Collaborative project develops sustainable packaging solution using ‘advanced recycling’
HEINZ and Tesco have teamed up with a range of specialist partners on a new trial which they hope will inspire the wider industry...
BPF unveils new edition of Recycling Roadmap
A new edition of the British Plastics Federation’s Recycling Roadmap has been published, which presents the latest UK data for plastic recycling and forecasts...
Plastic packaging tax details divulged in UK Budget
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has used today's Budget to confirm plans to introduce a plastic packaging tax from April 2022.
New legislation will mean manufacturers...
Adidas launches football kit made from recycled plastic waste
ADIDAS has launched a new football kit made from recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities.
Ipswich Town Football Club, who are managed...
Plastics sector warns against ‘self-sabotage’ no-deal Brexit
NEW research from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed that two thirds of plastic companies are concerned by the prospect of a no-deal Brexit
Entries open early for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have announced entries are now open.
Opening earlier than usual, participants from every part of the plastics...
LVF urges government to ringfence PPT monies for recycling development
A family-owned packaging manufacturer has called on the UK Government to ringfence the money raised through the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) to develop joined-up...
Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced
WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The seven winners are as follows:
•...
PRS Europe to expand again following ‘unprecedented’ demand
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced that the show will expand into a fourth hall after selling out of exhibition space...
Bioplastics innovation recognised
Bioplastic technology firm Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd has been recognised at the 2016 Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace initiative, part of The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust.
This...
