IPL Plastics adds to IML-capable food packaging offering

IPL Plastics has announced the launch of two new sizes of containers for the food industry that the manufacturer says are both tamper evident...

Fashion retailer praised for ‘proactive’ plastic tax work

PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has praised Boohoo Group's 'proactive' work in ensuring suppliers are aligned to comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). The...

Environmentally friendly plastics

By Robyn Henderson, copywriter at Mediaworks on behalf of Omega Plastics As government initiatives aim to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill, year...

Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?

Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
Esther Bussell, new Key Account Sales Manager

Plastic pallet specialist adds to senior team

Goplasticpallets.com has appointed Esther Bussell to the role of key account sales manager. Esther, who has worked in the pallet industry for over 13 years, will work...

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...

Berry initiatives look to help customers meet sustainable goals

Berry M&H has announced a number of initiatives to support customer sustainability goals and help them satisfy the requirements of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax. The...

Action plan announced for ‘rapid change’ in Glasgow’s plastic use

GLASGOW is to be free of ‘unnecessary’ plastic by 2030, according to a new council strategy plan. The Glasgow City Council plastics reduction strategy sets...

UK water treatment removes 99.9% of microplastics study claims

NEW research has found that 99.9% of microplastics are removed from British drinking water during the treatment process at water supply sites
University of Glasgow

New system could remove Bisphenol A from water

UNIVERSITY of Glasgow researchers have discovered a new way to remove Bisphenol A (BPA) from water using controlled waves of ultrasound. Around 10 billion kilograms...