Recycled plastic utilised in detergent pouch
SAICA Flex has produced a detergent tablet pouch using up to 45% recycled plastic content
Sky to launch £1.5 million ’21st century milkman’ service
SKY is set to launch a £1.5 million scheme that aims to 'transform' the world’s reliance on single-use plastic.
The Loop service, in partnership with...
Getting their pound of plastic
By Nigel Coates, managing director, LVF Packaging
PLASTIC waste hasn’t been far from the top of the public enemy number one charts since Sir...
Nestlé Waters UK and Biffa announce partnership
NESTLÉ Waters UK and sustainable waste management firm, Biffa, have announced a new partnership to help drive a circular economy for plastics in the...
Plastics Industry Awards returns in 2021 with ‘hybrid’ event
AFTER missing a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers of the Plastics Industry Awards have revealed the ceremony will return for 2021, culminating...
Why plastics are still a sweet solution
By Brian Lodge, design manager, Berry Global
PLASTICS have played an important role in the continuing development of food packaging, helping to deliver products safely,...
Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns
WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging.
Just over 70% of respondents said...
Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax
THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
It comes following a survey amongst...
Over 200 exhibitors set for PRSE 2022
ONE week before the doors open for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, organisers have revealed that more than 200 exhibitors and...
Recyclability certification boosts packaging transparency
BERRY has announced that in order meet the need for reliable claims about recyclability and recycled content in packaging, the Berry Superfos facility in...
