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Moulding our future minds
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele visited Laurus Ryecroft’s Design & Technology (D&T) department, which has embarked on a polymer project in partnership with prea Ltd. This aims to introduce pupils to the world of plastics, exposing them to real-life applic
BP&R Jan/Feb 2026
The first issue of 2026 is out now, and tackles insights on recycling, packaging and injection moulding along with exclusive interviews. Explore it online here.
ENGEL wins public award at Swiss Plastics 2026
As part of the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the Swiss Plastics Expo Award was presented for the third time on 22 January 2026, and ENGEL's evolution from inject 4.0 to inject AI won the public vote.
PureCycle's souvenir cups at the College Football championship game
PureCycle teamed up with Churchill Container and 4ocean to bring souvenir Run It Back cups made with recycled plastic to the Hard Rock Stadium.
Masterbatch milestone for Broadway:  Turner turns the dial to 60,000
Broadway has reached a landmark that illustrates their enduring legacy: the completion of their 60,000th custom formulation.

The Navigator Company will be present at Packaging Innovations, the UK’s leading annual event driving business and innovation across the entire packaging journey, taking place on 11-12 February 2026, at the NEC in Birmingham.

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International Paper has announced its plan to create two independent, publicly traded companies as it continues to evolve following the purchase of DS Smith.

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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, taking place on 11 & 12 February at Birmingham’s NEC, has unveiled its full conference programme, featuring four dedicated stages that explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of packaging.

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Aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has further strengthened its commercial leadership with the appointment of Fern Timmins as head of foodservice & distribution, alongside two new national account managers.

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Macfarlane Packaging, supplier of protective packaging in the UK and Europe, has introduced the PadPak Guardian 30 from Ranpak, a versatile paper cushioning system designed to meet the demands of medium to high-volume packing operations.

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Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
Fulham reject Everton's approach for Wilson
Fulham reject an offer from Everton for Harry Wilson, with the midfielder set to be out of contract this summer.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?
The UK's largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing explicit content in the country, but why motives remain unclear.
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.