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VIGOR partners Celanese to advance lightweight plastic joint solutions
The components will be used in the building of humanoid robots.
Mitsui Chemicals makes minority investment in Materia Bioworks
Materia Bioworks’ MAPS platform designs and formulates sustainable materials like bioplastics.
BioBTX transforms mixed plastic waste into high-quality aromatic chemicals
The Covestro-backed developer is building a commercial-scale plant for the transformation process.
Prysmian acquires Atkore
This move will expand the company’s presence in North America while also expanding its portfolio of solutions.
Sonic Solutions unifies its team under one roof
The new facility combines ultrasonic cleaning, pyrolysis and thermal stripping, media blasting and jet washing capabilities.

Waqas Qureshi talks to Josh Brooks (pictured below), divisional director – packaging portfolio, Easyfairs, about the plans and targets of this month’s London Packaging Week 2026.

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LARAC is calling on the UK Government to conduct an urgent review into the impact of the planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on local authorities ahead of its introduction in October 2027.

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Pie giant Pukka has unveiled its biggest brand redesign yet across its chilled pie range.

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Local authority waste specialists say the Government’s decision to pause and review plans for landmark council reforms in England grants an opportunity for more strategic thinking around service transformation.

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Amcor will highlight its latest packaging developments for facial skincare brands at London Packaging Week 2026, taking place Sept. 16-17 at ExCel (Stand # F72), incl.uding Amcor’s Magic One airless dispenser for facial skincare. 

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Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
Christopher Harborne says he has equalled a donation from Ben Delo - the single largest gift to a UK political party.
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg
Man in court following anti-migrant protests
Del Leon Somerville, 42, is accused of throwing a bottle and kicking out at a police officer.
England survive scare to sweep Pakistan series
England survive an almighty scare to eventually win the third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets and complete a 3-0 clean sweep.