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Singapore becomes first Southeast Asian country with nationwide deposit return scheme
The move will create a clean, high-quality stream of recycled materials and promote a circular economy for Singapore’s beverage containers.
Avient launches its Hiformer Slip + Antistatic for BOPP Films solutions in Latin America
The additive helps balance multiple film properties and maintains production efficiency.
TOMRA Recycling opens new Americas Test & Training Center
TOMRA Recycling has marked a new era of customer support for recyclers in the Americas with the opening of its new Americas Test & Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lindner Washtech appoints Marcel Willberg as new Managing Director
Lindner Washtech sees Marcel Willberg step up to the global management team, proud to promote top management from within the company’s own ranks.
Andy Armstrong appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland
Factory automation specialist FANUC has named Andy Armstrong as the new Managing Director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately.

Materials company Natural Negative, has secured a £100,000 grant from Innovate UK to accelerate the development of scalable alternatives to traditional plastic.

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Yangi, a developer of industrial dry forming technology, will showcase an efficient and economical dry forming fibre-based MAP tray for fresh food applications at Interpack 2026.

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At Interpack 2026, Romaco Kilian will be presenting the KTS 840 – its new tablet press for triple-layer applications.

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One of the UK’s leading organic veg box companies said it has doubled its packaging capacity, reduced downtime and transitioned to fully compostable paper since installing two new GIC vertical form fill and seal packaging machines.

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Environmental campaigners have urgently called for binding deadlines for phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) use in packaging following recent parliamentary scrutiny of UK policy on ‘forever chemicals’.

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I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.
America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
More UK deaths than births expected every year from now on
The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates
'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup
Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third left-arm spinner?
Teacher said baby was 'dead meat', jury hears
Thirteen-month-old Preston Davey suffered 40 injuries in the months up to his death, a jury is told.