Plastic off-cuts transformed into water purification items

BERRY Superfos has revealed plastic off-cuts from its packaging manufacturing which can’t be reused on site are being turned into useful items including components...

New resource aims to promote plastics industry to youngsters

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has produced a new video aimed at inspiring young people to consider careers in the industry. The video highlights the...

Coca-Cola’s on-the-go range to move to 100% recycled plastic

EVERY on-the-go Coca-Cola bottle in the UK is to be made from 100% recycled plastic by September, the soft drinks manufacturer has announced. The move...

Largest PRSE to date set for Amsterdam in November

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed the event is moving to a larger hall this year to accommodate demand for a...

Sainsbury’s to roll out new recycling system to 520 stores

SAINSBURY'S is to roll out a new recycling system to 520 of its stores following a successful trial in the north east of England. The...

Lego to trial bricks made from recycled plastic bottles

LEGO has unveiled its first brick made from recycled plastic as part of its aim to make its products from sustainable materials. The new prototype,...

Aldi commits to removing single-use plastic from own-brand tea

ALDI has announced it is to remove single-use plastic from all of its own-brand teabags by the end of 2021. The supermarket said the move...

Visitor registration opens for Interplas 2021

ORGANISERS of Interplas 2021 have confirmed that visitor registration is now open for the triennial event for the plastics industry. The exhibition returns to the...

New document highlights ‘vital’ role of plastics in a net zero future

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a new document which examines the 'vital' role plastic can play in the move towards lowering carbon...
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Edinburgh University transforms plastic into vanilla flavouring

PLASTIC waste can be transformed into vanilla flavouring through the use of bacteria, researchers have discovered. The discovery comes following a study by the University...