New book aims to help plastics processors improve their sustainability credentials

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a book designed to provide practical guidance to plastics processors to help them improve their overall sustainability. Sustainability...

Firm set for marathon effort to recycle used water bottles

THOUSANDS of used water bottles are set to be recycled following this weekend's London Marathon. To help promote circularity of plastic bottles, official water sponsors...

Berry outlines support for RECOUP’s plastics recycling message

BERRY Global’s European recycling business is the headline sponsor of this year’s RECOUP Plastics Resource and Recycling Conference, which takes place on September 28...

Adidas launches football kit made from recycled plastic waste

ADIDAS has launched a new football kit made from recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities. Ipswich Town Football Club, who are managed...

Smurfit Kappa unveils ‘unique’ sustainable drinks packaging solutions

SMURFIT Kappa has launched two sustainable packaging solutions for canned and bottled beverages
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BPF to host more free webinars on key issues

THE British Plastics Federation has announced the launch of more free webinars covering a range of topics pertinent to the sector. On May 13, David Butler,...

Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024

THE Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 are now open for entries. Entries are sought from brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers,...

Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024

THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 has been extended until 6pm, Friday January 12, 2024. Shortlisted finalists will be announced on...

Greiner Packaging introduces new sustainability and innovation manager role

GREINER Packaging UK & Ireland has announced that Rachel Sheldon has been promoted to a new role as sustainability and innovation manager. The move has...

Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story

SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...