Interplas 2021 rescheduled to September

INTERPLAS, the trade event for the plastics industry, has been rescheduled to September 28-30 this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Organiser Rapid News...

PRS Europe visitors to see how AI is ‘transforming’ the circular use of plastics

THE ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the circular use of plastics will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition...
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Sealant puts a lid on toxicity concerns

Plasticisers continue to present challenges for brand owners packaging oily foods in glass jars. Coatings and sealants specialist Actega explained the situation to Packaging...
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Presentations will highlight importance of plastics in sustainability strategies

THE role of plastics in helping to drive net zero and circular economy ambitions will be highlighted by two presentations from Berry Global Flexibles...

Unilever unveils new recycled plastic Magnum tubs

UNILEVER has announced that by the end of 2020 all Magnum ice cream tubs in Europe will be made from recycled polypropylene plastic (rPP). Last...
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Waitrose report reveals influence of TikTok and plastic concerns

WAITROSE'S annual food & drink report has revealed increasing concerns amongst customers over the amount of plastic in packaging. Just over 70% of respondents said...

Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles

LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles. Appearing in store throughout July,...

Industry giants to debate future of plastics at Packaging Innovations

ORGANISERS of Packaging Innovations have revealed that a number of major brands are set to participate in this year's Big Plastics Debate. Experts from the...

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...

Bell launches new solutions using plastic bound for oceans

BELL Packaging is offering new solutions to customers using plastic which otherwise could have ended up in the ocean. In 2019 Bell launched Retran, a...