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,...
Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns
WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging.
Just over 70% of respondents said...
Advances in biobased and biodegradable technology to be explored in BPF online seminar
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced it will be hosting an online, half-day seminar on May 19 called ‘Bioplastics: Advances in Biobased and...
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...
Plastics recycling value chain gets set to make tracks for Amsterdam
FINAL preparations are underway for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2.
The exhibition and conference is...
Airline unveils new uniform made from 45 plastic bottles
EASYJET has announced that 45 recycled plastic bottles are going to be used to make each of its new staff uniforms.
Manufactured by Northern Ireland-based...
Glasgow Airport launches reverse vending machine trial
TWO reverse vending machines have been installed at Glasgow Airport as part of a pilot project to encourage staff and passengers to recycle more...
Shortlist revealed for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
FINALISTS have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022.
The shortlisted contenders were revealed during a livestream event, with the winners of all...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 winners announced
AN eco coffee maker, in-home water appliance and gel-less film recycling technology were among the winners at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020.
Announced at the...
Big brands team up to boost flexible plastic recycling
A £1 billion fund has been launched by five major manufacturers to help make flexible plastic recycling 'economically viable' for recyclers and easier for...
