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20p deposit for Scotland’s bottle return scheme

THE Scottish Government has outlined plans for the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include aluminium and steel cans, as well...

‘Unique’ expedition to assess impact of plastic waste on uninhabited island

PACKAGING compliance scheme Valpak is to participate in an expedition to clean up 10 tonnes of plastic on an uninhabited Pacific island 'littered' with...

Seven in heaven: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 winners revealed

THE seven winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 have been announced on Day Two of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, held at...

Show and tell: Bell launches recycling ID initiative

RECYCLED plastic packaging manufacturer, Bell Packaging has introduced a new identification initiative to its range, to help customers and recyclers better identify and separate...

Plastic pallet specialist drives recycling initiative

A plastic pallet specialist is urging customers to reuse and recycle pallets and boxes to help meet circular economy aspirations. Goplasticpallets.com said it was issuing the...

Plastics Recycling Show Europe brings industry together in Amsterdam

KESTUTIS Sadauskas, Director Circular Economy and Green Growth DG Environment at the European Commission will formally open the Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference and...

Majority of BPF members “clearly reject” no-deal Brexit

A flash poll conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) found that most members would be in favour of revoking article 50 to avoid...

Food specialist outlines “ambitious” sustainability targets

FOOD company Moy Park has announced a new campaign to tackle the use of plastics and packaging. The firm said it plans to reduce its...

Recycling innovation to take centre stage at PRSE 2019

ORGANISERS of Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019 have revealed more than 120 companies will showcase recycling innovation at the Amsterdam event. New ways to recycle...

Plastics sector gears up for 2019 awards

ENTRIES are being sought for the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards, with winners of all 15 categories set to be announced at a ceremony in...