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BPF to host more free webinars on key issues

THE British Plastics Federation has announced the launch of more free webinars covering a range of topics pertinent to the sector. On May 13, David Butler,...

Firm looks to create a “new era” of flexible packaging

A new type of packaging will soon be available in the UK that could change the way we dispose of our plastics. Israeli-based sustainable packaging...

Over 200 exhibitors set for PRSE 2022

ONE week before the doors open for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, organisers have revealed that more than 200 exhibitors and...

Compostable polymers challenge plastics debate

What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods? With the use of polypropylene films under attack, sales and marketing director Tony McDonald of...

Ayr firm launches new rigid plastic packaging container

AYR-based Emmer Ltd has launched a new 17.5-litre rigid plastic packaging container. The company has been designing and manufacturing bespoke containers since 2009. The latest...

‘Design for Recycling’ service aids sustainability drive

PLASTIC packaging in the future could result in a “trade-off” between making products that look a little less shiny but feature more sustainability benefits. That’s...

Entry deadline for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe extended

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2021 have extended the entry deadline until Friday 30 April 2021. Product designers, design engineers, plastics processors, manufacturers,...
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Highland Spring makes Solheim Cup plastic bottle pledge

HIGHLAND Spring Group has revealed that all plastic bottles collected at The 2019 Solheim Cup will be recycled back into other bottles

Over 1.5 billion pieces of plastic removed from Tesco since launch of 2019 strategy

TESCO has revealed it has removed more than 1.5 billion pieces of plastic since launching its 4Rs - remove, reduce, re-use, recycle - packaging...

Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda

A growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials. Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...