Sun Chemical secures RecyClass approval for solvent-free lamination adhesives
FOUR of Sun Chemical’s SunLam solvent-free adhesives have been approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams.
RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe to return in 2018
ORGANISERS of the first Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS) have confirmed the event will return next year following a “highly successful” launch in Amsterdam...
Recycled content demands move to top of the agenda
A growing number of businesses are demanding more recycled content in their packaging materials.
Jonathan Pearson, business development manager for thermoformed packaging specialist Charpak in Scotland,...
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,...
Entries open for 2018 Plastics Industry Awards
ENTRIES are now open for the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards. In total, 15 categories will be included, with winners set to be announced at a...
Keep Scotland Beautiful and DS Smith partner for Glasgow cup scheme
A new coffee cup recycling initiative is to be launched in Glasgow by Keep Scotland Beautiful in collaboration with DS Smith.
Dubbed the Cup Movement,...
Berry launches PCR plastic solution for homecare and industrial packs
BERRY Global has announced the launch of a post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive packaging, specifically aimed at the homecare and industrial sectors.
Utilising...
Thermoformed packaging firm triples export business in past five years
MACPAC, a UK manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products, has announced it has tripled its export business over the past five years.
Following the addition of...
Education is key to a bright future for plastics sector
EMERGING technologies and increasing engagement from universities is cause for optimism despite the ‘challenging’ times the plastics sector finds itself in.
That’s the view of...
Plastics recycling company appoints new UK and Europe MD
PLASTICS recycling specialist Vanden Recycling has appointed Kevin Thompson as its new MD for the UK and Europe.
David Wilson, who previously held the UK...
