Study uncovers ‘crucial’ roles of bacteria living on plastic debris

A 'groundbreaking' study led by the University of Stirling has uncovered the 'crucial' roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. The research, led by Stirling's...

Exporta Global launches new plastic containers

Plastic pallet supplier Exporta Global has launched a new range of heavy-duty attached lid plastic containers. The containers are available in 45 and 60 litre...
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Closing the loop

CUSTOMERS could make ‘significant savings’ by switching to plastic pallets, according to Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com

Plastics Industry Awards 2021 winners announced

THE winners of the Plastics Industry Awards 2021 have been announced at a London ceremony hosted by comedian Simon Evans. Organisations and individuals leading the...
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Highland Spring makes Solheim Cup plastic bottle pledge

HIGHLAND Spring Group has revealed that all plastic bottles collected at The 2019 Solheim Cup will be recycled back into other bottles

Black plastic solution is set to make the grade

PLASTIC pack manufacturer Faerch Plast has teamed up with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, as well as recycling giant Viridor, to put recycled...
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2025 RECOUP Awards celebrate innovation in plastics circularity

THE winners of this year’s RECOUP Awards have been announced. The event celebrates the work being carried out across the plastics value chain in re-use,...
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Cap that! The future’s electric for precision mouldings in Kirky

AT its plant in Kirkintilloch, Guala Closures UK works around the clock, producing millions of components each week. These precision mouldings include products such...

BPF calls for plastic packaging tax funds to be invested ‘appropriately’

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has reacted to the UK Budget announcement regarding plans to introduce a new plastic packaging tax, stating that it...

Webinar series to celebrate iconic designs in plastic innovation

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new series of free webinars that will examine classic product designs from the 20th century that...