Plastic shows it can be a force for good

Plastic has made an important contribution to the fight against the coronavirus but to continue to make the best of its many benefits will...

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...
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Sustainability Passports prove environmental credentials of Greiner products

GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has announced it can now provide Sustainability Passports for most of its plastic packaging products, calculating the cradle-to-gate CO2e values. "We...
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Asda continues well done own brand packaging shift

ASDA has introduced 100% recyclable packaging for its range of Aberdeen Angus steaks
Esther Bussell, new Key Account Sales Manager

Plastic pallet specialist adds to senior team

Goplasticpallets.com has appointed Esther Bussell to the role of key account sales manager. Esther, who has worked in the pallet industry for over 13 years, will work...

Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey

KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility. The...

Plastics sector gears up for 2019 awards

ENTRIES are being sought for the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards, with winners of all 15 categories set to be announced at a ceremony in...
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Closing the loop

CUSTOMERS could make ‘significant savings’ by switching to plastic pallets, according to Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com

Berry increases recycling capacity for flexible films

AS part of a project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group's flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity...
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Investing in a sustainable future

How is plastic packaging under pressure? What is the role of plastic in today's global packaging industry and what innovations in the space are helping to eliminate the plastic waste problem?