RECOUP conference explores challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity
THE challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity were high on the agenda at the recent RECOUP Conference.
Opening the event, Jeremy Blake of PackUK described...
Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand
The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
BPF Horners Awards 2025 winners announced
THE winners of the BPF Horners Awards 2025 have been announced.
The awards, run by the British Plastics Federation and the Worshipful Company of Horners,...
2025 RECOUP Awards celebrate innovation in plastics circularity
THE winners of this year’s RECOUP Awards have been announced.
The event celebrates the work being carried out across the plastics value chain in re-use,...
Finalists announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards
THE shortlisted finalists have been announced for the 2025 Plastics Industry Awards.
Winners of the awards, which celebrate achievements in polymer innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026, which celebrate the best achievements in driving the circular use of plastics.
The competition...
New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out
AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
RECOUP Awards 2025 finalists revealed after record number of entries
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2025 RECOUP Awards following a record number of entries across all five categories.
The awards recognise companies, innovations, and...
RECOUP insights support Enviroo’s PET recycling plant
THE funding of a new PET plastic recycling plant due to be built in the north west of England has been supported by RECOUP.
The...
New system could remove Bisphenol A from water
UNIVERSITY of Glasgow researchers have discovered a new way to remove Bisphenol A (BPA) from water using controlled waves of ultrasound.
Around 10 billion kilograms...
