UK to ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic
THE supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is to be banned across the UK after a public consultation found that 95% of...
Plastic Packaging Tax ‘complexity’ risks accidental law-breaking
THE logistics and cost of obtaining information on packaging material could see firms opt to pay the recently introduced plastic packaging tax (PPT) without...
Plastribution confirms return of Festival of Polymer Innovation for 2027
PLASTRIBUTION has confirmed that its Festival of Polymer Innovation (FoPI) event will return for a third edition on 9 September 2027 at the Heart...
Packaging innovation allows for new recyclable Asda blueberry packs
ASDA has launched fully recyclable packs for its blueberries, thanks to a new packaging innovation.
The supermarket said the packs have been designed so that...
Flexible tube is ‘Crowning’ achievement for M&H Plastics
M&H Plastics has rolled out a new flexible tube to package and apply matchpot samples for Crown Paints.
The new tube has a built-in applicator...
Co-op calls on government to introduce 50p plastic bag fee
THE Co-op is to remove plastic bags for life from sale in all of its stores and has made a number of recommendations to...
10p bag levy: a step in the right direction or double trouble?
With the UK Government poised to double the single-use plastic bag levy to 10p - subject to consultation - south of the border, Packaging...
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...
Sustainability still important part of design mix
Effective design that combines creativity and practicality with sustainability benefits is crucial to keeping plastic packaging relevant, explains RPC Group design manager Brian Lodge
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...
