RECOUP conference explores challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity
THE challenges and opportunities around plastic circularity were high on the agenda at the recent RECOUP Conference.
Opening the event, Jeremy Blake of PackUK described...
Safeguard investigation launched into Britain’s PET imports
THE Trade Remedies Authority has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Representing the first safeguard case that the TRA has opened...
Firm reports increased demand for recycled plastic pallets
Goplasticpallets.com has announced the firm has seen a 'strong increase' in demand for its recycled plastic pallets as customers become more environmentally conscious
Plastics Industry Award winners revealed
THE winners of the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards have been announced. Actor Shaun Williamson revealed the 16 winners at a ceremony in London, with Rosti Automotive...
New dates confirmed for PRSE 2020
NEW dates have been confirmed for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE).
The event, which was initially due to take place in Amsterdam later this...
Lockdown survey reveals household plastic waste increase
A lockdown survey has revealed that the amount of plastic waste in British households increased over lockdown.
The Everyday Plastic Survey tracked 483 participants' plastic...
Plastics innovation to be celebrated with Horners Award
THE Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) are seeking entries for this year's Horners Award for Polymer Innovation and Design.
They...
New Barbie range to be made from recycled ocean-bound plastic
A new range of Barbie dolls made from recycled ocean-bound plastic is set to be released by Mattel as the company continues its sustainability...
Mr Muscle bottles to be made from Liverpool FC matchday plastic
PLASTIC bottles collected at Liverpool FC home games are to be up-cycled into new Mr Muscle bottles.
It comes as part of a new partnership...
Major brands call on joined up global approach to plastic pollution
SOME of the world's largest brands have called for the creation of an international pact to address plastic pollution at the resumed session of...
