BPF to host more free webinars on key issues
THE British Plastics Federation has announced the launch of more free webinars covering a range of topics pertinent to the sector.
On May 13, David Butler,...
Polymer Industries Apprentice of the Year winner announced
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the Worshipful Company of Horners have announced that Samuel Johnston of Colloids Ltd has won the 2023 Polymer...
Charpak to “transform” waste with localised circular economy launch
CHARPAK has revealed it will be launching the "first" UKÂ localised circular economy at this year's Packaging Innovations event.
The thermoformed packaging specialist will be unveiling the...
EU launches first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy
The European Union has laid out plans for the first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy.
The strategy is being adopted as “a part of the transition...
Five alive: IPL unveils latest ice cream tub size
IPL Plastics has announced a new five litre rectangular ‘Napoli-style' container for the UK ice cream market.
The firm already produces one, two and four...
Mono-material plastic pack offers fresh solution for cheese
MONDI has worked with Skånemejerier to create a mono-material polypropylene (PP) based packaging for, among others, ICA’s Hushållsost cheese.
The new packaging comprises a mono-material...
Scottish universities to ‘drastically’ increase recycled content of plastic bottles
SCIENTISTS from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde are to develop additives and processing methods that will 'drastically' increase the recycled content of...
Flexible packaging firm calls for ‘bolder’ investment in recycling infrastructure
ECO Flexibles has voiced its support to the latest statement from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) regarding the importance of recycling infrastructure investment.
Responding to...
‘Cutting-edge technology’ provides plastic box pallet solution
Palletower, a manufacturer of storage and logistics equipment, has created what it calls 'the UK’s market leading moulded collapsible plastic box pallet'.
Having teamed up...
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,...
