Government urged to tread carefully over potential single-use plastic tax
THE UK Government's decision to seek views on potentially taxing single-use plastic items in a bid to reduce waste has provoked a mixed response.
The...
Exporta Global launches new plastic containers
Plastic pallet supplier Exporta Global has launched a new range of heavy-duty attached lid plastic containers.
The containers are available in 45 and 60 litre...
Coveris site achieves RecyClass certifications for recycling success
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris' Winsford plant has been awarded both the RecyClass Recycling Process Certificate and the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certificate at Level 2.
The...
Level of commitment to reducing plastic pollution revealed a year on from agreement
THE scale of worldwide efforts to lower the uses of plastic and combat plastic pollution has been revealed in a report released by The...
Report claims plastic produces fewer emissions than alternatives
A new report has claimed that plastic produces fewer carbon emissions than its alternatives, so long as it is recycled correctly.
Titled Examining Material Evidence the...
Aldi removes plastic shrink wrap from beans range
ALDI is to remove all plastic shrink wrap from its multi-packs of Corale baked beans in a bid to reduce plastic waste.
The supermarket said...
Glasgow Airport launches reverse vending machine trial
TWO reverse vending machines have been installed at Glasgow Airport as part of a pilot project to encourage staff and passengers to recycle more...
Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
ORGANISERS have announced that the entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 has been extended until 6pm CET, Monday November 4, 2024.
The...
Environmental organisation hails Arsenal Football Club’s cup record
FRIENDS of the Earth has urged sports stadiums and venues across the UK to introduce returnable cup and plastic recycling schemes, following Arsenal Football...
Dumfries facility helps find new uses for recycled vending cups
PLASTIC vending cup producer RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is launching a new service to help customers recycle used cups into valuable second life products.
The firm is...
