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INEOS and Recuro to develop an advanced recycling facility in Norway
The plant will process up to 33,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste each year.
Lidl & Kaufland Asia and TaF.tc promote fashion and retail careers
The partnership will provide students with industry skills and knowledge.
Jabil expands its operations in Henderson County
The company is investing $102,000,000 in a new 180,000-square-foot facility.
From seaweed to sustainable manufacturing
At Interplas 2026, Symbiotex co-exhibited with ARBURG, a collaboration that highlights the breadth of possibilities of this material. We spoke with Olivia Simpson, Managing Director at Symbiotex, to gather the ins and outs.

Biffa has welcomed the government’s decision to delay mandatory flexible collections until 2030.

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As sustainability moves from being a niche differentiator to a baseline expectation in the cosmetics industry, refillable packaging systems and solutions are providing a viable and valuable solution to the industry’s waste problem.

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Olispania and Sonoco have won Gold in the Editor’s Choice Award at the Packaging News Sustainability and Impact Awards 2026. With consumer convenience one of the fastest-growing megatrends, high-quality Mediterranean brand Olispania targeted accessible packaging, opting for Sonoco‘s Orbit closures for its olive jars. Made from metal, the two-part design of Orbit comprising a central panel and an independent outer ring. The ring acts ...

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TCL Packaging, a UK manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging for food and non-food products, has installed a 1,176-panel rooftop solar system at its factory in Telford.

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A father and son who both work at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' (CCEP) Wakefield manufacturing facility are starring in a major new campaign celebrating multi-generational careers in food and drink manufacturing.

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US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
Major incident declared over coastal heath fire in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.