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Orion S.A. release its 2025 sustainability report
The report highlights the company’s work in Sweden and South Africa.
PERIPLAST spotlights proven upcycling technology at Interplas 2026
Event attendees can find PERIPLAST in Hall 9, Stand Q89.
RECOUP strengthens board expertise with two new advisor appointments
RECOUP is pleased to confirm the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new Advisors to the RECOUP Board, further strengthening the organisation’s plastic circularity leadership across academia, innovation and industry.
Summit Systems highlights a trio of solutions at Interplas 2026
The company is set to bring the Maguire ULTRA Dryer, the Frigel DYNAMICO and Maguire Gravimetric Blenders to the show.
Agilyx ASA increases ownership of GreenDot Global to 50.1%
Lafor has also boosted its ownership of GreenDot from 34.9% to 49.9%.

In the European debate on packaging, plastic continues to be portrayed more as a problem to be eliminated than a solution to be valued.

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Smurfit WestRock’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights its focus on reducing the carbon footprint of paper-based packaging through material choice, manufacturing processes and circular systems.

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Ella’s Kitchen has launched a new product range aimed at older children, marking an expansion beyond its core baby food category.

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A senior executive from materials firm Notpla will join a global ocean expedition aimed at mapping plastic pollution back to its origins.

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DOZZ, described as the UK’s first canned chilled soup brand, has launched on Ocado as it expands distribution in the online grocery channel.

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Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.
Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.
Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad
Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher is a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad.
Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP
Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader