Plastic packaging challenges to be explored during BPF seminar

THE 2023 British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) online seminar The Challenges of Incorporating Recycled Content in Plastics Packaging will take place on Tuesday March 28. Since...

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...
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Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

ENTRIES are now open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026, which celebrate the best achievements in driving the circular use of plastics. The competition...

Lidl to launch packaging made from ‘ocean-bound’ plastics

LIDL will next month launch food packaging partly made from plastic collected from beaches around South East Asia. The supermarket said that the packaging will...
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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.
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Plastic recycling project tipped to show benefits of collaboration

AMCOR has announced the support of a three-year plastic recycling project led by the Danish Technological Institute. The co-funded partnership Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable...
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Venting gives container lightweighting a helping hand

The pressure to reduce packaging waste is leading many producers to remove excess material from their containers. However, this is triggering an unwanted side...

UAE event results in business wins for UK plastics firms

Data from the Middle East’s largest plastics show indicate a strong return on international trade grants for UK plastics companies. Arabplast 2019 was held in...

Highland Spring to trial ‘100% recycled plastic eco bottle’

BOTTLED water brand Highland Spring has announced it is to trial a new 100% recycled plastic eco bottle in a bid to “help keep...
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Visitor registration opens for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025

VISITOR registration has opened for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe). The exhibition and conference, which is dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to the...