MPs urge Government for change over single-use packaging regulations
A committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to focus on reducing all forms of single-use packaging, whilst also making alterations to the proposed plastic packaging tax
Visitor registration opens for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024
VISITOR registration has opened for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which returns to the RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20.
The event will take place across...
Finalists announced for Plastics Industry Awards 2024
A host of new names have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Plastics Industry Awards.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London...
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%...
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...
Group warns of plans to ‘derail’ impending deposit return scheme
SCOTLAND'S impending deposit return scheme (DRS) is at risk of further delay, a campaign group has warned.
Have You Got The Bottle? warned that efforts...
A detailed picture of EU plastics packaging recycling
THE EU recycled 34.7% of all its plastic packaging waste in 2012, far surpassing the EU’s minimum target of 22.5%, according to a new...
Fashion retailer praised for ‘proactive’ plastic tax work
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has praised Boohoo Group's 'proactive' work in ensuring suppliers are aligned to comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
The...
Plastic pallet specialist marks major milestone
Goplasticpallets.com is celebrating 20 years in business this year. Here, MD Jim Hardisty tells Packaging Scotland about the firm’s proudest achievements and ambitious plans...
Shortlist revealed for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
THE finalists of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have been announced.
Winners of the seven award categories will be revealed on 2 April at...
