BPF launches new initiative to tackle waste crime

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new initiative in the battle to reduce waste crime. The organisation has created an online form for...
RECOUP Awards 2026

Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2026

ENTRIES are now open for the RECOUP Awards 2026, which celebrate the innovation, design excellence, and impactful projects shaping the future of plastics. Entries for...

Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans

THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres. The £70 million Recycling...

Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee

THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...

Plastics sector urges politicians to “get real” and reject no-deal Brexit

THE British plastics industry has made clear its opposition to a potential 'no-deal' Brexit. The British Plastics Federation (BPF) said such an occurrence would create...

Latest plastics recycling trends on show at Amsterdam exhibition

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to the RAI Amsterdam in March. Here, event...
Stuart Foster and Professor Andrew Dove

RECOUP strengthens board with new advisor appointments

RECOUP has confirmed the appointments of Professor Andrew Dove and Jon Brookes as new advisors to its board. The organisation said the moves reflect RECOUP’s...
Enviroo’s recycling plant

RECOUP insights support Enviroo’s PET recycling plant

THE funding of a new PET plastic recycling plant due to be built in the north west of England has been supported by RECOUP. The...
CleanStream Home and Industrial

Berry launches PCR plastic solution for homecare and industrial packs

BERRY Global has announced the launch of a post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive packaging, specifically aimed at the homecare and industrial sectors. Utilising...

Persil moves to fully recyclable bottles

UNILEVER has announced that its Persil range of laundry detergent will be packaged in 50% post-consumer recycled plastic. The firm confirmed that the packaging is...