‘Groundbreaking’ partnership to see plastic PPE circular economy created
A 'groundbreaking' partnership involving Heriot-Watt University is to see plastic PPE waste recycled into new products.
The university has teamed up with PPE manufacturer, Globus...
Plastic pallet provider opens online store
Goplasticpallets.com has launched an online shop to allow customers to purchase its most popular plastic pallets online for the first time.
The offering includes a selection...
Pallet supplier widens recycling scheme
Goplasticpallets.com has announced plans to widen its recycling scheme, which will result in the business recycling plastic pallets and boxes from other suppliers.
The firm...
Sainsbury’s makes packaging pledge
SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to reduce plastic packaging by 50% in its stores by 2025
Edinburgh tearoom launches new tea service in wake of microplastics studies
AN Edinburgh tearoom has launched a ‘plastic-free tea club’ as it looks to give customers a 'guilt-free' tea drinking experience.
Eteaket, found in the capital’s...
BPF claims UK is ‘over-reliant’ on exporting materials for recycling
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) Recycling Group has issued a response to Sky's investigation into recycled content that has been shipped to China, claiming...
BPF responds to PM’s comments on plastics recycling
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has responded to comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that recycling plastic materials 'doesn't work'.
The BBC reported that...
Green groups call on Scottish Parliament for ‘radical’ single-use plastic changes
ENVIRONMENTALIST campaigners have called on the Scottish Parliament to ban the use of polystyrene cups and introduce a ‘latte levy’ in a five-point plan submitted on August 30
RECOUP Awards 2025 finalists revealed after record number of entries
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2025 RECOUP Awards following a record number of entries across all five categories.
The awards recognise companies, innovations, and...
Producer has a handle on soft drinks bottle requirements
ITEM Products has supplied Britvic Soft Drinks with a carry handle solution for its Robinsons 1.75L twin bottle pack assigned to wholesaler, Costco.
Made from...
