Closing the loop
CUSTOMERS could make ‘significant savings’ by switching to plastic pallets, according to Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com
Sustainability still important part of design mix
Effective design that combines creativity and practicality with sustainability benefits is crucial to keeping plastic packaging relevant, explains RPC Group design manager Brian Lodge
A circular approach to filmic packaging
Promoting a circular economy in flexible film packaging is essential and is leading the development of new products across a wide variety of market sectors, explains Julie Eller, sales director at RPC bpi protec
A different sort of solution
TOMRA Sorting Recycling launched the new Innosort Flake at PRS Europe this year
Where does 3D printing fit into the plastics manufacturing mix?
3D printing - also called additive manufacturing - is often touted as a trend and technique to rival injection moulding
Plastics sector warns against ‘self-sabotage’ no-deal Brexit
NEW research from the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has revealed that two thirds of plastic companies are concerned by the prospect of a no-deal Brexit
Investing in a sustainable future
How is plastic packaging under pressure? What is the role of plastic in today's global packaging industry and what innovations in the space are helping to eliminate the plastic waste problem?
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
Recycled plastic utilised in detergent pouch
SAICA Flex has produced a detergent tablet pouch using up to 45% recycled plastic content
New president elected at BPF
MARTIN Althorpe has been elected as president of the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
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