Awards finalists to be announced at online event
THE finalists in seven categories of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe will be announced during a livestream event on Tuesday 15 June.
The keynote...
Firms produce packaging made from industrial carbon emissions
A partnership between LanzaTech, Total and L'Oréal has brought about what the trio say is the world's first sustainable packaging made from captured and...
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...
Nestlé Waters UK and Biffa announce partnership
NESTLÉ Waters UK and sustainable waste management firm, Biffa, have announced a new partnership to help drive a circular economy for plastics in the...
Fashion retailer praised for ‘proactive’ plastic tax work
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has praised Boohoo Group's 'proactive' work in ensuring suppliers are aligned to comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
The...
Deadline extended for entering Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
THE deadline for the inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Europe has been extended to 12 January 2018.
The awards are open to organisations and individuals across Europe...
Green groups call on Scottish Parliament for ‘radical’ single-use plastic changes
ENVIRONMENTALIST campaigners have called on the Scottish Parliament to ban the use of polystyrene cups and introduce a ‘latte levy’ in a five-point plan submitted on August 30
Ecoveritas calls for PPT revenues to be invested in recycling infrastructure
AS the world prepares to mark Global Recycling Day, environmental compliance data specialist Ecoveritas is calling for clarity on the destination of funds raised...
Data specialist highlights ‘widespread lack of understanding’ of plastic packaging tax
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has claimed that a 'widespread' lack of understanding and accurate data is why less than 5% of HMRC's estimated...
New r-PET cups address sustainability challenges
GREINER Packaging has announced the launch of new r-PET cups for beer and other drinks.
The plastic cup is currently made from 100% recycled PET...
