Scottish Government opens consultation on ban of single-use plastics
PLANS to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items have been published for consultation.
The Scottish Government is seeking views on the...
Polymer Industries Apprentice of the Year winner announced
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the Worshipful Company of Horners have announced that Samuel Johnston of Colloids Ltd has won the 2023 Polymer...
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...
Heinz Snap Pot scoops another packaging accolade
THE Heinz ‘Snap Pot’ – manufactured by Berry Global – has added to its trophy haul after winning a Gold award at the Environmental...
Largest PRSE to date set for Amsterdam in November
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed the event is moving to a larger hall this year to accommodate demand for a...
Plastics sector gears up for 2019 awards
ENTRIES are being sought for the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards, with winners of all 15 categories set to be announced at a ceremony in...
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,...
‘Design for Recycling’ service aids sustainability drive
PLASTIC packaging in the future could result in a “trade-off” between making products that look a little less shiny but feature more sustainability benefits.
That’s...
Co-op hails new Easter egg packaging as ‘positive step’ for industry
PLASTIC packaging is to be removed from Co-op Food Easter eggs, the convenience retailer has announced.
It said that the removal of the plastic inner...
Plastic pallet specialist adds to senior team
Goplasticpallets.com has appointed Esther Bussell to the role of key account sales manager.
Esther, who has worked in the pallet industry for over 13 years, will work...
