Berry increases recycling capacity for flexible films
AS part of a project to expand production of its Sustane range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group's flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity...
Winners of Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 announced
WINNERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 have been announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The seven winners are as follows:
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HMRC urges businesses to get ready for new plastic packaging tax
HMRC has published a policy paper detailing how businesses should prepare for the impending plastic packaging tax.
The new tax, which is to take effect...
Unilever announces major packaging plans
UNILEVER, the company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry’s; Persil; TRESemmé and Hellman’s, has announced that by 2025 it will halve its use...
Glasgow Airport launches reverse vending machine trial
TWO reverse vending machines have been installed at Glasgow Airport as part of a pilot project to encourage staff and passengers to recycle more...
Co-op hails new Easter egg packaging as ‘positive step’ for industry
PLASTIC packaging is to be removed from Co-op Food Easter eggs, the convenience retailer has announced.
It said that the removal of the plastic inner...
Cap that! The future’s electric for precision mouldings in Kirky
AT its plant in Kirkintilloch, Guala Closures UK works around the clock, producing millions of components each week.
These precision mouldings include products such...
BPF outlines vision for reducing plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released a new document outlining its vision to reduce the impact of plastic waste.
The organisation said the document,...
“Outstandingly high” calibre of entries for inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
THE finalists have been announced for the inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Europe.
Winners will be revealed on the second day of The Plastics Recycling Show...
Major UK investment aims to make plastic a sustainable packaging choice
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced it is to invest £20 million in four cutting edge recycling plants in a bid to make...
