New dates confirmed for PRSE 2020

NEW dates have been confirmed for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE). The event, which was initially due to take place in Amsterdam later this...

Tesco scheme sees 850 tonnes of soft plastic collected

OVER 850 tonnes of soft plastic has been collected in Tesco stores following the supermarket's launch of collection points in August. Launched in partnership with...

Stage is set for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

FINAL preparations are underway for The Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam from May 10-11. Organisers are anticipating...

‘Unique’ expedition to assess impact of plastic waste on uninhabited island

PACKAGING compliance scheme Valpak is to participate in an expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic on an uninhabited Pacific island 'littered' with...

Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea

ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021. The supermarket said the move...

Black plastic solution is set to make the grade

PLASTIC pack manufacturer Faerch Plast has teamed up with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well as recycling giant Viridor, to put recycled...

Finalists revealed for Plastics Industry Awards 2023

MORE than 70 finalists across 14 categories have been shortlisted for the Plastics Industry Awards 2023 following a 'record' number of entries. Winners will be...

Joint project proves feasibility of separating multi-layer PVDC films from polyolefins

SCIENCE company Syensqo and TOMRA, a provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions, have teamed up to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating...

Xampla shortlisted for Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize

XAMPLA, a creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, has been announced as a finalist for the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize. Senior figures from...

Plastics Recycling Show Europe to expand further in 2024

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have revealed the event will expand again next year with the opening of a further hall...