BPF re-elects Nigel Flowers as president and announces new VP
THE British Plastics Federation has re-elected existing president Nigel Flowers for a further year.
The move was confirmed at the organisation's AGM, which also saw...
Port operator joins fight to tackle plastic pollution
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed that Teesport has become the first UK port to commit to stopping plastic pellets leaking into the...
Plastic packaging tax — will we be ready?
To accelerate the recycling of plastic, the UK Government has issued a policy paper on the introduction of the plastic packaging tax, which is...
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...
Berry unveils Bontite Sustane stretch film with 30% PCR
BERRY Global’s flexible films division will unveil the latest addition to its Bontite Sustane stretch film portfolio – now featuring 30% certified post-consumer recycled...
All hail the hidden heroes of plastics
Pete Beavis, senior sector specialist and materials scientist at R&D tax credit specialist ForrestBrown, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics, approach new...
Asda continues well done own brand packaging shift
ASDA has introduced 100% recyclable packaging for its range of Aberdeen Angus steaks
Looks like glass… but it’s PET
PET liquid packaging solutions specialist Sidel has launched the world’s first-ever pasteurisable lightweight PET bottle for beer with a non-petaloid base.
The bottle also...
Businesses urged to start preparing now for Plastic Packaging Tax
SOUTHGATE Packaging is urging business to prepare now for the Plastic Packaging Tax, which is due to come into force in April next year.
The...
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...
