Asda continues well done own brand packaging shift
ASDA has introduced 100% recyclable packaging for its range of Aberdeen Angus steaks
‘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...
Plastics sector urges politicians to “get real” and reject no-deal Brexit
THE British plastics industry has made clear its opposition to a potential 'no-deal' Brexit.
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) said such an occurrence would create...
BPF outlines vision for reducing plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released a new document outlining its vision to reduce the impact of plastic waste.
The organisation said the document,...
Sun cream could be making it harder for ocean plastics to break down
A chemical commonly found in sun cream could be making plastics in oceans even harder to break down, according to new research by the...
10p bag levy: a step in the right direction or double trouble?
With the UK Government poised to double the single-use plastic bag levy to 10p - subject to consultation - south of the border, Packaging...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe to expand further in 2024
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have revealed the event will expand again next year with the opening of a further hall...
Mixed response to Scottish Parliament’s DRS approval
THE news that the Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS) has been met with a mixed...
Packaging tax ‘failing to deter use of virgin plastics’
THE UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax has been branded a 'failure' by A Plastic Planet on its first anniversary.
The tax came into force on 1...
Recycled plastic components producer launches new look website
ITEM Products, a producer of recycled plastic components, has announced the launch of a new website which seeks to raise awareness of the environmentally...
