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LYB recognised by Plastics Recycling Awards Europe for its work with Bosch
The award ceremony was held during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026 spotlights PPWR, innovation, and AI
With 49 confirmed exhibitors and counting, this year’s Summit will focus on the opportunities and challenges associated with sustainability for packaging.
Orion S.A. starts circular carbon black production in China
The facility will make three grades: ECORAX Circular 200, 210, and 215.
Nissha Medical Technologies holds ground-breaking ceremony for micro moulding facility
The move will help NMT respond to the medical devices market’s growing demand for high precision and miniaturised components.
Biesterfeld expands its standard polymers portfolio
The company now offers polyolefins sourced from producers in the Middle East and Asia.

Sandland Packaging has successfully achieved AA Grade for BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials Issue 7 the globally recognised food safety and quality management standard.

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The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has seen one of its members secure new international business following an Association-supported trade visit to the United States.

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Packaging News has announced several new categories to the UK Packaging Awards 2026, including Customer Service Team of the Year.

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Enhanced financial incentives to drive demand for recycled plastic polymers and improvements in material tracking are among measures needed to support vital infrastructure investment, industry research argues.

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The Packaging Schemes Forum has rejected assertions that compliance schemes are applying additional EPR costs onto producers.

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Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, jailed
Sheraz Malik, 28, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury in January.
Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle
"Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.
Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.