UK water treatment removes 99.9% of microplastics study claims
NEW research has found that 99.9% of microplastics are removed from British drinking water during the treatment process at water supply sites
Entries open for RECOUP Awards 2025
ENTRIES are now being sought for The RECOUP Awards 2025, which celebrate outstanding achievements in plastics resource efficiency and recycling.
With new categories added this...
Visitor registration opens for Interplas 2021
ORGANISERS of Interplas 2021 have confirmed that visitor registration is now open for the triennial event for the plastics industry.
The exhibition returns to the...
New name reflects firm’s ‘leadership’ in plastics recycling
BERRY Global has announced that its Plasgran plastics recycling operation in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, is to be renamed as Berry Circular Polymers, alongside the company’s...
EEF chief warns against British EU exit
THE head of a leading manufacturing organisation has said it would be a “bad day for Britain” if the UK voted to leave the European...
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...
Scotland goes green with new rugby kits
THE Scottish national rugby side is to wear kits made from recycled plastic bottles in its upcoming 2021/22 campaign.
Both the home and away jersey...
Winners of 2024 RECOUP Awards announced
THE winners of the 2024 RECOUP Awards have been announced following a record number of entries.
Taking place the evening before the RECOUP Conference, the...
BPF unveils updated version of packaging design tool
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has launched the latest edition of its packaging design tool PackScore.
Unveiled at Packaging Innovations, PackScore is designed to be...
Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024
THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 has been extended until 6pm, Friday January 12, 2024.
Shortlisted finalists will be announced on...
