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As the UK prepares for the standardisation of local authority collections in March 2026 under DEFRA’s Simpler Recycling initiative, packaging manufacturers face a blend of high-stakes challenges and strategic opportunities. Think B2B Marketing, communications specialist serving the packaging sector, shares perspective on how these upcoming changes will change how UK manufacturers compete.

Robert Bürkle GmbH will present its comprehensive portfolio in the field of press and coating technology at LIGNA 2025. As a leading machine and sytem manufacturer, BÜRKLE focuses on the areas of automation, sustainability, digitalisation and energy-efficient plant technology.

Production process optimization plays a pivotal role in improving cost efficiency, reducing waste and boosting product quality. Manufacturers in the finishing sector can - by implementing advanced technologies such as integrated coating lines, robotics and digital printing - streamline workflows, minimise bottlenecks and achieve greater processing precision.

During one of the heaviest rainfalls in the history of the United Arab Emirates, the weighing system of Dubai‘s largest waste incineration plant was under water for 48 hours. But after the flooding, it resumed operations without any damage. Find out how advanced weighing technology makes this plant a pioneer in terms of efficiency and resilience in this Best Practice from Minebea Intec, a leading manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies.

Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging expert Coveris today announce a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a breakthrough innovation – the COtooCLEAN process. Together, they aim to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, launches the first high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing.

Agmatix, a leading provider of AI-powered agronomic solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with BASF, one of the world’s largest chemical and agricultural solutions companies, to develop a cutting-edge digital solution for detecting – and predicting – the presence of soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

A coalition of industry associations, including Cepi, EMMA, ENPA, EPC, FEP, Intergraf, and News Media Europe, has released a joint statement to address misconceptions surrounding the role of geolocation data in compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) have partnered to help address the growing challenge of plastic waste management in Asia, a region that is home to significant environmental opportunities and challenges. Rapid urbanization, increasing demand for single-use plastics, and gaps in waste management infrastructure have contributed to a rising volume of plastic waste, making effective solutions more urgent than ever.

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