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The state of the European bio-based economy is very mixed, the market is in a critical phase
In this guest blog an editor from nova-Institute interviews Michael Carus, CEO of nova-Institute, on the development of the European bio-based economy and a shift towards a renewable carbon economy Read more
7 May 2019 10:35 Guest Blog
Some certainty for UK plastic converters in the midst of Brexit chaos
In his column this month, our resident materials expert, Mike Boswell, looks at what impact the latest Brexit updates will have on import duties. Read more
29 Apr 2019 09:30 Materials Blog
Life outside of the bubble
Philip Law outlines how the latest survey of its members reveals a cautiously robust approach, the successful hosting of a major UK plastics conference and the winners of the Polymer Apprentice of the Year’ award committed to a career in plastics. Read more
26 Apr 2019 09:27 BPF Blog
Cambridge Consultants looks at solutions for coffee cups to transform recycling and consumer attitudes
The UK throws away 2.5 billion coffee cups a year, and over half a million per day become litter - Global product development and technology consultancy firm Cambridge Consultants has been looking at a number of ways to solve the coffee cup problem Read more
A Positive Cast of Mind
Philip Law, Director-General of the BPF, reflects on the recently published Government waste management consultations and outlines the suggestions the Association will be making in its responses. Read more
1 Mar 2019 09:00 BPF Blog
How invoice finance can help SMEs through uncertainty
Ian Cole, Head of Invoice Finance in the UK & Ireland, Siemens Financial Services, examines the cash flow pressures faced by SME manufacturers and how invoice finance can help. Read more
Essentra Components explains plastic vs. metal fasteners: why plastic can be a better choice
Scott Fawcett, Managing Director at Essentra Components outlines why plastic can be a better choice in terms of plastic vs. metal fasteners. Read more
Have a litte hope
In the ongoing series of his exclusive column, the first instalment of 2019 sees Philip Law, reflect on the significance of a major new plastics waste alliance, discuss the ongoing Brexit saga and explain why hope is something we should all have. Read more
31 Jan 2019 16:59 BPF Blog 1 Comments
Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into 2019's petrochemicals story?
Five key issues to focus on for 2019 within petrochemicals Read more
China: An overview of opportunities for UK plastics companies
Justyna Elliott of the BPF writes exclusively for BP&R on the opportunities China holds ahead of new DIT grants being announced at the end of November. Read more
28 Nov 2018 08:55 BPF Blog
