Shortlist announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024

THE finalists have been announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 following a 'record' number of entries. The winners of the seven categories will...

Study finds that consumers aren’t familiar with ‘forever chemicals’

THE vast majority of consumers are not familiar with 'forever chemicals', according to a new study. Conducted by Sapio Research, on behalf of Celebration Packaging,...

UBQ Materials and Plastribution agree distribution partnership

UBQ Materials, a climate tech developer of materials made from waste, has signed a distributor agreement with UK polymers distributor Plastribution. The agreement will allow...

Study uncovers ‘crucial’ roles of bacteria living on plastic debris

A 'groundbreaking' study led by the University of Stirling has uncovered the 'crucial' roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. The research, led by Stirling's...

Emmanuelle Maire confirmed as keynote speaker for PRSE conference

EMMANUELLE Maire, head of unit ‘Circular economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption’, DG Environment, European Commission has been announced as the keynote speaker for the...

Thermoformed packaging firm triples export business in past five years

MACPAC, a UK manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products, has announced it has tripled its export business over the past five years. Following the addition of...

Funding boost for Edinburgh’s expanded polystyrene recycling plans

THE City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £19,000 to support the recycling of expanded polystyrene (EPS) at household recycling centres. The £70 million Recycling...

‘Anti-plastic rhetoric’ poses ‘substantive threat’ to sector

LDPE recycler Chase Plastics has warned of the 'substantive threat' that 'widespread anti-plastic rhetoric' poses to the UK plastic packaging industry. The firm said the...

Visitor registration opens for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024

VISITOR registration has opened for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which returns to the RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20. The event will take place across...

Deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024

THE entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 has been extended until 6pm, Friday January 12, 2024. Shortlisted finalists will be announced on...