Materials
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Cyclos-HTP certifies Faerch’s CPET trays as fully recyclable. The certification highlights Faerch’s commitment to circular food packaging, ensuring CPET trays can be recycled efficiently without compromising quality. This achievement aligns with the company’s broader strategy to comply with sustainability targets and regulatory demands across Europe.
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Durability defines conduit performance in industrial installations. Metallic conduits remain trusted for strength and temperature tolerance, yet polyamide systems are challenging that dominance. Offering impact resistance, corrosion stability, and faster assembly, polyamide cable protection has become a serious alternative in sectors demanding long-term reliability under mechanical stress and environmental exposure.
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Amcor has received the Luxe Pack in Green Award for CleanStream®. The advanced recycling technology converts household polypropylene waste into high-purity packaging suitable for beauty and personal care applications. By scaling recycled PP at its UK facility, Amcor supports brands seeking lower-carbon, regulation-compliant alternatives to virgin plastics.
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AkzoNobel expands its Interpon D2525 Anodic collection following global demand. Now spanning 18 shades, the superdurable powder coating range replicates the aesthetic of anodized aluminium while advancing sustainability and efficiency through Low-E curing technology, bio-attributed materials, and reduced emissions — delivering performance without compromising environmental integrity.
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Corplex has launched a closed-loop recycling system for its Correx® boards and AkyPak® packaging. The process, anchored by a £multi-million deinking facility in Gloucester, cuts carbon emissions by 500 tonnes annually and transforms printed polypropylene media into high-quality recycled material.
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Autopack has been named UK and Ireland distribution partner for Spanish PET blow moulding specialist SIDE. The agreement opens opportunities in personal and home care packaging, where onsite PET container production offers speed, cost efficiency, and reduced logistics, with models ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 bottles per hour.
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Scientists pioneer new process and materials for advancing modern electronics.
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New sustainability regulations are continually introduced to the UK built environment. The biodiversity net gain requirements mandated by the Environment Act 2021 were swiftly followed by the Energy Act 2023, which supports our transition to net zero. The Future Homes Standard 2025, to be introduced later this year, will add further reductions in new-build carbon…
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The government has stepped in to take control of Liberty Steel’s speciality steel operations in South Yorkshire after the High Court ruled the business insolvent. Around 1,450 jobs at Rotherham and Stocksbridge have been placed under the oversight of the Official Receiver and restructuring firm Teneo, who have been appointed to manage the sites and…
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Vehicle identification systems have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Number plates, once a purely functional component, are now evolving thanks to breakthroughs in material science and digital manufacturing. This shift reflects larger trends in automotive design, environmental responsibility, and consumer demand for personalisation. While vehicle registration plates must still meet strict regulatory requirements…
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