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,...
Asda boosts own-brand packaging recyclability to 97.5%
ASDA has increased the proportion of its own-brand packaging that can be recycled to 97.5%, it has revealed in its fifth environmental, social, and...
Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
THE deadline for entries to the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 has been extended to 18:00 CET on Friday, 12 December.
The seven award categories for...
More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments
AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology.
With 87% rPP, each applicator...
New tech gives reusable packaging solutions the edge in safety and hygiene
CORPLEX – the only manufacturer of Correx – has announced the launch of closed edge technology to increase safety and hygiene benefits.
AkyPak is a...
