New report explores challenges and opportunities for plastic ‘optimisation’
PALLET wrapping and stability specialist Lindum Packaging has warned that now is the time for businesses to take the opportunity to reduce plastic consumption...
Airline unveils new uniform made from 45 plastic bottles
EASYJET has announced that 45 recycled plastic bottles are going to be used to make each of its new staff uniforms.
Manufactured by Northern Ireland-based...
Latest Linx solution ‘fills a gap’ for rigid plastics and plastic films
LINX Printing Technologies has announced the development of an ink that seeks to address the challenges of delivering long-term high-quality code adherence for rigid...
RECOUP Awards 2025 finalists revealed after record number of entries
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2025 RECOUP Awards following a record number of entries across all five categories.
The awards recognise companies, innovations, and...
New plastics waste prevention plan announced
A new collaborative initiative that aims to turn the tide on the UK’s issue of plastic waste has been announced.
The UK Government’s 25 Year...
Flexible packaging firm calls for ‘bolder’ investment in recycling infrastructure
ECO Flexibles has voiced its support to the latest statement from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) regarding the importance of recycling infrastructure investment.
Responding to...
DataLase introduces ‘revolutionary’ clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles
LASER printing specialist DataLase has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles.
The solution is said to eliminate filmic and paper...
Plastics industry to launch recycling action plan
Plastics 2020 consortium - namely the British Plastics Federation (BPF), Packaging & Films Association (PAFA) and Plastics Europe - and the Waste & Resources...
Conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19-20 June, have confirmed the full conference programme for the...
Packaging urged to be recognised as ‘essential’ part of continued flow of goods
EUROPEN, the European organisation for packaging and environment, has called on the European Commission and EU governments to ensure that production facilities essential to...
