UK Government announces funding for new sustainable plastic packaging solutions
THE UK Government has made investment of up to £1 million in funding available to early-stage sustainable plastic packaging solutions.
Innovate UK, part of UK...
Proposed plastic tax could see ‘considerably’ higher packaging costs
THE British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that the UK Government's proposed plastic packaging tax could see firms paying 'considerably' more for packaging...
Faerch Plast outlines commitment to Plastics Pact
FAERCH Plast has announced it has signed up to the UK Plastics Pact.
The firm said it will invest in further innovation, research and new...
Berry highlights recycling commitment with third party accreditation move
BERRY Global has announced that its European flexible films division is adopting a standard approach to substantiate its recycled content claims, including for its...
Consultation period on proposed legislation in Scotland’s circular economy bill launched
THE Scottish Government has launched a six-week consultation period which will explore how the country can reach its goal of becoming a circular economy.
The...
Pallet supplier makes plastic recycling pledge
PALLET supplier Goplasticpallets.com has pledged to recycle every plastic pallet box it supplies to customers.
The company is looking to “lead the way” in recycling...
BBC to end single-use plastic by 2020
THE BBC has announced plans to remove single-use plastics from its operations by 2020. The move follows the outcry over Blue Planet II's highlighting of...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 winners announced
THE winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 have been named during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
For the first time in...
Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022.
Nominations are open in seven categories with brand owners, plastic product manufacturers, retailers,...
Recycled refuse sacks make use of agricultural plastic waste
BERRY Global has announced that its UK refuse sack business has launched a new range of high strength refuse sacks, manufactured from recycled plastics.
The...
