The war on plastic: be careful what you wish for
AMID the current furore over plastic packaging, a number of industry stakeholders have started to warn of potential “serious environmental consequences” of switching all...
Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles
LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles.
Appearing in store throughout July,...
PDM 2019 set for Manchester move
THE Plastics Design & Moulding (PDM) event is moving to a new location next year, organisers have announced.
The two-day exhibition and conference is relocating...
Berry unveils Bontite Sustane stretch film with 30% PCR
BERRY Global’s flexible films division will unveil the latest addition to its Bontite Sustane stretch film portfolio – now featuring 30% certified post-consumer recycled...
BPF announces new chair of plastics and flexible packaging group
THE British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) plastics and flexible packaging group has appointed Ed Roberts as its new chairman.
Ed is Sealed Air’s global advocacy leader,...
Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021.
The supermarket said the move...
Co-op to track how many of its plastic bottles are being recycled
CO-OP is launching a trial to uncover the number of its own-brand plastic bottles being recycled.
The move comes as the retailer looks to boost...
Lego to trial bricks made from recycled plastic bottles
LEGO has unveiled its first brick made from recycled plastic as part of its aim to make its products from sustainable materials.
The new prototype,...
Major names confirmed to speak at Interplas 2023
ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have unveiled the official programme schedule for the exhibition and conference, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from September...
Visitor registration opens for Interplas 2021
ORGANISERS of Interplas 2021 have confirmed that visitor registration is now open for the triennial event for the plastics industry.
The exhibition returns to the...
