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ALPLA opens its first base plant in the Philippines
The move expands the company’s portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cedo acquires Polimero S.r.l.
The move will expand the company’s operational footprint into southern Europe.
Neste commissions upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic
The facility can process up to 150,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic each year.
ERDE Switzerland collects over 2,660 tonnes of agricultural plastics in 2025
This achievement is a 6.5% increase (approximately) on the previous year.
Z-Polymers announces investment from Kureha Corporation
The pair hopes to accelerate the development and deployment of high-performance fibre materials.

The packaging industry is facing significant disruption due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain instability.

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Fishersgate-based label manufacturer A4 Labels is celebrating a significant environmental milestone this Earth Day (22 April), announcing the impact achieved through its ongoing partnership with Seven Clean Seas.

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Exchange for Change will reapply to implement and oversee the deposit return scheme (DRS) for drink containers planned by the Welsh Government after its previous application was rejected.

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Glass giant Encirc hosted First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly to its Northern Ireland manufacturing facility for a visit focused on economic impact, future investment, and the challenges facing energy intensive industries in Northern Ireland.

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Design agency Robot Food has worked with UK pet care brand Pooch & Mutt to create a new identity.

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.
Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car
The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit
It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.
Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change
Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.