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Duo Packaging develop ‘never seen before’ advanced material
The new graphene-enhanced flexible packaging film can be used in retail and e-commerce applications.
Emirates Shipping Line stops accepting plastic waste shipments
The company’s “dedication to safeguarding marine ecosystems and preserving biodiversity” was cited as the reason behind the decision.
Goodfellow invests over £1.5M into US advanced manufacturing hub
The facility will strengthen Goodfellow’s micro-machining and advanced materials capability in the US.
Trioworld announces latest Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation webinar
The webinar, the third in the company’s ‘Policy to Practice’ series, will be titled ‘Navigating PPWR: Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities’.
TotalEnergies becomes the sole owner of the Grandpuits advanced plastics recycling plant
The facility has an annual capacity to process 15,000 tons of plastic waste.

October marks the start of a 12-month countdown to the planned launch of multiple Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) programmes for drink containers across the UK in 2027.

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PackUK collected £1.41bn in packaging waste disposal fees and paid £1.34bn to local authorities during the first full year of extended producer responsibility for packaging, according to its newly published annual report.

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Ravenwood Packaging has helped fresh produce business Minor, Weir and Willis replace its twin pack ready-to-eat Coop avocados, replacing non-recyclable pre-printed flow wrap with a linerless fruit lid.

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Amtech Software has announced the launch of an embedded AI agent for email intake within Amtech Quick Quote (AQQ), a quoting application for corrugated packaging manufacturers.

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SIG is expanding its SIG Neo filling machine portfolio for aseptic cartons, responding to the food and beverage industry’s pressing need for high output and highly flexible production without costly facility expansion.

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Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
The Papers: Badenoch's 'bonfire of green laws' and 'Drop in global dealmaking'
Monday's front pages include stories about Kemi Badenoch at the start of the Tory conference, plus reports on global finance , abuse in schools and a BBC romance.
Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.
Bellamy bemoans new schedule after Denmark loss
Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.