New Plastics Economy Global Commitment spring 2019 report launched
Major companies are publicly disclosing their annual plastic packaging volumes, marking an important step towards greater transparency in today's plastic system Read more
Features
University of Birmingham study set to track the sources of plastic pollution
The 100 Plastic Rivers Project is engaging with scientists in more than 60 locations worldwide to sample water and sediment in rivers, with an aim of better understanding of how plastics are transported and transformed in rivers Read more
Princes
Princes to increase its use of recycled plastic again
The company will roll out 50 per cent recycled shrink-wrap packaging. Read more
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Mondi and Pacoon collaborate to offer a roadmap for making packaging more sustainable
The companies will also deliver information on recycling behaviour including an interactive map demonstrating differing waste approaches across the globe. Read more
CRP Technology launches Windform P1 for high-speed production-grade 3D printing
Windform P1 is a PA material with superior mechanical properties, and has been engineered for a faster production of small end-use parts in higher volumes at lower cost, with detailed surface resolution Read more
Kingspan launches ocean plastic clean-up partnership and aim to recycle one billion plastic bottles annually by 2025
This recycling initiative is part of a broader Kingspan programme, together with the company’s 2020 Net Zero Energy manufacturing target to produce its energy-saving products in a low carbon and environmentally responsible way Read more
Morgan Stanley launches broad-based commitment to develop systemic solutions to reduce global plastic waste
Morgan Stanley has launched the Morgan Stanley Plastic Waste Resolution, which will drive and scale the investments, partnerships, programmes and research needed to tackle the growing challenge of plastic waste Read more
Coca-Cola Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil announce major increase in recycled plastic
The world’s largest beverage company said that 70 per cent of the plastic bottles manufactured in Australia will be made entirely from recycled plastic by the end of 2019 Read more
Styrenics Circular Solutions contributes to first phase of the Circular Plastics Alliance
The European Commission launched the CPA to promote value chain cooperation with the aim to ensure that ten million tonnes of recycled plastics are used in new products by 2025 Read more
Prea and IES announce collaboration on plastics recycling
The collaboration will allow the companies to offer more services globally including mergers and joint-ventures. Read more
RPC Promens introduces Varibox to UK and Ireland
Roto moulded in polyethylene, the robust construction of the Varibox features an inner container enclosed within a strong outer cover, and incorporates a special discharge valve for easy dispensing of product with no need to remove a cap Read more
Composite Advantage eco-friendly marine pilings built to be as strong as steel and to bend on impact
Larger vessels are driving the need for pilings that can protect ships, docks, canal entrances and the bases of bridges from damages Read more
Precious Plastic Monash welcomes new members
The group are working on improving our machines and developing our research in order to find new environmentally friendly alternatives for plastic. Read more
