Aldi to move own-brand wipes to plant-based material
ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all its own-brand wipes by the summer.
The supermarket will switch the lines to biodegradable 100%...
Latest plastics recycling trends on show at Amsterdam exhibition
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to the RAI Amsterdam in March. Here, event...
BPF webinar to explain how plastics firms can benefit from a CCA
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to host a free webinar explaining how plastics companies can benefit from a Climate Change Agreement (CCA).
The...
UK considers banning wet wipes containing plastic
A ban on wet wipes containing plastic is 'moving closer', the Scottish Government has said.
The news comes following the launch of a consultation, being...
Tesco to no longer stock beer and cider packaged with ‘unnecessary’ plastic
TESCO has announced it is to stop ordering beer and ciders that are held together by soft plastic rings and shrink wrap from this...
Müller announces recyclable packaging switch for FRijj range
MÜLLER has announced plans to package its FRijj brand of flavoured milk in a new fully recyclable plastic bottle.
The packaging switch comes alongside the...
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...
Ayr firm launches new rigid plastic packaging container
AYR-based Emmer Ltd has launched a new 17.5-litre rigid plastic packaging container.
The company has been designing and manufacturing bespoke containers since 2009. The latest...
Lidl targets removing two billion pieces of plastic by end of 2022
LIDL has announced that over one billion pieces of plastic have been removed from its UK stores.
It comes as part of the supermarket's commitment...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
ENTRIES are now open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026, which celebrate the best achievements in driving the circular use of plastics.
The competition...
