UK water treatment removes 99.9% of microplastics study claims
NEW research has found that 99.9% of microplastics are removed from British drinking water during the treatment process at water supply sites
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 shortlist revealed
THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 following a 'record' number of entries this year.
The winners of all seven award...
Go hail plastics!
Jim Hardisty, managing director of Goplasticpallets.com, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics but rather celebrate those who are innovating with this material, just...
Firms produce packaging made from industrial carbon emissions
A partnership between LanzaTech, Total and L'Oréal has brought about what the trio say is the world's first sustainable packaging made from captured and...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
Green solutions earn Berry double award triumph
BERRY Bramlage has won two German Packaging Awards in the sustainability category for two new packaging solutions.
The Lip Care stick and Magic Star Light...
Tesco launches cleaning spray refill capsules
TESCO has launched a new line of cleaning spray refills which it said could help save up to 60 million pieces of plastic a...
Gala event details revealed for Plastics Industry Awards 2022
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Industry Awards 2022 have revealed the event will culminate in a gala ceremony with live entertainment at the Intercontinental London...
‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio
AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology.
The label manufacturer...
Distributor soars high with Eagle Plastics acquisition
PLASTICS raw materials distributor Plastribution Group has acquired Leicester-based thermoplastics sheet supplier Eagle Plastics for an undisclosed sum.
The move enables Plastribution to add a...
