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...
Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy
TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...
Awards finalists to be announced at online event
THE finalists in seven categories of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe will be announced during a livestream event on Tuesday 15 June.
The keynote...
IKEA to cut plastic packaging from consumer range by 2028
IKEA has announced it intends to phase out plastic packaging from its consumer range by 2028.
The Swedish furniture retailer said it hopes the move...
Research reveals PCR plastic use in packaging is a hit with consumers
NEW research has revealed the vast majority of European consumers are aware that some typical supermarket products feature recycled plastic in their packaging.
Amcor has...
BPF launches new initiative to tackle waste crime
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new initiative in the battle to reduce waste crime. The organisation has created an online form for...
PRS Europe to expand again following ‘unprecedented’ demand
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced that the show will expand into a fourth hall after selling out of exhibition space...
Interplas expo to mark major milestone in 2023
ORGANISERS of Interplas have confirmed the event will return to the NEC in Birmingham in September 2023 where the show will mark its 75th...
HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax
HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax.
The new tax, which is to take effect...
Tesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from own brand products
TESCO has announced that it will remove one billion pieces of plastic from its own products for sale in its stores by the end...
