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Greyparrot secures $27M in Series B funding round
The funding will help Greyparrot scale its technology.
Epoch Biodesign acquires former DOMO nylon 6,6 polymerisation site
The 52,000 tonne/year production facility allows Epoch to become the only biorecycling company in the world to own commercial-scale polymer production.
ARBURG acquires Stork IMM
The move will strengthen both companies’ positions within the global plastic injection moulding machine market.
Sun Chemical exhibits pigment preparations for plastics at AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026
The company is highlighting its portfolio of pigment preparations to help plastics converters.
Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits and Braskem unveil bio-acetone production platform
Designed for the corn-ethanol industry, the platform allows producers to generate a new coproduct alongside ethanol.

One third (37%) of the total tonnage of plastic packaging manufactured in and imported into the UK was declared as taxable under the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).

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Protective packaging giant Macfarlane Group has recorded an increase in revenue in Q2 but losses at its Pitreavie business continue to impact profits.

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The Exchange for Change deposit management organisation (DMO) has announced the next steps in its planned implementation of deposit return schemes (DRSs) across the UK.

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Archroma Packaging Technologies will be introducing a new ultra high solids pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) to the North American market at LOUPE Americas (Chicago, 15-17 September 2026).

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Westbury Packaging has retained its BRCGS AA grade accreditation following its latest audit.

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Itauma v Hrgovic - heavyweight world title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.
I couldn't reach Yr Wyddfa's summit because people jumped the queue
Scores of visitors have climbed Yr Wyddfa this summer, with some facing long waits at the top.
GB's Fery into first ATP Tour final as opponent retires
Arthur Fery is into his first ATP Tour final as opponent James Duckworth retires because of injury at the Winston-Salem Open.
Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
A 41-year-old man died at the Christian event near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.
Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti
Eight years into his own managerial career, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard cites Jose Mourinho and Carli Ancelotti as the main influences on his style.