Full conference programme confirmed for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

THE full conference programme has been released for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11. More than 60...
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Sustainability Passports prove environmental credentials of Greiner products

GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has announced it can now provide Sustainability Passports for most of its plastic packaging products, calculating the cradle-to-gate CO2e values. "We...

Environmental organisation hails Arsenal Football Club’s cup record

FRIENDS of the Earth has urged sports stadiums and venues across the UK to introduce returnable cup and plastic recycling schemes, following Arsenal Football...

Solar investment marks step forward in packaging firm’s sustainability journey

KINGSMOOR Packaging has announced the company's recent collaboration with Mypower has resulted in an 'extensive' PV solar panel investment for its Somerton manufacturing facility. The...

Recycling innovation to take centre stage at PRSE 2019

ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019 have revealed more than 120 companies will showcase recycling innovation at the Amsterdam event. New ways to recycle...

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...

Scottish Government opens consultation on ban of single-use plastics

PLANS to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items have been published for consultation. The Scottish Government is seeking views on the...

Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?

Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
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Mixed response to Scottish Parliament’s DRS approval

THE news that the Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS) has been met with a mixed...

Pandemic prompts changed attitude to sustainability according to new survey

A survey has found that British consumers would purchase water sold in aluminium cans, over the traditional plastic bottle. Commissioned by Ball Corporation (Ball), the...