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Markus Büngers becomes CEO of HASCO
He succeeds long-standing CEO Christoph Ehrlich and interim leader Thomas Karazmann.
Avantium and Packamama enters reservation agreement for Releaf
Releaf will be used to enhance the sustainability qualities of Packamama’s wine bottles.
BASF to showcase sustainable solutions at PlastIndia 2026
The company will showcase its technological innovations under three, key headings ‘Make’, ‘Use’, and ‘Recycle’.
TM Robotics appoints Matthew Holyoake as new Sales Manager
TM Robotics has appointed Matthew Holyoake as sales manager for its injection moulding machine offering across the UK and Ireland.
Plastics Industry Association appoints Clint Thompson to Executive Board of Directors
The Chief Commercial Officer of Nexus Circular has over 35 years of experience and knowledge regarding the environment and the plastics industry.

Amcor will showcase its expanded portfolio of rigid and flexible packaging solutions at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham on 11-12 February.

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The global market for secondary and protective packaging is projected to reach $300.7bn by 2030, driven by the accelerating rise of e-commerce and intensifying focus on sustainability,

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SIG’s sustainability performance has again been rewarded with the achievement of EcoVadis platinum status, earning a record score of 99/100 in its 2025 assessment.

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Roger Wright, waste strategy and packaging manager, Biffa.

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Third party logistics, sleeving and contract packing specialist, Prism eLogistics, is advising brands to review packaging now to ensure they minimise EPR fees ahead of the end of February reporting deadline.

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Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid limit and says devices can stay in luggage for scans
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.
Harry Styles says new single Aperture is comeback's 'perfect little bow'
The singer has announced 50 shows across seven cities, including six at London's Wembley Stadium.
Wolves reject Leeds bid for striker Strand Larsen
Leeds United fail with a bid to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Rodman 'becomes highest-paid women's footballer'
Trinity Rodman signs a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that will reportedly make her the world's highest-paid female footballer.
Watch: Drone footage shows scale of one illegal waste dump
Hundreds of illegal dumps are operating across England, including at least 11 so-called "super sites" containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish, a BBC investigation has found.