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LYB teams up with Interpolimeri Spa to expand masterbatch and performance colours distribution
The pair’s strengthened partnership will see distribution expanded in Germany and Austria.
APR and ANIPAC to collaborate on strengthening plastics recyclability
The pair hopes to establish a technical and strategic cooperation that promotes best practices across the plastics value chain.
Orion S.A. release its 2025 sustainability report
The report highlights the company’s work in Sweden and South Africa.
PERIPLAST spotlights proven upcycling technology at Interplas 2026
Event attendees can find PERIPLAST in Hall 9, Stand Q89.
RECOUP strengthens board expertise with two new advisor appointments
RECOUP is pleased to confirm the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new Advisors to the RECOUP Board, further strengthening the organisation’s plastic circularity leadership across academia, innovation and industry.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation sat with Unilever and PepsiCo to discuss the scalable possibilities of shifting from plastic to paper. Waqas Qureshi hears that a worldwide solution is complicated by local economics.

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In the European debate on packaging, plastic continues to be portrayed more as a problem to be eliminated than a solution to be valued.

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Smurfit WestRock’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights its focus on reducing the carbon footprint of paper-based packaging through material choice, manufacturing processes and circular systems.

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Ella’s Kitchen has launched a new product range aimed at older children, marking an expansion beyond its core baby food category.

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Food waste reduction has been highlighted by WRAP as a potential way to help households manage rising living costs, following measures announced by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves aimed at easing financial pressures.

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Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
Israel's PM Netanyahu warns that strikes on Beirut will go ahead if Hezbollah does not abide by the US proposal.
Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
Toy Story 5 shows 'terror' of children's screen addiction, says Tom Hanks
The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.
Trump administration will abide by ruling halting $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
Weapons‑obsessed killer jailed as body cam footage shows victim being handcuffed
University student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.