Aldi crisps packet

Aldi to introduce recycled plastic into own-label crisp packaging

ALDI is introducing recycled plastic to its own-label crisp packaging in what the retailer has said is a UK supermarket first. A minimum of 35%...
Domino bottle from Berry

Berry launches new customisable and rectangular bottle

BERRY Global Group, Inc. has launched a new customisable and rectangular Domino bottle, which is available with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for...
PRS Europe

Stage is set for world’s largest plastics recycling event

FINAL preparations are taking place ahead of the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place next...

Aldi launches washing up liquid in recycled plastic packaging

ALDI has introduced 100% recycled plastic to the packaging of its own-brand Magnum washing up liquid. The retailer said that the change is expected to...

BPF re-elects Nigel Flowers as president and announces new VP

THE British Plastics Federation has re-elected existing president Nigel Flowers for a further year. The move was confirmed at the organisation's AGM, which also saw...

Major UK retailer becomes founding member of packaging recycling scheme

RECYCLING technology specialist Polytag has announced retailer M&S as a founding member of its Polytag Ecotrace Programme, an initiative designed to optimise the tracing...

Seven new categories confirmed for Plastics Industry Awards

SEVEN new categories have been added to this year's Plastics Industry Awards. Entries are now to companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic...

Conference programme announced for Plastics Recycling Show Europe

ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19-20 June, have confirmed the full conference programme for the...

Entries sought for RECOUP Awards 2024

TIME is running out to enter this year's RECOUP Awards 2024. The organisation, which is an independent authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling, is...

UK to ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic

THE supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is to be banned across the UK after a public consultation found that 95% of...