PRSE to debate plastics recycling challenges
THE speaker line-up has been confirmed for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam on April 24 and...
Compostable polymers challenge plastics debate
What are we doing about plastic wrapped consumer goods? With the use of polypropylene films under attack, sales and marketing director Tony McDonald of...
Systems provider joins in the fight against plastic pollution
AUTOMATED Packaging Systems has announced it will 'do its bit' for the environment by pledging to reduce plastic pollution.
The business has signed up to...
Deposit return system for drinks containers announced for England
THE UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return system in a bid to crack down on plastic pollution and increase recycling rates...
Stakeholders discuss the way forward in tackling marine litter issues
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has hosted a follow-up seminar to its marine litter event that took place earlier this year. Brands, retailers, politicians...
Plastic packaging ban ‘could result in more food waste’
A ban on plastics packaging could result in more - not less - food waste. That's the view of Michelle Carvell, COO at Lorax Compliance.
She...
“Outstandingly high” calibre of entries for inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
THE finalists have been announced for the inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Europe.
Winners will be revealed on the second day of The Plastics Recycling Show...
BBC to end single-use plastic by 2020
THE BBC has announced plans to remove single-use plastics from its operations by 2020. The move follows the outcry over Blue Planet II's highlighting of...
Flexible tube is ‘Crowning’ achievement for M&H Plastics
M&H Plastics has rolled out a new flexible tube to package and apply matchpot samples for Crown Paints.
The new tube has a built-in applicator...
Marine litter event to lead to “coordinated plan” to tackle plastic waste
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has held a marine litter event in London, featuring a range of key stakeholders, with the aim of working...
