Sea spray could be ejecting marine plastics into the atmosphere study finds
A study has found that 'hundreds of thousands' of tonnes of microplastics could be blowing ashore from the sea breeze every year.
The study, by...
Mixed response to Scottish Parliament’s DRS approval
THE news that the Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of regulations for a deposit return scheme (DRS) has been met with a mixed...
Nestable pallets tipped to help ‘transform’ warehouse space
NESTABLE plastic pallets could provide a solution for firms currently having to cope with unsold goods piling up in warehouses due to the Covid-19...
‘Ground-breaking formula’ said to enhance biodegradability of plastic packs
LIFESTYLE Packaging has announced the introduction of BioPAC to the UK market.
Described as a 'ground-breaking formula' that will degrade plastic packaging in 10 years,...
BPF to host more free webinars on key issues
THE British Plastics Federation has announced the launch of more free webinars covering a range of topics pertinent to the sector.
On May 13, David Butler,...
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...
Getting their pound of plastic
By Nigel Coates, managing director, LVF Packaging
PLASTIC waste hasn’t been far from the top of the public enemy number one charts since Sir...
BPF to host coronavirus impact webinar series
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced the launch of a series of free webinars to explore the impact of coronavirus on the plastics...
The truth about plastic and chemical recycling
THE Blue Planet II effect may well have become shorthand for growing public desire to tackle plastic pollution of the natural environment, but as one of the most versatile materials at our disposal continues to be demonised, there is a real risk of blinding ourselves to the opportunities that already exist which can help to solve the problem.
Berry prioritises production of products that assist in Covid-19 battle
BERRY Global has announced it is prioritising production of products that can assist in the fight against Covid-19.
The firm supplies plastic packaging and non-woven...
