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...
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...
New Barbie range to be made from recycled ocean-bound plastic
A new range of Barbie dolls made from recycled ocean-bound plastic is set to be released by Mattel as the company continues its sustainability...
New Berry installation strengthens plastics recycling commitment
BERRY bpi has installed the first wash plant and recycling facility in the UK described as being able to recycle both flexible and rigid...
7UP to transition to clear bottles
7UP bottles are to transition from their existing green colour to clear PET for the first time, PepsiCo has announced.
The move comes after research...
Aldi to use Prevented Ocean Plastic to package fishcakes range
ALDI has announced that it is to introduce packaging made from Prevented Ocean Plastic across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes.
The packaging,...
New report explores challenges and opportunities for plastic ‘optimisation’
PALLET wrapping and stability specialist Lindum Packaging has warned that now is the time for businesses to take the opportunity to reduce plastic consumption...
