Grangemouth could be transformed to support UK’s deposit return scheme
A new report into the long-term industrial future of Grangemouth has suggested transforming the town's refinery into a plastics recycling facility, which could aid...
Airline unveils new uniform made from 45 plastic bottles
EASYJET has announced that 45 recycled plastic bottles are going to be used to make each of its new staff uniforms.
Manufactured by Northern Ireland-based...
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...
Soft plastics to be turned into plywood-alternative as Fife facility opens
SOFT plastics are set to be collected in Fife to be turned into Ecosheet, as Scotland's first plant to recycle flexible plastic and film...
Lighter jar brings PET benefits to food industry
PLASTIC packaging supplier Petainer has launched the petainerJar™, a PET jar claimed to offer significant cost and sustainability benefits over jars made from other...
Gala event details revealed for Plastics Industry Awards 2022
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Industry Awards 2022 have revealed the event will culminate in a gala ceremony with live entertainment at the Intercontinental London...
Go hail plastics!
Jim Hardisty, managing director of Goplasticpallets.com, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics but rather celebrate those who are innovating with this material, just...
KP Snacks pop plastic on low-calorie line
KP Snacks has unveiled a new modern pack design for its Popchips range, which will also bring a reduction in the amount of plastic...
Interplas exhibitors express delight at reconnecting with market
MORE than 300 exhibitors demonstrated the latest technologies in the plastics sector over three days at Interplas 2021, which returned to the NEC in...
New book aims to help plastics processors improve their sustainability credentials
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a book designed to provide practical guidance to plastics processors to help them improve their overall sustainability.
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