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PolyCycl’s chemical recycling for plastic waste solution receives investment from Rainmatter
The company’s chemical recycling platform converts low-grade waste plastics into liquid hydrocarbon oils.
Betterware de México acquires Tupperware’s operations in Latin America
The move brings together three iconic brands in the Latin American market – Betterware, Jafra, and Tupperware.
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.

Aldi said it is stepping up its efforts to help tackle the UK’s fibre deficit by making it easier for customers to increase their fibre intake as part of a balanced diet.

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Emma Verkaik, CEO, BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics.

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Each week we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN marketplace The Environment Exchange.

The post PRN Pricewatch: Week ending 30 January 2026 appeared first on Packaging News.

Hiker 'lucky to be alive' after 30ft fall where others have died
Suzie Dyer was seriously injured when she fell down a sheer drop in Waterfall Country, and says more should be done to improve safety.
Parts of England and Wales braced for more downpours from midday
The warning covers south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales and lasts until midnight.
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory.
Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado says political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
The Papers: 'PM's aide quits' and 'How long can Starmer cling on?'
Morgan McSweeney's resignation and the subsequent political fallout dominate Monday's front pages.