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Singapore becomes first Southeast Asian country with nationwide deposit return scheme
The move will create a clean, high-quality stream of recycled materials and promote a circular economy for Singapore’s beverage containers.
Avient launches its Hiformer Slip + Antistatic for BOPP Films solutions in Latin America
The additive helps balance multiple film properties and maintains production efficiency.
TOMRA Recycling opens new Americas Test & Training Center
TOMRA Recycling has marked a new era of customer support for recyclers in the Americas with the opening of its new Americas Test & Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lindner Washtech appoints Marcel Willberg as new Managing Director
Lindner Washtech sees Marcel Willberg step up to the global management team, proud to promote top management from within the company’s own ranks.
Andy Armstrong appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland
Factory automation specialist FANUC has named Andy Armstrong as the new Managing Director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately.

Materials company Natural Negative, has secured a £100,000 grant from Innovate UK to accelerate the development of scalable alternatives to traditional plastic.

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Yangi, a developer of industrial dry forming technology, will showcase an efficient and economical dry forming fibre-based MAP tray for fresh food applications at Interpack 2026.

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At Interpack 2026, Romaco Kilian will be presenting the KTS 840 – its new tablet press for triple-layer applications.

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One of the UK’s leading organic veg box companies said it has doubled its packaging capacity, reduced downtime and transitioned to fully compostable paper since installing two new GIC vertical form fill and seal packaging machines.

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Environmental campaigners have urgently called for binding deadlines for phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) use in packaging following recent parliamentary scrutiny of UK policy on ‘forever chemicals’.

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Wales great North to retire from rugby
Wales great George North announces that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
Baptiste saves six match points to stun Sabalenka
Hailey Baptiste saves six match points as she stuns world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.
King Charles gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world
He tells US lawmakers his address comes the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever "in times of great uncertainty".
The Europa League winner turned director, actor, DJ and photographer
Alfie Whiteman picked up a Europa League winners' medal last year, now at 27 he has retired from football and is opening his first photography exhibition.