Keynote speaker confirmed for PRSE conference

MATTIA Pellegrini, head of unit, directorate-general for environment at the European Commission, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show...

Capri-Sun unveils refreshed pack design with new squash offering

THE success of the new Capri-Sun Multivitamin Squash range is set to be built on with the launch of a new double strength variant...
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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...

Next generation compression film boasts up to 30% PCR content

BERRY Global’s European flexible films division has launched a next generation version of its FormiFor insulation compression film, which now incorporates up to 30%...

Harrods in ‘long overdue’ update of ‘iconic’ carrier bags

HARRODS is to replace its 'iconic' green plastic carrier bags with a paper variation in what it says is a 'long overdue' update. The department...

Nestlé ‘significantly’ reduces packaging with narrower share bags

NESTLÉ has announced that the packaging of its confectionary sharing bags have 'significantly' less packaging thanks to a redesign. From April, the likes of Milkybar,...

Edinburgh tearoom launches new tea service in wake of microplastics studies

AN Edinburgh tearoom has launched a ‘plastic-free tea club’ as it looks to give customers a 'guilt-free' tea drinking experience. Eteaket, found in the capital’s...
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Vanden Recycling names new business development manager

PAUL Scott has been appointed business development manager at Vanden Recycling with a remit to target the thermoforming and vacuum forming sectors

Full conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

THE conference programme for the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) has been published ahead of the event at the RAI Amsterdam on 4-5...

EU launches first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy

The European Union has laid out plans for the first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy. The strategy is being adopted as “a part of the transition...