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...
More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments
AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology.
With 87% rPP, each applicator...
Asda continues own-brand sustainability drive
ASDA are to launch their ready meal lines in 'Evolve' trays by Faerch Plast from November 3.
The packaging, made from natural cPET, will be...
Greiner Packaging introduces new sustainability and innovation manager role
GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has announced that Rachel Sheldon has been promoted to a new role as sustainability and innovation manager.
The move has...
Gin specialist announces launch of recyclable pouches
DARNLEY'S Gin has confirmed the launch of its recyclable gin pouches as part of the company's sustainability strategy.
The pouches are available in 70cl for...
Berry commits to net zero emissions across global operations and value chain by 2050
BERRY Global Group has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2050.
The company revealed that it aims...
Environmentally friendly plastics
By Robyn Henderson, copywriter at Mediaworks on behalf of Omega Plastics
As government initiatives aim to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill, year...
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...
UK universities convert plastic waste into clean fuel
A trio of UK universities have collaborated with academic institutes in China and Saudi Arabia to develop a method of converting plastic waste into...
Full conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
THE conference programme for the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) has been published ahead of the event at the RAI Amsterdam on 4-5...
