Scottish ‘ingenuity’ key in Prevented Ocean Plastic success story

SCOTLAND is playing a ‘huge part’ in an innovative form of recycled packaging being found across supermarket shelves, the director of the firm behind...
BPF-President-Martin-Althorpe

New president elected at BPF

MARTIN Althorpe has been elected as president of the British Plastics Federation (BPF). The technical director at Epwin's fenestration division had the move confirmed at...

Berry prioritises production of products that assist in Covid-19 battle

BERRY Global has announced it is prioritising production of products that can assist in the fight against Covid-19. The firm supplies plastic packaging and non-woven...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

ORGANISERS have announced that the entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 has been extended until 6pm CET, Monday November 4, 2024. The...
Katherine White and Mike Boswell

Plastribution confirms changes to senior leadership team

PLASTICS raw materials distributor Plastribution has announced plans for major changes to the firm's senior leadership team. Current commercial director Katherine White will become MD,...

Plastic packaging giants to open Stirling plant

NAMPAK Plastics Europe has announced plans to open a new plastic bottle manufacturing plant in Stirling. The multi-million pound investment will create 20 local jobs after Nampak...

Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?

Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
Domino bottle from Berry

Berry launches new customisable and rectangular bottle

BERRY Global Group, Inc. has launched a new customisable and rectangular Domino bottle, which is available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for...

Food specialist outlines “ambitious” sustainability targets

FOOD company Moy Park has announced a new campaign to tackle the use of plastics and packaging. The firm said it plans to reduce its...

Persil moves to fully recyclable bottles

UNILEVER has announced that its Persil range of laundry detergent will be packaged in 50% post-consumer recycled plastic. The firm confirmed that the packaging is...