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
New fully recyclable rice packaging launched for retailer
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has announced a collaboration with rice specialist Veetee to launch fully recyclable packaging for Aldi’s own-brand rice.
Supporting the retailer’s aim for...
Lucozade Energy launches 1.45 litre bottles
NEW 1.45 litre bottles of Lucozade Energy have been released as the brand looks to cater to changing consumer habits amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lucozade...
Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 has been extended until January 13.
Taking place in Amsterdam, the awards feature seven categories...
Data specialist highlights ‘widespread lack of understanding’ of plastic packaging tax
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has claimed that a 'widespread' lack of understanding and accurate data is why less than 5% of HMRC's estimated...
Full conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
THE conference programme for the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) has been published ahead of the event at the RAI Amsterdam on 4-5...
Scotland goes green with new rugby kits
THE Scottish national rugby side is to wear kits made from recycled plastic bottles in its upcoming 2021/22 campaign.
Both the home and away jersey...
Waitrose launches reusable designer bag with ten-year lasting guarantee
WAITROSE has launched a reusable bag made from 100% recycled plastic with a ten-year lasting guarantee.
The Universal Bag was designed by luxury handbag brand, Anya Hindmarch,...
Plastics innovation to be celebrated with Horners Award
THE Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) are seeking entries for this year's Horners Award for Polymer Innovation and Design.
They...
Berry innovation chosen for Glasgow returnable cup project
BERRY Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the Borrow Cup ‘collaborative returnable cup initiative’, which was launched recently in Glasgow.
Borrow...
