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Encyclis acquires Veolia UK’s 20% ownership stake in the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility
The move allows Encyclis to operate the Rookery South, Newhurst, Protos and Walsall facilities as a single integrated fleet.
East Devon District Council launches EdenServ to provide waste and recycling services
EdenServ takes over waste and recycling collections previously provided by SUEZ.
BASF expands its Ultradur portfolio
New grades based on post-consumer recycled PET will now be available for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
LG Chem partners with Volkswagen Group to advance next-generation, eco-friendly mobility materials
The duo will be utilising LG Chem’s ABS (high-value-added synthetic resin) and EP (engineering plastics).
Avantium produces first batch of furandicarboxylic acid at Delfzijl plant
This is an important step in validating the company’s proprietary FDCA technology under commercial operating conditions.

Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, recognising its role in helping brands gain greater visibility of what happens to their packaging after use.

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Suntory has published its first climate transition plan, setting out how it intends to reduce emissions across its business and supply chain while protecting operations from rising climate risks.

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The winners of the inaugural Undergraduate Beverage Can Design competition have been announced, recognising the creativity and ambition of the next generation of packaging designers.

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International Paper is thought to be weighing a possible sale of its EMEA packaging division after receiving unsolicited approaches, even as it continues to prepare a separate spin-off of the business.

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Sidel is claiming its ambient-temperature stretch-film system can cut film consumption by more than half and energy demand by over 90% while packaging up to 80 multipacks a minute.

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'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
In the wake of the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.
Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
US church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'
Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.