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Biesterfeld strengthens partnership with Songwon CS
The company will distribute the SONGNOX CS and SONGSORB CS product lines in a variety of new European countries.
Borealis invests EUR 49M to scale up Borstar Nextension PP production
This expanded capacity will aid users within the packaging, healthcare, mobility, and fibre industries.
Hapag-Lloyd enhances documentation for Southeast Asia shipments
February 2026 marks the start of mandatory LOIs for plastic scrap and metal scrap shipments to specific Southeast Asian countries.
The challenges of PFAS materials within recycling feedstocks
Julie Simmons, Regulatory Affairs Manager and Bactiglas Specialist at Wells Performance Materials, explores the challenges of PFAS materials within recycling feedstocks following the recent changes in the European regulatory framework.
Resolution for responsibility
Suzanne Johnston, Founder and Director at PS Partnerships, kickstarts BP&R’s new woman-led column series, highlighting the importance of regulatory compliance for businesses across the supply chain.

Hunter Luxury’s Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can has won the PLD – Value Added Packaging title at the Paris Packaging Week Innovation Awards.

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Ecosurety said there was a risk of ‘regulatory misalignment’ with the Welsh Government’s consultation to gather views on how EPR should account for ‘on the go’ packaging waste.

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Independent brand agency Brandon collaborated with household cleaning brand Fabulosa, which includes the launch of a new visual brand identity system, portfolio architecture strategy, and packaging design system.

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Coveris is highlighting its latest recyclable packaging film innovations at CFIA Rennes 2026.

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FiberWise aims to redefine sustainable packaging with its innovative fibre-based tray solutions.

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Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.
What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?
Arsenal lack of respect behind outburst - Rosenior
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Arsenal were affecting his side's warm-up prior to the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium.
Man guilty of murdering girl, 9, playing in street
Lilia Valutyte was playing outside a shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed to death.
De Montfort University student who died after stabbing near campus named
Khaleed Oladipo, 20, from London, died in hospital in Leicester on Tuesday, police say.