75 years of plastics innovation to be celebrated at Interplas 2023

Interplas 2023 returns to the NEC, Birmingham from September 26-28. David Gray, head of content at Rapid News Group, recently answered Packaging Scotland's questions...

Deadline looms for awards celebrating plastics innovation

TIME is running out to enter the annual Horner’s awards, run by the Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation (BPF). The deadline...

Amcor invests in new production line for shrink bags and films

AMCOR has invested in a new production line for 'high-performance' shrink bags and films for meat and cheese at its Amcor Flexibles plant in...

The Wine Society to trial flat recycled plastic bottles

PACKAMAMA has announced that The Wine Society is set to trial the firm's eco-flat bottles. Following the publication of its Alternative Packaging for Wine report in...

Scotland unveils Rugby World Cup kits made from recycled bottles

AROUND 13 recycled half-litre plastic bottles are used in the creation of each of the new Scotland Rugby World Cup kits, Scottish Rugby has...

Berry commits to net zero emissions across global operations and value chain by 2050

BERRY Global Group has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2050. The company revealed that it aims...

Major names confirmed to speak at Interplas 2023

ORGANISERS of Interplas 2023 have unveiled the official programme schedule for the exhibition and conference, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from September...

Retailer confirms landmark move to use Prevented Ocean Plastic in water bottles

LIDL GB has confirmed plans to become the first UK supermarket to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic into its water bottles. Appearing in store throughout July,...

Plastics stakeholders show support for chemical recycling

FOLLOWING the UK government’s announcement that a consultation will be launched on whether mass balance can be used to account for chemically recycled material...

BPF webinar to explain how plastics firms can benefit from a CCA

THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) is set to host a free webinar explaining how plastics companies can benefit from a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). The...