BPF launches new initiative to tackle waste crime

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced a new initiative in the battle to reduce waste crime. The organisation has created an online form for...

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...

easyJet uniform made from recycled plastic bottles scoops major award

EASYJET'S new pilot and cabin crew uniform, which is produced from 100% recycled plastic bottles, has won a major award. It scooped the sustainability award at...

Awards finalists to be announced at online event

THE finalists in seven categories of this year's Plastics Recycling Awards Europe will be announced during a livestream event on Tuesday 15 June. The keynote...

Tesco meets target of removing one billion pieces of plastic

TESCO has announced that it has met its target of removing one billion pieces of plastic from its stores in just one year. The goal...

Plastic pallets could ease supply chain ‘woes’ this Christmas

PLASTIC pallets could help tackle supply chain challenges this Christmas. That's the view of Goplasticpallets.com (GPP), in light of concerns over price rises and...
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Go hail plastics!

Jim Hardisty, managing director of Goplasticpallets.com, explains why we need to stop demonising plastics but rather celebrate those who are innovating with this material, just...

Adidas launches football kit made from recycled plastic waste

ADIDAS has launched a new football kit made from recycled plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal communities. Ipswich Town Football Club, who are managed...

PRSE 2023 set to be biggest show ‘by far’

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to Amsterdam on May 10-11, 2023. Matt Barber, global events director at organisers Crain Communications, recently answered Packaging...

Certification agency welcomes impending UK plastic packaging tax

BUREAU Veritas has welcomed the impending new UK plastics packaging tax, which will see manufacturers and importers whose products have less than 30% recyclable...