Presentations will highlight importance of plastics in sustainability strategies
THE role of plastics in helping to drive net zero and circular economy ambitions will be highlighted by two presentations from Berry Global Flexibles...
Nestlé ‘significantly’ reduces packaging with narrower share bags
NESTLÉ has announced that the packaging of its confectionary sharing bags have 'significantly' less packaging thanks to a redesign.
From April, the likes of Milkybar,...
Joint project proves feasibility of separating multi-layer PVDC films from polyolefins
SCIENCE company Syensqo and TOMRA, a provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions, have teamed up to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating...
Recyclable sushi trays provide fresh look for Eat Happy
DS Smith has teamed up with sushi specialist Eat Happy to develop a fully recyclable solution for the firm’s disposable plastic sushi trays.
The tray...
Macpac completes £1.5m investment with installation of new thermoformer
MACPAC has completed the second phase of a £1.5 million investment in its 50th anniversary year with the installation of a high-speed Illig RDKP...
Report claims plastic produces fewer emissions than alternatives
A new report has claimed that plastic produces fewer carbon emissions than its alternatives, so long as it is recycled correctly.
Titled Examining Material Evidence the...
Scottish Government urged to fast track ban on single-use plastic items
FRIENDS of the Earth Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to 'act quickly' on the public demand for a ban on single-use plastic items.
It...
Tesco launches cleaning spray refill capsules
TESCO has launched a new line of cleaning spray refills which it said could help save up to 60 million pieces of plastic a...
Entries open for 2018 Plastics Industry Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards. In total, 15 categories will be included, with winners set to be announced at a...
Plastic packaging manufacturer achieves landmark recycled content certification
BERRY Global has announced that its refuse sacks business in Derbyshire has become the first plastic packaging manufacturer in the UK to achieve RecyClass...
