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Conference agenda announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

THE outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 5-6...
Thermoforming system being lifted off a lorry

Macpac extends capacity with new thermoforming machine

THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has installed another Illig RDKP 72 automatic pressure thermoforming system at its plant in Stockport. Representing a £700,000 investment, the new...
The AI Innovation Hub at PRSE 2025

Latest AI solutions in the spotlight at Plastics Recycling Show Europe

ORGANISERS of this year's Plastics Recycling Show Europe have revealed that Artificial Intelligence will take centre stage at the event, which returns to RAI...
Clear bottles

DataLase introduces ‘revolutionary’ clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles

LASER printing specialist DataLase has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles. The solution is said to eliminate filmic and paper...
Corplex trucks

Circular plastics business earns carbon neutral accreditation

CIRCULAR plastics solutions specialist Corplex has announced it has been certified carbon neutral across its global operations. The achievement covers the calendar year of 2024 and...
Plastics being recycled

Plastic recycling project tipped to show benefits of collaboration

AMCOR has announced the support of a three-year plastic recycling project led by the Danish Technological Institute. The co-funded partnership Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable...

BPF calls for ‘urgent’ government support for UK plastic recyclers

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has warned that the UK is at 'serious risk' of losing its domestic plastic recycling industry. The organisation said that,...

Asda boosts own-brand packaging recyclability to 97.5%

ASDA has increased the proportion of its own-brand packaging that can be recycled to 97.5%, it has revealed in its fifth environmental, social, and...
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

Entry deadline extended for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

THE deadline for entries to the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 has been extended to 18:00 CET on Friday, 12 December. The seven award categories for...
Skincare stick applicator

More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments

AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator...