The British Plastics Federation (BPF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are collaborating to support the UK’s plastics supply chain in creating more sustainable and easy-to-recycle packaging. As part of the initiative, two training courses have been developed for people throughout the plastics…

Thanks to continuous improvement: Eckes-Granini Germany receives "Platinum Rating" for sustainability - The independent institute EcoVadis is one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for companies. It promotes the companies’ environmental and social practices…

The UK’s leading plastics trade association, the British Plastics Federation (BPF), has launched its first sustainability report looking at wider sustainability initiatives from across the industry. Sustainability in the plastics supply chain highlights the positive contribution the industry has…

As from February 2021, FrieslandCampina will be making PET bottles from 100% recycled PET (rPET). Because a PET bottle can only be recycled if the consumer has removed the label, FrieslandCampina's Research & Development department has additionally developed a brand new "zipper" that makes it easier…

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) gives the following update on their decision to cancel the in-person components of NPE2021:

Equipolymers (EQP), a subsidiary of EQUATE Group has once again achieved a global product innovation with the launch of Viridis 30, a food-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufactured with 30 percent chemically recycled PET as feedstock.

Mr. Green Africa are excited to announce the extension of the partnership with DOW to help fight the plastic waste challenge in Kenya and advance a circular economy for plastics in Africa. The partnership was officially launched in November 2019 during Dow’s Project Butterfly™ event to raise…

Pretium joins u.s. plastics pact, committing to meet ambitious circular economy goals by 2025. Led by The Recycling Partnership and World Wildlife Fund in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the U.S. Plastics Pact will unify approaches to rethink the way we design, use, and reuse…

Collaboration agreement on first ever European OCS certification scheme signed - Unintentional loss of plastic pellets can occur at all stages along the value chain despite the application of the current standard environmental, safety and quality management controls. The “Operation Clean Sweep®”…

Greater participation in the Recycle N Save initiative by the public, with a higher rate of increase of recyclers opting for non-monetary rewards and about one in five of them choosing the ‘No Reward’ option when they recycle.

We cannot afford to waste any more time in our efforts to tackle waste and create sustainable communities. Global waste is expected to reach 3.4 billion tons in 2050 – a 70% increase on the latest figures – and 40% of all current plastic waste is entering and polluting our environment.
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Henkel is reaching a milestone in its engagement for sustainable packaging: The company used almost 700 million bottles made of 100 percent recycled plastics for Laundry & Home Care products in Europe – more than 400 million alone in 2020. The recycled material stems from post-consumer waste,…

From November, 10-12 SMI customers will have the possibility to take part in lectures, experience first-hand industry insights and discussion rounds on important topics and questions of the beverage industry, which will be displayed on the MyBeviale.com digital dialogue platform.

As part of an environmentally friendly recycling system, PACCOR has introduced plastic packaging solutions with digital identity provided by Digimarc Corporation. This innovation enables the correct identification of each package throughout the value chain. This is a big step into the recycling…

Operational since 1st July, the service is being accessed over 500 times a day by all the Italian companies in the SACMI Group, giving the digital skills training programme (Digital GYM) yet another boost. A digital revolution that incorporates risk assessment to optimise the application of "agile…

MAAG Group has strengthened its digital capabilities by acquiring Germany-based XanTec Steuerungs- und EDV Technik GmbH (“XanTec”).

True passion, real innovation, virtual experience – this is the message from ENGEL at the first ENGEL live e-xperience from 13 to 16 October 2020. ENGEL is setting new standards with a completely new virtual and interactive trade fair concept in a year that will not let the Fakuma show happen. Live…

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are collaborating to support the UK’s plastics supply chain in creating more sustainable and easy-to-recycle packaging. As part of the initiative, two training courses have been developed for people throughout the plastics…

Thanks to continuous improvement: Eckes-Granini Germany receives "Platinum Rating" for sustainability - The independent institute EcoVadis is one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of sustainability ratings for companies. It promotes the companies’ environmental and social practices…

The UK’s leading plastics trade association, the British Plastics Federation (BPF), has launched its first sustainability report looking at wider sustainability initiatives from across the industry. Sustainability in the plastics supply chain highlights the positive contribution the industry has…

As from February 2021, FrieslandCampina will be making PET bottles from 100% recycled PET (rPET). Because a PET bottle can only be recycled if the consumer has removed the label, FrieslandCampina's Research & Development department has additionally developed a brand new "zipper" that makes it easier…

Equipolymers (EQP), a subsidiary of EQUATE Group has once again achieved a global product innovation with the launch of Viridis 30, a food-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufactured with 30 percent chemically recycled PET as feedstock.