Over 200 exhibitors set for PRSE 2022
ONE week before the doors open for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, organisers have revealed that more than 200 exhibitors and...
Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste
TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste.
As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...
List of 70 most influential people in UK plastics industry unveiled
A list of the 70 most influential people in the UK plastics industry was recently unveiled at the Plastics Design & Moulding Event at the...
Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand
The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
New baby food pouch hailed as showing ‘commitment to future generations’
PICCOLO has launched a 100% recyclable baby food pouch suitable for kerbside recycling, described as a 'UK first'.
Previously, the pouches were made from both...
UK Government ‘plans to extend’ single-use plastic ban
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on banning a number of single-use plastics.
It follows the Scottish Government's announcement recently that it is to...
Study uncovers ‘crucial’ roles of bacteria living on plastic debris
A 'groundbreaking' study led by the University of Stirling has uncovered the 'crucial' roles of bacteria living on plastic debris.
The research, led by Stirling's...
Edinburgh tearoom launches new tea service in wake of microplastics studies
AN Edinburgh tearoom has launched a ‘plastic-free tea club’ as it looks to give customers a 'guilt-free' tea drinking experience.
Eteaket, found in the capital’s...
Nominations sought for Plastics Industry Awards 2025
ENTRIES are now open for the Plastics Industry Awards 2025, with two new categories this year in the form of Polyurethane Innovation and Sustainable...
Level of commitment to reducing plastic pollution revealed a year on from agreement
THE scale of worldwide efforts to lower the uses of plastic and combat plastic pollution has been revealed in a report released by The...
