Proposed plastic tax could see ‘considerably’ higher packaging costs
THE British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that the UK Government's proposed plastic packaging tax could see firms paying 'considerably' more for packaging...
UK Government to introduce plastic packaging tax
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has outlined plans for the UK Government to introduce a new tax on the manufacture and import of plastic packaging containing...
Berry Global’s new UK facility scoops major award
BERRY Global's new Berry Circular Polymers recycling facility in Leamington Spa has been named as Plastics Recycling Business of the Year at the 2024...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 winners announced
THE winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 have been named during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
For the first time in...
Pet store offers flexible plastic recycling solution
THE founder of the firm behind a system which will enable Pets at Home customers to have hard-to-recycle packs recycled says he hopes the...
BPF webinar to explain how plastics firms can benefit from a CCA
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to host a free webinar explaining how plastics companies can benefit from a Climate Change Agreement (CCA).
The...
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...
BPF announces major branding change
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has unveiled a new logo alongside a refreshed website.
The organisation said the new logo reflects the BPF’s focus on...
Systems provider joins in the fight against plastic pollution
AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced it will 'do its bit' for the environment by pledging to reduce plastic pollution.
The business has signed up to...
Plastics Industry Award winners revealed
THE winners of the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs) have been announced at a ceremony in London.
Winning projects included a recycled flat-profile wine bottle, produced...
