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Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota GMBH

The move aligns with the company’s goal of becoming “the world’s most trusted partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions.”

Source One Plastics branches out into optical sorting solutions for rigid plastics

With this venture in mind, the company has adopted two sorting machines from Meyer Deutschland GmbH.

RECOUP appoints Adrian Whyle as Vice Chair of the Board

Whyle has over 35 years of experience within the speciality chemicals and plastics industries.

Matrix Plastics Ltd appoints Nigel Hayes as Non-Executive Director

Matrix Plastics Ltd has appointed Nigel Hayes as Non-Executive Director. Hayes will focus on supporting the strategic growth of the Matrix Medical Plastics division, helping expand specialty medical compounds across the UK and Europe.

INC elects new Chair of Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Julio Cordano is named Luis Vayas Valdivieso’s successor.

Zeus Packaging Group completes Europe-wide packaging platform with KOEX acquisition

Zeus Packaging Group has acquired KOEX Packaging Solutions, a premium packaging business headquartered in Spain.

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Consumers support use of PCR plastics in everyday packaging, report shows

Amcor has launched its latest consumer insight report, Recycled Content, Real Impact, exploring how shoppers perceive the use of post consumer recycled (PCR) content in packaging for supermarket products.

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PackUK: £1bn in pEPR funding now distributed after ‘busy first year’

PackUK has marked its second year overseeing the extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) regime by noting that local authorities have now received over £1bn to enhancing recycling.

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Protein Works unveils brand refresh

Lifestyle nutrition brand, Protein Works, has launched a new packaging design with enhanced functionality.

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Cambridge pupil takes home first prize in national recycling competition

The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has announced the winner of a national recycling competition.

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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections

All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.

Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day

The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.

England still confident despite unconvincing run - Jacks

England remain just as confident they can win the T20 World Cup despite their unconvincing group stage, says batter Will Jacks.

PM orders investigation into claims Labour think tank paid firm to look into journalist

The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow

One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.