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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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Warm start to week to make way for wetter and windier conditions
A stronger jet stream will bring a distinctly autumnal look to our weather this week, but is there a September heatwave on the horizon later this month?
How to protect your laptop, phone and bike from thieves at uni
What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?
The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'
New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's papers.
Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing
Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
Buckingham Palace works uncover trove of everyday items dating back to 1800s
A collection of historic, forgotten items have been found during the restoration of the London royal residence.