Recycled plastic utilised in detergent pouch
SAICA Flex has produced a detergent tablet pouch using up to 45% recycled plastic content
Education is key to a bright future for plastics sector
EMERGING technologies and increasing engagement from universities is cause for optimism despite the ‘challenging’ times the plastics sector finds itself in.
That’s the view of...
Heinz Snap Pot scoops another packaging accolade
THE Heinz ‘Snap Pot’ – manufactured by Berry Global – has added to its trophy haul after winning a Gold award at the Environmental...
‘Potentially ground-breaking’ £3m recycling facility announced
FUNDING of over £3 million has been announced for a new plastics recycling and sorting facility in Scotland.
Project Beacon, located at Binn Farm in...
UPM Raflatac cites progress towards more circular economy for plastics
UPM Raflatac has announced it has made further progress towards a more circular economy for plastics.
The progress towards 2025 commitments is detailed in the...
RECOUP expands lab capabilities with new microplastic analysis service
RECOUP has announced an expansion of its in-house laboratory through improvements to its microplastic analysis capabilities.
The organisation said it marks an 'important development' in...
Industry giants to debate future of plastics at Packaging Innovations
ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations have revealed that a number of major brands are set to participate in this year's Big Plastics Debate.
Experts from the...
‘Design for Recycling’ service aids sustainability drive
PLASTIC packaging in the future could result in a “trade-off” between making products that look a little less shiny but feature more sustainability benefits.
That’s...
Mapping the way ahead: Vanden calls for more work on plastic recyclability
PLASTIC recycling specialist Vanden has welcomed the UK Plastics Pact Roadmap - but warned more work is needed on plastic packaging.
The organisation questioned whether...
BPF launches new sustainable packaging course
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced the launch of its latest online course: A Guide to Incorporating Recycled Plastic into Packaging.
The CPD-accredited online...
