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...
Interplas exhibitors express delight at reconnecting with market
MORE than 300 exhibitors demonstrated the latest technologies in the plastics sector over three days at Interplas 2021, which returned to the NEC in...
New study reveals impact of pandemic on staff absences in the plastics industry
NEW research has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on staff absences within the plastics industry, with almost a third of companies having to reduce...
New £1m fund looks to remove barriers facing reusable packaging
A £1 million fund has been launched by Hubbub and Starbucks in a bid to remove barriers to reusable packaging in the food and...
Is £200 a tonne enough to move the dial?
Kathy Illingworth, head of sustainability consulting at Ecoveritas shares some insight into the Plastic Packaging Tax and questions if the price is right to...
Major names confirmed to speak at Interplas 2023
ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have unveiled the official programme schedule for the exhibition and conference, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from September...
Online seminar to explore use of AI in plastics industry
FINAL preparations are taking place for the inaugural British Plastics Federation ‘Plastics and AI’ event, which takes place on November 16.
The half-day, online event...
Vanden Recycling names new business development manager
PAUL Scott has been appointed business development manager at Vanden Recycling with a remit to target the thermoforming and vacuum forming sectors
Tesco to remove one billion pieces of plastic from own brand products
TESCO has announced that it will remove one billion pieces of plastic from its own products for sale in its stores by the end...
Recycled content guidelines in plastic packaging launched
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has teamed up with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to...
