‘Anti-plastic rhetoric’ poses ‘substantive threat’ to sector

LDPE recycler Chase Plastics has warned of the 'substantive threat' that 'widespread anti-plastic rhetoric' poses to the UK plastic packaging industry. The firm said the...
Stuart Foster and Professor Andrew Dove

RECOUP strengthens board with new advisor appointments

RECOUP has confirmed the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new advisors to its board. The organisation said the moves reflect RECOUP’s...

Finalists announced for Plastics Industry Awards 2022

FINALISTS have been announced for the 15 categories of the Plastics Industry Awards 2022. Comedian Andy Parsons will announce the winners at a gala evening...

Packaging innovation allows for new recyclable Asda blueberry packs

ASDA has launched fully recyclable packs for its blueberries, thanks to a new packaging innovation. The supermarket said the packs have been designed so that...

Packaging association warns industry is ‘not ready’ for plastics tax

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that the sector is not ready for the impending Plastic Packaging Tax. It comes following a survey amongst...

Export market sees ‘surge’ in demand for plastic pallets

GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM has reported a 'surge' in plastic pallet sales for exports since September, with sales up 20% compared with the same period last year. MD...

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...

Sustainability to be key focus at Interplas 2021

ORGANISERS of this year’s Interplas exhibition and conference in Birmingham have revealed that sustainability will be ‘top of the agenda’. More than 50 sessions will explore...

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...

Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024

THE Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 are now open for entries. Entries are sought from brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers,...