New recycling scheme for food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles launched
A free recycling programme for any brand of food storage containers and reusable plastic water bottles has been launched.
Designed to allow households to recycle...
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...
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.
Sustainability...
Finalists announced for Plastics Industry Awards 2022
FINALISTS have been announced for the 15 categories of the Plastics Industry Awards 2022.
Comedian Andy Parsons will announce the winners at a gala evening...
New name reflects firm’s ‘leadership’ in plastics recycling
BERRY Global has announced that its Plasgran plastics recycling operation in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, is to be renamed as Berry Circular Polymers, alongside the company’s...
Fashion retailer praised for ‘proactive’ plastic tax work
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has praised Boohoo Group's 'proactive' work in ensuring suppliers are aligned to comply with the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
The...
Data specialist highlights ‘widespread lack of understanding’ of plastic packaging tax
PACKAGING data services provider Ecoveritas has claimed that a 'widespread' lack of understanding and accurate data is why less than 5% of HMRC's estimated...
New Domestos bottles made with recycled plastic
UNILEVER has relaunched its Domestos core bleach range in new bottles made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR).
The new bottles are said to use...
Collaborative project sets up new recycling scheme for plastic compost bags
A new recycling initiative involving Veolia, garden product brand Miracle-Gro, and Dobbies garden centres has set its sights on the 100 million bags used...
‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio
AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology.
The label manufacturer...
