The UK Government has launched a three-year review into driving laws in preparation for self-driving vehicles. With the detailed review, the government plans to make sure that the UK remains one of the best places in the world to develop, ...
The UK’s Public Health England (PHE) has asked the food industry to cut down calories in their products by 20% by 2024, in a move to implement the government’s strategy to tackle childhood and adult obesity. According to the ...
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European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association for the bioplastics industry in Europe, said said that revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals. The association said ...
Held annually at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, Mobile World Congress (MWC), is the most influential trade fair for mobile industry. This year's MWC, running from February 25 through 28 and themed “Creating a Better Future”, ...
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The Scottish Government is planning to introduce 50p minimum unit pricing for alcohol from 1 May 2018. Scotland’s health secretary, Shona Robison said the decision was made after analysis of a public consultation, and the ...
CCL Industries, a provider of specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, has reported record fourth quarter and annual financial results for 2017. ...
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India holds a dominant position in the diamond industry, coming closer than any other market to spanning the entire pipeline. Besides its extensive rough and polished trade, it has made a name for itself in jewelry-making, diamond-cutting ...
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US-based Delta Plastics has purchased California-based Command Packaging, including its plastic film recycling subsidiary Encore Recycling, for undisclosed amount. Command Packaging is engaged in manufacturing of sustainable plastic ...
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Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover is cutting down production at its Halewood plant, amid Brexit uncertainty and concerns over the future of diesel vehicles. The company said that it is a temporary move and does not affect any of the ...
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has awarded $1m for five new recyclable and compostable packaging solutions to stop plastics becoming waste. The foundation launched its $2m New Plastics Economy innovation prize, funded by Wendy Schmidt, to ...
Swedish automaker Volvo will start its vehicle assembly operations in India from this year, as the company expands further in a fast growing premium car segment in the country. The assembly operations will be located near Bangalore in ...
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Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP) is lending its support to the first quantitative study for the reduction of plastic waste in Japan. Dow will provide financial assistance to study the impact of plastic waste and debris on the ...
European Plastics Converters (EuPC), a European trade association, has surveyed plastics converters across Europe to look at the current and future use of recycled content as well as incentives and barriers to its use. With high targets ...
Ford has outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim ...
Wasdell Packaging has unveiled plans to develop a new 70,000ft2 pharmaceutical facility in Dundalk, Ireland. The new facility will be developed at self-contained site situated at the IDA Dundalk Science and Technology Park in Mullagharlin ...
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