Government urged to tread carefully over potential single-use plastic tax

THE UK Government's decision to seek views on potentially taxing single-use plastic items in a bid to reduce waste has provoked a mixed response. The...

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

Müller announces recyclable packaging switch for FRijj range

MÜLLER has announced plans to package its FRijj brand of flavoured milk in a new fully recyclable plastic bottle. The packaging switch comes alongside the...
Aldi crisps packet

Aldi to introduce recycled plastic into own-label crisp packaging

ALDI is introducing recycled plastic to its own-label crisp packaging in what the retailer has said is a UK supermarket first. A minimum of 35%...

“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...

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...

Family matters: Macpac marks five decades of growth

FLEXIBILITY and the personal touch have been lauded as the secret to longevity at thermoformed packaging manufacturer Macpac, which is celebrating 50 years in...
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Conference agenda announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

THE outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 5-6...

Emmanuelle Maire confirmed as keynote speaker for PRSE conference

EMMANUELLE Maire, head of unit ‘Circular economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption’, DG Environment, European Commission has been announced as the keynote speaker for the...

Bioplastics innovation recognised

Bioplastic technology firm Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd has been recognised at the 2016 Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace initiative, part of The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust. This...