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Collective Polymers to run trading operations on Matium’s financing, logistics, and software infrastructure
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
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
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
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
EMV Capital acquires chemical recycling plant for plastic waste
The industrial-scale plant is in the Port of Rotterdam.
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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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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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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Healey hails surprise UK growth as 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
Healey hails surprise UK growth as 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine
Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine
It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
Eight crew missing in tanker fire off Romania's coast
Eight crew missing in tanker fire off Romania's coast
Eight of 12 crew members are missing after a ship reported a fire and explosion in the Black Sea off Romania.
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate.