Industry experts to explore latest plastics recycling trends at PRSE

DUTCH environment minister Vivianne Heijnen has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference, taking place at RAI Amsterdam,...
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Berry launches new customisable and rectangular bottle

BERRY Global Group, Inc. has launched a new customisable and rectangular Domino bottle, which is available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for...

Shortlist revealed for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

FINALISTS have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022. The shortlisted contenders were revealed during a livestream event, with the winners of all...

Plastic packaging manufacturer achieves landmark recycled content certification

BERRY Global has announced that its refuse sacks business in Derbyshire has become the first plastic packaging manufacturer in the UK to achieve RecyClass...

easyJet uniform made from recycled plastic bottles scoops major award

EASYJET'S new pilot and cabin crew uniform, which is produced from 100% recycled plastic bottles, has won a major award. It scooped the sustainability award at...

‘Anti-plastic rhetoric’ poses ‘substantive threat’ to sector

LDPE recycler Chase Plastics has warned of the 'substantive threat' that 'widespread anti-plastic rhetoric' poses to the UK plastic packaging industry. The firm said the...

Plastics Industry Awards 2021 winners announced

THE winners of the Plastics Industry Awards 2021 have been announced at a London ceremony hosted by comedian Simon Evans. Organisations and individuals leading the...
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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...

UK considers banning wet wipes containing plastic

A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is 'moving closer', the Scottish Government has said. The news comes following the launch of a consultation, being...
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Tesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from own brand products

TESCO has announced that it will remove one billion pieces of plastic from its own products for sale in its stores by the end...