flowers in basket

Sainsbury’s continues bloom in sustainable packaging options

SAINSBURY’S is launching a new trial which will see the supermarket wrap its flower range in paper rather than the traditionally used plastic sleeves
Berry stretch wrap

White paper explores considerations for industrial stretch film solutions

A new white paper from Berry Global aims to offer insights on how to balance the drive towards more sustainable industrial stretch films while...

Full conference programme confirmed for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

THE full conference programme has been released for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11. More than 60...
Berry Global Bontite Rolls PCR

Berry unveils Bontite Sustane stretch film with 30% PCR

BERRY Global’s flexible films division will unveil the latest addition to its Bontite Sustane stretch film portfolio – now featuring 30% certified post-consumer recycled...

Plastic pallets could ease supply chain ‘woes’ this Christmas

PLASTIC pallets could help tackle supply chain challenges this Christmas. That's the view of Goplasticpallets.com (GPP), in light of concerns over price rises and...

New resource aims to promote plastics industry to youngsters

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has produced a new video aimed at inspiring young people to consider careers in the industry. The video highlights the...
Richard Daley

The truth about plastic and chemical recycling

THE Blue Planet II effect may well have become shorthand for growing public desire to tackle plastic pollution of the natural environment, but as one of the most versatile materials at our disposal continues to be demonised, there is a real risk of blinding ourselves to the opportunities that already exist which can help to solve the problem.

Scottish and UK governments urged to work together to ban plastic-based wipes

SCOTTISH Water has called on the Scottish and UK governments to work together to ban wipes made with plastic. It comes following the launch of...
Plastics in the ocean

University of Edinburgh start-up earns recognition for plastic that ‘self-destructs in the sea’

UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a 'groundbreaking' plastic that can sense when it's in the ocean and break itself down without...

BPF publishes new guidance to help firms implement PAS for plastic pellet loss prevention

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has produced a new document to help firms implement Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 510:2021 — the world’s first standard...