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Collective Polymers to run trading operations on Matium’s financing, logistics, and software infrastructure

The company will retain its own brand, management, and customer relationships.

Co-op and Podback expand coffee pod recycling

The pair’s initial 30-store trial, launched in November 2025, saw the equivalent of over 500,000 used pods recycled.

Enva invests £9.5M in its UK fridge recycling infrastructure

This investment increases the company’s overall treatment capacity to over 2.3 million appliances, or 100,000+ tonnes a year.

ENGEL expands its production network with Serbia site

Located in Kikinda, the new manufacturing site will shorten lead times and enhance supply reliability for the European and American markets.

EMV Capital acquires chemical recycling plant for plastic waste

The industrial-scale plant is in the Port of Rotterdam.

Circular Economy Week | ‘Circular living’ strategies helping drive change

A new report assessing 200 UK businesses and 1,500 consumers has revealed how a growing number of circular living strategies are helping many to improve their financial performance and mitigate against future uncertainties linked to climate change.

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EU circular economy law must harmonise EPR, say trade bodies

A coalition of 46 trade associations is calling for the EU’s upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) to unite the bloc’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes into an aligned and enforceable system.

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M&S introduces new ‘packaging system’ by Mother Design

Marks & Spencer (M&S) Fashion, Home & Beauty has rolled out a new packaging system by Mother Design across thousands of Home and Lingerie products.

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IKEA rebuilds its iconic FRAKTA bag with 90% recycled plastic

IKEA has switched materials for its FRAKTA carrier bag so that it now contains at least 90% recycled polypropylene plastic.

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Go-Pak Group makes ESG appointment

Go-Pak Group has appointed a new ESG and sustainability manager to lead its net zero strategy.

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Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'

The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.

Watkins replaces injured Smithies in England squad

Kallum Watkins is called up as a late replacement to England's Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies is forced to withdraw through injury.

Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks

Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', says prosecution as rape trial begins

The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines

Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.