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Plastics packaging technology specialist Petainer has developed a PET refillable bottle, claiming to “further improve the sustainability of what is already one of the most environmentally friendly forms of beverage packaging.” 2 February 2012

A new technical guide that aims to help local authorities increase plastic bottle recycling rates has been launched by Wrap (Waste & Resources Action Programme). 30 January 2012

The global packaging industry will grow in value to almost $820bn (£520bn) by 2016, predicts a new report from Pira International, driven mainly by increasing demand for packaging in emerging and transitional economies. 30 January 2012

The European Commission (EC) is concerned that France has incorrectly implemented the definition of packaging and packaging waste in its national law, as required by EU waste legislation. 30 January 2012

Environment Agency officers are appealing for information following the discovery of a large quantity of waste plastic carrier bags on the Sunderland coastline. 27 January 2012

Dow Performance Packaging is one of the sponsors of the IPI International Packaging Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The decision to get involved is a result of the company’s move to increase its relations with “the packaging value chain”. 27 January 2012

Linpac Packaging has set itself a new record for health and safety, racking up more than 8,700 accident-free days in its manufacturing, sales and distribution sites across Europe, South America and China. 26 January 2012

Rapidly-growing fresh food brand Glorious has chosen the microwaveable Thor Pot from RPC Containers Blackburn for its new range of premium stews. 24 January 2012

Linpac Packaging says it will be developing lower cost products in order to help offset the recent rises in materials prices. 24 January 2012

A manufacturer of plastic bubble wrap for the packaging industry has been hit with fines totalling £9,700 after a worker lost three fingers in an industrial accident. 23 January 2012

D S Smith Packaging has admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work after a worker was seriously injured at a plant in Lincolnshire. 20 January 2012

Time is running out to enter the 24th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. The deadline for entries is 24 February and products commercialised no earlier than January 2010 are eligible.  20 January 2012

Plastic packaging manufacturer Arvensis, based in Airedale Park in Keighley, has been awarded a £150,000 business loan from Finance Yorkshire to help the company develop its PET recycling operation. 20 January 2012

Boosted by price rises, packaging group sees sales up 10% in 2011, with underlying volumes up by 5%. 19 January 2012

UK packaging major D S Smith is buying Sweden’s SCA Packaging for €1.6bn (£1.3bn). The acquisition is one-third funded by a rights issue, the remainder by debt. 17 January 2012

• Plastics recycler seeks cross-party support for industry 1 February 2012
• ECO Plastics wraps up a £1.15m investment 2 February 2012
• Dow earnings hurt by Performance Plastics unit 3 February 2012
• Petainer’s ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle 2 February 2012
• Door opens to natural fibres in PUR 3 February 2012

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• Eastman buys Solutia for $3.4bn 30 January 2012
• Welsh plastics recycler in administration 3 February 2012
• British Vita sells its Elian business for €48m 31 January 2012
• Superfos doing a super job for RPC Group 30 January 2012
• Dow additive keeps PC from scratching 1 February 2012

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