Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers
NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging.
Amcor has...
Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned in 2027
THE sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic is to be banned in Scotland from 11 August 2027, the Scottish Government has announced.
Wet...
Shortlisted finalists revealed for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
THE finalists have been announced for this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe.
The winners of all seven categories will be revealed on 6 May at...
Conference agenda announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
THE outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 5-6...
Macpac extends capacity with new thermoforming machine
THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its plant in Stockport.
Representing a £700,000 investment, the new...
Latest AI solutions in the spotlight at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
ORGANISERS of this year's Plastics Recycling Show Europe have revealed that Artificial Intelligence will take centre stage at the event, which returns to RAI...
DataLase introduces ‘revolutionary’ clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles
LASER printing specialist DataLase has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles.
The solution is said to eliminate filmic and paper...
Circular plastics business earns carbon neutral accreditation
CIRCULAR plastics solutions specialist Corplex has announced it has been certified carbon neutral across its global operations.
The achievement covers the calendar year of 2024 and...
Plastic recycling project tipped to show benefits of collaboration
AMCOR has announced the support of a three-year plastic recycling project led by the Danish Technological Institute.
The co-funded partnership Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable...
BPF calls for ‘urgent’ government support for UK plastic recyclers
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned that the UK is at 'serious risk' of losing its domestic plastic recycling industry.
The organisation said that,...
