Scottish Government urged to fast track ban on single-use plastic items
FRIENDS of the Earth Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to 'act quickly' on the public demand for a ban on single-use plastic items.
It...
Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans
THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres.
The £70 million Recycling...
UK Government reminded of plastic industry’s importance amidst Covid-19 pandemic
THE British Plastics Federation has written to the UK Government asking that those working in the plastics sector be classified as ‘key workers’ in regard to...
Seven new categories confirmed for Plastics Industry Awards
SEVEN new categories have been added to this year's Plastics Industry Awards.
Entries are now to companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe hails record-breaking 2025 event
ORGANISERS of the recent Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced this year's event welcomed a record 13,325 attendees over two days in Amsterdam.
They joined...
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...
Coca-Cola to roll out attached caps on 500ml bottles
THE launch of attached caps on Coca-Cola products is to be extended to 500ml bottles, the company has announced.
Initially launched to appear on 1.5...
Hellmann’s confirms switch to 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles
HELLMANN'S has announced it has started moving its full ‘squeezy’ range in the UK to bottles made with 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic.
The Unilever...
Unilever announces major packaging plans
UNILEVER, the company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry’s; Persil; TRESemmé and Hellman’s, has announced that by 2025 it will halve its use...
Lockdown survey reveals household plastic waste increase
A lockdown survey has revealed that the amount of plastic waste in British households increased over lockdown.
The Everyday Plastic Survey tracked 483 participants' plastic...
