Paint firm takes Crown for 100% recycled containers

CROWN Paints is set to launch new paint containers made from 100% recycled plastic in what it is describing as a UK first. The plastic...

Islanders asked to give their views on Scotland’s impending deposit return scheme

  ZERO Waste Scotland has invited residents of Scottish islands to have their say on the country’s impending deposit return scheme (DRS) in a webinar...

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...

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,...
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...

UK Government reminded of plastic industry’s importance amidst Covid-19 pandemic

THE British Plastics Federation has written to the UK Government asking that those working in the plastics sector be classified as ‘key workers’ in regard to...

RPC gets saucy with new bottle

A bespoke squeezy PET bottle from RPC Superfos is reportedly helping a major hot pepper sauce brand achieve greater on-shelf visibility. RPC said the new bottle for...
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Waitrose turns treat tub range sustainable

WAITROSE has launched new sustainable packaging for its ‘treat tubs’ range

Plastic waste from trains and stations transformed into usable products

OVER a tonne of plastic waste collected from trains and stations has been transformed into usable products by LNER since November last year. The initiative...

All roads lead to Amsterdam for ‘buoyant’ plastics recycling industry

Key stakeholders from within the plastics recycling sector will descend on Amsterdam shortly when the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) returns to the Dutch...