UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions
THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions.
Innovate UK, part of UK...
CPET tray recycling trial
A consortium of organisations from the UK’s packaging, retail and recycling industries, led by Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, are to launch an in-market...
Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, which celebrate the innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics.
Entries for...
Closing the loop
CUSTOMERS could make ‘significant savings’ by switching to plastic pallets, according to Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com
Highland Spring to trial ‘100% recycled plastic eco bottle’
BOTTLED water brand Highland Spring has announced it is to trial a new 100% recycled plastic eco bottle in a bid to “help keep...
New Barbie range to be made from recycled ocean-bound plastic
A new range of Barbie dolls made from recycled ocean-bound plastic is set to be released by Mattel as the company continues its sustainability...
Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda
AÂ growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials.
Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...
Scotland goes green with new rugby kits
THE Scottish national rugby side is to wear kits made from recycled plastic bottles in its upcoming 2021/22 campaign.
Both the home and away jersey...
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...
Sun Chemical secures RecyClass approval for solvent-free lamination adhesives
FOUR of Sun Chemical’s SunLam solvent-free adhesives have been approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams.
RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused...
