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ERDE Switzerland collects over 2,660 tonnes of agricultural plastics in 2025
This achievement is a 6.5% increase (approximately) on the previous year.
Z-Polymers announces investment from Kureha Corporation
The pair hopes to accelerate the development and deployment of high-performance fibre materials.
STV Machinery teases its Interplas 2026 line-up
While the company is remaining coy about the solutions we can expect at the event, they have confirmed we can expect both refurbished machines and solutions that look to the future.
Aurora Material Solutions appoints Renee Havrilla as its Chief Executive Officer
She succeeds Darrell Hughes, who has led the company for almost 10 years.
Syensqo teams up with Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon EO solutions
The solutions will help users in the agricultural and industrial sectors to reduce their product carbon footprint.

Exchange for Change will reapply to implement and oversee the deposit return scheme (DRS) for drink containers planned by the Welsh Government after its previous application was rejected.

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Glass giant Encirc hosted First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly to its Northern Ireland manufacturing facility for a visit focused on economic impact, future investment, and the challenges facing energy intensive industries in Northern Ireland.

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Design agency Robot Food has worked with UK pet care brand Pooch & Mutt to create a new identity.

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At this year’s Interpack, the Romaco Group will present its sustainable Unity 600 high-speed blister packaging line, featuring – for the first time – the PF 75 stretch bander.

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With customers making purchasing decisions later or not at all, Waqas Qureshi speaks to packaging converters about the effects of EPR, regulatory change, cost pressures and the conflict in the Middle East.

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PM sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.
World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
James shines for Lakers while Wembanyama concussed
LeBron James leads the LA Lakers into a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, while Victor Wembanyama faces a race to be fit for the San Antonio Spurs' next game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
'Most enjoyable season since Wright years' - how Saints stormed to title
How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.