Scottish Government urged to fast track ban on single-use plastic items
FRIENDS of the Earth Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to 'act quickly' on the public demand for a ban on single-use plastic items.
It...
Big brands team up to boost flexible plastic recycling
A £1 billion fund has been launched by five major manufacturers to help make flexible plastic recycling 'economically viable' for recyclers and easier for...
New Fife recycling plant promised to bring up to 60 jobs
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE-based Yes Recycling is set to open its new 'state-of-the-art' facility in Glenrothes in October.
Fife Council said that the opening will see the creation...
BPF launches new tool to help firms navigate plastics tax
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an online tool to help companies ascertain whether or not their products qualify for the upcoming Plastics...
Tesco asks suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste
TESCO is to engage with suppliers in an attempt to accelerate its plans to tackle plastic waste.
As part of the supermarket's 4Rs packaging strategy...
Manufacturer increases recycling capacity with new line
CHASE Plastics, a UK manufacturer of recycled polyethylene raw materials (rPE), has announced 'significant' business growth after growing turnover by 72% in 2021.
The company...
Producer has a handle on soft drinks bottle requirements
ITEM Products has supplied Britvic Soft Drinks with a carry handle solution for its Robinsons 1.75L twin bottle pack assigned to wholesaler, Costco.
Made from...
Interplas 2023 ‘surpasses expectations’
ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have revealed that the event surpassed expectations, and that the next edition of the show in 2026 will take move...
Conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19-20 June, have confirmed the full conference programme for the...
Asda continues well done own brand packaging shift
ASDA has introduced 100% recyclable packaging for its range of Aberdeen Angus steaks
