‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...
Tin can alternative scores on shelf life and sustainability
RPC Containers Corby has launched “a modern plastic alternative” to the traditional tin can. The new 380ml Apollo container combines extended ambient shelf life...
UK water treatment removes 99.9% of microplastics study claims
NEW research has found that 99.9% of microplastics are removed from British drinking water during the treatment process at water supply sites
Business urges exporters to consider plastic pallets to avoid supply chain ‘disruption’
UK exporters have been urged to consider reliable alternatives to the wooden pallet to avoid falling victim to potential supply issues post-Brexit, Jim Hardisty, MD...
Aldi to introduce recycled plastic into own-label crisp packaging
ALDI is introducing recycled plastic to its own-label crisp packaging in what the retailer has said is a UK supermarket first.
A minimum of 35%...
Vanden and academics team up to accelerate innovation in plastic recycling
VANDEN Recycling has announced it is supporting Professor Michael Johnston at University of Oxford's Department of Physics to tackle the recycling challenge of identifying...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
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...
Organisation unveils sunglasses made from ocean waste
SUNGLASSES made from waste collected at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have been developed in a bid to tackle ocean debris.
The Ocean Cleanup, a...
Plastic appeal
Soft drinks have long been associated with plastic but PET’s appeal is obvious in every corner of the industry.
PET is a popular choice for...
