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Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring

PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered. The discovery comes following a study by the University...

PRS Europe visitors to see how AI is ‘transforming’ the circular use of plastics

THE ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the circular use of plastics will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition...
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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...
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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?
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Latest Linx solution ‘fills a gap’ for rigid plastics and plastic films

LINX Printing Technologies has announced the development of an ink that seeks to address the challenges of delivering long-term high-quality code adherence for rigid...

Calls for £100m investment to boost flexible plastic recycling

AN investment of £100 million in collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure is needed for flexible plastic recycling in the UK. That's the view of resource...

Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle helps tackle pollution

BERRY Global Group has partnered with Brookfield Drinks to launch a new spring water range in a bottle made completely from Prevented Ocean Plastic. The...

Finalists revealed for Plastics Industry Awards 2023

MORE than 70 finalists across 14 categories have been shortlisted for the Plastics Industry Awards 2023 following a 'record' number of entries. Winners will be...
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Plastics innovation celebrated at London awards ceremony

ENGEL is celebrating a double triumph in supplier partnership injection moulding at the Plastics Industry Awards 2025. Winners of the awards, which celebrate the role...

Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2024

TIME is running out to enter this year's RECOUP Awards 2024. The organisation, which is an independent authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling, is...