University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’
UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...
Demand soars for reusable plastic pallets
AN increasing number of logistics and supply chain professionals are switching from wooden to plastic pallets, according to Dan Starnes, sales director at goplasticpallets.com.
Dan...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Packaging Innovations event hailed a success as attendances increase
PACKAGING Innovations and Luxury Packaging London celebrated its 10thanniversary with a nine percent increase in visitor numbers to the show held last week (September 11 to 12) in London
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...
Sainsbury’s to roll out new recycling system to 520 stores
SAINSBURY'S is to roll out a new recycling system to 520 of its stores following a successful trial in the north east of England.
The...
Co-op to track how many of its plastic bottles are being recycled
CO-OP is launching a trial to uncover the number of its own-brand plastic bottles being recycled.
The move comes as the retailer looks to boost...
