Environmental News
Lignin Industries
Lignin Industries CEO thinks Global Plastics Treaty disagreement can be a springboard for progress
Fredrik Malmfors, Lignin Industries CEO, shares his view on the collapse of the UN Global Plastics Treaty.
22 Aug 2025
Symphony Environmental
Symphony Environmental calls for science-led innovation over simplistic bans
Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental, emphasised the need to focus on technologies and policies to solve the problem instead of the focus on bans following the collapse of the UN Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva.
21 Aug 2025
Biffa
Biffa calls for kerbside collections of disposable vapes to end £1bn fires epidemic
Biffa has called on the UK Government to introduce kerbside collection for disposal vapes.
20 Aug 2025
Condale Plastics
Condale Plastics achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
Condale Plastics has been awarded the ISO 14001 certification for Environmental Management Systems, which confirms the company's efforts towards sustainability.
17 Mar 2025
Venator
Venator implements automated carbon footprint tool with ATOS
Venator has rolled out the Eviden Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platform with the help from ATOS, enabling the company to deliver accurate data on the carbon footprint of its products to its customers.
13 Mar 2025
Perstorp
Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site
Perstorp's Waspik has reduced its gas emissions to zero at its Dutch plant. To achieve this, the company replaced all fossil fuel forklift trucks with electric ones and all lighting with LED. All natural gas was replaced by biogas.
5 Mar 2025
LG Chem
LG Chem partners with Volkswagen Group to advance next-generation, eco-friendly mobility materials
The duo will be utilising LG Chem’s ABS (high-value-added synthetic resin) and EP (engineering plastics).
16 Oct 2026
Matium
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.
14 Oct 2026
ENGEL
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.
13 Oct 2026
Amcor
Amcor collaborates with Dow to promote low carbon packaging solution adoption
The pair will identify technically and commercially viable packaging applications and engage value chain partners early in the adoption process.
9 Oct 2026
Wythe Windows
Wythe Windows becomes Schüco Polymer’s US UPVC window and door manufacturing partner
The partnership brings a window and door system to Wythe’s fully automated manufacturing process.
8 Oct 2026
The Confederation of British Metalforming
The Confederation of British Metalforming appoints Andrea Wilson as Ambassador for SMEs
Manufacturing campaigner Andrea Wilson has been appointed Ambassador for SMEs by the CBM, with the new role focusing on giving smaller manufacturers a stronger voice in government and industry policy.
7 Oct 2026
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Basel Action Network
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.
1 Oct 2026
APR
APR expands PCR Certification Program
Manufacturers, brand owners, brokers, distributors, and traders that buy, sell, or handle PCR can verify recycled content claims using independent third-party certification.
4 Aug 2026
RECOUP
2026 RECOUP Award winners
This year’s awards feature Marble Carpet, made from recovered packaging and event flooring.
6 Oct 2026
Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical showcases its DIC.PPS and Masterbatch portfolios at FAKUMA 2026
Event attendees can find the company in Hall B4, Stand 4102.
5 Oct 2026
LG Chem
LG Chem partners with Volkswagen Group to advance next-generation, eco-friendly mobility materials
The duo will be utilising LG Chem’s ABS (high-value-added synthetic resin) and EP (engineering plastics).
16 Oct 2026
Matium
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.
14 Oct 2026
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
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10 Mar 2023
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