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“Industry pact backs mandatory textiles EPR in the UK”
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the Pact have released a ten-point blueprint for creating a comprehensive textile system in the UK.
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Greenback, Amcor commission first UK chemical recycling plant
Amcor has introduced Greenback Recycling Technologies' Enval advanced recycling module at its Heanor facility in Derbyshire, UK, marking the first use of this technology by a major European packaging company.
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Biffa and Esterform join forces to strengthen UK PET recycling operations
Biffa is merging with Esterform, a PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer, to strengthen its UK PET recycling operations.
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WRAP launches UK Packaging Pact to boost infrastructure, investment, and data-driven progress
The UK Packaging Pact builds on the UK Plastics Pact's seven years of collaboration, aiming to overcome barriers and promote circular packaging.
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M&S becomes first UK retailer to bring recyclable UV-tagged plastic packaging to shelf
Polytag has made a significant advancement in the UK’s packaging and recycling industry by introducing invisible UV tags.
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UK and Czechia to lead global race on small modular reactors
British workers will benefit from a new nuclear power era as the government signs an agreement with Czechia, launching the UK's golden age of nuclear energy and securing high-skilled jobs.
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Turmec to build one of UK’s most advanced recycling plants in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council's Contracts and Property Committee approved a £15 million contract with Turmec to build a new materials recovery facility (MRF) at the Easter Queenslie depot, enhancing waste processing capabilities.
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Rolls-Royce SMR selected as preferred bidder to build UK’s first small modular reactors
Rolls-Royce SMR has been chosen by Great British Energy – Nuclear to build the UK’s first small modular reactors (SMRs), advancing the nation's clean energy goals after a two-year competitive selection process for nuclear technology.
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UK retail is quietly undergoing a packaging revolution
Prominent UK grocery retailers are making significant changes by implementing large-scale packaging overhauls.
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UK Ministers host first AI energy council talks with tech and energy giants
Senior representatives from the energy and technology sectors are meeting with UK government officials to discuss supporting the country's goal of becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Pulpex raises £62m for fibre bottle factory near Glasgow
Pulpex Limited has secured £62 million in Series D funding, led by the National Wealth Fund and the Scottish National Investment Bank, as a leader in sustainable packaging technology.
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Hungary announces deal with UK to develop small modular nuclear reactors
This week after a meeting in London with The Rt Hon David Lammy MP was announce develop small modular nuclear reactors.