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...
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days....
BPF claims UK is ‘over-reliant’ on exporting materials for recycling
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) Recycling Group has issued a response to Sky's investigation into recycled content that has been shipped to China, claiming...
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...
‘Design for Recycling’ service aids sustainability drive
PLASTIC packaging in the future could result in a “trade-off” between making products that look a little less shiny but feature more sustainability benefits.
That’s...
EU launches first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy
The European Union has laid out plans for the first ever Europe-wide plastics strategy.
The strategy is being adopted as “a part of the transition...
BPF “surprised” by Iceland’s plastics-free packaging pledge
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has said it is "surprised" by frozen food specialist Iceland's announcement that it intends to eliminate plastic packaging from...
New plastics waste prevention plan announced
A new collaborative initiative that aims to turn the tide on the UK’s issue of plastic waste has been announced.
The UK Government’s 25 Year...
