Industry experts to explore latest plastics recycling trends at PRSE
DUTCH environment minister Vivianne Heijnen has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s conference, taking place at RAI Amsterdam,...
Work underway on circular economy guidelines for flexible packs containing aluminium foil
CEFLEX has announced it is working with Flexible Packaging Europe, the European Aluminium Foil Association, and other key actors on ‘Designing for a Circular...
Packaging can help in fight to reduce waste
There are currently drives to reduce the amount of packaging used in the food industry. However, wasted food is also an environmental problem. Here,...
Amcor celebrates completion of recycling site upgrades
AMCOR has celebrated the completion of major upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by local MP Linsey...
Scotland to ban ‘some of the most damaging’ single-use plastics
SCOTLAND is to ban 'some of the most environmentally damaging' single-use plastic items from 1 June 2022, the Scottish Government has announced.
Legislation has been...
Report warns that disposable face masks could become next ‘plastic problem’
A new report has warned that disposable face masks could become the next 'plastic problem'.
The University of Southern Denmark-led study details estimates of some...
Metsä Board updates its strategic 2030 sustainability targets
METSÄ Board has updated its strategic 2030 sustainability targets to highlight a raft of commitments.
The supplier of fresh fibre paperboards has committed to safeguarding natural...
COP26 delegates to receive special whisky celebrating sector’s sustainability
A limited edition blended Scotch Whisky in sustainable packaging is to be presented to COP26 delegates and visitors.
Unveiled by the Scotch Whisky Association, the...
Scottish Water hails success of Top Up Taps in reducing single-use plastic
SCOTTISH Water has revealed its network of Top Up Taps has saved the equivalent of 20 million 330ml plastic bottles.Â
The utility hailed the success...
BPF responds to PM’s comments on plastics recycling
THE British Plastics Federation (BPF) has responded to comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that recycling plastic materials 'doesn't work'.
The BBC reported that...
