies fall as employers rein in hiring Retail and hospitality businesses cut back on hiring as UK job vacancies fell to their lowest level in five years, according to the latest official figures. The Office for National Statistics said vacancies dropped to 707,000 in the March to May period, the lowest level since February to April 2021. While the labour market remained... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news HP defends printer cartridge promise Printer group frames patent enforcement and anti-counterfeit action as customer protection strategy. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news John Lewis pledges 1,000 more roles for young people from care The John Lewis Partnership has pledged to offer 1,000 more roles to young people who have been in care as it steps up efforts to support disadvantaged jobseekers. The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose said the commitment, which will be delivered by 2030, more than doubles its previous target under its Building Happier Futures... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Retailers brace for fresh cost pressure as Hormuz shipping route remains blocked Retailers could face renewed pressure on freight, fuel and energy costs as normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to remain disrupted despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran. The key maritime route, which sits between Iran and Oman, remains partially blocked by around 80 mines that will need to be cleared... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Waste company fined £300,000 after teenage employee fractures leg A clinical waste management company has been fined over £300,000 after an 18-year-old employee fractured his leg while loading a bin conveyor. Circular Online (CIWM) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news UK borrowing surge adds fresh pressure to consumer outlook UK government borrowing rose sharply in May, raising fresh concerns over the public finances, as retailers continue to face fragile consumer confidence and cost pressure. Britain borrowed £23.3bn last month, £5.4bn more than in May last year and the highest figure for the month since 2020, when the country was under Covid lockdown restrictions. The... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Tesco boss says weather will drive grocery sales more than World Cup wins Tesco boss Ken Murphy has said warm weather will have a bigger impact on grocery sales than home nation success in the World Cup, as the supermarket giant posted slower UK sales growth following a wet spring. The UK’s largest retailer said comparable sales rose 1.8 per cent to £13.4bn in the three months to... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Aldi eyes 4,000 US stores as shoppers hunt for cheaper groceries Aldi is ramping up its US expansion as the discounter looks to capitalise on shoppers’ frustration over rising food bills. The German grocer is opening a new US store every few days as part of a $9bn expansion plan, with its latest site launching this week on Manhattan’s 42nd Street. Aldi, which has spent five... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Lincolnshire Co-op plans job cuts as it ramps up tech investment Lincolnshire Co-op is consulting with staff over proposed job cuts as it moves to reshape the business for long-term growth. The independent co-operative, which employs more than 2,770 people across Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, operates more than 200 trading sites spanning food stores, pharmacies, travel branches and funeral homes. The society said it was “reviewing... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Burberry film partnership contrasts net zero shift Burberry deepens China ties through a state-linked geography film that flags up the environment as its net zero deadline slips […] Ecotextile News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Retail sales beat expectations as warm weather and discounts tempt shoppers back British retail sales rose more strongly than expected in May as warm weather, half-term trading and retailer promotions helped bring shoppers back after a weaker April. Sales volumes climbed 1.2 per cent in May, according to the Office for National Statistics, reversing a one per cent fall the previous month and comfortably ahead of the... Retail Gazette · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news ADS-TEC Energy to supply 10MWh island-capable BESS in Austria ADS-TEC Energy is supplying two battery energy storage containers with a combined capacity of 10MWh and an output of 4.8MW to Murauer Stadtwerke in Austria, in a project designed to strengthen regional energy resilience and enable operation during grid outages.The systems will be installed at an existing hydropower plant in Murau and will support peak… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Evidence supporting disposable BBQ ban mounts higher than landfill Each summer we have the same debate — should Britain introduce an outright prohibition on cheap, single-use portable grills? So why are shops still allowed to stock products that pose a threat to human health, wildlife, and nature? There are currently multiple active campaigns trying to drum up support for a UK-wide ban on cheap […] Environment Journal · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Another advance in river-based pathogen monitoring - Envirotech Online Envirotech Online · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news BPF Launches New Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news NLWA mulls delivery of delayed Edmonton EfW as EPC contractor faces mounting losses - ENDS Waste & Bioenergy ENDS Waste & Bioenergy · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Heatwaves could lead to summer energy poverty crisis in Eurozone - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Honeywell technology to power Acelen biofuel production - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Government unveils sweeping reforms to speed up homebuying and reduce costs - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Scottish First Minister calls for collective approach on drug and alcohol harms - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news AI model fills in the gaps in crystal structures by placing missing hydrogen atoms - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news EBA sets out R&I priorities for biogas and biomethane sector - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Zeon launches data platform for rubber compounders - European Rubber Journal European Rubber Journal · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news How do I report issues or problems on Olio? - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Co-op’s newest store launches to serve the community of Rendlesham including a focus on showcasing sustainability - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Asda crowned UK's Most Awarded Supermarket for wine with record-breaking 460 wins and more Gold Medals than any other retailer - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news May heatwave boosts retail sales - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Lactalis’ challenge to Nutri-Score to go before top EU court - Global Food Industry News Just Food — sustainability · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Court dismisses contractor bid to block Diageo’s EABL sale - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news New research: Ultrasound enables fast, low energy espresso - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Gevo advances alcohol‑to‑jet SAF project with new supply‑chain agreements - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Malaysia and South Korea sign Bio-CNG partnership - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news PyroGenesis delivers contaminated biomass-to-syngas technology - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news One-step photochemical method switches nitrogen and carbon to convert pyrazoles into imidazoles - Chemistry World Chemistry World · 19 Jun 2026 Industry news Shein expansion meets EU trade clampdown Ultra-fast fashion faces rising environmental and trade pressures as Shein expands regionally while Europe tightens controls SINGAPORE — Shein’s latest […] Ecotextile News · 19 Jun 2026