Macpac extends capacity with new thermoforming machine
THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its plant in Stockport.
Representing a £700,000 investment, the new...
DS Smith programme sees 313 million pieces of ‘problem plastics’ designed out
DS Smith has announced that is has designed out over 313 million pieces of 'problem plastics' in the last two years.
It comes as part...
Marine litter event to lead to “coordinated plan” to tackle plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has held a marine litter event in London, featuring a range of key stakeholders, with the aim of working...
Webinar series to celebrate iconic designs in plastic innovation
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new series of free webinars that will examine classic product designs from the 20th century that...
Dumfries facility helps find new uses for recycled vending cups
PLASTIC vending cup producer RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is launching a new service to help customers recycle used cups into valuable second life products.
The firm is...
Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
THE deadline for entries to the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 has been extended to 18:00 CET on Friday, 12 December.
The seven award categories for...
Visitor registration opens for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025
VISITOR registration has opened for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe).
The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to the...
Recycling drive helps find new uses for surplus plastic
RPC bpi protec has announced its Worcester site has established a closed-loop recycling initiative to help find valuable uses for surplus plastic packaging.
Unused wicketed...
Nestlé Waters UK and Biffa announce partnership
NESTLÉ Waters UK and sustainable waste management firm, Biffa, have announced a new partnership to help drive a circular economy for plastics in the...
New Domestos bottles made with recycled plastic
UNILEVER has relaunched its Domestos core bleach range in new bottles made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR).
The new bottles are said to use...
