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PolyCycl’s chemical recycling for plastic waste solution receives investment from Rainmatter
PolyCycl’s chemical recycling for plastic waste solution receives investment from Rainmatter
The company’s chemical recycling platform converts low-grade waste plastics into liquid hydrocarbon oils.
Betterware de México acquires Tupperware’s operations in Latin America
Betterware de México acquires Tupperware’s operations in Latin America
The move brings together three iconic brands in the Latin American market – Betterware, Jafra, and Tupperware.
Biesterfeld strengthens partnership with Songwon CS
Biesterfeld strengthens partnership with Songwon CS
The company will distribute the SONGNOX CS and SONGSORB CS product lines in a variety of new European countries.
Borealis invests EUR 49M to scale up Borstar Nextension PP production
Borealis invests EUR 49M to scale up Borstar Nextension PP production
This expanded capacity will aid users within the packaging, healthcare, mobility, and fibre industries.
Hapag-Lloyd enhances documentation for Southeast Asia shipments
Hapag-Lloyd enhances documentation for Southeast Asia shipments
February 2026 marks the start of mandatory LOIs for plastic scrap and metal scrap shipments to specific Southeast Asian countries.
Packaging in 2026 | EPR poses challenge for plastic – investment is key

Brian Lodge, director of plastics and flexible packaging, BPF.

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Aldi launches new high-in-fibre on-pack logo

Aldi said it is stepping up its efforts to help tackle the UK’s fibre deficit by making it easier for customers to increase their fibre intake as part of a balanced diet.

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Packaging in 2026 | Outsource to navigate challenging headwinds

Emma Verkaik, CEO, BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics.

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PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 30 January 2026

Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

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Environment Agency announces Simpler Recycling charges for workplaces

New charges associated with Simpler Recycling for workplaces have been implemented by the Environment Agency.

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Summer camp leader jailed for sexually abusing boys after lacing sweets with tranquilliser
Summer camp leader jailed for sexually abusing boys after lacing sweets with tranquilliser
Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys and drugging his wife.
'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics
'Why be normal, when you can be the best?' - Zlatan opens Winter Olympics
Former AC Milan and Sweden footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for the BBC, as he explains what it takes to become "a champion in Milan."
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Ukrainian mother's joy after phone call with son she thought had been killed
Nazar Daletskyi's family were sure he had been killed and had buried what they thought was his body in 2023.
Must-win for Scots - as alternative doesn't bear thinking about
Must-win for Scots - as alternative doesn't bear thinking about
Tom English previews a must-win match for Scotland, as the alternative does not bear thinking about.
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.