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Emirates Shipping Line stops accepting plastic waste shipments
The company’s “dedication to safeguarding marine ecosystems and preserving biodiversity” was cited as the reason behind the decision.
Goodfellow invests over £1.5M into US advanced manufacturing hub
The facility will strengthen Goodfellow’s micro-machining and advanced materials capability in the US.
Trioworld announces latest Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation webinar
The webinar, the third in the company’s ‘Policy to Practice’ series, will be titled ‘Navigating PPWR: Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities’.
TotalEnergies becomes the sole owner of the Grandpuits advanced plastics recycling plant
The facility has an annual capacity to process 15,000 tons of plastic waste.
Syklo opens its Hyvinkää circular economy hub
The facility combines Finland’s largest plastic recycling facility with an industrial-scale biocomposite facility.

Exchange for Change has announced the five companies that will provide logistics and processing facilities for the incoming deposit return schemes (DRSs) for drinks containers across the UK.

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According to a new survey of 200 British businesses throughout non-food supply chains, by retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain, EPR rollout has led to increased levels of packaging waste for almost half (47%) of British manufacturers and suppliers. 

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Packaging machinery and processing exhibition Empack, organised by Easyfairs, has unveiled a new visual identity ahead of its return to the NEC Birmingham on 24-25 February 2027.

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Packaging machinery supplier Autopack has launched Autoweigh, a new handling, weighing and inspection equipment division, at PPMA show 2026.

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Coveris has announced the launch of PolyFlex Thermoform, a new thermoforming packaging solution developed in collaboration with Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez for a range of flatbreads.

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Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme
Offenders speak to the BBC as the first wave of early releases see hundreds of prisoners freed.
England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.