Scotland’s deposit return scheme delayed until 2022
The introduction of Scotland's deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed by a year in order to allow businesses more time to prepare and...
New document highlights ‘vital’ role of plastics in a net zero future
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a new document which examines the 'vital' role plastic can play in the move towards lowering carbon...
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
Record crowds make PRSE 2022 ‘most successful show to date’
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2022 exhibition and conference, held recently in Amsterdam, have announced the event attracted a 'record' number...
PDM 2019 moves to Manchester Central
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THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is joining forces with Crain Communications to organise this year’s Plastics Design & Moulding Event exhibition and conference....
Asda continues well done own brand packaging shift
ASDA has introduced 100% recyclable packaging for its range of Aberdeen Angus steaks
Tosca welcomes new EMEA president
REUSABLE plastic packaging and performance pooling specialist Tosca has welcomed Laurent Le Mercier as EMEA president.
Most recently, he served as CEO of French transport...
BBC to end single-use plastic by 2020
THE BBC has announced plans to remove single-use plastics from its operations by 2020. The move follows the outcry over Blue Planet II's highlighting of...
L’Oréal to use recycled plastic pellets in packaging
L'ORÉAL has struck a deal with Veolia to have the French firm supply high-quality recycled plastic for its packaging.
The plastic will be obtained through...
Report claims plastic produces fewer emissions than alternatives
A new report has claimed that plastic produces fewer carbon emissions than its alternatives, so long as it is recycled correctly.
Titled Examining Material Evidence the...
