UK
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Croxsons brings PVC-free food closures to UK under PANO deal
After switching from gas-fired drying to induction and UV, closures are now made with 100% renewable energy, yielding an 81% CO₂ reduction per closure in 2025 vs 2011.
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Heidelberg Materials opens 250,000T Leeds CD&E recycling plant with circular economy focus
The Leeds site is one of several recycling facilities Heidelberg Materials will open in the coming months to boost its CD&E waste processing capacity.
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UK plastic packaging tax raises US$337M but sidelines bio-based materials: HMRC
Taxable packaging fell to 37% of 2.97M declared plastic tonnes in 2025-26 (from 41% in 2022-23), with 5,142 registered firms by 13 Aug 2026, per HMRC.
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PPWR affects 93% of UK manufacturers as new EU packaging rules take hold: Sapio Research
A Sapio Research study for Advanced Supply Chain across homeware, fashion, electronics, and footwear found 16% of businesses have already adapted packaging for the new rules that came into force on 12 August 2026.
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UK plastic tax revision drives Tiptree’s switch to Amcor’s certified 30% PCR films
Tiptree chose the two films for their independently certified PCR content, supporting sustainability reporting and ensuring traceability through monitored production.
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Goplasticpallets.com’s new 8.3kg plastic pallet slashes airfreight weight, wood waste
The pallet’s three closed runners and uniform size make it automation-friendly, and its Euro-pallet dimensions enable a seamless transition without specification changes.
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93% of UK businesses rethink packaging as PPWR, pEPR drive compliance – Advanced Supply Chain
The survey found that 16 percent of businesses have already formatted packaging to comply, 39 percent are currently making changes, and 32 percent are reviewing.
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Frugalpac, Siemens lease-purchase deal removes investment barrier for 14M annual paper bottle production
The bottle’s carbon footprint is 84% below that of standard glass, and the new machine slashes production costs by up to 30%, bringing the Frugal Bottle to price parity with labelled glass.
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Go-Pak’s new 100% rPET Clarity Cups beat UK plastic tax, green RAM rating
The green RAM rating is a key UK market differentiator, as packaging producers must prove recyclability to lower EPR costs and dodge penalties.
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HAHN Plastics appoints Rob Pietrzak as Finance Director amid UK site modernisation drive
Pietrzak’s expertise is expected to be key to achieving those ambitions, and Cardona added that his collaborative style and focus on continuous improvement make him an excellent leadership team addition.