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...

Systems provider launches online sustainability resource

AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced the launch of an online sustainability hub to help customers become more environmentally aware. Visitors can access information around the benefits...

‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress

Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20.  Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...

Plastic pallets and boxes can help create a sustainable parcel delivery supply chain

By Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com Over the last decade, consumer shopping habits have changed. More people are shopping online than ever before, and last...
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Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand

The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...
Esther Bussell, new Key Account Sales Manager

Plastic pallet specialist adds to senior team

Goplasticpallets.com has appointed Esther Bussell to the role of key account sales manager. Esther, who has worked in the pallet industry for over 13 years, will work...

Argyll and Bute Council to reduce use of single-use plastics ahead of national legislation

COUNCIL services are to be 'encouraged' to reduce their use of single-use plastic products, under new plans in Argyle and Bute. It comes following 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...

Plastics Industry Award winners revealed

THE winners of the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs) have been announced at a ceremony in London. Winning projects included a recycled flat-profile wine bottle, produced...

BPF responds to PM’s comments on plastics recycling

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has responded to comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that recycling plastic materials 'doesn't work'. The BBC reported that...