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Sun cream could be making it harder for ocean plastics to break down

A chemical commonly found in sun cream could be making plastics in oceans even harder to break down, according to new research by the...

Smurfit Kappa unveils ‘unique’ sustainable drinks packaging solutions

SMURFIT Kappa has launched two sustainable packaging solutions for canned and bottled beverages
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Sainsbury’s makes packaging pledge

SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to reduce plastic packaging by 50% in its stores by 2025
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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...

Plastic pallet advances open up opportunities for drinks sector

PLASTIC beverage pallets can help companies reduce both costs and breakages. That’s the view of Goplasticpallets.com, who said that with the drinks industry busier than...

BPF chemical recycling seminar to explore key topics

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting a half-day online seminar exploring the latest developments in chemical recycling on October 19. The event, which is...

Major names confirmed to speak at Interplas 2023

ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have unveiled the official programme schedule for the exhibition and conference, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from September...

‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress

Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20.  Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...

EEF chief warns against British EU exit

THE head of a leading manufacturing organisation has said it would be a “bad day for Britain” if the UK voted to leave the European...

Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD

PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe. David Wilson, who previously held the UK...