Emmi unveils new packaging strategy

SWISS dairy product producer Emmi has announced its commitment to a circular economy through the use of entirely recyclable packaging by 2027. The company, which...

Fears raised that Internal Market Act could halt Scotland’s ban of single-use plastics

THE Scottish Green Party has warned that the UK Government 'must not stand in the way' of Scotland's actions to tackle single-use plastics. It comes...

Xampla shortlisted for Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize

XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has been announced as a finalist for the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize. Senior figures from...

Data specialist highlights ‘widespread lack of understanding’ of plastic packaging tax

PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has claimed that a 'widespread' lack of understanding and accurate data is why less than 5% of HMRC's estimated...

PRSE 2023 set to be biggest show ‘by far’

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to Amsterdam on May 10-11, 2023. Matt Barber, global events director at organisers Crain Communications, recently answered Packaging...

Interplas 75 @ 75 announced on eve of exhibition

THE Interplas 75 @ 75, a collection of 75 influential people in the UK plastics industry from the 75 years of Interplas, have been...

BPF announces new chair of plastics and flexible packaging group

THE British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) plastics and flexible packaging group has appointed Ed Roberts as its new chairman. Ed is Sealed Air’s global advocacy leader,...
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Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

ORGANISERS have announced that the entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 has been extended until 6pm CET, Monday November 4, 2024. The...
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New system could remove Bisphenol A from water

UNIVERSITY of Glasgow researchers have discovered a new way to remove Bisphenol A (BPA) from water using controlled waves of ultrasound. Around 10 billion kilograms...
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Entries sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2026

ENTRIES are now open for the 25th anniversary edition of The Plastics Industry Awards 2026. Two new categories are featured this year: EPR Leadership and...