BPF launches new initiative to tackle waste crime
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new initiative in the battle to reduce waste crime. The organisation has created an online form for...
Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, which celebrate the innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics.
Entries for...
Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans
THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres.
The £70 million Recycling...
Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee
THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...
Plastics sector urges politicians to “get real” and reject no-deal Brexit
THE British plastics industry has made clear its opposition to a potential 'no-deal' Brexit.
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) said such an occurrence would create...
Latest plastics recycling trends on show at Amsterdam exhibition
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to the RAI Amsterdam in March. Here, event...
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...
RECOUP insights support Enviroo’s PET recycling plant
THE funding of a new PET plastic recycling plant due to be built in the north west of England has been supported by RECOUP.
The...
Berry launches PCR plastic solution for homecare and industrial packs
BERRY Global has announced the launch of a post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive packaging, specifically aimed at the homecare and industrial sectors.
Utilising...
Persil moves to fully recyclable bottles
UNILEVER has announced that its Persil range of laundry detergent will be packaged in 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.
The firm confirmed that the packaging is...
