Team GB athletes urged to help eradicate single-use plastic in sport
BRITISH olympians have been given a flyer in their official Tokyo 2020 kit bags urging them  to make a pledge to eradicate single-use plastic...
New paint container with 50% PCR plastic rolled out
AMCOR and Flügger have teamed up to create a paint container made with 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
The solution forms part of Flügger’s ambition...
Berry launches new customisable and rectangular bottle
BERRY Global Group, Inc. has launched a new customisable and rectangular Domino bottle, which is available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for...
New thermoformed pack features intriguing twist
CHARPAK’S green credentials are in evidence with the firm’s latest patented innovation Twist-Loc, an rPET thermoformed container which can be used across ambient, chilled...
Research reveals ‘monumental’ scale of plastic packaging collection challenge
PLASTIC resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the 'monumental' scale of...
Lush aims to put ‘positivity in plastic’ with new packaging returns scheme
LUSH has launched its new packaging returns scheme, following the reopening of its stores in England and Wales - with stores in Scotland set...
Fresh calls for skills gap to be addressed
The plastics and packaging industry is going through a period of growth at the moment with a plethora of M&A activity. However, one of...
Businesses urged to get ready now for new tax
AHEAD of the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax in April 2022, Southgate Packaging is urging businesses to take the necessary steps to prepare...
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...
Mastercard to launch cards made from ocean plastics
MASTERCARD is to limit its use of single-use plastics by launching credit cards made from recycled ocean plastics.
The firm said it worked with global...




















