New report explores challenges and opportunities for plastic ‘optimisation’

PALLET wrapping and stability specialist Lindum Packaging has warned that now is the time for businesses to take the opportunity to reduce plastic consumption...

Pallet specialist to provide supply chain insights at digital conference

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM (GPP) has announced that the firm's UK key account sales manager, Steve Penney, will be hosting a 30-minute seminar at the Handling Storage...

L’Oréal to use recycled plastic pellets in packaging

L'ORÉAL has struck a deal with Veolia to have the French firm supply high-quality recycled plastic for its packaging. The plastic will be obtained through...

Plastic packaging manufacturer achieves landmark recycled content certification

BERRY Global has announced that its refuse sacks business in Derbyshire has become the first plastic packaging manufacturer in the UK to achieve RecyClass...

Manufacturer increases recycling capacity with new line

CHASE Plastics, a UK manufacturer of recycled polyethylene raw materials (rPE), has announced 'significant' business growth after growing turnover by 72% in 2021. The company...

Stage is set for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

FINAL preparations are underway for The Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11. Organisers are anticipating...

Macpac completes £1.5m investment with installation of new thermoformer

MACPAC has completed the second phase of a £1.5 million investment in its 50th anniversary year with the installation of a high-speed Illig RDKP...

UK to ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic

THE supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is to be banned across the UK after a public consultation found that 95% of...
Plastics Industry Awards winners

Plastics innovation celebrated at London ceremony

THE winners of the Plastics Industry Awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in London. One of five new awards introduced this year, Sustainable...
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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...