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VIGOR partners Celanese to advance lightweight plastic joint solutions
The components will be used in the building of humanoid robots.
Mitsui Chemicals makes minority investment in Materia Bioworks
Materia Bioworks’ MAPS platform designs and formulates sustainable materials like bioplastics.
BioBTX transforms mixed plastic waste into high-quality aromatic chemicals
The Covestro-backed developer is building a commercial-scale plant for the transformation process.
Prysmian acquires Atkore
This move will expand the company’s presence in North America while also expanding its portfolio of solutions.
Sonic Solutions unifies its team under one roof
The new facility combines ultrasonic cleaning, pyrolysis and thermal stripping, media blasting and jet washing capabilities.

Waqas Qureshi talks to Josh Brooks (pictured below), divisional director – packaging portfolio, Easyfairs, about the plans and targets of this month’s London Packaging Week 2026.

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LARAC is calling on the UK Government to conduct an urgent review into the impact of the planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on local authorities ahead of its introduction in October 2027.

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Pie giant Pukka has unveiled its biggest brand redesign yet across its chilled pie range.

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Local authority waste specialists say the Government’s decision to pause and review plans for landmark council reforms in England grants an opportunity for more strategic thinking around service transformation.

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Amcor will highlight its latest packaging developments for facial skincare brands at London Packaging Week 2026, taking place Sept. 16-17 at ExCel (Stand # F72), incl.uding Amcor’s Magic One airless dispenser for facial skincare. 

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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield
Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.
Children and woman injured on fairground ride
Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the evening.