Dumfries facility helps find new uses for recycled vending cups

PLASTIC vending cup producer RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is launching a new service to help customers recycle used cups into valuable second life products. The firm is...

Charpak to “transform” waste with localised circular economy launch

CHARPAK has revealed it will be launching the "first" UK localised circular economy at this year's Packaging Innovations event. The thermoformed packaging specialist will be unveiling the...

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...

Time to end “paranoia” over plastic packaging

THE so-called war on plastic is tackling the symptoms rather than the disease. That’s the view of Barry Twigg, chief executive of National Flexible, a...
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Investing in a sustainable future

How is plastic packaging under pressure? What is the role of plastic in today's global packaging industry and what innovations in the space are helping to eliminate the plastic waste problem?
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Plastic appeal

Soft drinks have long been associated with plastic but PET’s appeal is obvious in every corner of the industry. PET is a popular choice for...

Lush aims to put ‘positivity in plastic’ with new packaging returns scheme

LUSH has launched its new packaging returns scheme, following the reopening of its stores in England and Wales - with stores in Scotland set...

Entries sought for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

ENTRIES are now being sought for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022. Nominations are open in seven categories with brand owners, plastic product manufacturers, retailers,...
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Full conference programme published for PRS Europe 2025

ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe have published the full conference programme for this year’s event, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2. The...
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Morrisons unveils sustainable retail ready packaging for bacon range

MORRISONS has partnered with DS Smith to launch a new sustainable product holder for the supermarket’s The Best bacon range. Morrisons had traditionally used single-use...