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Toray Industries develops polyester-nylon fibre with at least 93% recycled material by mass
The company has utilised the new fibre in its ARTIROSA CX material.
Bacteria that produce face masks: the bacterial cellulose revolution in cosmetics
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is investigating the potential of bacterial cellulose to develop facial masks that act as carriers for active ingredients designed to care for skin after sun exposure.
Orion S.A. unveils its PRINTEX chroma 450 BEADS
The high-jetness carbon black is designed for engineered plastics.
Collard Group expands south coast operations
The company has acquired a 40-acre rookery recycling facility near Fareham.
Meadex strengthens technical moulding capability with new Borche investment
Ross-on-Wye based established trade moulder Meadex is continuing its ongoing facility upgrades with the purchase of a new Borche Bi260-tonne injection moulding machine, scheduled for delivery this October.

Paris Packaging Week 2027 is expected to feature 950 exhibitors, at a time when brands face growing pressure to make the right packaging decisions.

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The Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF) has launched a campaign to modernise the UK’s existing packaging recycling system, warning that scrapping Packaging Recycling Notes (PRNs) without a feasible replacement risks 'creating chaos' across the packaging recycling sector.

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The OPRL has welcomed European Commission confirmation that work on labelling for PPWR will include a public consultation prior to implementation. Originally intended to be published on 12 August 2026, the Implementing Act has now been pushed back to allow time for a consultation and is anticipated to be adopted in the second quarter of ...

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The UKPackaging Expo is set to host more than 120 exhibitors at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 10-11 November.

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Protective packaging specialist Technology Packaging has been acquired by Turkish firm Desi Kimya, for an undisclosed fee.

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Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.
Lancashire treatment of Anderson disrespectful - Broad
Lancashire have been "pretty disrespectful" in their treatment of legendary bowler James Anderson, says his long-time England bowler partner Stuart Broad.
Worker at US embassy in London investigated over abuse images is senior Air Force member
The BBC has been told Lt Col Michael Morris, who was flown out of the UK before being questioned by police, is under investigation.
Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.