Ecoveritas calls for PPT revenues to be invested in recycling infrastructure

AS the world prepares to mark Global Recycling Day, environmental compliance data specialist Ecoveritas is calling for clarity on the destination of funds raised...

Sky to launch £1.5 million ’21st century milkman’ service

SKY is set to launch a £1.5 million scheme that aims to 'transform' the world’s reliance on single-use plastic. The Loop service, in partnership with...
Vanden Recycling project with Oxford University

Vanden and academics team up to accelerate innovation in plastic recycling

VANDEN Recycling has announced it is supporting Professor Michael Johnston at University of Oxford's Department of Physics to tackle the recycling challenge of identifying...
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CPET tray recycling trial

A consortium of organisations from the UK’s packaging, retail and recycling industries, led by Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, are to launch an in-market...

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...
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Highland Spring makes Solheim Cup plastic bottle pledge

HIGHLAND Spring Group has revealed that all plastic bottles collected at The 2019 Solheim Cup will be recycled back into other bottles

Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023. The winners of all seven categories will be announced on 11 May on...

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...

Plastic fantastic as industry celebrates “outstanding year of innovation”

SELF-ADJUSTING glasses, a pocketable sharps holder for diabetics and an intelligent hand dryer were among the winning entries at the 2016 Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs). Over 650 industry professionals...

Book cloth made from ocean plastic launched

WINTER & Company has launched TOILE OCEAN, described as the first book cloth woven from recycled ocean-bound plastic. The product is produced in collaboration with...